Real Estate

Nervous About Getting Approved For a Home Loan?

Are you nervous about getting approved for a home loan? Don’t be! Staying informed about what to expect and what you should and should not do will help ease some of that worry. We are here to help you. Follow these simple DOs and DON’Ts and they will help you avoid hiccups during the approval […]
Drop in Mortgage Rates, What that Means for You

Mortgage rates rise and fall in response to varying inflation. If 7% was too high for you, it is likely now a better time to connect with your lender to see if the current rates better align with your monthly housing allowance goals, as mortgage rates have begun to decline. Keeping an eye on inflation […]
A Different Approach to Developing Wealth

Mynd recently released their 2022 Consumer Insights Report that demonstrates how millennials and Gen Z’s have taken a different approach to developing wealth than previous generations. For example, while 9% of Baby Boomers are contemplating the idea of investing in rental properties over 43% of Millennials and Gen Zs are choosing to remain in their […]
VA Home loans help Veterans Reach The American Dream

VA Home loans help veterans reach the American dream. If you or a loved one has served in the military this article is meant for you. It is important for you to not only know that there are Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans available to you, but also understand the program, its purpose, and the […]

Nervous About Getting Approved For a Home Loan? Are you nervous about getting approved for a home loan? Don’t be! Staying informed about what to expect and what you should and should not do will help ease some of that worry. We are here to help you. Follow these simple DOs and DON’Ts and they will help you avoid hiccups during the approval […]

Drop in Mortgage Rates, What that Means for You Mortgage rates rise and fall in response to varying inflation. If 7% was too high for you, it is likely now a better time to connect with your lender to see if the current rates better align with your monthly housing allowance goals, as mortgage rates have begun to decline. Keeping an eye on inflation […]

A Different Approach to Developing Wealth Mynd recently released their 2022 Consumer Insights Report that demonstrates how millennials and Gen Z’s have taken a different approach to developing wealth than previous generations. For example, while 9% of Baby Boomers are contemplating the idea of investing in rental properties over 43% of Millennials and Gen Zs are choosing to remain in their […]

VA Home loans help Veterans Reach The American Dream VA Home loans help veterans reach the American dream. If you or a loved one has served in the military this article is meant for you. It is important for you to not only know that there are Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans available to you, but also understand the program, its purpose, and the […]

Home For The Holidays Are you ready to make your dreams come true for the holidays? Let us help you get into a new home for the holidays. The end of the year is quickly approaching! Like many others, you are likely getting caught up in the hustle and bustle of the Holiday season, buying turkeys for Thanksgiving, prepping […]

When Rents Rise, You Pay More But You Don’t Get More When rents rise, you pay more but you don’t get more. Interest rates might be rising, but so is rent! As Nadia Evangelou, Senior Economist and Director of Forecasting at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), says: “There is no doubt that these higher rates hurt housing affordability. Nevertheless, apart from borrowing costs, rents additionally […]

Q3 Gardner Report

You’ll Lose Money When You Overprice Your Home You are probably asking yourself, “did I read that right?” Yes, yes you did. It is normal for sellers to want to get the most money out of the sale of their homes. It feels safe to list your home at the price you are desiring to get, but the reality is listing […]

What to Expect When Selling Your Home Selling your home can be overwhelming and feel like a full-time job… which is why there are realtors! Good realtors make the process so much smoother and less intimidating. To keep your mind at ease and prepare you for what will happen throughout the sale of your home we are sharing 10 top tips to […]

Back to School: Realtors Edition If you aren’t a real estate broker you probably don’t know that September doesn’t just initiate back to school for our kids but as an industry, this is the beginning of conference season! This just means that Fall and Winter tend to be slower seasons and provide the best time for busy brokers to grab […]

Western Washington Q2 Gardner Report

A Rare Find It is a rare broker whose love language is creating and sharing information that is valuable to clients but can also be hard to find. Some brokers feel they need to guard their valuable local insights as if it is a finite and precious gift. What they don’t see is that every time you put […]

Solid Construction and Timeless Design 773 Fort Ebey Road, Coupeville From the spacious, light-filled entrance to the expansive sunset views over the Salish Sea, this solid construction and timeless design custom high-bluff waterfront home invites you to slow down and breathe! Lovingly designed and built by the owner’s late husband, architect Dennis DePape, 773 Fort Ebey Rd creates a lasting […]

Admirals Cove Located on the West side of Whidbey Island just South of the Port Townsend – Coupeville Ferry Landing discover Admirals Cove. It is the largest congruent neighborhood within the Coupeville zip code. Admirals Cove offers some of the most affordable properties in Coupeville, with a wide variety of homes built in various stages from the […]

Q1 Whidbey Island Market Report 2022 Interested in digging deeper into the stats on Whidbey Island? Check out more stats here. Whether you are considering buying or selling let’s connect so that you have a trusted real estate advisor on your side who can help you strategize to achieve your dream of home ownership.

Q1 Gardner Report 2022

Rising Mortgage Rates Whether you are thinking about buying or planning to sell, it is critical for you to understand the role mortgage rates play on buyers purchasing power, and sellers listing prices. But first, some definitions… Mortgage rates: the rate of interest charged on a mortgage loan. Buyers purchasing power: the amount of home you can afford […]

Lagoon Point Lagoon Point is one of just three canal communities on Whidbey Island where you can dock your boat right in front of your home. This rare style of a planned community used to be a large salt marsh before developers pushed earth around, dredged, and carved out a canal from Puget Sound down to finger […]

Your Guide to Celebrating MOM on Whidbey Island Mothers Day is just around the corner. Are you ready to celebrate mom the way she should be? Keep reading for our guide to celebrating mom on Whidbey Island so you can create a day filled with memories that will last mom a lifetime. Sunday Morning: What better way to celebrate mom than by waking […]

Spruce up your Space this Spring With spring upon us and gardening on the top of our minds lets discuss 5 simple landscaping ideas to spruce up your space this spring before you rush out and use your 20% off plants at Mailliards Landing Nursery coupon during the month of April. Don’t have one but want one? Request yours here! Do […]