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 [...]

According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, those who rent an apartment are 50% more likely to experience theft than those who own homes.  Despite the statistics, most people who live in apartments are still living without renters insurance.  A recent survey by Apartments.com of nearly 1,400 people hunting for apartments says that 67% of people do not [...]

What is your dream of an island retreat?  You want to be able to get to it easily.  You want low maintenance so you don’t spend your weekends working.  You are used to nice things and you want quality but you don’t want to spend a fortune.  You want a home that is sensitive to [...]

 RISMEDIA, June 7, 2010—Pending home sales have risen for three consecutive months, reflecting the broad impact of the home buyer tax credit and favorable housing affordability conditions, according to the National Association of Realtors. The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator, rose 6.0% to 110.9 based on contracts signed in April, from an upwardly [...]

If you’re like most homeowners, there is never a shortage of options when it comes to projects around the house. But studies have shown that some of the highest return on household improvements can come from those on the outside, not the inside. A primary reason is that outside investments can produce curb appeal, which [...]

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 [...]

“The Christmas House” is for sale.  For years the house on the corner of 12th and D in Anacortes was known for providing joy to Anacortes residents with a spectacular Christmas display covering the house and gardens with thousands of Christmas lights.  This home is for sale listed  by Coldwell Banker Island Living. This well known Anacortes [...]

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? [...]

As part of a NATIONWIDE OPEN HOUSE event, lots of La Conner and  Anacortes homes are scheduled to be held open by local REALTORS® Sat. & Sun., April 10-11 in Anacortes.  Today is the last day! It is a gorgeous day so go by and visit our La Conner and Anacortes real estate agents.  They can [...]

Time is running out to get  the home buyer tax credit!  Get the key to your new home & money back, but you have to act NOW!  Homebuyers who qualify and have not owned a home for 3 years, can receive up to an $8,000 tax credit.   Existing homeowners who qualify and have lived in their current residence [...]