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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

  Hundreds of people crowd the streets of Commercial Avenue in Anacortes for this special event.  What exactly are these people seeking?  A great bargain, great friends, great food, and the greatest garage sale known to the history of  Anacortes, this is Shipwreck Day. Shipwreck Day is the ideal destination for any garage sale fanatic, [...]

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 [...]

(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, [...]

COLDWELL BANKER REAL ESTATE WINS COMMUNICATOR CREATIVE EXCELLENCE AWARD FROM INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF VISUAL ARTS Brand’s ‘On Location’ YouTube Channel Honored in Real Estate Website Category-One More Reason to List Your Property With Coldwell Banker Island Living The International Academy of the Visual Arts has named Coldwell Banker On Location, the brand’s YouTube channel, a [...]

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 [...]