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Uncategorized Trawler Fest Returns to Anacortes! A nacortes is thrilled to host the 2009 Trawler Fest, presented by PassageMaker Magazine. May 7-9, 10am to 5 pm at Cap Sante Boat Haven. If you are a boat lover you won’t be able to miss the big white top at the Marina full of vendors & instructional opportunities. Walk the floating boat show […]
finance Tax Credit Advance Loan Program G reat news coming out of Olympia! Washington Realtors is in the process of teaming up with the Washington State Office of the Treasurer, Housing Finance Commission, and a yet to be selected financial institution to create an easy way for first time homebuyers to borrow the up to $8,000 Federal tax credit to help […]
Uncategorized Anacortes Spring Wine Festival Update  T his Saturday April 11 from noon to 6:00 At the Port building at north end of Commercial Avenue the following 24 wineries will be pouring: Andrew Will, Challenger Ridge, Chinook, Cuillin Hills, Delille, Des Voignes, Gorman, Hightower, JM Cellars, Lopez Island Vineyard, Mark Ryan, Mt Baker Vineyards, OS Winery, Ross Andrew, Rulo, San Juan […]
market trends Ripple Effect? I t’s not unusual to hear people ask about the market in California because the perception is that how California fares, so does the Northwest. To some degree that’s true, we historically have a fair number of transplants from California to our area, specifically here to Anacortes, so we do feel some ripple effect from […]
Uncategorized Keep That Home Even If You Lose your Job!? H ere is an interesting offer being put forth by a local condo developer; buy his condo and if you lose your job, he’ll pay your mortgage! Well, the small print states only for six months, and only up to $2,500 a month, but heck -that’s a creative way to get past job securtiy fears […]
Uncategorized Anacortes Spring Wine Festival M ark your calendars, this April 11th from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce sponsored Anacortes Spring Wine Festival will be held at the Port Warehouse in Old Town Anacortes. This festival featuring 22 regional wineries including Sleight of Hand, Andrew Will, Woodward Canyon and my favorite Dunham Cellars; I can […]
market trends Market Update S kagit County wide the number of residential listings have gone down from a July 2008 high of 1290 to 933 in January of 2009, pending sales have increased from 50 in November of ’08 to 85 this January which is slightly less than the 97 pendings we saw a year ago in January of […]
Uncategorized First Friday Art Walk! G et out on the town and into some great galleries this Friday evening for the First Friday Art Walk. The galleries are open, and so are some wonderful restaurants, making the first Friday of each month a fun time in Old Town Anacortes! The Art Walk starts at 6:00 PM, come see some amazing […]
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finance New Homebuyer Tax Break Approved Today! – read update at end of article T he Senate just ok’d a new tax break of up to $15,000 to homebuyers in hopes of stimulating the real estate sector of our economy. This proposal will allow a tax credit of 10% of the value of a home, up to $15,000, for both new and existing residences. Currently the only tax break available […]
market trends 2008 Cost Versus Value Report Y ou’ve got some money to burn, so do you redo the kitchen, or replace those old windows with new vinyl ones? Add a deck, or replace the siding? If you are planning on selling soon, you might consider doing the work that brings you the best return on dollars spent. Remodeling Magazine and the […]
Search Skagit County Bank Foreclosure List Updated O ur list of available Bank Foreclosure properties has been updated today. There are 50 active listings as of today, with a few of those in Whatcom and Snohomish Counties. Check out the list, there may be a great deal there for you new home or investment portfolio! Click here for The List
Uncategorized Upcoming Licensing Change for Home Inspectors R ick Bunzel from Pacific Crest Inspections spoke to our group today about the new licensing requirements for Home Inspectors that goes into effect this July. Currently anybody can go print up some business cards and get into the home inspecting business, all that is required is a license from the State pertaining to Structural […]
Uncategorized International Ferry Run in danger! Y ou may have heard that in Governor Gregoire’s biennium budget for 2009-2011 does not include monies for the International Ferry run between Anacortes and Sydney B.C. The Governor wants to eliminate the run and in doing so eliminate about 1470 jobs, 1.3 million in annual tax collection by local jurisdictions, $30 million in Annual […]
Uncategorized 52 Great Weekends S eattle Metropolitan magazine has a great article in the January 2009 issue on great short trips to take in the northwest. Kudos to some local businesses that were mentioned in it including, Anacortes Kayak Tours, Randy’s Pier 61, ABC Yacht Charters, Blue Heron House, Calico Cupboard, Cafe Adrift, the Museum of Northwest Art, the […]
Uncategorized Christmas Tree Pick Up A nacortes High School Key Club members will be out and about picking up trees and wreaths on Saturday, Jan. 3. In exchange, they encourage you to donate canned food for the food bank or make a $5 donation to Key Club. Be sure to have your tree and wreaths out near the street by […]
Uncategorized Anchor Art Space opens in Anacortes C heck out the newest art venue in downtown Anacortes; Anchor Art Space.  Jean Behnke, a sculptor and printmaker from Lopez Island opened the space on December 5th, and will exhibit a variety of arts as well as be available for classes and events.
Uncategorized Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! T he snow just keeps on falling here in Anacortes, everything is white, quiet, and beautiful. Here is a look out on Skyline Marina. Yes, we are open for business! Here is a look west from Bayview to Mt. Erie. And a shot from the Cap Sante Lookout over town.
Uncategorized Annual Boat Parade – CANCELED! T he annual lighted boat parade set for this weekend has been canceled due to poor weather, stay in and stay warm!
Uncategorized Cast Your Vote!! G et out and get your vote counted! Here are the places you can cast your vote in Skagit and Island Counties. Skagit County has drop boxes at the following locations: Anacortes Library, 1220 10th St. Burlington Parks and Rec Building, 900 E. Fairhaven St. Concrete Library, 45770A Main St. La Conner Library, 614 E. Morris […]
market trends New Construction Sales There was an informative article in the Skagit Valley Herald this weekend about the new construction boom having gone bust, read it here. Just to give you some Anacortes specific insight I pulled some info from the North West Multiple Listing Service which gives me accurate information on Realtor represented properties, but will lack for […]
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