Checking out the local farmers markets is one my favorite things to do each season! Here are some in Snohomish county: Edmonds Summer Market When: Saturdays | May – October Hours: 9am – 2pm Contact: Ma********@hi*************.org Where: 5th Ave N & Bell St | Edmonds Everett Farmers Market When: Sundays | May – October Hours: 11am – 3pm Contact: 425.422.5656 Where: Hewitt & Wetmore Ave | Everett Snohomish Farmers Market When: Thursdays | May – September Hours: 3pm – 7pm Contact: 425.280.4150 Where: Corner of Cedar & Pearl Ave | Snohomish Stanwood Farmers Market When: Fridays | June ..read more

Mold in the Home Health concerns related to the growth of mold in the home have been featured heavily in the news.  Problems ranging from itchy eyes, coughing and sneezing to serious allergic reactions, asthma attacks, and even the possibility of permanent lung damage can all be caused by mold. Mold can be found growing in the home, given the right conditions.  All that is needed for mold to grow is moisture, oxygen, a food source, and a surface to grow on.  Mold spores are commonly found naturally in the air.  If spores land on a wet or damp spot indoors and begin growing ..read more

Roofs, Roofs and More Roofs – All You Need To Know – Roofs play a key role in protecting building occupants and interiors from outside weather conditions, primarily moisture. The roof, insulation and ventilation must all work together to keep the building free of moisture. Roofs also provide protection from the sun. In fact, if designed correctly, roof overhangs can protect the building’s exterior walls from moisture and sun. The concerns regarding moisture, standing water, durability and appearance are different, reflected in the choices of roofing materials. Maintaining Your Roof Homeow ..read more

What’s happening in Stanwood Real Estate? The post Stanwood Resale Market Recap | April 2023 appeared first on Living in Greater Seattle ..read more

It’s time to clean house! We compiled a list of local centers to help you clean out your home this spring: Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity accepts an assortment of homewares in good condition including appliances, cabinets, doors, flooring, furniture, insulation, tile, paint, lumber, plywood, and more. How to drop off: Visit their website to review items they will accept and to schedule a donation/drop off time at a location near you. Website: habitatsnohomish.org/donate-store-items PaintCare All PaintCare sites accepts up to five gallons per visit (some take more). Sites do not ac ..read more

To protect the privacy of the individuals involved the names, location and details of A recent case in which a young couple died from carbon monoxide poisoning have been changed. I’m posting this sad story to highlight the importance of doing your due diligence. While you probably will not have a choice in the appraiser selected for your real estate purchase you do have a choice in the home inspector you use. Don’t cut costs when it comes to hiring a home inspector. Does it make sense to save $100-$200 on an inspection? Your more experienced, successful and on the ball inspectors will cost mor ..read more

Check out Milaina West Group’s recent sale! Are you or someone you know thinking of selling their home or buying a new one? Contact us today to get started! The post Our Recent Sales appeared first on Living in Greater Seattle ..read more

Here’s a great article from Forbes Getty After the seller accepts your offer to buy a home, the most significant event before closing is the home inspection. It’s such a pivotal point that many home purchase agreements include a contingency that lets buyers dissolve the purchase agreement if major issues are found during the inspection. If the inspector finds relatively minor issues with the home, it’s likely you can negotiate with the seller to fix them, or the seller can pay you to fix them when you move in (if they are minor, of course). However, an inspector also could find enough major pr ..read more

10 Easy Ways To Save Money & Energy In Your Home Most people don’t know how easy it is to make their homes run on less energy, and here at InterNACHI, we want to change that. Drastic reductions in heating, cooling and electricity costs can be accomplished through very simple changes, most of which homeowners can do themselves. Of course, for homeowners who want to take advantage of the most up-to-date knowledge and systems in home energy efficiency, InterNACHI energy auditors can perform in-depth testing to find the best energy solutions for your particular home.  Why make your home ..read more

Here’s what’s happening in Stanwood real estate! The post Stanwood Resale Market Recap | February 2023 appeared first on Living in Greater Seattle ..read more