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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.

09 Mar

7 Tips to keep you warm at home this winter

When you’re living in any of the lovely towns in Skagit County, WA like La Conner and Anacortes, you have to be ready for extreme temperature drops, high winds, and more than the usual rainfall every winter season. It’s usually coldest from December to February where the temperature can dip to 21 degrees with around

04 Mar

Coping With COVID-19: Techniques of Skagit County Businesses To Stay Afloat

Tourism has been a strong economic driver in Skagit County, especially since this area located between Seattle and Vancouver is known for its breathtaking tulip fields. However, the county’s local tourism industry almost came to a halt with the onset of the global pandemic. The good news is, Washington State officials are on top of

28 Feb

To remodel or to renovate: What to do with your house before selling

Selling your house for top dollar is possible, especially if in the duration of your ownership, you have properly maintained it and kept fixtures and amenities in optimal function. But there still are ways to boost its value even further before resale – through remodeling or renovating. Remodeling or renovating are great home improvement projects

25 Feb

Determine the Right Selling Price for Your Home

One of the challenges to selling one’s home is figuring out how much to sell it for. You’ll naturally want to profit from your investment; at the same time, you need to know the right pricing strategies to make sure you are selling at par with current real estate market conditions. The Groesbeck Group prepared

19 Feb

What to ask when buying your first home

Buying your first home can be a life-changing process and, perhaps, one of the most fulfilling periods of your life. However, there is much to understand and learn about this particular real estate transaction, so make sure you are prepared for the journey ahead. Here are several questions you need to ask yourself before getting

16 Feb

Things To Do Before Making an Offer for a House

In your search for a new place to stay, you come upon The One from among the homes for sale in Anacortes that ticks all the boxes in your list of must-have amenities and is well within your budget. Now, it’s time to craft your offer for the home seller. To help you in preparing

08 Feb

Why marketing skills are important in a real estate agent

In the search for the right real estate agent, a lot of factors go into consideration. How long have they been working in the market? What kind of properties do they specialize in? Do they have special designations, awards, and recognitions? How is their sales experience for the past three to six months? How much