Vintage PT Vineyards Downtown
http://www.porttownsendvineyards.com/Visit-Us/Vintage-Music
Weekly Jazz, Maker’s Monday & Bossa Nova nights
http://www.thebishophotel.com/events-2
Music, Wine, Food Truck or bring a picnic
http://www.marrowstonevineyards.com
CB Best Homes Awards event at the Seven Cedars casino was a lovely event. It is always fun to be recognized for your production and contributions to the culture of the number one real estate firm in Jefferson County. We have a great group of skilled and caring professionals. It is a pleasure to be honored along with them! Making the event extra special was the attendance of Jason Waugh, President of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, and Kevin T. Moen, Senior Manager of Affiliate Services for Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC.
Awards recipients: Carol Wise, Karen Best, Jenn Forrest, Holley Carlson, Pam Begley, Jen Rubinowitz, Ruth Gribbin-Schmitt, Harmony Geske, Susie Haynes along with owner Camden Schutte and son Parker.
Spring is widely recognized as the best time to buy a home, and it’s not hard to see why. The season is all about fresh starts and new beginnings, which feels just right when you’re about to make a big decision like purchasing a new home.
In Jefferson County there are 20% more sales this year to date than last year. For sellers, this means demand is up and it’s time to take advantage of the increased buyer pool. For buyers, it signals the market is heating up. We could be leaving a balanced market behind, which means competing offers and waived contingencies.
As always, I’m happy to talk with you about where your home fits in our current market. Give me a call anytime.
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What’s ahead in the real estate market? Probably another tight year of limited inventory, so do not expect a significant decrease in prices this year. Real estate prices increased by over 2% in Jefferson County last year. Mortgage interest rates are forecasted to come down a tiny bit. As we get further into the spring and summer market, I think buyers will be competing again for the limited supply which means bidding wars.
Sellers, you will want to be as “pitch perfect” as possible and make sure you are not overly ambitious with your list price. You will be sitting on the market if you do overreach and will likely get less than your target price. Currently, we are seeing about 60 days on the market before an offer comes in. That should shorten up as the year goes along.
If you are thinking about selling, now is the time to talk. I am happy to discuss your goals to see if this is the right time to achieve them. I would be delighted to provide a market analysis for you and to give you advice on what you need to do to get your home ready to sell. If there is work that needs to be done, I have a list of contractors. Or perhaps you know someone who is thinking of selling and/or buying. It would be my pleasure to help them too!! Give me a call or send me an email.
Below is an article on tips for selling your home this season.
http://blog.coldwellbanker.com/spring-into-action-tips-for-selling-your-home-this-season/
There are many delicious, romantic, and intimate spots to dine out this Valentine’s Day in Jefferson County.
Here are a few places you might want to consider.
~ The Fireside in Port Ludlow
~ Alchemy Wine and Bistro in Port Townsend
~ Silverwater Cafe in Port Townsend
~ Old Alcohol Plant Inn in Port Hadlock
~ Finistère in Port Townsend
~ Fountain Cafe in Port Townsend
Reserve your table now and treat your loved one to an unforgettable dining experience!
You know what I like best about February? The anticipation that spring, in the Northwest, is just around the corner!! The shortest days of the year are behind us, and the temperatures are trying to tick up, even if just a little bit. Soon we will see spring flowers like crocus and hyacinth in bloom. I still have most of the year to follow through on my New Year’s resolution which is to exercise more and be fearless in the face of challenges – ‘I’ve got this’ has become my mantra. What’s yours?
February 14 is Valentine’s Day. It is a time for sweethearts to express their love for each other and a perfect opportunity for me to express my appreciation for friends and clients. I truly care for you and love being a part of your life. It is a pleasure and joy to help you achieve your goals, whether it is finding your forever home or selling an investment property. With a grateful heart, thank you.
This past year, the Washington State legislature updated the real estate brokerage relationships effective January 1, 2024. Among other things, it is required that a Buyer Agency agreement be signed between an agent and a buyer when an agent begins to provide real estate services to a buyer. The changes are designed to clarify the scope of the agency relationship more fully between buyer and agent and how the agent is compensated for services to the buyer as sellers may decide not to compensate the buyer’s agent.
I have attached an updated pamphlet that summarizes the law related to Washington State Brokerage Services. Please reach out to me if you have questions. As always, I look forward to serving you in 2024 and beyond.
https://publuu.com/flip-book/79178/806246/page/1
Do you remember the arrival of the millennium? The 21st century seemed to be the stuff science fiction was made of … think of ‘2001: A Space Odyssey.’
Now here we are, almost a quarter of a century later. Thanks to the advent of faster travel and social media like Google, Facebook, and YouTube, the world seems to get smaller, and time is accelerating. Information – and disinformation – is just a click away. Change is constant and inevitable, including recent revisions to real estate brokerage services in Washington.
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