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Holiday Home Selling: Should You Buy or Sell During the Holidays?
As the holiday season approaches, you might be wondering if it’s the right time to buy or sell your home. While Spring and Summer are...
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Jun 213 min read
Property Assessments and Taxes in Island County
As a trusted Real Estate advisor, my commitment is to empower my clients with essential insights into the real estate market on Whidbey...
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Dec 22, 20232 min read
Navigating Shifts in Washington's Agency Agreement
As you may be aware, real estate laws in Washington State are changing. While navigating through the evolving landscape of Washington's...
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Jul 14, 20231 min read
Investment Property 101
Investing in rental properties can be a smart financial move, providing a steady stream of passive income and the potential for long-term...
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Jun 2, 20233 min read
Historic Architecture in Whidbey Island
Coupeville, Washington, is known for its rich history and charming historic homes. Here are some of the most notable historic homes in...
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Mar 8, 20232 min read
The appraisal process
A property appraisal is important in real estate transactions because it provides an objective and accurate valuation of the property....
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Feb 27, 20231 min read
What is an SRES designation?
SRES stands for Senior Real Estate Specialist, a professional designation awarded by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) to real...
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Feb 14, 20232 min read
How to maximize small spaces
Of all the challenges that come with designing a home, perhaps none are as frustrating as decorating a small space. Whether working with...
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May 27, 20222 min read
Rising Mortgage Rates
Whether you are thinking about buying or planning to sell, you must understand the role mortgage rates play on buyers' purchasing power,...
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Mar 1, 20223 min read
We are NOT in a Housing Bubble
Homebuyers are beginning to believe we are heading into a housing bubble. It is easy to acknowledge this premonition, as year-after-year...
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Sep 29, 20212 min read
Purchasing Vacant Land
Ahh, the lovely earthy scent produced by the rain or the morning dew, the buzzing of the bees, and the many shades of green enchanting...
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Mar 30, 20212 min read
Kingfisher Bookstore - Coupeville
Hello Friends! I don’t know about you, but I love gifting people books. Books make great gifts and are sometimes overlooked, especially...
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Mar 29, 20212 min read
Septic System Care
A septic system is a delicate biological machine. It functions because of the actions of bacteria and properties of the soil. If not...
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Mar 29, 20212 min read
Six Hard Truths of Selling Your HOME
You may be aware of the fact that we are in a HOT Seller’s Market with low inventory, however, let’s not forget that to maximize the...
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Mar 26, 20212 min read
Spring Cleaning Checklist - Happiness is a Freshly Clean House
Happiness is … a freshly cleaned house! Surely, we are dealing with a global pandemic, but since we are stuck indoors more than usual, we...
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