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Top 5 HYPER-LOCAL 2026 Predictions & Takeaways – Skagit County

Earlier this month, my office hosted Matthew Gardner where he shared clarity, context and hyper-local insight during a time when many people are craving grounded information. Thank you to Matthew Gardner for sharing his expertise, and to those of you who joined the event live. If you weren’t able to attend, I’m glad you’re here as […]
Buyers, Homeowners, Real Estate, Sellers

Market Check: Skagit County January 2026

📊 January Market Snapshot | Skagit County The year is starting with momentum. ✔️ Median price: $665,000 (⬆️ 16% year over year) ✔️ New listings up 95% over December ✔️ Pending sales up 43% over December ✔️ Inventory at just 2.3 months And here’s what really matters ➡️ interest rates are lower than this time […]
Buyers, Real Estate

Why October Is the Best Time To Buy a Home in 2025

Why October Is the Best Time To Buy a Home in 2025 If you’ve been watching from the sidelines, now’s the time to lean in. It’s officially the best time to buy this year. According to Realtor.com, this October will have the most buyer-friendly conditions of any month in 2025: “By mid-October, buyers across much […]
Real Estate, Sellers

Staging Your Home Matters

When it comes to selling your home, first impressions aren’t just important; they are everything. Staging your home matters. In today’s market, buyers often scroll through dozens of listings online before ever stepping foot inside a home. That means your property needs to shine from the start of the home buyer’s journey. Meaning in addition […]

Real Estate Top 5 HYPER-LOCAL 2026 Predictions & Takeaways – Skagit County Earlier this month, my office hosted Matthew Gardner where he shared clarity, context and hyper-local insight during a time when many people are craving grounded information. Thank you to Matthew Gardner for sharing his expertise, and to those of you who joined the event live. If you weren’t able to attend, I’m glad you’re here as […]

Buyers Market Check: Skagit County January 2026 📊 January Market Snapshot | Skagit County The year is starting with momentum. ✔️ Median price: $665,000 (⬆️ 16% year over year) ✔️ New listings up 95% over December ✔️ Pending sales up 43% over December ✔️ Inventory at just 2.3 months And here’s what really matters ➡️ interest rates are lower than this time […]

Buyers Why October Is the Best Time To Buy a Home in 2025 Why October Is the Best Time To Buy a Home in 2025 If you’ve been watching from the sidelines, now’s the time to lean in. It’s officially the best time to buy this year. According to Realtor.com, this October will have the most buyer-friendly conditions of any month in 2025: “By mid-October, buyers across much […]

Real Estate Staging Your Home Matters When it comes to selling your home, first impressions aren’t just important; they are everything. Staging your home matters. In today’s market, buyers often scroll through dozens of listings online before ever stepping foot inside a home. That means your property needs to shine from the start of the home buyer’s journey. Meaning in addition […]

Buyers Don’t Let Student Loans Hold You Back from Homeownership Did you know? According to a recent study, 72% of people with student loans think their debt will delay their ability to buy a home. Maybe you’re one of them and you’re wondering: Do you have to wait until you’ve paid off those loans before you can buy your first home? Or is it possible […]

Homeowners Happy International Women’s Day! Happy International Women’s Day! Women have an illustrious history in the real estate industry — but it’s not a very long history. In fact, in the U.S., female aspiring homeowners weren’t even allowed to finance purchases on their own until the 1970s. Thankfully, women have achieved high levels of real estate–related success since then, both […]

Homeowners Headed Back Into the Office? You May Decide To Move It’s no secret that remote work has surged over the last few years. And that flexibility gave a lot of people the freedom to move — and work — from wherever they wanted. But now, a growing number of companies are requiring employees to return to the office. And that’s leading some people to make […]

Buyers 2024 Year in Review

Real Estate Are You Asking Yourself These Questions About Selling Your House? Some homeowners hesitate to sell because they’ve got unanswered questions that hold them back. But a lot of times their concerns are based on misconceptions, not facts. And if they’d just talk to an agent about it, they’d see these doubts aren’t necessarily a hurdle at all. If uncertainty is keeping you from making a […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]