Coming together for a Cause

Coming Together for a Cause

There is something special about coming together for a cause and gathering around a table with good food, great company, and a shared purpose. Recently, our Windermere Real Estate Oak Harbor and Coupeville offices on Whidbey Island did just that. Agents Simona Groves and Jonathan Young  hosted a home made spaghetti lunch fundraiser that brought […]

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The Skagit Tulip Festival

The Skagit Tulip Festival

If Spring had a signature event, it would be the iconic Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. From the moment you arrive, you are surrounded by endless fields of vibrant colors. For as far as your eyes can see there are rows upon rows of tulips stretching out in every direction, each one more photogenic than the last. It’s the kind of place where you […]

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Understanding Title & Escrow

Understanding Title & Escrow

The world of real estate can sometimes seem like it has its own language, timelines, and processes. When you are not immersed in it every day, it can feel overwhelming. From contracts to contingencies, there is a lot happening behind the scenes during a home purchase. That is exactly why having a knowledgeable professional agent […]

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Paddling Penn Cove

Paddling Penn Cove

Imagine starting your day paddling Penn Cove with salt-kissed air, sunshine, and a kayak waiting just steps from your front door. On Whidbey Island, that’s not a dream, it’s everyday life for locals and visitors at the historic Coupeville Wharf! The Wharf  The wharf dates to the early 1900s and once served as a crucial […]

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How Do I Sign My Closing Documents?

How Do I Sign My Closing Documents?

“How Do I Sign My Closing Documents If I’m Not Physically There?” One of the most common questions buyers that are relocating, traveling, or purchasing from out of the area ask is: “How do I sign my closing documents if I can’t be there in person?” The good news is that you do have options. […]

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The Colonel's House

The Colonel’s House

In a word, The Colonel’s House is imposing. Not in a scary way, but in a “yes sir, right away sir” kind of way. Once the commanding officer’s quarters at Fort Casey, this grand 1904 home stands with the quiet authority of a place that’s seen things yet still manages to keep its porch pristine. […]

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The Ferry House

The Ferry House at Ebey’s Landing

If Whidbey Island had a heartbeat, it would echo across the open prairie at Ebey’s Landing. Few places capture that steady rhythm quite like the Ferry House. This enduring landmark reflects the island’s history, character, and quiet sense of place. Whidbey’s story lives on through the Ferry House at Ebey’s Landing. The Ferry House at […]

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Real Estate Ranking in Puget Sound

Real Estate Ranking in Puget Sound

The Puget Sound Business Journal released real estate rankings that truly made us proud to be part of Windermere (check them out here).  Windermere has been a long standing leader of market leadership in the Puget Sound area and this report confirms that has not changed.  The report claims Windermere Puget Sound did $21.32 billion […]

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Falling back on Whidbey Island

Falling Back on Whidbey Island

Making the Most of Shorter Days Cozy up, brighten your space, and make the season shine, we are falling back on Whidbey Island.  It is that time of year again to roll the clock back. While it is not always welcomed by all, some love the “fall back” season because they gain that extra hour […]

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