RE Market Info Mortgage rates under 3%? Not yet but maybe soon Matthew Gardner’s most recent “Mondays with Matthew” video gives a 10-minute deep dive into what is expected to happen with 30 year mortgage rates from now through 2021.  I encourage you to watch the whole video, but for those who just want the “Cliff’s Notes” version here are his conclusions. Because historically, 30-year mortgage rates […]
RE Market Info North Whidbey Market Update Dec 2019 + 2020 forecast What is happening in the Real Estate market on North Whidbey (Oak Harbor and Coupeville)? What is the economic forecast for 2020 and what will it mean for the real estate market? The graphics below show statistics for the Whidbey Island market as of Dec 1, 2019. We continue to see modest annual growth in […]
RE Market Info North Whidbey (Oak Harbor) Market Update May 2019 For those interested in the market trends here on North Whidbey (Oak Harbor WA), I took a look at the statistics for homes priced under $500K on North Whidbey and created this 3 minute video.  These stats came out May 1 and refer back to April 2019. Quick takeaways: Mortgage rates went down the last […]
RE Market Info North Whidbey (Oak Harbor) Market Update March 2019 Here is an update on the Oak Harbor North Whidbey real estate market, based on statistics through the end of February 2019, and published by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. In the video below I walk viewers through the statistics which show a couple of noteworthy market aspects here in Oak Harbor (North Whidbey).  First, […]
RE Market Info North Whidbey Market Update November 2018 There has been a lot of talk about a slowing real estate market in the Seattle metro area.  How does that compare with what is happening on North Whidbey Island?  Here is a video explaining some real estate statistics.  So…if you like looking at numbers and statistics…this if for you! (Spoiler alert…homes are still selling […]
Churches in Oak Harbor Churches in Oak Harbor – Church on the Rock Churches in Oak Harbor is a series of blog posts and video interviews of pastors.  In this episode I interview Church on the Rock Pastor Jim Cutter. I discovered that Jim spent 32 years as a chaplain in the Air Force earlier in his life.  This experience has developed in him a deep sense of […]
Churches in Oak Harbor Churches in Oak Harbor – Family Bible Church Churches in Oak Harbor is a series of blog posts and video interviews of pastors.  In this episode I interview Family Bible Church Pastor Ron Lawler. Family Bible Church is well-known for their AWANA Clubs which disciple children and youth.  The church emphasizes discipleship of believers and supports a large amount of missions, both local […]
Churches in Oak Harbor Churches in Oak Harbor – Assembly of God Churches in Oak Harbor is a series of blog posts and video interviews of pastors.  In this episode I interview Oak Harbor Assembly of God Pastor Mark Geer. As a Pentecostal church, OH Assembly of God emphasizes the need for believers to be empowered by the Holy Spirit.  This is demonstrated in their worship style, […]
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Open Houses and Listings Coupeville Waterfront Home – 265 Harrington Rd This Coupeville waterfront home at 265 Harrington Rd offers the best of both worlds: high bank views with a tram to access your private beach below! Watch the sun rise from your living room or two levels of decks looking across Admiralty Inlet to Camano Island. Home features 3 bedrooms plus a fourth finished room […]
Open Houses and Listings Home for sale: 6170 S Campbell Lake Rd Anacortes WA Looking for an easy commute to the Navy base or Skagit Valley, but want to be in the Anacortes area?  This spacious home at 6170 S Campbell Lake Rd Anacortes WA is sure to please.  Located on a manicured 1/2 acre lot, you will enjoy privacy from neighbors and a serene setting. Home features 2400 […]
RE Market Info Navy Announces Potential 400% increase in flights at OLF in Coupeville The Navy has announced their preferred plan for the number of flights happening at Ault Field in Oak Harbor and the Outlying Field (OLF) in Coupeville.  Whidbey News-Times reported that their preference is to have 25% of all flights at OLF, and 75% at Ault Field, but the number of Field Carrier Landing Practices (FCLP) […]
Churches in Oak Harbor Churches in Oak Harbor – First Reformed Church Churches in Oak Harbor is a series of blog posts and video interviews of pastors.  In this episode I interview First Reformed Church Pastor Matt Waite. First Reformed Church (FRC) of Oak Harbor is one of the churches with the most history in Oak Harbor, having started in the early 1900s. Pastor Matt shares the […]
Churches in Oak Harbor Churches in Oak Harbor – First United Methodist Churches in Oak Harbor is a series of blog posts and video interviews of pastors.  In this episode I interview First United Methodist Pastor David Parker. Oak Harbor First United Methodist Church has been serving the community of Oak Harbor for over 160 years!  Pastor David talks about the importance of being “boots on the […]
Churches in Oak Harbor Churches in Oak Harbor – Living Faith Christian Center Churches in Oak Harbor is a series of blog posts and video interviews of pastors.  In this episode I interview Living Faith Christian Center Pastor David Jenkins. Pastor Jenkins has led Living Faith Christian Center with his wife Linda for 26 years (that’s 1992 when the internet was barely born!)  He shares about the culture […]
Churches in Oak Harbor Churches in Oak Harbor – Christ the King Community Church Churches in Oak Harbor is a series of blog posts and video interviews of pastors.  In this episode I interview Christ the King Community Church Pastor John Ney. CTK Oak Harbor just moved into a brand new location at 1036 Pioneer Way in downtown Oak Harbor after meeting at the Oak Harbor Senior Center for […]
Churches in Oak Harbor Churches in Oak Harbor – Living Word Foursquare Living Word Foursquare Church is one of the largest churches in Oak Harbor, with 3 Sunday morning services and full slate of children’s ministry and youth programs.  In this 3-minute video I spend a few minutes with Lead Pastor Drew Barnhart. Watch to learn what he loves about leading this congregation of Jesus-followers, and what […]
Churches in Oak Harbor Churches in Oak Harbor – A resource for you Coming soon to thegoldenrulerealtor.com will be a series of videos called “Where to Worship in Oak Harbor”.  Drawing upon my 15 years of experience as a pastor in Oak Harbor, I will be presenting brief interviews with pastors of churches across the Oak Harbor area.  Watch for the first video to be released Wednesday, March […]
RE Market Info North Whidbey Market Update January 2018 Wondering what happened in the North Whidbey Real Estate market in 2017?  What can we look forward to in 2018?  Here’s some analysis of the statistics for you. Wondering how these stats might affect YOU and your individual situation? Curious about the stats for another area? Contact me at donj@windermere.com or 360-672-5447 to start the […]
Inspiration The Cat Came Back If you like happy endings here’s one for you.  Just another day in the life of your humble, full-service, real estate agent.   Don Jaques Windermere Real Estate 360-672-5447 donj@windermere.com
RE Market Info 3 Mistakes Home Buyers Make (and how to avoid them!) It’s a seller’s market in the Whidbey/Fidalgo area.  If you’re a buyer you want to avoid making mistakes that can cost you money and cause you to lose the house you really want.  Here are the 3 biggest mistakes home buyers make when shopping for a home. Not having their own agent. Those shopping for […]