The retail division of the chamber has been researching a grassroots, shop-local program that really makes sense and is easy to implement.  The premise is to educate consumers on the importance of keeping independently owned businesses healthy, by committing to divert $50 of current monthly expenditures towards three businesses you would miss if they disappeared.  [...]

KIRKLAND, Wash. (July 6, 2010) – Home sales around Western and Central Washington remained sluggish, but not all the numbers were down. June’s pending sales (mutually accepted offers) outgained the total for May by 5.8 percent. Closed sales were up from both a year ago and the previous month. Brokers also applauded congressional approval of [...]

We Need Your Votes For BlueScape as The People’s Choice Innovator Award You can’t spell innovation without “C and B!” Inman has announced the finalists for the 2010 Inman Innovator Awards and Coldwell Banker is the only national real estate brand with multiple finalist entries for both the new BlueScape search and our consumer blog [...]

This month, the kids will be out of school and for a lot of families relocating, it is time to pack up and move. Moving brings on an entire new set of stresses and tasks for the family. Here are some tips for moving, courtesy of Move.com. It might just help save you a bit [...]

   On November 6, 2009, President Obama signed into law the “Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009” (the 2009 Assistance Act). In addition to providing an extension of unemployment benefits for the long-time jobless, the 2009 Assistance Act includes tax relief for military and other service members. Following are two of the new [...]

The Vacation Home Market is Also Showing Strong Signs of Recovery!  The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported that the vacation home market is showing signs of recovery, with sales up nearly 8% and increased prices (up nearly 13%) following three years of declines.  A new trend in second homes and vacation homes sales is [...]

March 29, 2010—As the April 15 deadline to file 2009 federal tax returns approaches, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is providing answers to some of the questions home buyers are most frequently asking about the home buyer tax credit. “NAHB’s website that provides information about the home buyer tax credit, www.FederalHousingTaxCredit.com, has received [...]

KIRKLAND, Wash. (March 4, 2010) – Northwest Multiple Listing Service members reported strong gains in home sales during February, with brokers pointing to several encouraging signs for a busy spring season. Improving consumer confidence and a looming deadline for homebuyer tax credits are helping to boost activity, according to NWMLS officials. “We are entering what [...]

Here is an update of the WHIDBEY ISLAND real estate market  through October 2008.  If you would like to know more specific information on your neighborhood or your home, please call or email. CLICK ON CHARTS TO SEE LARGER VIEW         WHIDBEY ISLAND real estate market  through October 2008.  If you would like to know [...]