Just 15 miles from Seattle, the city of Bremerton is drawing people who want to live near Seattle, but don't want to pay its housing prices. Residents are not settling for less when they choose Bremerton over its bigger neighbor. With incredible outdoor recreation opportunities...
Berkley to Bellingham These clients relocated from Berkley, CA to Bellingham, WA. Like many moving north, they were drawn by the lush evergreen forests of the Pacific Northwest. They were also excited to experience Washington's seasonal changes—even with a little rain! My clients decided to settle in...
Washington has incredible natural beauty and high-quality living. This often comes with a lofty price tag. The cost of living in many cities is higher than the national average. However, there are areas around the state that have a lower-than-average cost of living. Let’s take...
“The best investment on Earth is earth”, according to famous real estate investor and philanthropist Louis Glickman. Land is finite and the demand for it is ever increasing. Land not only has high monetary value, but it also has exciting potential. Your land can be...
People continue to flock to Washington. According to the Office of Financial Management, net migration (people moving in and out of the state combined) contributes to the majority of the state’s population increase. Let’s look at some of the cities people are moving to: Bellingham Bellingham is...
The Pacific Northwest has some of the most incredible scenery in the country. And one of the best places to soak up this beauty is on the San Juan Islands. This group of islands is between Washington and Vancouver Island, British Columbia. There are more...
The Key Peninsula is a hidden gem for homebuyers. Residents choose to live here because it is a quiet escape from nearby big cities. But quiet does not equal boring. The communities offer farmers’ markets, art festivals, and fairs. The park district, Key Pen Parks,...
Vancouver’s population is on the rise and it’s easy to see why. Vancouver is just 10 miles across the Columbia River from Portland, OR. With a population of about 184,000 (US Census Bureau), it is much smaller than its big city neighbor. Vancouver has homes...
Buying a home is still part of the American Dream. A recent study by NerdWallet indicates that 84 percent of Americans say that buying a home is a priority. At the same time, many Americans feel that buying a home is much more difficult now...
Incredible scenery, well-paying jobs, mild climate—these are just some of the reasons people are moving to the Puget Sound. Population growth and a low housing supply is driving market costs up. Many people in and around Seattle believe that becoming a homeowner is out of...