9 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Whidbey Island Home
Selling your Whidbey Island home after more than five years can feel overwhelming, mainly if it’s your first time navigating the process. Various factors must be considered, including real estate market dynamics, pricing strategies, staging techniques, and effective marketing. Furthermore, the potential for common mistakes by home sellers adds complexity, risking wasted time, financial losses, […]
Benefits of Downsizing
As retirement draws near, many will want to consider; is time to downsize to a smaller home. After all the kids are gone, and it is expensive to keep your family-size home heated in the winter and cool in the summer. Here are some of the benefits and drawbacks of downsizing your home in retirement: […]
Don’t do this!!! When buying a home
Don’t do these Five things when you are buying a home! When preparing to buy a home and qualify for a mortgage, here are several crucial dos and don’ts that can have a significant impact on your chances of success. To help you navigate this important process, here are five things you should avoid from […]
Restaurants: Toby’s Tavern
Toby’s Tavern is located in the scenic town of Coupeville on Whidbey Island, Washington. The building sits along the tranquil shores of Penn Cove, renowned for its bountiful crop of mussels, Sailboats, and Orca Whales. Originally constructed around 1890 as a mercantile, this historic structure has seen the rise and fall of many businesses. After […]
Whidbey Island Utilities & Resources
Island County Utilities and Services Area code is (360) for all unless notes otherwise Public Utilities (Water, Sewer & Garbage) Sanitary Services: Propane Companies Natural Gas Electricity Cable/Satellite Television Telephone (Landline) Internet Providers Public School Districts Department of Licensing Miscellaneous Information Local News Resources
Where Will You Go If You Sell?
Newly Built Homes Might Be the Answer. Do you want to sell your house, but hesitate because you’re worried you won’t be able to find your next home in today’s market? You’re not alone, but there’s some good news that may ease your worries. New home construction is up and is becoming an increasingly significant […]
Real Estate Scams
Scammers Want Me to Sell Your Land In today’s digital age, it’s easier than ever to stay connected with friends, family, and businesses. However, it’s also easier than ever for scammers to reach out to you through these channels and try to steal your personal information or money. Now they are reaching out to Realtors […]
Low Appraisal – What Happens Next
As a seller, what do you do if your home’s appraisal comes in low? As hot as our current market is, with many homes selling over the asking price, this is a situation we’re seeing often. There are three courses of action you can take. As always, if you’d like to discuss this subject further […]
Costly Mistake Sellers should Avoid
Today I’ll spell out seven of the most common home seller mistakes and how you can ensure your sale doesn’t cost you unnecessary time and money: Bonus tip: When your house is priced correctly and prepared for the market, there’s a good chance that you’ll have between five and 20 showings the first weekend it’s […]
Whidbey Island Living – Getting into Local Politics
Episode #3 of the Whidbey Island Living Podcast host Reid Schwarz charts with guest Bryan Stucky, Oak Harbor business owner, and Oak Harbor City Councilman. Bryan shares some of his insides into working in government and the long process of getting things done, his style of communication g with the public, and some great advise […]
