Pumpkin Pickin’ Season is HERE! Here’s a list of some of my favorite local pumpkin patches! Most of them also have Fall Festivals of varying sizes, plus fun activities for families like tractor rides, fresh apple cider, giant sling shots, animals, etc. Oxbow Farm (Carnation) Enjoy hay rides, slingshot, farm stand, hiking trails, farm fresh food […]

One of the major story lines over the last year is how well the residential real estate market performed. One key metric in the spotlight is home price appreciation. According to the latest indices, home prices are skyrocketing this year. Here are the latest percentages showing the year-over-year increase in home price appreciation: The House Price […]

    Thanks to COVID-19, the new reality is that many open houses and home tours are being conducted virtually. For prospective home buyers, this new territory brings an added element to prepare for in the home buying process. Some of the questions that should be asked in a virtual home tour parallel those of […]