What is LP Siding? First, let me say that there has been a lot written about LP siding issues, and that we are by no means the experts on the subject. The internet has an abundance of history and background on this subject. Our intent is just to provide some insight in the event you more »
The Estep Residences are a collection of three La Conner residences owned and managed by local Jack Estep. You might run into him walking down the street! Each one is unique with its own charm, and all make a great escape for anyone wanting to visit the area. Gina’s Place, The Waterfront Condo and One more »
September 15, 2014 J-E-L-L-O! While I was out touring homes in Mount Vernon, I came upon this and had to take a picture. My guess is that this vacant home was previously occupied by an elderly person, and I found this label taped to one of the cabinets. It made me smile! more »
September 9, 2014 Inspection Time! Don stands outside this Pine Creek Estates home in Mount Vernon ready for a home inspection to begin. Rick Bunzel with Pacific Crest Inspections did a very thorough job of this new construction home. Don said, “It started out overcast, but turned into another beautiful Skagit Valley day – especially more »
It would be extremely rare when we don’t recommend home inspections by qualified and licensed inspectors when buying homes. Inspections are intended to verify the home is sound and livable by identifying issues and causes. They can range from attic mold to foundation cracks due to improper drainage systems, from faulty siding to outdated electrical more »
We hosted a family reunion for descendants of the original owners of our home recently. George and I met Mark Hansen at an event at the Rexville Grocery last summer. He explained that he was the great-grandson of Charles and Hanna Tollber who built our home back in 1898 on Fir Island, but that he had more »
