Pacific Edge Properties is an indie real estate firm that specializes residential and investment properties in Washington with particular emphasis on King, Snohomish, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties. All of Western Washington has experienced explosive growth since the 2008 recession but at an accelerated pace over the last several years – especially in the metro Seattle area and suburbs. All of this makes for a healthy and vibrant economy with increased incomes and property values but the growth has caused many who live close to the urban areas to question if the frantic pace, congested roads, and altered lifestyle are worth the financial tradeoffs. They see their neighborhoods change while they sit on a significant home and sometimes investment property equity. Is it time to cash out and move? Is there an opportunity to launch an earlier retirement than originally planned? Pacific Edge Properties sees an opportunity in move-over and move-out buyers who are looking to leverage their current real estate equity to pursue new lives in nearby, lower cost, lifestyle communities while generating income on the remainder through investment property purchases. Through partnerships with leading real estate brokers and property managers in designated areas, Pacific Edge Properties aims to help people navigate the process of selling their current home and properties and buying properties in areas that support their lifestyle and investment goals. For example, a couple nearing retirement may want to sell their million dollar bungalow in Ballard, build their smaller dream home in Mt Vernon, and buy a duplex in Bellingham that makes that whole move financially possible. Untethered by the restrictions, overhead, and technology platforms of the “big brands”, Pacific Edge Properties has assembled best-of-breed tools to support all aspects of the real estate buying and selling process.