Archive for the 'BUYING A HOME' Category

Come Visit Our Open House’s Sat & Sun, Sept 4 & 5

Friday, September 3rd, 2010

OPEN SATURDAY, 1:00pm -3:00pm in Sunset Cove OPEN SUNDAY, 2:30pm -4:30pm in Sunset Cove   The Crest       &          The Gardens The Crest, luxury view condos in Sunset Cove near Washington Park. Experience breathtaking water views, & resort living with elevator, secured access & parking garage. Units include a variety of amenities like luxurious spa-like bath, cherry floors, upgraded open chef’s kitchen [...]

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 [...]

OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, August 28nd 11-2 pm

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

  5011 Doon Way in Skyline  Enjoy luxurious resort living in this custom Skyline home. Custom built for the builder’s parents, this elegant home captures views of gorgeous sunsets throughout the spacious open floor plan & sunroom. The attention to detail is apparent throughout the gourmet chef’s kitchen, spa-like master bath, gorgeous mill work and [...]

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 [...]

Make Moving Fun!

Saturday, August 7th, 2010

Are you getting ready to move to beautiful Anacortes or La Conner?  Even if you’re not, watch this video for some fun helpful tips! To search for homes for sale in Anacortes, La Conner, or Oak Harbor, Please call us @ (360)-293-4511 or contact.  We would love to help you with your real estate needs [...]

2009 Washington State Energy Code Implementation

Sunday, August 1st, 2010

From guest blogger: Tim M. Hance- All Islands Home Inspections- www.allislandsinspections.com  Governor Christine Gregoire has delayed full implementation of the new state building energy code from July 1, 2010 until April 1, 2011, citing the delay is necessary to allow the construction industry to stabilize and to help avert the risk of a deepening recession.   Here [...]

Carrie Warra Discusses Appraisal and Inspection

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

Carrie Warra of Bank of the Pacific speaks about the differences and details of appraisals and home inspections. 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 buy or sell your home. [...]

Costs of Then and Now

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

As many years have gone by, prices of just about everything have raised quite drastically. Especially in Anacortes, where the prices of homes on waterfront and spectacular view points have skyrocketed.  In 1970, the average price of a new home was a measly $23,450.  In just 10 years that price raised an incredible $45,250, averaging the [...]

7 Things All Borrowers Should Know About FHA Loans

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

FHA loans are mortgages issued by qualified lenders and insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). 1. FHA Loans Are Not Only For Lower-Income Borrowers. FHA loans are available to everyone. In fact, even Bill Gates can get one. There is no maximum income restriction associated with FHA loans. Borrowers do need to substantiate income [...]