Uncategorized OPINION: “Marry the House, Date the Rate” Might Be a Cute Slogan… But It’s Not a Plan We live in a time when headlines and hashtags often shout louder than real, thoughtful guidance. Slogans dominate social media feeds. Quick-hit advice gets recycled by people with microphones and audiences, but not always experience. One of the most repeated catchphrases in real estate lately is: “Marry the house, date the rate.” Sure, it sounds […]
Uncategorized Moving Across the Country? Start Here, Not There. There’s nothing quite like a cross-country move to stir up all the feelings: excitement, uncertainty, maybe even a little panic when you realize just how many boxes you actually own. Whether you’re relocating for a new job, moving closer to family, or just craving a fresh start, there’s one thing that makes all the difference: […]
Uncategorized Selling for the First Time? Here’s What You Really Need to Know If you’ve never sold a home before, you might be wondering where to even begin. Should you clean everything top to bottom first? Should you repaint that bold accent wall from 2011? And what’s your home even worth right now? Those are good questions. But here’s a better one to start with: “What kind of […]
Uncategorized First-Time Buyer? Here’s How to Begin (Without Losing Your Mind) Buying your first home is exciting. It’s also… a lot. Suddenly everyone you know has opinions, your inbox is full of listings you didn’t ask for, and you’re trying to decode terms like “earnest money” and “escrow” while figuring out if you’re supposed to bring your own pen to closing. Let’s simplify this. The First […]
Uncategorized Feeling Stuck? Let’s Start the Conversation. Have you ever fallen down the Zillow rabbit hole? You hop online just to “look around,” and suddenly you’re checking school ratings, running mortgage calculators, and wondering if you can write an offer with your Costco membership. It happens fast. One click turns into a dozen, and before you know it, you’re halfway down the […]
Uncategorized “Where Should We Move?” A Step-by-Step Guide for Choosing Your Next Hometown (Without Losing Your Mind) Introduction: Start with Strategy, Not Listings When you’re thinking about moving but have no idea where to go, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Most people skip straight to browsing listings, falling in love with a dreamy deck or the perfect backsplash, before considering […]
Uncategorized Which Home Search Site is the Best? Which Home Search Website Is Best? Here’s My Honest Take. (Refreshed for 2025) When I sit down with home shoppers—people dipping their toe in the water of homeownership—this question comes up more often than not: “Which home search site should I be using?” Here’s the short answer:Your favorite one… plus a great Realtor®. Let me […]
Uncategorized Countertops Choices are the spice of life, am I right? What about when you have to choose the type of countertop you are about to purchase? The material choice alone can be daunting if you don't really know the pros and cons of the materials you are choosing from. Here is my take on a few […]
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Uncategorized Rising Home Prices (A Perspective)         Robert Contreras Real Estate Broker / REALTOR® Windermere Port Orchard (360)979-0529 cell (360)876-9600 office robertc@windermere.com www.RobertContrerasHomes.com WA Lic. #116083
Out&About! Out & About – Windermere Community Service Day ep15              
Out&About! Out & About – Naval Undersea Museum ep14       ​                          
Uncategorized (Video) Home Buying 101: Submitting an Offer Learn the basics of writing and submitting an offer on a home you are ready to buy with this video from our friends over at Realtor.com        
Uncategorized The Closing Process     What happens after your offer is accepted? Our friends over at Realtor.com share the basics on escrow, or the closing process, so you know what to expect after you find a home to buy, submit an offer and come to agreeable terms between you and the seller. If you have more questions, I […]
Out&About! Out & About – Puget Sound Navy Museum   For information, please visit the PSNM website at www.pugetsoundnavymuseum.org    
Out&About! Out & About – Banner Forest
Uncategorized Rent vs. Buy, a Numbers Story     Please allow me to share a story with you,   Before we begin, all numbers used in this example are approximate and there are a great many other factors that will influence these numbers such as earning interest on savings and not being able to predict appreciation and depreciation over a term of 30 […]
Out&About! Out & About – Beachcombing
Out&About! Out & About – Bug Museum   The Bug Museum is free to everyone, but they appreciate and need your donations. Please support them if you can!   www.bugmuseum.com
Out&About! Out & About – Harper Pier
Uncategorized Out & About – Skagit Tulip Festival