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Willfully Guided: Barn Thoughts

June 13, 2023January 23, 2023 by Allison Trimble

Two-inch black PVC pipe cut in half and screwed to the top of fence boards protects the wood from chewing horses. Photo Credit Allison Trimble

Goals, Choices, and Changes in the Barn Construction Process I’ve spent several nights in my barn over the past three frigid weeks caring for one of my beloved senior horses, leaving me lots of time to analyze my barn. A couple of years ago I wrote about the construction of …

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Willfully Guided: Equestrian Property Specialists

June 13, 2023November 28, 2022 by Allison Trimble

Allison Trimble and Blake Westhoff of Allison & Blake Real Estate/Coastal Realty

Making the Grade A real estate agent from Utah reached out to us recently because she’d been looking for coursework to obtain an equestrian Realtor specialist designation. There’s no such designation, but it did spark some great conversation and thought about what’s important for becoming a competent equestrian real estate …

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Willfully Guided: Tips for Making Progress All Winter Long

June 13, 2023November 18, 2022 by Allison Trimble

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Don’t Let Winter Slow You Down Winter riding in the Northwest can pose many obstacles, particularly with horses still in early training. My aged horses and I both feel like the winter is a wonderful time for being tucked warmly inside. It doesn’t hurt any of our feelings to hibernate, …

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Willfully Guided: Baby, It’s Cold Outside – Tips for Winter Horse Care

November 7, 2022October 28, 2022 by Allison Trimble

Allison’s son helping with winter chores. Photo by Allison Trimble.

This morning it was a balmy 27 degrees at the barn. We worry about mud management during the winter months, often forgetting about freezing temperatures until they are upon us. My horsey childhood in Alaska was spent more than half the year in the dark and cold of winter, so …

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Willfully Guided: A Changing Marketplace

October 25, 2022October 24, 2022 by Allison Trimble

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It’s Still a Good Time to Buy or Sell a Home Anyone keeping tabs on the real estate market knows that we’ve had a few years of an extreme seller’s market. If inventory is on the market for under six months it’s considered a seller’s market; inventory on the market …

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SOLD – 16639 Dunbar Rd Mount Vernon, WA – Elegant Country Estate

February 1, 2023June 29, 2022 by Allison & Blake, Coastal Realty

Elegant country estate in the heart of Skagit Valley. Positioned on over 33 acres of flat pastureland, this custom home is a true masterpiece. Built in 2016 by Schilperoort + Brooks, Inc. Construction, the 4,000+ sq. ft. home features stunning craftsmanship and rustic detail throughout. Impressive backlit beams frame the …

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SOLD – 16518 140th St NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98329 – Opportunity Knocks!

February 1, 2023September 13, 2021 by Allison & Blake, Coastal Realty

Opportunity knocks! Private, well-maintained 10 acre property with loads of potential. Cozy one bedroom, one bathroom manufactured home with many upgrades including newer hot water heater, new cook top, updated bathroom and large laundry room that could be converted back to an additional second bedroom. Huge 32′ X 40′ insulated …

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SOLD – 3635 Y Rd, Bellingham, WA – Charming hobby farm on 5 acres

February 1, 2023August 12, 2021 by Allison & Blake, Coastal Realty

Charming hobby farm nestled in a storybook-setting on shy 5 acres. This well cared for cedar-sided home exudes pride in ownership with fresh interior paint and new flooring throughout. Open floorplan, vaulted ceilings & additional bonus room create a functional and inviting space. The large main floor master bedroom with …

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SOLD – 11514 126th Ave NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98329 – 15 private park-like acres

February 1, 2023August 5, 2021 by Allison & Blake, Coastal Realty

Thoughtfully designed working equestrian property on 15 private park-like acres. Rolling pastures surround two residences on three separate parcels. Main home is expansive 3,200+ sq. ft. single story rambler with 2 beds and 3 baths. Second residence is 1,296 sq. ft. 3 bed 1 bath. Well lit, 60′ X 112′ …

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CLOSED – 68 Marion Rd, Elma, WA – 31 parklike acres in 6 lots

February 1, 2023June 3, 2021 by Allison & Blake, Coastal Realty

Picture perfect parklike shy 31 acres in 6 lots. Lot 10 features a cozy manufactured home with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 30 year metal roof, and a 28′ X 30′ shop on 3.97 acres. Serenity abounds from this private acreage. Watch grazing elk each fall from the kitchen window. Lot …

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