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06 Jun

Why Staging Is Important when Selling Your Home

Home staging is one of the most effective ways to sell a home quickly and for the best price. Get the most out of the home sale by seeking out home staging services. For those who are still on the fence, read on to learn all about why home staging is important when selling a

30 May

Tips on How to Create the Perfect Workspace at Home

Working from home has a lot of benefits, from increased productivity to a better work-life balance. However, this arrangement also comes with a downside. You can make the most out of your current work situation by setting up the perfect space for it. Check out these tips for creating the best work environment at home:

23 May

Common Fees That Come with Selling a Home

There’s more to selling a house in Washington State than simply putting a property on the market and closing the deal. Sellers have to think about every aspect of the sale including the cost of selling a house. Most first-time sellers are surprised by the hidden expenses and fees that come with a successful home

16 May

What to Ask Your Real Estate Agent when Buying a House

A common mistake first-time homebuyers make is to fall in love with a house at first sight. While the property may look like it ticks every box on their wish list, it still bears closer scrutiny. When searching for homes for sale, it’s crucial to learn everything you can about the properties. One of the

02 May

Why you need a real estate consultant

In today’s real estate market, it’s easy to think you can do it alone when you buy or sell a home. Thanks to the internet, you now have access to almost all the information you need, and the means to market your home on your own. However, unless you have the experience and expertise, working

25 Apr

Best coffee places in Anacortes, WA

For coffee lovers, hanging out in a cozy café is one of the best things to do in Anacortes, WA. You’ll findplenty of choices on where to get your caffeine fix in the city – from inviting coffee shops to charming standsserving coffee on the go. Whether you want to indulge in a signature latte

18 Apr

Is now the right time to sell your home?

Is now the right time to sell your home in Skagit County? Here are some of the signs that tell you it is: Real estate market trends are favorable to home sellers According to Zillow, the Skagit County real estate market is hot, with home values in February 2020 rising by 5.3% over the previous

11 Apr

Bump up your credit score!

Planning on buying a home in Skagit County? You’ll find a host of gorgeous Anacortes homes for sale, including beautiful real estate on the waterfront. Before diving into the excitement of home shopping, however,you should first attend to one the nittier steps of buying a home – putting your finances in order. Start by taking

26 Feb

Appraisal vs. Market Analysis...Do you know the difference?

Do you know the difference between a market analysis (CMA) and an appraisal? Whether you are buying or selling a property, these two terms will come up at some point during the process. Jean Groesbeck with The Groesbeck Group at Compass Real Estate explains the difference between market analysis and an appraisal.

04 Feb

Home Maintenance Tips for February

Finally after the longest January ever...(at least that's how it felt) Welcome February! February is a great month to start Spring cleaning and maintenance of your property. Here are some maintenance tips for your home. Cold weather is still in the forecast for the Pacific Northwest including more snow so keep an eye on your