I met my client Chris when he joined our Moving to the Pacific Northwest Facebook group. He was looking to relocate from the Bay Area to the Pacific Northwest. After years in a smaller rental, Chris wanted to buy a home with a backyard and...
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...
Northeast Seattle is made up of mostly residential neighborhoods between Green Lake, Lake Washington, and near the University of Washington. Homeowners here enjoy the energy of the city but can come home to a quiet neighborhood. Some neighborhoods are more walkable than others, but public...
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...
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...
We all want the best deal. That’s why we shop sales, use price matching sites, and do our research. Smart consumers know not to look at an item’s overall price at the grocery store, but at the price per ounce or pound. Real estate should...