As a lifelong resident of Spokane WA, I never had to look elsewhere to experience magical Holiday experiences! Growing up, it was mostly playing in the snow, going to church, and my moms home made Christmas painted windows. Rasing our kids in Spokane, there was almost always a "White Christmas" filled with sledding, making snowmen, and living in Winter Wonderland!One of our TV stations here has a list of 101 things to do over the holidays, KXLY has this link : https://www.kxly.com/101-things-to-do-in-the-inland-northwest-this-holiday-season-2/Some of my favorite more recent Holiday " musts" are attending Christmas Tree Elegence , a fundraiser for the Spokane symphony: :https://spokanesymphonyassoc.org/home/christmas-tree-elegance/Another is the lights at Manito Park !https://thefriendso... 12/01/2021

Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, Fathom Realty WA LLC, Kitsap County, Washington's preferred real estate BrokerStart from wherever you are and with whatever you’ve got!Attributed to  Jim Rohn Thank you for reading and commenting on my blog post! This post was researched, authored, and photo by Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, ©2008-2021, all rights reserved. All information is deemed reliable; however it should be independently verified by the reader. Any reproduction of this blog post is prohibited without the prior written permission of the author... 11/30/2021

Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, Fathom Realty WA LLC, Mason County, Washington's preferred real estate Agent & Broker If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough!Attributed to  Meister Eckhart Thank you for reading and commenting on my blog post! This post was researched, authored, and photo by Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, ©2008-2021, all rights reserved. All information is deemed reliable; however it should be independently verified by the reader. Any reproduction of this blog post is prohibited without the prior written permission of the author... 11/28/2021

Looking for an excellent new lifestyle or to elevate your home in general?  This is a fantastic floating home!  Elevate beyond your expectations in Portage Bay. Starting from the rooftop deck with two seating areas to soak up the view & fire pit to enjoy year round. Custom extra wide spiral staircase leads you to the covered deck off the main floor living area. Open concept for dining, cooking, and entertaining. Stunning ethanol fireplace, sleek kitchen w/ two eat-in areas, Wolf gas range, & Dekton countertops. Travel down the stairs to the bedroom level. The most beautiful bathroom and primary closet will knock your socks off. We love the breezeway between the two rooms on this level. Go for a dip in the lake or hot tub and take in the lapping water around you. The basement has room fo... 11/27/2021

Looking to maximize your home sale😀Home prices jumped 26% in three weeks in mason county,This is a great time to sell, urban growth for belfair is booming,interest rates still at all time low, thanks to investors likeHarbor custom development inc.  they are raising the bar for entree level homes and apartments, get ready to maximize your investmentmarket is at frenzy for sellingcall Daryl Datus     www.daryldatus.com360-801-6373market analysis Free! Thank you harbor custom development inc.😁  11/26/2021

Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, Fathom Realty WA LLC, Mason County, Washington's preferred real estate Agent & BrokerWe must accept finite disappointment, but we must never lose infinite hope!Attributed to  Martin Luther King Jr. Thank you for reading and commenting on my blog post! This post was researched, authored, and photo by Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, ©2008-2021, all rights reserved. All information is deemed reliable; however it should be independently verified by the reader. Any reproduction of this blog post is prohibited without the prior written permission of the author... 11/26/2021

Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, Fathom Realty WA LLC, Mason County, Washington's preferred real estate Agent & BrokerGratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings!Attributed to  William Arthur Ward Thank you for reading and commenting on my blog post! This post was researched, authored, and photo by Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, ©2008-2021, all rights reserved. All information is deemed reliable; however it should be independently verified by the reader. Any reproduction of this blog post is prohibited without the prior written permission of the author... 11/25/2021

Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, Fathom Realty WA LLC, Mason County, Washington's preferred real estate Agent & BrokerGratitude, like faith, is a muscle. The more you use it, the stronger it grows!Attributed to  Alan Cohen Thank you for reading and commenting on my blog post! This post was researched, authored, and photo by Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, ©2008-2021, all rights reserved. All information is deemed reliable; however it should be independently verified by the reader. Any reproduction of this blog post is prohibited without the prior written permission of the author... 11/24/2021

What If a Seller Asks You to Cut Your Commission? The first thing you have to remember is that when someone asks you to cut your commission, they are being motivated by something. Maybe the seller is concerned about closing fees. Maybe a friend of theirs bragged about what they paid. Maybe they are just trying to figure out the differences between you and another agent (because you may be competing against other agents to secure this listing client). With that in mind, it's not about having perfect answers right off the top of your head. It's about opening up the topic for discussion. Both you and your prospective client should be comfortable talking about your commission. When I was an agent, I would frequently talk with sellers about commissions. My response was, "That is a really gr... 11/23/2021

 Here's a recap of the Whatcom County residential and condominium markets for last week:Residential - 65 new listings (compared to 63 last week)14 contingent listings (compared to 14 last week)53 pended (compared to 70 last week)70 sold (compared to 51 last week)256 active as of 11/23/21 at 9:00 am (compared to 233 last week)$627,000 is the median active list price (compared to $599,900 last week)6 Median Days on Market for Sold Listings (compared to 6 last week)$306 Median Price Per Square Foot (compared to $306 last week)Condominium - 5 new listings (compared to 8 last week) 0 contingent listings (compared to 1 last week)11 pended (compared to 10 last week)8 sold (compared to 8 last week)27 active as of 11/23/21 at 9:00 am (compared to 32 last week)$349,000 is the median active list p... 11/23/2021

Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, Fathom Realty WA LLC, Mason County, Washington's preferred real estate Agent & BrokerGratitude turns what we have into enough!Attributed to  Anonymous Fred Thank you for reading and commenting on my blog post! This post was researched, authored, and photo by Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, ©2008-2021, all rights reserved. All information is deemed reliable; however it should be independently verified by the reader. Any reproduction of this blog post is prohibited without the prior written permission of the author... 11/23/2021

How Will You Prepare Your Business for 2022? Right now it is the fall real estate season. Maybe, just maybe, in your area you might have the sensation that the market has softened. Maybe just a little bit. And ho-boy, if you have been working hard all year long, this may feel like a long overdue and welcome moment. But I've done my research. Have you? Because there is something you should know. Our market is still in dire need of new inventory and there's no relief coming in 2022. So, how will you prepare for the coming year? Every year, about this time, I'm already thinking ahead. I know that while it's only the second week of November that just around the corner is Thanksgiving and then BOOM the end of the year will be upon us. Are you wondering what the housing market will do this c... 11/22/2021

Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, Fathom Realty WA LLC, Mason County, Washington's preferred real estate Agent & BrokerThe difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits!Attributed to  Albert Einstein Thank you for reading and commenting on my blog post! This post was researched, authored, and photo by Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, ©2008-2021, all rights reserved. All information is deemed reliable; however it should be independently verified by the reader. Any reproduction of this blog post is prohibited without the prior written permission of the author... 11/22/2021

Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, Fathom Realty WA LLC, Mason County, Washington's preferred real estate Agent & BrokerIn the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity!Attributed to  Albert Einstein Thank you for reading and commenting on my blog post! This post was researched, authored, and photo by Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, ©2008-2021, all rights reserved. All information is deemed reliable; however it should be independently verified by the reader. Any reproduction of this blog post is prohibited without the prior written permission of the author... 11/21/2021

Winter is typically real estate's slowest season, but this year will be anything but. If you've been thinking about selling your home, it's time to get in gear so you can cash in on an avalanche of offers.interest rate at all time low. Inventory in belfair is at 30 day supply, inventory in kitsap is at 3 week supplycall today for you market analysis as see the cash you will make       Daryl Datus      360-801-6373   11/20/2021

Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, Fathom Realty WA LLC, Mason County, Washington's preferred real estate Agent & BrokerDon’t allow your past or present condition to control you. It’s just a process that you’re going through to get you to the next level!Attributed to  Bishop T.D. Jakes Thank you for reading and commenting on my blog post! This post was researched, authored, and photo by Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, ©2008-2021, all rights reserved. All information is deemed reliable; however it should be independently verified by the reader. Any reproduction of this blog post is prohibited without the prior written permission of the author... 11/20/2021

Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, Fathom Realty WA LLC, Mason County, Washington's preferred real estate Agent & BrokerIf you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything!Attributed to  Mark Twain Thank you for reading and commenting on my blog post! This post was researched, authored, and photo by Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, ©2008-2021, all rights reserved. All information is deemed reliable; however it should be independently verified by the reader. Any reproduction of this blog post is prohibited without the prior written permission of the author... 11/19/2021

Unit Sales Show Seasonal Slowing with Continued, although Slower Price Rise for Vancouver WA in September 2021. Heading into the traditionally slower time of the year we still see relatively strong Unit-Sales with still-rising prices; with Low Active Inventory. Mortgage rates remain moved up slightly to 2.9% Real estate Prices in Vancouver WA slowed their rise to $3k above last month (up 17%+ year-over-year). Here are the highlights for this month: 517 Resale Residential Properties closed this month, which is 39 more (8.16%) compared to the same month last year; and 1 more than last month.   The 3-Month Moving Average Price Trend rose to a new high, and is now at $490,787, with a year-over-year gain of 17.26% ; with the 12-Month Moving Average at 17.14%.  Short Sale /Pre-Foreclosure pr... 11/18/2021

Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, Fathom Realty WA LLC, Mason County, Washington's preferred real estate Agent & BrokerYou were born with the ability to change someone’s life—don’t ever waste it!Attributed to  Dale Partridge Thank you for reading and commenting on my blog post! This post was researched, authored, and photo by Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, ©2008-2021, all rights reserved. All information is deemed reliable; however it should be independently verified by the reader. Any reproduction of this blog post is prohibited without the prior written permission of the author... 11/18/2021

Here is a 1-minute video from November 17, 2021, for Lynden residential real estate for the past year. Lynden has very different types of homes and values depending on the location, size, and age of the home. These are median stats for all Lynden residential. The purpose isn't to find the value of your home (you can get an estimate here: https://heatherstevenson.johnlscott.com/home-valuation) but to show the changes in the market for the past year.  If you would like to know more about your home/investment property valuation, contact me for a complete report. Heather Stevenson John L Scott Real Estatehttps://heatherstevenson.johnlscott.com/ 11/17/2021