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The Top Reasons for Selling Your House On Whidbey Island

By Anita Johnston | Feb 6, 2023

The Top Reasons for Selling Your House On Whidbey Island Many of today’s homeowners bought or refinanced their homes during the pandemic when mortgage rates were at history-making lows. Since rates doubled in 2022, some of those homeowners put their plans to move on hold, not wanting to lose the low mortgage rate they have […]

Experts Forecast a Turnaround in the Whidbey Island Housing Market in 2023

By Anita Johnston | Feb 5, 2023

Experts Forecast a Turnaround in the Whidbey Island Housing Market in 2023 The Whidbey Island housing market has gone through a lot of change recently, and much of that was a result of how quickly mortgage rates rose last year. Now, as we move through 2023, there are signs things are finally going to turn around. […]

Buying A Home on Whidbey Island

By Anita Johnston | Jan 27, 2023

Buying a Waterfront Home on Whidbey Island. When buying a waterfront home on Whidbey Island, there are a few important things to consider. Location: Waterfront homes on Whidbey Island vary greatly in location, from secluded beachfront cottages to homes on high banks with views of the Saratoga Passage or the Puget Sound. Consider which […]

Buying A Waterfront Property On Whidbey Island

By Anita Johnston | Jan 25, 2023

Buying A Waterfront Property On Whidbey Island Erosion of sand bluffs on Whidbey Island, Washington is a known issue. The bluffs are composed of loose sand and are susceptible to erosion from waves and storm surges. The erosion can threaten coastal infrastructure, such as homes and roads, and can also damage sensitive ecosystems. The erosion […]

Top 10 Things to Do On Whidbey Island, Washington

By Anita Johnston | Jan 25, 2023

Whidbey Island is 55 miles of fabulous beaches, parks, towns- here’s my top list of things I love to do on Whidbey Island. Visit Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve: This reserve offers beautiful hiking trails, beaches, and historic structures to explore. Take a tour of Greenbank Farm: This working farm offers tours, a cheese […]

Pre-Approval in 2023 Real Estate on Whidbey Island : What You Need To Know

By Anita Johnston | Jan 23, 2023

Pre-Approval in 2023 Real Estate on Whidbey Island : What You Need To Know One of the first steps in your homebuying journey is getting pre-approved. To understand why it’s such an important step, you need to understand what pre-approval is and what it does for you. Business Insider explains: “In a preapproval [sic], the lender tells you which types of […]

Snow Geese Have Arrived To The Skagit Valley

By Anita Johnston | Jan 19, 2023

Snow Geese Have Arrived To The Skagit Valley Looking for something fun to do on a quiet weekend? I was able to stop and enjoy this view of thousands of snow geese in the Skagit Valley outside of Bow/ Edison, Washington. There’s nothing like seeing and hearing that many geese! Snow geese are a common […]

Is It Time To Sell Your Second Home on Whidbey Island

By Anita Johnston | Jan 18, 2023

Is It Time To Sell Your Second Home On Whidbey Island? During the pandemic, second homes on Whidbey Island became popular because of the rise in work-from-home flexibility. That’s because owning a second home, especially in the luxury market, allowed those homeowners to spend more time in their favorite places or with different home […]

Tips To Reach Your Real Estate Goals On Whidbey Island in 2023

By Anita Johnston | Jan 15, 2023

Tips To Reach Your Homebuying Goals in 2023 How do I reach my homebuying goals on Whidbey Island in 2023?? Some Highlights- Tips To Reach Your Whidbey Island Homebuying Goals in 2023 If you’re planning to buy a home in 2023, here are a few things to focus on. Work on your credit and save for a down payment. If […]

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The Top Reasons for Selling Your House On Whidbey Island

Experts Forecast a Turnaround in the Whidbey Island Housing Market in 2023

Buying A Home on Whidbey Island

Buying A Waterfront Property On Whidbey Island

Top 10 Things to Do On Whidbey Island, Washington

Pre-Approval in 2023 Real Estate on Whidbey Island : What You Need To Know

Snow Geese Have Arrived To The Skagit Valley

Is It Time To Sell Your Second Home on Whidbey Island

Tips To Reach Your Real Estate Goals On Whidbey Island in 2023

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