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This large luxury home is in Arlington Washington, on 20 acres. This beauty has a solar powered pool, six car garage, walk in pantry, large front porch, three bedrooms and two and a half baths. This beautiful home really has everything you could ask for! Would you like to see more? Give us a cal...

  Lake Margaret is a cozy community that is home to about 130 families located about 15 minutes from the town of Duvall. The surrounding area is full of beautiful views of the lake and Cascade Mountain foothills. A large area of the Lake Margaret area is public land managed by the Department of ...

Bathrooms can be added, flooring can be changed, trees can be planted and garages can be built. The one thing you can't change about a property is where it is located. A building actually depreciates over time due to age, however the land appreciates in value over time.   A property near ameniti...

What should you look for if you are looking for a home to remodel?   Buyers and investors should look for a home that has "good bones." By good bones we mean that the home is structurally sound, with a solid foundation and a solid structure. Things like foundations, electrical, plumbing and roofs...

  Great location in Monroe, Washington for current use. Only Oil and Water separator in the area. Retail / Reception area up front. Office upstairs with additional storage. Fully fenced and 4 grade level RV high doors. This is a great space to start your business with plenty of room to grow into...

  Have you been busy on Pinterest decorating your dream home? Put some of those DIY projects to work in this lovely home in Everett, Washington. This home has great layout and beautiful features just waiting for your personal touch!   Need more Pinspiration? Check out our Pinterest Boards at htt...

  Have you dreamed of having a second home? It is a very lavish dream for some but with the right investments and financial moves it is doable.  Here are a few things to keep in mind when looking to buy or build your second home.   Is the home going to be accessible for you to use on a regular b...

  Will a swimming pool add value to your home? In a word, "No." At least not in Washington State. Pools are the most popular in California, Arizona and Florida and having a home pool will definitely add to the homes value in those areas. In Washington the season for swimming is much shorter ther...