Real Estate How to Become a Licensed Real Estate Broker in Washington   Pick a school and do your 90 hours of course work. At Windermere, we recommend Rockwell Institute because it is consistent and has proven success at getting people prepared to pass the exam. Current cost $489 (January 2021). HOT TIP: There is an add on to get sample exams and extra cramming practice. GET […]
Events What are we supposed to do now that Christmas is over and um… COVID? The gifts are all open, the excitement and anxious anticipation for December 25th has come and gone. Any friends/family that did come to visit have already, or are soon to be, returning home and we are left here sitting with the aftermath of Christmas, surrounded by crumpled wrapping paper and half-torn bows. Honestly, after this […]
Real Estate Q3, 2020 Report Quarterly Stats Q3, 2020 – Quarterly Stats by Whidbey Communications
Events Coats for Kids Charity Drive 2020 Windermere Real Estate South Whidbey invites you to join us in the spirit of giving this holiday Season!   The Coats for Kids charity drive is back in action for the 2020 Holiday Season!  Windermere Real Estate South Whidbey is partnering once again with Readiness to Learn to spread goodwill and the spirit of giving throughout our […]
Places Where to Buy Pumpkins on Whidbey One of the very best things about autumn on Whidbey Island is being able to support all of our local farmers! Whether you’re looking for a Whidbey Island pumpkin patch recommendation or you’re new in town and want to start a tradition, you’ll find 3 excellent choices right here: The Farm Stand at K & […]
Real Estate Moving With Pets We all know moving can be stressful… but have you stopped to consider how a move can affect your pets? Here are a couple of suggestions to consider while moving to help make the transition easier on both you and your pets. Contact Your Vet: Let your pets’ vet know that you will be moving. […]
Uncategorized Squash It is that time of year when the fruits of our labors begin filling up not only our dinner plates but also become an integral part of beautifying the spaces around us. You guessed it, we are talking about SQUASH. If you are anything like some of these green thumb agents, you have spent the […]
Places Dog Parks on Whidbey If you have been out exploring Whidbey recently, you might have noticed an abundance of furry four-legged creatures. It’s not much of a secret that Whidbey Islanders LOVE their dogs. As self-proclaimed “outdoorsy” people say, they are the perfect pet to have with you when hiking trails, swimming at the beach, and exploring places like […]
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Places Chuckanut Drive – A Detour Worth Taking After living in Whidbey Island for a few years I finally decided to venture out and take the cliff-hugging drive along the Chuckanut Drive, a detour worth taking. SR11 is a 21.28 mile long highway that serves Skagit and Whatcom counties, in Washington. I started the drive in Edison, the town of kindness, and made […]
Real Estate Drinking Water on Whidbey Island Where Does Your Drinking Water on Whidbey Island Come From? WATER IS A PRECIOUS COMMODITY As Whidbey’s premier real estate brokerage, Windermere agents get asked about our Island’s drinking water A LOT! Why? Water is a precious commodity, and one of the essentials of life. Knowing where your water comes from should be a primary […]
Places Old Growth Tree Near Cranberry Lake What You Will Find During a typical trip to Cranberry Lake, at Deception State Park it would not be uncommon to see kayaks floating atop the still waters, fisherman sitting along the winding edges of the lake, and kids splashing in the shallow waters while their parent’s BBQ. Have You Seen It […]
Places A Trip to Langley Plan your Trip to Langley A Little History Before You Plan Your Trip to Langley On the southern side of Whidbey Island along the Saratoga Passage lies the lovely little town of Langley. With a population of just over one thousand, this quaint town is home to a creative culture and endless entertainment. Langley’s history […]
Real Estate Q2, 2020 Report Quarterly Stats Q2, 2020 Report Quarterly Stats by Whidbey Communications
Real Estate Collaboration, Competition, & Putting the Client First -Why we are better together at Windermere   Many people think of real estate as a cutthroat competitive sales business akin to the dynamics that are portrayed on a TV show like Million Dollar Listing. The world is always pitting competition vs. collaboration against each other as if these two things are completely exclusive from […]
Places Water Sports on Whidbey Whidbey Island Water Sports: Just in Time for Summer   As Island County transitions into we’ve noticed quite a few changes. Restaurants have re-opened their doors. Parks are now open to the public again. Even a few offices are welcoming back their employees.    For many, this change couldn’t have come soon enough. For those […]
Uncategorized Awareness is the First Step to a Better Tomorrow Many people are starting to realize that racism is a lot more widespread and day to day than most realized… One of the first questions people are asking themselves is What can I do? What should I think? At Windermere on Whidbey Island, we know that knowledge is empowering and clarifying when times are stressful […]
Listings 3614 Portage Lane 100, Anacortes Pristine 2-Bedroom End-Unit Condo Awaits in Premium Mariner’s Ridge Community in Anacortes Offering the opportunity for low-maintenance living and completely move-in ready, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo in the premium Mariner’s Ridge community presents a fantastic opportunity! Not only has this spacious 1,114-square-foot home been lovingly cared for over the years, but the community association keeps […]
Real Estate Should I Sell My House Right Now?   Ahem… I mean yes, it is an excellent time to sell. However, we don’t want to just tell you our professional opinion. We will show you and we will make it simple. Prices keep rising. There are not enough available homes for the number of buyers ready to buy. Demand will keep prices rising. […]
Real Estate North Whidbey Q1: 2020 Stats Report Quarterly Stats by Whidbey Communications
Events Windermoms Quarantine Activities When it comes to the struggle of entertaining quarantined kids, Windermere moms get it!  Like many of you, we have spent the last few weeks cooped up in our homes with our families and have been trying desperately to keep entertained. Through the weeks our “Windermoms” have discovered their favorite activities to do with their […]