Kristian Schonberg's (kristianschonberg) Blog

One thing that Grapeview has produced for over 100 years is grapes.  The Island Belle variety was developed here.  I have just gone out the Stretch Island for my annual grape picking and again enjoyed the peacefulness of the island, the delicious taste of the grape.  Only once have I made homemad...

This is the island that brought me to Grapeview 25 years ago.  Being connected by bridge to the mainland, there is no ferry wait.  Surrounded by Case Inlet, it is the perfect place to own a waterski boat as the children grow up on the beaches.  It was rural claiming Washington's first bonded wine...

This year, I have one listing that will have to be a short sale and we are running out of time before the lender forecloses on the home.  Out of curiosity, I asked about this on the Trulia.com website and quickly  received an informed answer that gave me some cause to be careful and reflect on th...