Category Archives: Buyer Info

NW Words of Life

“The elevator to success is out of order. You’ll have to use the stairs!” –Joe Girard

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Victory or Failure?

I watched a negotiation today end in failure. In that same negotiation, the Buyer got exactly what he wanted, and at the discounted price he wanted to pay. Does that sound like victory to you? Then why am I calling it a … Continue reading

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Let's Meet Today at 414 Bayside Rd.

414 Bayside Rd. in Edgemoor is a very special house. It sits in the line of Bellingham’s most exclusive row of homes, in the Edgemoor neighborhood. It’s on 1.1 acres, ON the shore of Bellingham Bay, with views out to and across the San … Continue reading

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Do You Tinker?

If you’re going to own a home, particularly a house, you’ll need to have some notion of what it means to “tinker.” You know, fix stuff. Fuss with it. Tune it. Tweak it. Make it work again. If you’re a sailor, and … Continue reading

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Some Maintenance Required

You did it! You got the keys, the sellers are all moved out, you unlock the front door, step in, and Yes… the house is ALLLL YOURS!!! You spend a full weekend hauling in furniture and boxes, clothes and dishes, … Continue reading

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Home Sweet Home!!!

It’s 3 a.m. as I write this, and I’ve just gotten home with the family after a week in Maui, Hawaii. LOVED it… loved watching our boy Hayden just GO OFF on the beach, in the waves, in the pool, … Continue reading

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Sudden Valley Spring Livin'

As the weather and the water warm up around Bellingham, the beaches are going to come alive with excited men, women, and especially children!!! A.M. Beach in Sudden Valley is one of our very favorite hang-outs in warmer weather. And … Continue reading

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Nice to Meet You, Now Here's EVERYTHING WRONG WITH ME!

Picture this: You’ve been looking for love for what seems like forever. You’ve met dozens of attractive, charming, potential mates but just haven’t felt that connection you really desire and know is out there for you. Then on day, at an … Continue reading

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What Exactly Are You Married To?

In my experience, about 99 out of 100 sellers , and about 98 out of 100 buyers, get married to a number. “I’m not going to sell my house unless I get four-hundred twenty-seven thousand. Period.” “I’m going to hold … Continue reading

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The Final Open House

The ticker is ticking away. 4 Days left on the soon-to-be-historic $8000 or $6500 home buyer tax credit. It’s been an interesting case study watching how people feel about it and react to it. The sense of urgency has definitely … Continue reading

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