FALL IS COMING

There was my Spring Fever message, then the Hot Temps and Hot Market postcard and soon it will be fall, and the prognosis is the same, so get in the mood for buying or selling and let me help.

Here is the Skagit County Update. I will be happy to design facts and figures for your specific neighborhood.

SUMMER REAL ESTATE

 

A BIT WILD AND CRAZY!

The Dance of Renewal. World Awakens. Earth Replenishes. Souls Refreshed. And Real Estate in Anacortes boasts captivating homes for your pleasure. Great market for Sellers. We need inventory so the timing is right to get you to Sold--even in the frenzy of multiple offers. Buyers: True, not a landslide of choices, but I’ll help you navigate through.

Ruth Dorsey

Managing Broker

RuthDorsey.com

ruth@ruthdorsey.com

360-202-3361

"Droning" your House!

Whatever you may ponder about drones, they have increasingly been coming into use in Real Estate. Our house photographer is doing a great job with capturing overviews, but check out this recent sound bite from Inman News.

  New FAA regulations loosen drone rules for real estate agents

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced today that it will no longer require a Section 333 waiver — making it much easier for real estate agents to legally fly drones.

“We’ve worked hard to strike a responsible balance that protects the safety and privacy of individuals, while also ensuring Realtors can put drones to good use,” said Tom Salomone, broker-owner of Real Estate II Inc. in Coral Springs, Florida., and president of NAR, in a press release.

MORE NEWS YOU CAN USE

  **For Smooth and On-Time Closings, the “Know before You Owe”  mortgage information about the "day of sale" closing from your Realtor is important.

  **New News: The National Association of Realtors  is joining forces with Boys and Girls Club of America.

STATS THAT AMAZE AND PERHAPS AMUSE!

My goodness, I was just three years into my real estate career years ago when Washington state topped the nation's list of home-price increases  during a three-month period in 1989-1990.   And we've done it again:three months in a row topping Oregon  and Colorado.  This June release is fascinating to read. Enjoy!
It's HOT now, where San Juan Island median is One Million-and even Grays Harbor where a few years ago you could buy a house for $88,000 is now UP to $141,000!

Gold Rush Article!

https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-455959972.html


DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE NEEDING A DOCK FOR THEIR BOAT?   Click  and Learn!

http://www.anacortesoffice.johnlscott.com/Condo/962841/NWM/2011-Skyline-Wy-Anacortes-WA-98221

Keep in the Know about Anacortes Community here.

http://anacortes.org/


Thank you for choosing Ruth Dorsey for all your Real Estate Needs.

“For the Best Information in Destination Real Estate, call Ruth”

Ruth Dorsey

Managing Broker

John L Scott/Anacortes

360-202-3361-Direct Line

Serving Skagit County and other North Puget Sound Counties since 1986

REAL ESTATE "FUN STUFF" AND HARD-CORE STATS!

            WHO'S MOVING?

In 30 years of Real Estate, I am constantly enjoying our weekly Realtors tour,  and many agents always ask "Why are they Selling? And of course buyers ask the same.  So here are a few tongue-in-cheek answers:

“They heard you were wanting to buy their home.”

OR: "My sellers want to know why you are buying."

But one agent's idea takes the cake: “If they ask me why they are moving I say because they’re selling. If they ask me why they are selling I say because they are moving, and then we chuckle about it.”

                                               TRENDS

**Many renters still have to look for parking when they rent. Some pricey apartments are getting a perk from their landlords:VALET SERVICE.

**Celebrities hire designers when they sell, You will save money by asking your agent to help or google for many ideas to make your home shine!

                           NEWS ITEMS

** The National Association of Realtors  is joining forces with Boys and Girls Club of America.

 **Real Estate Economists say “ the market is still on track to be the Highest Pace and Best Year  since 2006”.

**Buyers ages 25-34. This demographic has the potential to claim a third of home sales in 2016 and represent 2 million home purchases.

                 

Need to know how agents input the square footage of your house? Just ask! And measure that garage!

                          NWMLS APRIL

           Pending Sales Hit All-Time High

And just in: May Stats for Skagit County

Sold Homes: 197
Pending Sales: 229


Call me with all your Real Estate Questions.

Celebrating 30 Years in 2016

 

THE SUMMER THAT KEEPS ON SIZZLING

                     FOR BUYERS

Buyers, chances are if you wait, you lose.  That's the buzz word for today's market. Yes, even in Skagit County! Houses priced right sell quickly.  Low inventory throughout Puget Sound is a given, so customers in many cases are vying with another buyer hovering near by. Buyers? Get a complete loan approval(all finished except for choosing the house!) BEFORE you buy.  So much easier to get your offer accepted. day one, so you don't miss out.

                   FOR SELLERS

Sellers, don't be greedy.  If you are, you might lose thousands.  No one argues but what interest rates will rise, and they are still so incredibly low-so act now.  Sellers, don't put off till next year unless you have to. Without a crystal ball one doesn't know if there will be too much inventory next year.Prediction is that rates will go up. Buyers? Get a complete loan approval(all finished except for choosing the house!) BEFORE you buy.  So much easier to get your offer accepted. day one, so you don't miss out.

Graph is small, but just look at June 2015 (99 homes for sale)compared to June 2015(79 homes for sale) Listings are Needed!

"As always, I am dedicated to helping you in that important home decision."

Summer Buying and Selling

How High Will Home Prices go?

 Are we in another Real Estate Bubble?

(**see funny back story below)

    Early May Headlines in the Northwest Multiple Listing  Spring 2014

   Housing activity ranges from "red hot" to "slowly healing"

***Looking back into an ad I did for Clamdigger

 in those "hot" early 2000's):

The Real Estate Press : "Full of  Bubbles"

Business Week: "Bubble Schmubble"

Miami Herald : "Most Bubbly"

King 5 TV :  "Will it Burst"

Lenders : "Interest Only"
Bloggers : "Correction Coming?"

Of Interest  in the news:
Recent article titled "“Are Real Estate Brokers Obsolete?"

My take on this is that years ago we were those mean "gatekeepers"of information, getting you into the office so you could have our secret list of homes.  Tech changed all that dramatically and you can search millions of homes on your own.  But the real estate industry is still about real property, human beings who buy and sell homes and it is also about time.  A good agent saves you money in the long run. We give you that time so you don't need to use yours. And yes, agents are compensated, as thousands of other profession in various industries. Whether it is getting your home market ready on the first day of listing, or exposure worldwide, a buyer's advantage program to get the right home at the right price, I am here to help!

Let this be my reminder to invite you or your friends to call me for questions and services!

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