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Understanding the Benefits of Owning Your First Home

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Are you considering buying your first home? If so, it can be helpful to know what led other people to make that decision. According to a recent survey of first-time homebuyers by PulteGroup: “When asked why they purchased their first home recently, the answer was simple: because they wanted to. Either the desire to stop renting or recognition that homeownership is a Continue Reading about Understanding the Benefits of Owning Your First Home

Experience Coastal Living

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Experience coastal living at its finest in this exquisite waterfront property. Enjoy direct beach access via a private staircase, from this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom contemporary home and luxurious retreat.⠀⠀The lower level features a stunning Nana Wall that seamlessly connects the indoors to a spacious patio overlooking picturesque Birch Bay and the Canadian Cascades. Enjoy the warmth of a Continue Reading about Experience Coastal Living

Home Prices Are Not Falling

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During the fourth quarter of last year, some housing experts projected home prices were going to crash in 2023. The media ran with those forecasts and put out headlines calling for doom and gloom in the housing market. All of this negative news coverage made a lot of people have doubts about the strength of the residential real estate market. If it made you question if you should Continue Reading about Home Prices Are Not Falling

New Listing | Quiet Setting on Samish Way

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This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom property offers a comfortable and private living experience. With its open floor plan, this home provides a spacious and inviting atmosphere. Whether you're looking to sip your morning coffee or tend to a garden of flowers, this space offers endless possibilities for personalization.⠀ Call 360.303.2734 to schedule a showing today!⠀⠀⠀⠀4949 Samish Way UNIT Continue Reading about New Listing | Quiet Setting on Samish Way

Just Listed | Nestled in a private setting

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Nestled in a private setting, this 4-bedroom haven offers tranquility and modern comfort. The open kitchen flows seamlessly into the living space, creating an inviting atmosphere for gatherings. Enjoy the serenity of the deck out to the private rear space, surrounded by nature. The brand-new roof (2022) adds peace of mind. An upstairs family room, with 3 bedrooms and full bath, two-car garage, and Continue Reading about Just Listed | Nestled in a private setting

The Return of Normal Seasonality for Home Price Appreciation

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If you’re thinking of making a move, one of the biggest questions you have right now is probably: what’s happening with home prices? Despite what you may be hearing in the news, nationally, home prices aren’t falling. It’s just that price growth is beginning to normalize. Here’s the context you need to really understand that trend. In the housing market, there Continue Reading about The Return of Normal Seasonality for Home Price Appreciation

Your Home Equity Can Offset Affordability Challenges

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Are you thinking about selling your house? If so, today’s mortgage rates may be making you wonder if that’s the right decision. Some homeowners are reluctant to sell and take on a higher mortgage rate on their next home. If you’re worried about this too, know that even though rates are high right now, so is home equity. Here’s what you need to Continue Reading about Your Home Equity Can Offset Affordability Challenges