Recreational Activities Deception Pass State Park Day Trip If you are looking for a place to take a summer day trip I’ve got the perfect place for you to go, Deception Pass State Park.  Deception Pass State Park is Washington’s most visited park for a reason. Its beauty and ease of access are unmatched. First off, this park is spread out across two […]
Community Community Service Day Community Service Day 2023  Once a year, amidst the hustle and bustle of real estate transactions and property listings, the dedicated agents, and staff here at Windermere Mill Creek make a detour from our regular routine and head out to serve a cause on Community Service Day. This year our spirited office got hands-on and […]
Office News Books of Summer Welcome to our Summer Reading Books Blog, where we invite you to embark on an exciting literary journey through the library. As the temperature rises and the days grow longer, there’s no better time to immerse yourself in captivating stories, discover new worlds, and let your imagination take flight. Check them out, one is an […]
Home & Garden Houseplants The Rise of Houseplants Have you heard that houseplants are the new pets and pets are the new children? The popularity of houseplants grew substantially during the pandemic when people were isolated and looking to make connections with any living thing. Luckily, unlike some quick unions, embracing these leafy companions came with many benefits. Here […]
Events Father’s Day Originated in Spokane Washington Father’s Day Hey there curious readers! Did you know that Father’s Day originated in Washington State? Believe it or not, the nation’s very first Father’s Day took place on June 19, 1910, in none other than Spokane Washington. Now let me share this fascinating tidbit with you. The brainchild behind this esteemed celebration was Sonora […]
Office News How to Create the Perfect Outdoor Summer Oasis At Home Get ready, folks! Summer is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to turn your outdoor space into an inviting outdoor summer oasis. Whether you have a sprawling backyard or a cozy balcony, the options for creating a tranquil space are endless. Say goodbye to the hustle and bustle of indoor life and […]
Community Molbak’s Garden + Home Molbak‘s Garden + Home Have you ever driven past Molbak’s and wondered what was inside? I had passed the store a handful of times on my way to other places and never thought to stop in and check it out. All that changed once I discovered the hidden oasis that awaits inside its unassuming exterior. […]
Budget 4 Benefits to a 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange for your Investment Property The Power of Strategy with 1031 Exchanges We recently had the pleasure of hosting a seminar on wealth preservation led by Annamarie Kooning, the NW division manager of 1031-Asset Preservation Inc. The topic was especially relevant in that we have experienced unparalleled real estate appreciation for the last decade, with the drawback being the tax […]
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Community Native Plant Appreciation Month April is Native Plant Appreciation Month in Washington State! April is an exciting month for plant lovers in Washington State as it is Native Plant Appreciation Month. Governor Inslee officially declared this month-long celebration on February 1st, 2023, to raise awareness of the importance of native plants in supporting healthy ecosystems in the state. What […]
Home & Garden Companion Planting Companion Planting Did you know that your garden plants can benefit from having a friend planted beside them? Companion planting is a great way to improve the health and yield of your garden. By planting certain crops together, you can create a mutually beneficial environment that promotes growth and deters pests. Moreover, creating biodiversity in […]
Office News Spring Reading List Spring is here, spring is here, I’m so excited! Spring brings lots of new beginnings and new book choices from yours truly! Check them out, one is adventurous and the other is a thriller. As always let us know what you think! Visit there site here, www.sno-isle.org/mill-creek     On Island Time: A Traveler’s Atlas, by […]
Community Skagit Valley Tulip Guide Skagit Valley Tulip Guide The Skagit Valley Tulips have become the undisputed royalty of blooms in Washington State! It’s no wonder, given their renown – in 2016, National Geographic voted them as the number one feature in their “Best Spring Trips” and in 2019, Celia Fernandez of Oprah Magazine named them number four in her […]
Community Washington State Daffodil Guide A Washington State Daffodil Guide Washington State has a reputation for wielding moody gray skies. Given that, you may find it odd to learn that Washington is the largest supplier of daffodil bulbs and daffodil flowers in the United States. Such a sunny dispositioned flower may seem out of place here, but they thrive in […]
Events Kerloo Cellars Mill Creek Wine Walk Stop 11 Our 11th stop of the tasting took us to Lilac and Lemon to use our bonus token on a wine tasting with Kerloo Cellars. If you have stuck with us throughout our series, you will know that this was our final tasting of the event. Our rushed efforts were […]
Office News Wandering Wolf Cellars Mill Creek Wine Walk Stop #10 Our 10th stop of the evening took us to People’s Bank where we tried wines by Wandering Wolf Cellars. I will preface this review by stating that we were in a rush to complete our tastings before the evening ended. As a result, the tasting was brief. We didn’t […]
Office News Color the Year Viva Magenta 2023 Pantone Color of the Year Viva Magenta I remember seeing articles in 2022 about how the world was slowly losing color. When I stopped and thought about it, I realized there was some truth to that. Even I find myself drawn to neutral tones lately. While corporate machines and influencers have muted the world […]
Office News Winter Reading List Winter is here, and with a vengeance! Wow snow already twice this year and we haven’t even gotten through December yet….need a good book to read? Good thing I’ve got you covered. Here are my picks for you, one is inspiring and the other is a thriller.  As always let us know what you think! […]
Office News Naches Heights Vineyard Wine Tasting Mill Creek Wine Walk Stop #9 Our ninth stop of the evening led us to Expedia CruiseShipCenters to taste wine by Naches Heights Vineyard. I remembered having their Crooked Red Blend at a prior wine walk and I enjoyed that. So naturally, I was looking forward to branching out and trying another wine by them. […]
Office News Dahlman Cellars Mill Creek Town Center wine walk stop #8 We traveled to familiar territory for stop number eight on our creative team’s wine walk. Our very own Windermere Mill Creek Town Center office was hosting Dahlman Cellars. I was excited to try their wine because I had missed out on tasting them at the last wine […]
Office News 10 Christmas Décor Boards It’s Christmas Time! Alright, enough time has passed from Thanksgiving that I feel comfortable announcing- IT’S CHRISTMAS TIME! Whether you have been naughty or nice, the holiday season is upon us! Since Christmas decorations started twinkling their way into shopping aisles long before Halloween even began, I have had plenty of time to look at […]