February Newsletter

Are you as surprised as we are that it’s already February? Time flies! Although it certainly doesn’t feel like spring yet, it’s really not that far off, and we’re already seeing a shift in the market as we begin to transition out of winter. Mortgage rates are declining and we’re seeing more inventory on the market, so buyers who have been hesitating to make a purchase could be in a better position this spring than they were at the end of 2022.

For those looking to sell, strategies like staging, marketing, and correctly pricing your home can all help you achieve a successful sale. Regardless of what your goals are or where you are on your real estate journey, we’d love to guide you and provide you with the roadmap to get there.

Warmly,
Alex & Kris
Your Around the Sound Real Estate Advisors
Latest & Greatest
Q4-2022 Market Trends

To better understand the state of the market today, we should examine what it looked like at the end of 2022. RSIR’s Q4 report dives into the data and trends that shaped the downturn we saw in the final months of last year and the continued effects we’re experiencing today.

How to Reduce Real Estate Capital Gains Taxes

Real estate can be an incredible investment, so knowing the correct methods to reduce capital gains taxes is important to ensure you’re receiving the most profits you can. Learn how to best limit both short-term and long-term gains taxes and which tactics would work best for your particular portfolio.

Home Design
Stylish and Functional Design Trends

With the new year comes new trends. For 2023, design experts are predicting these 10 trends will reign supreme—expect to see everything from embracing multifunctional spaces to a divergence from recessed lighting as people experiment with more eye-catching fixtures. The best part of this list is it’s adaptable to any taste and any home.

Property Picks
1481 Island View Drive,
Bellingham

Exceptional waterfront sanctuary offering rare 160 feet of water frontage. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets and unparalleled 180-degree views of the iconic San Juan Islands.

4 Beds | 5 Baths | 7,082 Sq. Ft.
Offered at $3,369,000

3716 Leeward Lane,
Anacortes

Architectural masterpiece perched above the Guemes Channel, showcasing 180-degree views of the San Juan Islands. The first time one of the 10 waterfront homes in this gated estate is for sale.

4 Beds | 2.25 Baths | 4,327 Sq. Ft.
Offered at $3,298,000

1469 Island View Drive,
Bellingham

Experience tranquility and ultimate privacy perched above Bellingham Bay with expansive views of the iconic San Juan Islands coupled with premium SW exposure and 249 feet of water frontage.

5 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 6,057 Sq. Ft.
Offered at $3,689,000

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