FEMA has released the new flood maps for Skagit County. We are now a few days into a 90 day public review/comment period. As most of you know, and as so aptly described by one of our members, this is an octopus of an issue with many, many agencies, public and private, weighing in over [...]

(SKAGIT COUNTY)— The Skagit County Public Works Department says the 2010 Guemes Island Ferry haul-out will take place from Monday, October 4th, to Tuesday, October 19th. The ferry’s last run will occur Sunday, October 3rd at 8:00 pm. The vessel is scheduled to return to service Wednesday, October 20th, at 6:00 am. During the haul-out, [...]

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 [...]

The First Church of Christ, Scientist has closed it’s doors as the final member, Phyllis Pitts, has become unable to travel from Seattle to Anacortes for her weekly private service.  The church, located on the corner of 8th & K Ave, was donated by Phyllis Pitt’s grandparents and Phyllis Pitts grew up right across the street from it. While each congregation [...]

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 [...]

Fund-our-Fence & Buy-a-Brick   Fundraising Campaign The Coldwell Banker Office manager, Jingles is trying to help all her friends at the Ace of Hearts Dog Park. The permanent home at Ace of Hearts Rotary Park (38th & H Aves) opened in July 2009!   The site has a 1.5 acre fenced dog park, a baseball field and an extensive wetland [...]

 KIRKLAND, Wash. (May 5, 2010) – “While the tax credit has gone away, the buyers haven’t,” observed a board member of the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Commenting on the MLS summary report for March, the member described the tax incentives, which expired April 30, with being the “lubricant the market needed,” but credits rising consumer [...]

Finding a new home can be exciting. But deciding what you truly want and need – and can afford – can be challenging. Making these decisions begins with setting priorities among many different preferences.  Here are many of the considerations you’ll want to discuss with your buyer’s rep: Basic Home Features What type of property? [...]

The SKAGIT VALLEY tulips have been stunning this year!   Luckily, you still have time to feast your eyes on their intense and varied displays of color by taking part in the Annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival continuing until the end of the month.  Just minutes away from La Conner, Anacortes, Burlington and Mount Vernon [...]

TULIP TEASER  Here’s how the tulips of the Skagit Valley look today along Young Rd., March 31, on the eve of the ever-popular Skagit Valley Tulip Festival officially beginning April 1 and running till the end of the month.  Don’t forget to save some time for an outing to see the vibrant colors first-hand.  Visit [...]