Anita's Tidbits
What Are Closing Costs and Have You Budgeted Enough
Have You Budgeted for Closing Costs? Saving for a down payment is a key step in the homebuying process, and it’s not the only piece you need to include in your budget. Another factor that’s important to plan for is the closing costs required to obtain a mortgage. What Are Closing Costs? According to Trulia, “When […]
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Thinking About Buying an Older Home
Buying an older home quite often feels romantic, but…………. Buying an older home can be quite the commitment, especially if it hasn’t been renovated in 100 years. If it has been renovated then “awesome” but do you know who it was renovated by? Where they licensed, did they have a permit for the projects? Depending […]
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Have You Outgrown Your Home?
Have You Outgrown Your Home? It may seem hard to imagine that the home you’re in today – whether it’s your starter home or just one you’ve fallen in love with along the way – might not be your forever home. The good news is, it’s okay to admit if your house no longer fits […]
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PFLAG at the Coupeville Greening Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting
PFLAG Whidbey Island at the Coupeville Greening Holiday Parade This year our PFLAG Whidbey Island (PFLAG is the first and largest organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their parents and families, and allies. With over 400 chapters and 200,000 members and supporters crossing multiple generations of families in major urban centers, […]
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Oak Harbor, WA needs a PFLAG(parents and friends of lesbians and gays)
PFLAG “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”- Martin Luther King, Jr. I found PFLAG over 20 years ago in Houston, TX when I had three siblings that were finding their way to happiness. When they came out I felt fear for their safety, anger of their lack […]
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Coupeville to Port Townsend via the Washington State Ferry system
Saturday mornings I cherish heading to Coupeville to run onto the ferry to Port Townsend. Why would I do this you might ask. It’s all about the Farmer’s Market. They have my favorite farmer’s market but it’s also about the experience. The 20 minute ferry ride to Port Townsend is quite lovely. You can easily […]
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Me, Myself and Why. Supporting equality
Me, Myself and Why I have had a lot of people ask “why the rainbows.” My first response is always “why not!” Why shouldn’t everyone be an advocate for equal rights? I’m constantly confused as why one individual would have greater rights than another. I decided 2019 would be my year to come out […]
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Staging your Home to Sell
A recent survey from the National Association of Realtors® revealed that 77 percent of buyers’ agents said staging a home makes it easier for potential buyers to visual it as their own. That’s why here at Breakthrough Broker, we believe staging is not to be overlooked! Here are our top tips. Dress up your yard. […]
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How to lose a house in 5 steps
Negotiation is a subtle art in real estate, but skilled negotiators can usually find some common ground that satisfies all parties. On the other hand, using the wrong negotiation tactics can sink a deal pretty quickly. Here are some negotiation tactics buyers (and real estate professionals) should avoid: Lowball offers: Going far below market value […]
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