What makes a neighborhood special? I think most of us have a “feeling for” the neighborhood that we choose to live in. Maybe you like the location because it has walkways or trails. An active Homeowners Association. Close to parks or shopping. Lots of trees and a feeling of privacy. I live in the Rosewood [...] Read more

One of the many special events that takes place during the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is Mount Vernon’s annual Downtown Street Fair. I like it because it’s a chance for many people who come to my valley when they tour the tulip fields to see our historic downtown. There is live music, arts & crafts [...] Read more

Enjoy the quite lifestyle of Mount Vernon in this beautiful 1797 sq ft. 3 bedroom, 2 bath home nestled in the coveted Hillcrest neighborhood. Sitting on a fully fenced 1/4 acre this inviting home boasts hardwood floor through out, a separate cozy living room with a wood burning fireplace, dining room, kitchen and an office. [...] Read more

I went out to Anacortes to look at a house a few days ago and it was right next to a beautiful park.  Causland Memorial Park on N Avenue in Anacortes is one of the most unique parks in the Northwest. The park was built in the 1920′s by Louis Lepage and is on the National [...] Read more