Archive for the 'BUILDING A HOME' Category

Keith Shank Discusses LP Siding

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

Keith Shank of Certified Home Inspection Service talks about the faults of LP siding, yet also talks about the new and improved LP. To search for homes for sale in Anacortes, La Conner, or Oak Harbor, Please call us @ (360)-293-4511.  We would love to help you with your real estate needs whether you are [...]

Tim Hance Discusses Issues with Concrete

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

Tim Hance of All Islands Inspections tells us about cracks that occur in concrete and what is serious and what’s not. To search for homes for sale in Anacortes, La Conner, or Oak Harbor, please call us @ (360)-293-4511.  We would love to help you with your real estate needs whether you are looking to [...]

Rick Bunzel Discusses Choosing a Home Inspector

Thursday, August 12th, 2010

Rick Bunzel of PacCrest Inspections gives us valuable information about choosing a home inspector. For more information on choosing a home inspector, visit PacCrest Inspections @ http://www.paccrestinspections.com/choose.htm  To search for homes for sale in Anacortes, La Conner, or Oak Harbor, please call us @ (360)-293-4511. We would love to help you with your real estate [...]

Interview with architect Curtis Gelotte on stunning Sunset Point home, Casa del Sol, Friday Harbor-WA

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Casa del Sol 154 Sunset Point, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Available for sale through Coldwell Banker Island Living. http://www.cbislandliving.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=detail&startrow=4&cfid=3243995&cftoken=12535433&CFID=3243995&CFTOKEN=12535433 Sunset Point offers year round sunsets and a magnificent perspective of the sea life in the San Juan Islands.  This is the prime whale watching location in the San Juan Islands with the whales often visiting several [...]

5 Tips for a Successful Home Remodel

Sunday, March 21st, 2010

Now that spring is here many homeowners begin remodeling projects.  Everyone knows that is is a good idea to hire a professional remodeler, but it is also wise to consult with a REALTOR before you you start your plan.  Why?  It is always wise to remodel with an eye toward resale. Also make sure you stay in budget and [...]

Checklist for Hiring a Builder or Remodeler

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

Do your homework before having work done on your home. Use this checklist to help you select a builder or remodeler to work on or build your home. Does the builder or remodeler have a permanent business location and a good reputation with local banks and suppliers? How long have they been in the building [...]

Interest Rates are Stimulating the Housing Market

Sunday, April 5th, 2009

Interest rates on mortgages eligible for purchase or guarantee by Freddie Mac hit a new low this week! For a home buyer that puts 20 percent down, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 4.78 percent with an average of 0.7 point for the week ending April 2, down from 4.85 percent a week ago and 5.88 percent at the [...]

Lisa Strandberg Joins Coldwell Banker Island Living

Friday, January 2nd, 2009

  When Jean Groesbeck & Associates purchased Coldwell Banker Anacortes, the new agents to the Coldwell Banker Island Living office included Linda Harris, Janis McHarg, Jessica Notaro, Lisa Torcoletti and Jean Groesbeck.  Once again Coldwell Banker Island Living in Anacortes is growing and is on the move! We have more great news to share about our Anacortes [...]

Why you should consider Building in 2009

Friday, November 28th, 2008

Jim Hassi with Cascade Joinery (the premier builder of custom timber frame house) wrote the following excellent article.  Doom & Gloom: Why you should consider Building in 2009 The sub-prime meltdown, signs of a recession, the credit crunch, declining home values. All reasons to think twice about building a new home. Now I am not [...]