We welcome Kim Iverson to discuss her new podcast "Anchored in Anacortes," which fills an important information gap for the community by covering local events and real estate trends. Kim shares her inspiration for starting the podcast and explains how it helps residents stay informed about happenings in and around Anacortes.
• Kim started "Anchored in Anacortes" after noticing people on Facebook constantly asking about local events they'd missed
• The podcast covers Anacortes events plus worthwhile happenings in nearby Whatcom County, Mount Vernon and Sedro-Woolley
• Kim interviewed the Mount Erie Fire Chief for a 4th of July episode featuring home fire safety tips and resources
• Anacortes real estate market update: 14 new listings in the past 10 days with 7 under $700,000
• The market is balancing with homes under $700K still moving quickly, while luxury homes over $1M have more inventory
• Current market sees 98% list-to-sale price ratio, down from 100% a year ago, indicating more negotiation room
• Upcoming events include Shipwreck Fest, Shipwreck Music Fest, weekly farmers markets, Birds of Prey demonstration, and free summer concerts
• Kim recommends the farmers market vendor Skagit Gourmet Mushrooms and the fresh fruit trucks from Eastern Washington
Find and subscribe to "Anchored in Anacortes" on Spotify, iTunes, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
You can reach Kim Iverson at [email protected]