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Better Homes & Gardens McKenzie Realty Broker & REALTOR® team with Better Homes & Gardens | Oak Harbor & Langley | Nobody Knows Homes Better

https://bhgmckenzierealty.com/

Craig McKenzie and his team epitomize integrity, energy, hard work, and creative service in every detail of his team’s real estate transactions. After growing up in Upper Michigan and graduating from Engadine High School, Craig enlisted in the Navy and shipped off for boot camp on January 14, 1985. After serving for almost 9 years, he was medically separated and started his real estate career in 1993. He has since helped over 2,000 buyers and sellers fulfill their dream of buying and selling all different types of properties. With an array of experience and education under his belt, he assembled a team in 2016 that together can handle any property sale. Better Homes and Gardens McKenzie Realty is now a firm of qualified REALTORS® who can masterfully service any of our clients' needs in a way that a standalone agent can. We have taken the “jack of all trades and master of none” out of one of the most important purchases or sales you will make in your lifetime. Real Estate Education - Craig is a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (GRI) and a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), a designation earned by less than 4% of the agents nationally. Craig is a Certified Relocation Specialist, which adds a greater skill level of care for any of his clients who are moving to or from Whidbey Island.

Getting a home ready to sell does not automatically mean starting a major renovation. Sometimes the most effective prepa...
10/20/2026

Getting a home ready to sell does not automatically mean starting a major renovation. Sometimes the most effective preparation begins with making the property feel clean, maintained, and ready for its next owner.

Walk through each room and look for worn paint, loose hardware, damaged trim, outdated light bulbs, clutter, and other small distractions. Outside, tidy landscaping and a clean entrance can help create a stronger arrival.

Once the basics are addressed, consider whether larger improvements actually make sense for your property and current market. Not every project needs to be completed before a home is listed.

Thinking about selling? Reach out and let’s discuss which areas may deserve your attention before your home reaches the market.

As temperatures begin to change, your heating system is about to become one of the hardest-working parts of your home.Be...
10/19/2026

As temperatures begin to change, your heating system is about to become one of the hardest-working parts of your home.

Before you start relying on it every day, give it a quick check. Replace filters as recommended, make sure vents and returns are clear, and find out whether routine servicing is due.

If you’re buying a home, don’t forget about the systems working behind the scenes. Ask about the age of the heating equipment, recent maintenance, and any known repairs or replacements.

A little attention now can help you better understand what keeps your home comfortable all season long.

Do you know how old your home’s heating system is? If you’re not sure, this might be your reminder to check.

🌊 **Panoramic Views. Luxury Living. Anacortes at Its Finest.** 🌊Imagine starting and ending each day surrounded by sweep...
10/18/2026

🌊 **Panoramic Views. Luxury Living. Anacortes at Its Finest.** 🌊

Imagine starting and ending each day surrounded by sweeping views of passing ferries, Bellingham & Guemes Channels, and the breathtaking San Juan Islands. This **better-than-new Anacortes home** pairs incredible scenery with thoughtfully designed spaces for living, entertaining, and hosting.

🏡 **Property Highlights:**
🌊 Spectacular water, ferry & island views
🔥 Sculptured stone fireplace that makes a statement
👩‍🍳 Chef-inspired kitchen with quartz, honed granite, premium appliances & walk-in pantry
🌅 Expansive covered deck with integrated sound & plumbed gas BBQ—made for sunset entertaining
🛁 Spa-like primary suite with private deck access & future hot tub/sauna hookups
🚗 Impressive **7-car garage capacity**, including a heated shop
🏠 Private lower-level studio with its own kitchen, bath, fireplace & entrance—perfect for guests or multigenerational living

From watching the ferries glide across the water to enjoying unforgettable sunsets from the covered deck, **this is more than a home—it’s an Anacortes lifestyle.**

📍 **1505 Harbor View Ct, Anacortes, WA 98221**

💬 Which view would you never get tired of—**passing ferries, soaring eagles, or sunsets over the San Juan Islands?**

📞 **Call today to schedule your private tour and experience these incredible views for yourself!**

Call Craig McKenzie today to schedule a private showing (360) 929-1712

https://craig.realestatepropertyalerts.com/search/detail/267728153

🏗️ **PREMIER MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY IN OAK HARBOR!** 🌊📍 **### State Route 20 (Lot 3), Oak Harbor, WA 98277*...
10/18/2026

🏗️ **PREMIER MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY IN OAK HARBOR!** 🌊

📍 **### State Route 20 (Lot 3), Oak Harbor, WA 98277**

Developers and investors—here’s an opportunity to bring your next project to life in a prime Oak Harbor location with **stunning views of Oak Harbor Bay and beyond!**

✨ **PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS:**
🏘️ **R-4 zoning** allowing up to **22 units per acre**
📐 Preliminary designs for **26 townhomes**
🏛️ City **pre-application feedback included**
🚗 Existing access via **SW 19th Court**
🔌 Utilities available at the street
📋 **Plans and city pre-application remarks included in the sale price**

Looking for even more potential? Lot 3 is listed alongside the neighboring development parcel, **MLS #2397959**, giving buyers the flexibility to purchase **one or both parcels** and explore a larger or phased development opportunity.

🌊 With its development potential, existing groundwork, and beautiful Oak Harbor Bay views, this is a rare opportunity to turn a vision into reality.

📲 **Ready to explore the possibilities?** Contact listing broker **Jim Woessner at 360-929-2302** for property details, plans, city pre-app remarks, or to schedule your private tour.

🏡 **Nobody Knows Homes Better.**

A beautiful kitchen may make the first impression, but functionality is what determines how enjoyable the space can be e...
10/18/2026

A beautiful kitchen may make the first impression, but functionality is what determines how enjoyable the space can be every day. Current renovations continue to place emphasis on making kitchens work better, not simply making them look different.

Consider the amount of usable counter space, cabinet storage, lighting, appliance placement, and how comfortably you can move between the main work areas. A thoughtful layout can make even a modest kitchen feel more efficient.

When touring a home, imagine putting groceries away, preparing dinner, entertaining, and moving through a typical morning. Those everyday moments can reveal more about the design than finishes alone.

What is the one kitchen feature you would have the hardest time giving up?

10/18/2026

🌅 **SUNSETS, LAKE VIEWS & PACIFIC NORTHWEST LIVING!** 🏡🌲

📍 **637 Cranberry Dr, Oak Harbor, WA 98277**

Imagine ending your day with beautiful **westerly sunsets overlooking Cranberry Lake and the San Juan Islands!** This inviting Oak Harbor home combines incredible views, flexible living spaces, thoughtful updates, and easy access to some of Whidbey Island’s best outdoor recreation.

✨ **Home Highlights:**
• 3 spacious bedrooms + dedicated office
• Large lower-level bonus room with private ¾ bath, walk-in closet & separate garage entry
• Flexible space for a potential primary suite, guest quarters, multigenerational living & more
• Renewal by Andersen windows
• New roof & new deck
• Stainless steel appliances
• Generous lot with room for RV or boat parking
• Charming treehouse for outdoor fun 🌳

🥾 **Love the outdoors?** Deception View Park residents enjoy a community park and a walking path that connects directly to **Deception Pass State Park**—making hiking, exploring, and enjoying the beauty of the Pacific Northwest practically part of your backyard!

💚 **Homes for Heroes:** Military members, veterans, healthcare professionals, teachers, firefighters, law enforcement, and EMS professionals—ask us how the **Homes for Heroes** program may help you save when buying or selling a home and how you can save THOUSANDS!!

🌲 Ready for **beautiful views, flexible living space, and the Whidbey Island lifestyle? Call today to schedule your private tour!**

🏡 **Listed by The WOW Team | Jim Woessner & Evelyn Ortega**
📞 **(360) 639-2038**

🏡 **MOVE-IN READY IN OAK HARBOR!** 🌿✨Welcome to **1961 NE 9th Ave, Oak Harbor, WA 98277**—an extensively updated, single...
10/18/2026

🏡 **MOVE-IN READY IN OAK HARBOR!** 🌿✨

Welcome to **1961 NE 9th Ave, Oak Harbor, WA 98277**—an extensively updated, single-level home that combines modern comfort with an incredible backyard retreat!

✨ **Property Highlights:**
🏠 3 bedrooms | 1¾ bathrooms
🍳 Oversized updated kitchen with new cabinetry, stainless-steel appliances & solid-surface countertops
🔥 Spacious open layout perfect for everyday living & entertaining
❄️ Ductless heat pump for year-round comfort
🪟 Newer windows & roof
🌿 Durable luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout
🔥 Fully fenced, beautifully landscaped backyard with a cozy fire-pit area
🍇 Raspberries, grapes & seasonal plantings
🛠️ Large Tuff Shed + additional covered storage
🚐 Space for RV & boat storage
🚗 Freshly painted 2-car garage with opener & keypad

Enjoy a backyard designed for relaxing, gardening, gathering around the fire, and making the most of Whidbey Island living—all while being conveniently located near shopping, dining, everyday services, and **NAS Whidbey Island**.

📍 **1961 NE 9th Ave | Oak Harbor, WA 98277**
🔑 **Listed by Craig McKenzie**
**Better Homes & Gardens McKenzie Realty**

Looking for an updated, move-in-ready home in Oak Harbor? **Call today to schedule your private tour!** 🏡
(360) 929-1712

bhgmckenzierealty.com/properties/1961-ne-9th-avenue-oak-harbor-wa-us-98277-nwm2568008

10/17/2026

🏡 **Beautifully Remodeled & Move-In Ready in Oak Harbor!**

Welcome to **566 NW 7th Ave, Oak Harbor, WA 98277**—a beautifully updated, single-level home where thoughtful details and pride of ownership shine inside and out!

✨ **Home Highlights:**
🏠 One-level living with abundant natural light
🪵 Warm hardwood floors, crown molding & chair rails
👨‍🍳 Gorgeous remodeled kitchen with maple cabinetry, quartz countertops & stainless steel appliances
🍽️ Spacious island with eating bar—perfect for entertaining
🔥 Inviting living room with a cozy gas fireplace
🚿 Updated bathrooms, including an impressive **5-foot tiled primary shower with dual shower heads**
🍔 Outdoor kitchen/BBQ area ready for gatherings
🌳 Large, fully fenced backyard with storage shed
🚗 Brand-new two-car garage door
📍 Convenient to schools, shopping, everyday amenities & NAS Whidbey

From the beautifully remodeled interior to the backyard entertaining space, this home is **turnkey and ready for its next owner!**

📍 **566 NW 7th Ave, Oak Harbor, WA 98277**

📲 **Ready to see it in person?** Contact listing broker **Craig McKenzie at 360-929-1712** to schedule your private tour today!

When you call Craig, don't forget to ask him about the Homes for Heroes program and how you could save $$$

🌿 **Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate McKenzie Realty**
*Nobody Knows Homes Better.*

🌲 **YOUR PRIVATE RIVERFRONT RETREAT AWAITS!** 🌊🏡Welcome to **11911 Reiner Rd, Monroe, WA 98272**—a beautifully remodeled...
10/17/2026

🌲 **YOUR PRIVATE RIVERFRONT RETREAT AWAITS!** 🌊🏡

Welcome to **11911 Reiner Rd, Monroe, WA 98272**—a beautifully remodeled single-story home tucked away on **3 private acres with your own river access!**

Imagine starting your morning beside the peaceful pond, crossing the charming footbridge, or heading down to your **private riverfront fishing & relaxation deck** to unwind by the water. 🎣🌿

✨ **Property Highlights:**
🏡 3 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms
🌊 Private river access & waterfront deck
🌳 3 private, usable acres
👩‍🍳 Designer kitchen with quartz countertops, upgraded cabinetry & stainless-steel appliances
🔥 Downdraft cooktop, double wall ovens & w**e refrigerator
🛏 Primary suite with separate entrance & private laundry—great flexibility for multigenerational living, guests, or potential rental use
🔨 New LVP flooring, siding, windows, roof & gutters
💧 Updated PEX plumbing
🌲 Beautiful Alaska cedar wraparound deck
🚐 RV, boat & recreational vehicle parking
🏠 Outbuilding, individual well & large circular driveway
🛍 Convenient access to town and local shopping

Whether you're looking for a peaceful full-time residence, space for multiple generations, or a property offering additional income possibilities, **11911 Reiner Rd offers a rare combination of privacy, versatility, and outdoor living.**

📍 **11911 Reiner Rd | Monroe, WA 98272**

📲 Ready to experience this riverfront property in person? Contact **The WOW Team | Jim Woessner & Evelyn Ortega** at **360-639-2038** to schedule your private tour!

🏡 **Homes for Heroes®:** Are you a firefighter, law enforcement officer, military member/veteran, healthcare professional, EMS professional, or teacher? Ask The WOW Team how working with a Homes for Heroes® specialist could help you save when buying a home.

bhgmckenzierealty.com/properties/11911-reiner-road-monroe-wa-us-98272-nwm2580471

Falling leaves may look great around the yard, but they can quickly collect in gutters and around drainage areas. A simp...
10/17/2026

Falling leaves may look great around the yard, but they can quickly collect in gutters and around drainage areas. A simple exterior check can help prepare the home for wetter and colder weather ahead.

Look for leaves and debris in gutters, loose sections, and downspouts that may not be directing water far enough away from the home. It is also worth checking areas where water appears to collect after rainfall.

Seasonal maintenance does not always require a major project. Paying attention to smaller exterior details throughout the year can make it easier to identify areas that may need professional attention.

Add gutters and drainage to your fall home checklist, especially if mature trees surround your property. What’s one fall maintenance task still on your list? Let me know in the comments.

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390 E Whidbey Avenue
Oak Harbor, WA
98277

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