Blog - Danielle Martin

Buyers, Homeowners

Is a Fixer Upper Right for You?

Looking to buy a home but feeling like almost everything is out of reach? Here’s the thing. There’s still a way to become a homeowner, even when affordability seems like a huge roadblock – and it might be with a fixer upper. Let’s dive into why buying a fixer upper could be your ticket to homeownership and how you can make […]
Uncategorized

Don’t Let Fear or Uncertainty Hold You Back From Achieving Your Goals

How Real Estate Agents Take the Fear Out of Moving Feeling a bit unsure, or even afraid, to move with everything going on right now? The decision to move shouldn’t be scary, it should be exciting. And the best way to eliminate any fear is to work with a pro. As Real estate agent professionals […]
Investing, Real Estate

Real Estate in an Election Year

With the 2024 Presidential election fast approaching, you might be wondering what impact, if any, it’s having on the housing market. Let’s break it down. Election Years Bring a Temporary Slowdown In any given year, home sales slow down slightly in the fall. It’s a typical, seasonal trend. However, according to data from BTIG, in […]
Sellers

Ready to Shine! New Listing Alert!

This home is sparkling and ready to shine. Home maintenance and yard prep ✔️ Home professionally cleaned ✔️ Carpets professionally cleaned ✔️ Home staging complete ✔️ Photography & videography complete ✔️ Contractor box removed and keybox placed ✔️ Marketing flyers placed in home ✔️ Open house flyers delivered ✔️ Sign up ✔️ We’ve put in […]

Buyers Is a Fixer Upper Right for You? Looking to buy a home but feeling like almost everything is out of reach? Here’s the thing. There’s still a way to become a homeowner, even when affordability seems like a huge roadblock – and it might be with a fixer upper. Let’s dive into why buying a fixer upper could be your ticket to homeownership and how you can make […]

Uncategorized Don’t Let Fear or Uncertainty Hold You Back From Achieving Your Goals How Real Estate Agents Take the Fear Out of Moving Feeling a bit unsure, or even afraid, to move with everything going on right now? The decision to move shouldn’t be scary, it should be exciting. And the best way to eliminate any fear is to work with a pro. As Real estate agent professionals […]

Investing Real Estate in an Election Year With the 2024 Presidential election fast approaching, you might be wondering what impact, if any, it’s having on the housing market. Let’s break it down. Election Years Bring a Temporary Slowdown In any given year, home sales slow down slightly in the fall. It’s a typical, seasonal trend. However, according to data from BTIG, in […]

Sellers Ready to Shine! New Listing Alert! This home is sparkling and ready to shine. Home maintenance and yard prep ✔️ Home professionally cleaned ✔️ Carpets professionally cleaned ✔️ Home staging complete ✔️ Photography & videography complete ✔️ Contractor box removed and keybox placed ✔️ Marketing flyers placed in home ✔️ Open house flyers delivered ✔️ Sign up ✔️ We’ve put in […]

Uncategorized Planning To Sell Your House in 2025? Start Prepping Now… If your goal is to sell your house in 2025, now’s the time to start prepping. Even though it might seem like there’s plenty of time between now and the new year, you should get a head start on any updates or repairs you want to make now. As Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at Realtor.com, says: “ . . […]

Homeowners Declutter or Keep? When faced with a move, people often begin to re-evaluate their belongings. Should you declutter before you go? Perhaps this fresh start in a new home deserves a fresh start with new belongings too. Maybe the hassle of moving across the country with truckloads of items just doesn’t seem appealing or cost effective. It is […]

Real Estate Housing & Economic Update: Key Numbers to Know 10/7/2024 Windermere Principal Economist Jeff Tucker takes a look at the numbers in the Oct. 4 jobs report, how it impacted mortgage rates, and his prediction for rates in the coming months. Click HERE to watch his prediction.

Buyers This Is the Sweet Spot Homebuyers Have Been Waiting For After months of sitting on the sidelines, many homebuyers who were priced out by high mortgage rates and affordability challenges finally have an opportunity to make their move. With rates trending down, today’s market is a sweet spot for buyers—and it’s one that may not last long. So, if you’ve put your own move on the back burner, […]

Sellers New Price!! NEW PRICE!!!! This mid century style home in Anacortes has a composite deck that wraps north to east for views of the ever-changing beauty of Fidalgo Bay and snow-capped Mount Baker. It’s the perfect spot to watch the July 4th fireworks, sailboat races and spectacular sunrises. This 4-bedroom house with primary on the main floor […]

Real Estate How Long Does It Take to Close on a Home? How Long Does It Take to Close on a Home? The time it takes to close on a home can vary depending on several factors, including the specific circumstances of the home purchase and the parties involved. On average, it typically takes around 30 to 45 days to close on a home after the purchase […]

Homeowners When A Seller Wants to Buy Their Own Home Getting a house ready for sale is a lot of work, however, always worth it in the end. For this listing, my client and I initially met up to discuss plans about four months prior to his home going live on the market. We came up with our list of “to do” items. We had […]

Real Estate Charming La Conner home with views of the Bay I love helping people with the sale of one of the most important things in their lives: their home! My client and met many years ago and it was so fun to reconnect while helping her prep her home to bring it on the market. NW Craft Media and I were lucky to capture a […]

Real Estate SOLD in 13 Days! SOLD in 13 days! My clients were referred to me by a trusted local lender who knew that their meticulous nature would need a realtor with patience and expertise. From the moment we met, it was clear they were detail-oriented and approached every decision with careful analysis. They had a very specific plan: they wanted […]

Real Estate Legacy Craftsman home on the hill in Mont Vernon This home was such a special one to have the privilege to bring to the market. I worked with my clients for the last four months to prepare his home to be show ready. We shared memories of raising his family and what they loved about the home. I took special note of these items […]

Buyers How VA Loans Can Help You Buy a Home For over 80 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have helped millions of veterans buy their own homes. If you or someone you know has served in the military, it’s important to learn about this program and its benefits. Here are some key things to know about VA loans before buying a home. Top Benefits of VA […]

Real Estate Just Sold: Here’s the story… Today, I closed a chapter with a very special client who recently faced the heartbreaking loss of his spouse. While it’s never easy to move on from memories built together in a home they loved, he took a brave step forward towards a new beginning. When we first met we discussed his plans to move […]

Real Estate Location, Location, Location Location, Location, Location. Looking for a million dollar view under $1M? My newest listing in the Hillcrest Terrace area of Anacortes needs to be on your list! 3819 Terrace Dr., Anacortes 4 bedrooms 2 baths 2,334 Sq Ft Offered at $850,000 Virtual Tour: https://daniellemartinrealestate.com/listing/WA/Anacortes/3819-Terrace-Drive-98221/190634172 OPEN: Saturday, May 18, 12-2pm NW Craft Media

Buyers Why would a home come back on the market? There are a few different reasons… A home might come back on the market due to: Financing falling through Inspection issues Buyer’s change of heart Or a failed appraisal It’s not uncommon, but it provides a second chance for interested buyers to make an offer. If there’s a home that just came back on the […]

Buyers Real estate is one of the best investments to make… why? Depreciation: An accounting method used to allocate the cost of a tangible or physical asset over it’s useful life. Things that depreciate: Cars, furniture, tv’s, computer, phones, clothing Things that don’t: Real Estate Real estate is one of the best investments to make… why? → Scarcity – Land is a finite resource, unlike mass-produced cars, […]

Buyers Buying or selling in 2024? These are the eight real estate trends you’ll want to pay attention to. Buying or selling in 2024? These are the eight real estate trends you’ll want to pay attention to: Paying attention to these trends will do more for selling your home than quick renovation projects that will add value to your home (even though these certainly help). Using these eight trends will help you to stand out in […]