05/11/2026
I've watched first-time buyers in Skagit County, Oak Harbor, and Whidbey Island make every single one of these mistakes. Some cost a few hundred dollars. Some cost tens of thousands. Every single one was completely avoidable.
If you're renting in Mount Vernon, Burlington, Anacortes, or anywhere on Whidbey Island and thinking about buying your first home — swipe through this before you do anything else. These are the five mistakes I see North Puget Sound buyers make over and over, and knowing them ahead of time is the difference between a smooth process and an expensive lesson.
Save this and send it to someone you know who's thinking about buying in this market. It might be the most useful thing they see this week.
And when you're ready to get the full breakdown — every mistake, every Washington State assistance program available to Skagit and Island County buyers right now, and your exact first step — come to my free home buyers class this Thursday night.
One hour. Completely free. Built specifically for first-time buyers in the Skagit Valley, North Puget Sound, and Whidbey Island area.
Link in bio to register. Spots fill up every week.