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...
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...
Median home prices in the Northwest have increased 14.3% since January of last year. Buyer demand has more than tripled despite the pandemic. In January 2020, there were about 2 buyers per listing compared to the current 10 buyers per listing. Buyers competing in the...
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...
Buying a home on an island might seem out of reach. But with the many islands in the Puget Sound–some more accessible than others–this is a dream that can become a reality. In our other island guides we’ve explored the San Juan, Whidbey, and Camano...
It’s easy to see the appeal of living on an island like Whidbey and Camano. Some choose island life for the endless outdoor activities such as hiking and kayaking. Others come for the slow pace and tight knit communities. Many, especially retirees, move here because...
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 Upper Olympic Peninsula is a place of abundant natural beauty. First there’s the water. The peninsula is bordered by the Pacific Ocean, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and the Puget Sound. And then there’s the Olympic Mountains which run down the center of...
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,...
Bellingham might just have it all. First of all, it is located on Bellingham Bay and near the North Cascades and San Juan islands. This makes it is perfect for skiing, hiking, biking, camping, boating – you name it. Outside Magazine has rightfully named Bellingham...