Jen Hudson's Blog

The supply and demand in real estate is best gauged by looking at the number of pending sales.  Here is a snapshot of what our market looks like today in Arlington for residential homes.PriceTotal # Homes# Pending SalesPercentage (Demand)$100-150K200%$150-200K6233%$200-250K29621%$250-300K7200%$30...

The supply and demand in real estate is best gauged by looking at the number of pending sales.  Here is a snapshot of what our market looks like today in Stanwood for residential homes.PriceTotal # Homes# Pending SalesPercentage (Demand)$100-150K00n/a$150-200K4250%$200-250K13215%$250-300K30413%$3...

The supply and demand in real estate is best gauged by looking at the number of pending sales.  Here is a snapshot of what our market looks like today on Camano Island for residential homes.PriceTotal # Homes# Pending SalesPercentage (Demand)$100-150K100%$150-200K16319%$200-250K19211%$250-300K372...

There are more and more companies than ever before that will show you the "secret to success in real estate."  Add to that the issue that so much information is available online, everyone has become an "expert" in real estate and you have quite a mess on your hands.  Today, not only will the mark...

I see it time and time again.  "Experienced" agents are so busy in their disorganized business that they neglect their education.  To me, education is key.  It's the closest thing to a "shortcut" that you'll ever find when climbing the latter to success.  Look around.  A large percentage of the r...

I hear a lot of agents talking about how they need to get in tune with the younger generation.  It is almost a requirement that you use email or know how to text someone.  But, no one ever mentions that their clients need these skills too.  For my business, my clients need to be comfortable commu...

I heard a statement the other day that caught my attention...  Overnight successes never are.  You just didn't notice the work they were doing to build it.  That statement couldn't be any more true.  How committed are you to being successful in real estate or in any business, for that matter?  In...

418 Tillicum Way, Camano Island WA 98282 Talk about perfect!  From the minute you enter this custom built home, you'll feel like you belong here.  Gorgeous views surround!  Enjoy the scenery and horses or majestic Mount Baker and Skagit Bay.  Step outside in the fresh air and you'll find a pristi...

I was recently reading an article by Denise Lones, MIRM, CSP with The Lones Group in Bellingham, WA and boy did she hit the nail on the head!Real Estate follows the rules of basic economics - supply and demand.  The supply and demand in real estate is the same as the supply and demand in the stoc...

There are three main reasons why people buy homes.  The first is the economy and ours is great!  We have three major hubs - technology, aerospace, and medical research.  Boeing has orders for the next 22 years, is currently hiring like crazy and their employees are on mandatory overtime.  Costco ...