Andrew's Blog

                                                                                                                                                             What exactly is a 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange?It is a transaction in which an individual can increase their net worth through the deferment o...

                                                                    Here's a topic that is very dear to my heart..........   One of the benefits to living in the Northwest is the accessibility of fantastic craft beers.  I'm lucky enough to live and work in a town with its own Brewery.  Not only d...

Nanaimo Dives in the Pacific Northwest Anacortes Diving And Supply leads regular trips to some of the best dive sites in the Pacific Northwest, and according to such sources as Dive Travel Magazine and Jaques Custeao some of the best dive sites in the World! At least once a year we try to get to ...

Here's a market overview for Anacortes' fourth quarter:  October 2006:  79 total transactions closed with $90,479,812 in dollar volume.  November 2006:  69 total transactions closed with $67,278,844 in dollar volume.December 2006:  71 total transactions closed with $84,937,942 in dollar volume.Th...

                          I smell a..............        Here's a doosie.  I am working out the listing details with a client.  It's a bit tricky and involved with a RELO company.  But who cares?  Tricky and involved go along with being a Realtor.  Oh, yeah, lots of paperwork too.Anyway, I went t...

                                              I love the classified ads.  Calling on FSBO's can be a great way to capture hot leads.  When I see an ad like this I automatically think, "there's a divorce on the way".  I've listed a few homes when divorce was the leading motivator.  As a Realtor, I...

     Whether you are planning for a family vacation, an individual retreat, an eco-adventure or a romantic getaway, there is much to do in Anacortes to enhance your stay. Here is a list of 101 things to do, just to get you started! 1 See the 360° view from Mt. Erie2 Go whale watching3 Browse the ...

This seaside community with a rich maritime history will host the 2007 Anacortes Scholarship Salmon Derby on Saturday and Sunday, March 10 and 11.  Members of the Fidalgo Island Chapter of the Puget Sound Anglers (PSA) will partner with the Port of Anacortes and the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce ...

                                                                 The views are fantastic!!  The only drawback is the 2:15 a.m. run from the stockyard.  If the noise don't wake you up, the smell will!!  It never ceases to amaze me how much of a premium house buyers put on a view.  I deal with view...

                                                                    I'm really optimistic about 2007.  I think that a lot of the buyers that were holding back around the holidays are starting to re-enter the market.  Mortgage applications are up in my area and prices seem to have stabilized.  Of ...