2018 Year In Review

After many years of steadily increasing prices, low inventory and multiple offers, we have finally seen the market slow down slightly. Whether this is a common seasonal swing as homebuyers and sellers take a break for the holidays, or a historical cycle coming to fruition, as we have reached year 10 out of a 7-10 year cycle, it is unknown until the summer months.

Median prices started in Stanwood in 2018 at $400,000, dipped to $371,975, reached $450,000 in July, and ended the year at $450,000. This is a very common Western Washington market as we are heavily influenced by weather.

On Camano Island, median prices started at $390,000, reached $463,950 in the summer and ended at a low at $355,000. This is not as common for a standard seasonal cycle. Camano Island’s price trend may be giving some insight to our future market.

With expectations for 2020 as our next crash, and interest rates steadily increasing, now could be the easiest time to transition into your next home. Prices tend to rise into the summer months, so if you are looking to buy, now is a great time. If you are looking to sell and rent, and are prepared to risk seeing what happens to the market, you may consider waiting until the summer.

Keep in mind listing at the right time is only a piece of the puzzle. Remember, your presence on the market, presentation and promotion is a huge part of selling your home. I visit each of my seller’s homes for 3 hours giving a list of “To Dos” with the least amount out of pocket that will result in the highest net profits. Additionally, I edit my professional pictures I pay for on your home to ensure each picture will bring in the most buyers.

Don’t make the mistake of listing with someone who does not take pride in their product. Your satisfaction is my future. 😉

Hope to hear from you if I can be of service this year! Have a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Kenzie Kipper, SRES, ABR

Residential & Commercial Real Estate Broker

(425) 765-4432

kenzie@kenzierealty.com

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MichaelSpencer37

2020-05-13

Kenzie is fantastic!!! When we bought our home on Camano Island she went above and beyond at every turn. For every question we had, she provided or got us an immediate answer. She got to know us and exactly what we were looking for in our next home. We got all we wanted and more. If I were buying or selling a home, I would refuse to work with anyone other than Kenzie. She is passionate about the happiness of her customers and ensures everything goes as it should. Kenzie is the best in the business and you should contact her for your real estate needs!!!

deanaroney

2018-05-30

We had an excellent experience with Kenzie Kipper, she is very knowledgeable with the current Stanwood / Camano Island market. I would highly recommend Kenzie if you are buying or selling a home in the growing community of Stanwood!

jonmischelle

2018-05-05

We would like to recommend Kenzie Kipper as your next Real Estate Agent for all the expected reasons...professional and yet personal, hard working, knowledgeable, and efficient. What goes beyond those amazing qualities is that she respected our love for the home we were selling and marketed it to the qualities that we love. To us, it wasn't just a building to live in but a home that we loved and were parting with. She understood and honored that. Thank you, Kenzie. It was wonderful to work with you.

ambrose kpadywa

2018-04-27

Kenzie focuses on the best value for your home. She is relentless when it comes to finding a qualified buyer. A friend of mine recommended her to me about 12 years ago. She has been my realtor ever since.

ngimpel

I had a great experience with Kenzie and highly recommend her services. She did a great job of marketing my property and ultimately got full asking price. The transaction went smoothly and both the buyers and the seller went away happy.

shrockjr

2016-12-09

Kenzie is amazing! She takes pride in what she does and it shows. Kenzie helped my husband and I find our dream home. She is on top of every stage of the purchasing process. We received weekly emails of listing that matched what we were looking for. She was available every time we needed her. From showings, to questions about the property. If you are looking for a Real Estate Professional that is just that, professional. Kenzie is the person you want! Thank you so much for helping our family find our home!

bigtwitty1

2016-02-29

Kenzie is absolutely great, very flexible and willing to help in any way possible. She found homes that were within my budget and met the needs and wants of what I was looking for. She made every effort too accommodate exactly what I was looking for. Knowledgeable and friendly, she fostered an extremely low stress process and was willing to put in extra time to help in any way she could.

brienneswanger

2015-10-13

We recently purchased our first home. My husband and I had 2 completely different views on what would work for our family on our budget. She showed us homes that would be a good compromise for the both of us. She made the whole process enjoyable.

backnine rgl

2015-07-09

Kenzie is awesome. The negotiations with the seller were frustrating and they didn't want to budge. We gave up hope on the sale and Kenzie surprised us by working out a deal with the seller that worked for both of us. I recommend Kenzie Kipper without hesitation.

JenniferShaff6

2014-10-06

Kenzie was a pleasure to work with and made the whole experience truly enjoyable! We were first time home buyers on a limited budget. Kenzie very quickly figured out what we were looking for and helped us find it in our limited time frame. During the negotiation process it was such a relief to know that I had Kenzie on my side, she got us what we wanted within our budget. She is extremely knowledgeable and answered most of our questions before we ever had to ask them. She was willing to show us every home we wanted to see and was always upbeat and friendly. Her response to any questions we had by phone or email was almost immediate. We look forward to using Kenzie again when we purchase our next home!