Blog: Whidbey Island

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Summer Programs for Kids, Windermere, Whidbey Island

Summer Programs for Kids

Summer Programs for Kids With only a few weeks left in the school year, the thought of having the kids home all day is probably on the forefront of your mind. What will you do to keep the kids busy this summer and keep their little minds engaged? A perk of living on Whidbey in […]

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Ebey's landing, Windermere, Clouds, Blue Water, Bluff

Ebey's Reserve:

A historical living landscape  You may have heard of, or even spent an afternoon hiking the bluff on Ebey’s Reserve. It’s spectacular landscape, and unparalleled views of Admiralty Inlet and the Olympic mountains are a treat for the eyes and refreshing to the soul. But, while you are busy soaking it all in, you may […]

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Don't forget to set up utilities, Water Faucet, Utilities, Buying a Home, Whidbey Island

Don't Forget to Set up Utilities Before Closing

Set Up Utilities Before Closing Everyone likes to have running water, electricity and garbage service when you move into your new home. If you’re under contract to buy a home and it’s about a week before closing… Now is the time to start calling all the utility companies you need to set up accounts with […]

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Don't Forget to Set up Utilities Before Closing

Set Up Utilities Before Closing Everyone likes to have running water, electricity and garbage service when you move into your new home. If you’re under contract to buy a home and it’s about a week before closing… Now is the time to start calling all the utility companies you need to set up accounts with […]

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Simona Groves, Tree

Purchasing Vacant Land

Purchasing vacant land: Written by: Simona Groves   Ahhhh, the lovely earthy scent produced by the rain or the morning dew, the buzzing of the bees and the many of shades of green enchanting the view. Who doesn’t like to be immersed into nature and fantasize about living in it? If you are one of […]

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Flooring, Laying Laminate Flooring, Anita Johnston

How to Install Laminate Flooring

How to Install Laminate Flooring: Written by: Anita Johnston How many times have you thought “I can install laminate flooring” or “I wish I could do that?”  Flooring is one of those renovation projects that allure newbies most often.  After mastering the skill of installing your own floor it can liberate the home owner which […]

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Planes, Base

State of the Base – November 2017

Written by Don Jaques November 29, 2017  Today I attended the annual “State of the Base” meeting with the North Puget Sound Area Realtors.  Captain Geoff Moore, Commanding Officer of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (NASWI), gave a 20 minute presentation that included some interesting facts and figures affecting life and the real estate market […]

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Home decor, Coupeville, Sunshine Drip

Looking for a Little Sunshine on a Cloudy Day?

Looking for a little sunshine on a cloudy day? Stop by Sunshine drip in Coupeville, the one-stop shop that never disappoints. No matter what time of day, sit down for a steamy cup of coffee or a scrumptious meal. Then be inspired by their ever-changing décor, that is also for sale. Yep, you heard that […]

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Rainy Days on Whidbey, Street art, Rainy Days, whidbey Island, Oak Harbor

Rainy Days on Whidbey

Despite what many think, Oak Harbor is not the rainiest city. In fact, Oak Harbor is situated in what called a “rain shadow”. This means, here in Oak Harbor, we experience less rainfall than our neighboring areas. The surrounding mountains shelter us from rain-bearing winds. While we do experience a variation in the amount of […]

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