WHIDBEY ISLAND GROWN COOPERATIVE “Whidbey Island Grown Cooperative is a group of farmers, small businesses, and community members working to build a strong, resilient local food system on Whidbey Island.” Did you know you can find locally sourced, fresh products for purchase directly from farms and other producers here on the Island and other […]
Read MoreShould I wait for mortgage rates to go down? Homebuyers, are you ready to take the next step but feeling unsure with rising interest rates? Mortgage rates have indeed increased significantly over this past year. But don’t worry because Windermere Whidbey is here for all your needs! We’ve compiled a wealth of information that can […]
Read MoreAutumn is here and it is a wonderful time to be on Whidbey Island. One major reason is because all the local farms are sharing their Fall offerings. Today we will answer the question, “Where to buy Pumpkins on Whidbey”. If you are on the search for Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, or Apple Picking locations […]
Read MoreWhat Is an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM)? What Is an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM)? An adjustable-rate mortgage, or ARM, is a type of home loan that starts with a fixed interest rate for a specified period of time, typically five years. After that initial period ends, the interest rate will adjust annually based on current market conditions. […]
Read MoreAre We in a Housing Recession? by Matthew Gardner Hello there, I’m Windermere’s Chief Economist Matthew Gardner and welcome to this month’s episode of Monday with Matthew. A little while ago, a housing analyst was being interviewed about the current state of the residential market and they suggested that the country is in a “housing recession.” Well, needless […]
Read MoreBest place to get a drink on Whidbey Island (Locally crafted spirits, wine and beer on Whidbey) Click image to see properties for sale on South Whidbey Island Einstein probably wasn’t referring to alcohol, but we are! From Cultus Bay Distillery to Whidbey’s several esteemed wineries to the Bunker’s unique collection of rich locally made […]
Read More🚨 Here it is folks! The SEPTEMBER 2022 Whidbey Island Real Estate Market Update (rolling 12-month report). CLICK HERE TO GET THE PRINTABLE PDF! 🗺️ Stats are separated by area: South, Central, & North Whidbey, and incorporate data from the 12 months prior to our current month. 🏡All stats represent only the residential […]
Read MoreThe Continued Decline of the Housing Market Index by Matthew Gardner Hello there, I’m Windermere’s Chief Economist Matthew Gardner and welcome to this month’s episode of Monday with Matthew. Today we are going to take a look at the new home market where headwinds are certainly growing. And the reason this particular subject piqued my interest […]
Read More🚨 Here it is folks! The AUGUST 2022 Whidbey Island Real Estate Market Update (rolling 12-month report). CLICK HERE TO GET THE PRINTABLE PDF! 🗺️ Stats are separated by area: South, Central, & North Whidbey, and incorporate data from the 12 months prior to our current month. 🏡All stats represent only the residential […]
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