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15 Apr

Can You Compete With Cash Offers?

Can you compete with cash offers? Absolutely! Many aggressively priced homes for sale are still receiving multiple offers. If you are trying to purchase one of these high-demand properties, you may be competing against cash offers. Here are 6 things to know before making an offer in a

07 Apr

When your loved one can no longer live alone

After my mother had fallen in her home a couple of times, it was time to have the difficult conversation about how we would keep her safe, providing the best quality of life as she aged; it was obvious she could no longer live alone. Getting Ready Knowing that she might have to move into

28 Mar

The Epitome of Island Living in Anacortes

The Groesbeck Group just listed this stunning 20 acres +/- waterfront property in Anacortes WA. Clark Point is a gated luxury estate with approx. 810’ of sandy waterfront with easy beach access and tideland ownership. This destination estate features unique outdoor amenities including 2 ponds, a professional tennis court, and a heated swimming pool with

10 Mar

Updating Your Home

You updated your home but...how long ago? Do you want to update your home but don't know where to begin or how to get the best return on your investment (ROI)? Here are some ideas: Kitchen Kitchens are the gathering place where you want to enjoy the look and function of your home. Did you

10 Feb

Selling your home - cash in on your investment

If you are thinking about selling your home, this is still a great time to sell especially in Anacortes WA, and Skagit County. There is no doubt that the real estate market has changed tremendously in the past 2 years. Home prices have gone through the roof and the number of homes for sale has

28 Jan

Life in Anacortes WA

If you are moving to Anacortes, WA, or planning a trip to our little island, here is what you can expect. Anacortes, WA, is located on Fidalgo Island and is one of the world’s premier boating destinations. While this city of approximately 18,000 residents ( as of 2019) frequently makes national “Best of” lists, it

19 Jan

Estate Planning for Pets

If you are like us, pets are more than pets, they are part of the family, we sometimes even customize our Anacortes homes to make them more pet friendly! We want to enjoy them and give them the best life possible but, have you ever thought about what will happen to your pet when you

08 Jan

Life is not forever...if not now, when?

Housing patterns are fascinating to watch as each generation tends to move based on lifestyle changes that have many similarities. Baby Boomers are facing the impact of the "life is not forever” realization, which the Pandemic magnified. That has contributed to 10,000 Boomers retiring every day! Baby Boomer post-pandemic housing trends include: Moving to places

03 Jan

The Only Thing for Sure is Death, Taxes and Change

Once again, we see changes in home buying patterns as the number of vaccinated people increases. The real estate industry saw a shift in buyer patterns from cities to more rural areas in 2019 and 2020. Due to many companies switching to the work-from-home model, home offices, large yards, and square footage were most desired

04 Nov

Pet-friendly homes

Our pets are part of the family, and in some cases, they rule the family! This is being translated into a new home design trend ... a room dedicated to a pet. A huge percentage of the population in Anacortes, WA are pet owners. A pet room might be a flex room or the space