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08 Aug

Buyer Fatigue Is Real

You might have heard of buyer fatigue, and it is real. Many home buyers have submitted offer after offer on homes only to be outbid by another buyer or trumped by a cash offer. Some homebuyers feel manipulated by sellers and are opting out if there is already an offer submitted on a property -

29 Jul

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

If you are trying to decide if you should sell your home in Anacortes or Skagit County this year or wait, here are some things you should consider. Should I Stay or Should I Go? Low interest rates Low interest rates have been a major contributing factor towards

14 Jul

Is it time to downsize?

People nowadays crave a simpler life. As Baby Boomers enter retirement they have disposable income and time, two things they have not experienced simultaneously before. They want to travel, spend time on hobbies, visit their grandkids, and work on their bucket list. The things they spent working hard to obtain now encumber them, the biggest

08 Jul

2021: Buying A House Is Like Playing Musical Chairs

Due to increasing demand for homes for sale, record low inventory levels, and rapidly increasing prices, real estate has been in the headlines almost daily. We receive a lot of questions from our clients, and I thought this would be a good venue to answer the three most common questions about the real estate market

03 Jun

Real Estate Market Shift?

When Covid hit, the business buzzword was "pivot." Life as we knew it came to a sudden halt, and consumer buying behavior changed instantly. By summer 2020, consumers were buying homes with the same frenzy they purchased toilet paper 3 months before. Homes in rural locations were being snatched up like people’s lives depended on

03 May

THE GROESBECK GROUP Takes Another Step Toward Becoming Carbon Neutral

THE GROESBECK GROUP is proud to announce that we have joined Carbonfund.org. The program's objective is to provide a way for individuals or companies to help neutralize the carbon footprint of doing business. We Are Local Most of us grew up in the NW, so we committed to minimizing our impact on the environment. We

20 Apr

Sunshine & tranquility on this Skyline Home

Just listed in Anacortes, WA - 6153 Parkside Dr This ONE LEVEL home is perfectly located on a quiet culdesac corner. The multiple windows throughout allow natural light to illuminate this well-maintained home in the highly sought-after Skyline Neighborhood in the west end of Anacortes on Fidalgo Island. This home features a HUGE HEATED SHOP

02 Apr

A Rare Waterfront Gem

A rare gem is now available in Anacortes 14869 Gibralter Rd, Anacortes WA: One of the last remaining low-bank waterfront acreage pieces available on Fidalgo Island! Approx. 200’ of easy access waterfront with 2.3 +/acres on the uplands + shy acre of tidelands in one of the best crabbing bays in the Island. Dig clams,

18 Mar

6 Qualities to look for in a listing agent

Gone are the times when you would depend on cycles in the real estate market to ensure that you get the most profitable returns when selling a property. With the current threat of COVID-19 becoming a major factor in overall market activity, there’s no better time than now to put your home-selling plans into action.

12 Mar

Why It Matters To Work With a Professional in Selling Your Home

Selling a home can be an overwhelming experience if done on your own. Apart from going through the entire process of home-selling and risking committing costly mistakes, there’s also the iffy circumstance of dealing with total strangers during negotiations who may put a strain on your mental and emotional faculties – among many other things.