1019 21st St. Anacortes

This one is sold, but there will be others!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Vintage Anacortes home! Situated on a big fenced corner lot, a 2+Bedroom 1 Bath features lots of upgrades. Vinyl windows and easy care vinyl siding. RV parking, garden spaces, dog kennel,and mature trees. The detached 2 car garage also has a shop area and a 1 bedroom 3/4 bath apartment. Great Zoning potential R-4, so a lot can be done with this property. Contact Andrew Culp with John L. Scott Anacortes:

Andrew Culp
Realtor
John L. Scott Anacortes
(360)391-9342
Fax: (360)293-5605
andrewculp@johnlscott.com
http://www.andrewculp.com/

Oyster Run 2007

Oyster Run 2007 is almost upon us! For those of you that live in the Northwest and haven't experienced Oyster Run in Anacortes, it is a blast! Our little town gets converted into a giant party with Bikers, Bars, Beer gardens, Boisterous fun, and Unmuffled exhaust. It all happens on Sunday September 23rd. There is no specified time or route to participate in the run. People even show up at the start of the weekend to check out the town and participate in the pre-run festivities. Downtown really gears up for the weekend by bringing in live music for the weekend. For complete details go to the official website http://www.oysterrun.org/ There are lots of links to local information on their site.
This is a very family friendly event. I take my boys downtown to look at the bikes and of course the people watching is fantastic. Here are a few pictures of the Bikes and the masses of people that come down for the food, fun and entertainment.

Nearly New in Mount Vernon WA

Fantastic 2 bed 1 bath home in Mount Vernon. Open floor plan with vaulted ceilings. Well maintained inside and out. Privacy fenced with attractive landscaping. Inside has decorator accents and a beautiful color palate. Contact Andrew Culp for additional information and showings.

Andrew Culp

Realtor

John L. Scott Anacortes

http://www.andrewculp.com/

http://www.johnlscott.com/andrewculp

(360)391-9342

Roger Waters Gm Place June 21, 2007

Here's the set list for the show. Absolutely spot-on musically. Great effects, a giant flying astronaut, a giant flying pig, and a laser light show that blew my mind. The Woman that did "Great Gig in the Sky" nailed it, and sent chills up and down my spine. I've seen Pink Floyd a couple of times and this show was the best yet. I'm a little biased though, I look at Roger Waters as the driving force behind everything that is Pink Floyd.

Set One

Roger Waters and band play Pink Floyd's "Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun"
In the Flesh
Mother
Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun
Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts II - V) (abridged)
Have a Cigar
Wish You Were Here
Southampton Dock
The Fletcher Memorial Home
Perfect Sense, Parts 1 and 2
Leaving Beirut
Sheep
Set Two, (The Dark Side of the Moon)

Roger Waters performing Dark Side of the Moon Live in 2007
Speak to Me
Breathe
On the Run
Time
Breathe (Reprise)
The Great Gig in the Sky
Money
Us and Them
Any Colour You Like
Brain Damage
Eclipse
Encore
The Happiest Days of Our Lives
Another Brick in the Wall, Part II
Vera
Bring the Boys Back Home
Comfortably Numb

Anacortes Waterfront Festival

Events
Waterfront Festival Kick-off Dinner – hosted by the Port of Anacortes and presented by the Economic Development Association of Skagit County and the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce, this event launches the festival with a community gathering. Tickets $47/person or $360/table of 8 are available by calling EDASC 360.336.6114. Featured band: Tim Casey and the Bluescats (www.timcaseybluescats)
Children’s Area – Free activities for children and pay-for-play features
FREE BOAT RIDES – brought to you by the Anacortes Yacht Club, located on D Dock
Learn in the Big Top – Educational displays – learn about boats, the waterfront and so much more.
Boat Show – In-water and trailered boats will be on display. Contact the chamber to get involved.
Car Show – Open Class Car show. Contact the Majestic Glass Corvette Club: 299.9303

Car Show Information

Corvette Show Information
Swap Meet – Marine Swap Meet & Small Used Boats (small charge for setting out your stuff)
Model Boat Show – Hosted by Skagit R/C Ship Modelers
Water Safety Demonstrations

Andrew Culp, Anacortes Realtor: Anacortes View Home

Andrew Culp, Anacortes Realtor: Anacortes View Home

Anacortes View Home

Brand new home overlooking Fidalgo Bay and Cap Sante. Main level open floorplan with fireplace,and a den/bedroom with its own fireplace. Beautiful granite countertops,tile backsplash,tile floors,and stainless appliances in the spacious kitchen. Water views from the Master Suite and an enormous walk-in closet. The Master Bath has granite counters,double sink,big tile shower and extra linen closets. Two lower bedrooms and full bath share a large family/media room with other bonus rooms.

Anacortes Real Estate

Well now that it's oficially spring, things are begining to happen around here. The Real Estate market is begining to take it's annual upturn in activity. Western Washington is coming out of its winter slumber and people are very optimistic about the prospects of buying a home in Anacortes. Go to my website http://www.andrewculp.com for all of your Real Estate questions and answers. I also have lots of local business information to provide the resources for any questions you may have regarding Anacortes Washington.

Mount Vernon Hill

Immaculately maintained home on the hill in Mount Vernon. Lots of garden space on this large lot,with a spacious wrap around deck for entertaining and views of the Skagit River. The interior boasts a bath off the master, gas fireplace insert,and views of the Skagit from the living room and kitchen. The lower level has a spacious flexible floor plan with lots of possibilities for different uses, bedroom, offfice, meia room. Bring your imagination.

This Big picture window looks out over the deck and to the Skagit River.

Lots of garden Space in the back yard

The Finished Basement has over 700 square feet and is flexible as an office/bedroom/media/family room.

Real Estate Profitability

I'm really optimistic about 2007. I think that a lot of the buyers that were holding back around the holidays are starting to re-enter the market. Mortgage applications are up in my area and prices seem to have stabilized. Of course it is more important now to price a home right the first time. The homes that are priced right are percieved as the cream of the crop and outsell their competition. I work with my sellers to achieve the highest realistic price for their home, and I impress upon them that it's the market that sets their price, not their need or greed.
Oh, and another thing. I used to counter low ball offers in a sarcastic tone. If they came in at $20K below the asking price, I would counter back at $20K over the asking price, and let the selling agent know that my sellers were deeply insulted. Since our market has cooled since 2005, I have a different tone. I look at any offer and think, "well,here's a starting point, let's put this together". That strategy has paid off for me. Sometimes you just have to roll with the punches.

New Listing in Sedro Woolley

Sedro Wooley charmer on about 1/4 acre. 2Bed 1Bath with many upgrades. New Kitchen cabinets and stainless steel appliances. A remodeled bathroom with jetted tub and tankless gas water heater. The exterior boasts a new roof, 16x16 cedar deck, hot tub, and a poured concrete patio. Garage has been rewired, plummed and framed in for additional space (shop,rec room, storage)just needs some finish work. Offered at $189,900.00 by Andrew Culp Realtor John L. Scott Anacortes (360)391-9342

Does Spelling Count?

It always pays to proof your ads before they go to print. Realtors have so many platforms in which to market homes an share information. Letting a typo fall through the cracks can actually get someone in hot water with HUD or their local Board.

Rest in Peace Godfather

There have been many musicians hat I have enjoyed over the years, and their deaths have saddened me. John Lennon, John Bonham, Keith Moon, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jerry Garcia, Dimebag, and too many more to mention. They have added one of the greatest ever to their attendance. His last words,"I'm going away". Well, wherever you are going James, a lot of people will miss you.

More Power to You

What a weekend we had in Western Washington! 90 mph winds, sideways rain, power outages, and cold weather. I'm grateful for good friends who let us use their shower. We had to cancel a dinner party on Sunday due to the lack of power, and water. That's nothing compared to people who still haven't got any power or heat and don't look like they'll get any relief for several more days. I take my hat off to those work crews that have been working their asses off so that we can be comfortable. To everybody braving the cold to cut down trees and re-establish power to all the residences in Western Washington a huge THANK YOU!!!!!!!

Anacortes Condominium 1710 Skyline Way #204

Close to Whidbey Island NAS and ready to move in, 2bedrooms 2 full baths condominium in Anacortes Washington. Two balconies, one has a private access from one of the bedrooms. Two seperate entrances make this a unique set up for a flexible living situation. This condo was recently updated in the kitchen and has new flooring throughout the home. Call your helpful listing agent Andrew Culp (360)391-9342 for showings and additional information.

I'm doing some time for Jerry's Kids

This year, I have the honor and pleasure of participating in MDA's Anacortes Lock-Up to help "Jerry's Kids®". To reach my goal I need your help! I'd like to include you or your company on my list of contributors who are helping me reach my goal. Your donation would help MDA continue the important fight against muscular dystrophy. Check out my web page by clicking on the link above. There you'll find all kinds of information about MDA, and be able to make your tax-deductible donation on-line using your credit card. MDA serves people in our community with neuromuscular disease by providing clinics, support groups, assistance with the purchase and repair of wheelchairs, braces and communication devices, and summer camp for kids. MDA also funds research grants to help find treatments and cures for some 43 neuromuscular diseases that affect people of all ages, right here in our community. I sincerely hope that you'll take the opportunity to support MDA. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call or e-mail me. On behalf of the families MDA serves, thank you! Warmest Regards, Andrew Culp
Click here to visit my Participant Page.If the link above does not bring you to my Participant Page, cut and paste the address below into the address bar of your internet browser.https://www.mdaevent.org/ParticipantInfo.aspx?j=ac06cca6-11e7-4440-9be9-e67c4935ea20

Snowed In

Real Estate in winter is challenging. Only the most motivated buyers and sellers get involved in transactions when it's snowing and blowing. In my corner of the world we are challenged with icy roads, power outages, and school closures. Thankfully it only lasts for a couple of weeks every year. I don't know how Realtors in the midwest do it when they have a solid three months of winter.

This is a great time to go on vacation, or just spend some quality time with the family. I can't believe I spent thirty dollars for a cheap plastic sled at the hardware store. It was well worth the price watching my four year old bombing down the hills. He had no desire to go back in the house even though his face was beet red and numb. I think he thouroughly enjoyed himself.

This can be a challenging time for the housing market, but showing homes can be a lot of fun when the family has the house all dressed up for Christmas, with the lights and the tree and all of the decorations. The prospective buyers don't have to use their imagination to wonder what the house would look like with holiday decorations.

Some homes look really good with a good layer of snow around. It's also nice to publish pictures and market homes with the contrast of the snow bringing out the colors of the home and trim. With view property there are fewer obstructions this time of year without the leaves on the trees. I'm going out today to get a few snowy shots on a couple listings just for additional marketing pictures.

I wish the snow would last longer but in the Pacific Northwest this is just a temporary condition. It's going to melt away soon and be replaced by rain as usual.

Turkey Day

I love this time of year!!!! i don't want to hurt anyone's feelings, but I go nuts for turkey on Thanksgiving. I am a complete and total carnivore, and when it comes to that big roasted bird I lose my mind.
I am so grateful for my clients, and all that I have is because of them. Let's face it folks, without our people we would have no business. In addition, a lot of my success is due to my wife's contribution to the homestead. It takes a lot of patience and planning to manage a household and my wife is the glue that holds ours together. I am truly blessed and have a lot to give thanks for, this and every year.
Let's get back to the Big Day. Since I kind of grew up I have come to love this holiday that is devoted to gluttony, sloth, and greed. I only partake in the first two. I leave the Black Friday shopping to the rest of the crazy people who are convinced that they are actually saving money by shopping the day after Thanksgiving sales. I actually heard a relative bragging about saving six dollars by driving twenty miles to get to a big box store. You do the math.
Gluttony and Sloth! Now that's for me. I do all of the cooking, Stuffed Roasted Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, Gravy, Cranberry Sauce(out of a can), and Pecan Pie a la mode for dessert. If anybody has a favorite dish they are welcome to bring it, but that's all that I cook. In between all of that cooking I still manage to watch the football games. I'm so thrilled, there are three games to watch this year thanks to the NFL network. One of which includes the Miami Dolphins, my favorite team.
Wine is an integral part of the dinner. My preferrence is Pinot Noir with turkey, but there are so many varietals that go with the dinner that I put out a big selection for guests.
Enjoy this holiday with family and friends and don't forget to nap before dessert to make room for pie!
Happy Thanksgiving

Winter whale watching

Well, here it is mid-November and I am already missing summer. I usually don't get this way until around the begining of February, but we have had the rainiest November (it's about to break the record) and it's looking pretty gray today.
I was just thinking back on how wonderful this summer was, and how much fun whale watching can be. I feel so fortunate to be in a place that has such easy access to boating, the ocean, and a vast array of marine wildlife. I have only had one opportunity to whale watch from my house. It was June of 2002 when my son pointed out the spray of a surfacing Orca. The small group passed by Deception Island and skirted the western coast of Whidbey Island by the Naval Air Station. I'm not sure if it is fact, but I was told that the whales won't go through Deception Pass, because that was where their ancestors were caught for the water-theme parks back in the seventies.
There are a couple of whale watching businesses out of Seattle, as well as Anacortes and other San Juan Islands. The companies I have dealt with have really gone out of their way to run a first class operation, and have proven over time that eco-tourism is a valuable resource to be respected and protected. They keep their distance from the animals, and they don't waste a lot of time searching around because they have a wonderful network of spotters that keep them informed as to the current locatoins of the different pods. The staff on board are well informed about the whales as well as other wildlife that one might encounter on any trip.
It's not a bad idea to go whale watching in winter. There are fewer runs, and yes it can get cold and wet, but dress for the Northwest and find a whale watch boat with a big cabin. I have a links to Some of the services that Anacortes has to offer, check them out and let me know what you think.

Benefit Tonight

Tonia Radke has some huge medical bills to pay with no insurance (bartenders rarely have insurance) Come in and support her by participating in our silent auction, raffle or just buy a burger, Anacortes Amber, Absolut, Jim Beam or Sauza! Procedes go to the Tonia Radke Melanoma Fund.Silent auction begins Sunday morning. Come in and fill out a bid form and re-bid as often as you like and we will contact you if you win such items as an ipod nano, 2hrs of limousine service, full car detailing, local restaurant gift certificates, massages, salon product and service, art work and much more. At 9pm there will be a $3 joint cover with the Watertown (100% donated) at the Brown- Mouseheart Factor performs followed by Red Note and DJ Funkin' A. In between MC AC Murry will be giving away some fantastic raffle prizes. At the Watertown To Spite Mike performs followd by Thin the Herd. See you there!