real estate: The Economic Recovery Has Begun! - 03/17/09 05:51 PM
Hey Everybody,Today, the Commerce Department announced that U.S. housing starts jumped a staggering 22.2 percent to an annual rate of 583,000 units last month. That is the biggest percentage rise since 1990.Housing (banking) led us into this economic mess and it will be housing that leads us out of this mess... … (0 comments)

real estate: The press is catching on.... The market has hit bottom! - 08/27/08 04:18 PM
I just watched the video below reported by Conway Gittens of the Reuters news agency. The real estate market nationwide had a nice rebound in July, offering hope that the worst is over!Consumer confidence showed a sharp rebound as well...Enjoy the video!

I've been experiencing a solid resurgence of business … (4 comments)

real estate: Reuters posted an article suggesting the Real Estate Market is getting better! - 07/25/08 09:42 PM
The news agency Reuters posted an article today entitled "A glimmer of light for US housing?".  The article/video points out that inventories of available homes are going down.  Also, home sales statistics have not been anywhere near as bad as economists had been predicting.
The US Senate is expected a major housing … (2 comments)

real estate: The Housing Crisis Is Over - 05/16/08 09:00 AM
The Housing Crisis Is Over According to an article in the Wall Street Journal on May 6, 2008 by Cyril Moulle-Berteaux, "the housing market is bottoming right now." (Click here to read the article for yourself.)

It finally feels like Spring in Skagit County.... The Sun is shining, the … (4 comments)

real estate: What Is The Best Time Of The Year To Sell Your Home? - 12/03/07 02:20 AM

Today's Real Estate Market is influenced by many factors (such as interest rates, employment, economy, etc.).  It's always difficult to predict from one year to the next when the "best time to sell" is.    However, there are some trends that continue from year to year.
Traditionally people have thought that late spring … (2 comments)

real estate: Skagit Valley Farm Tour is this Weekend! - 10/02/07 07:07 PM

The 9th Annual Skagit Valley Farm tour is coming up on Saturday October 6, 2007. (Columbus Day Weekend)
Tour up to 15 of Skagit County family farms including dairy, vegetable, livestock (goats, llams, alpacas, longhorn highland cattle), organic, orchard, shellfish, and vineyard).
Buy the freshest produce, dairy, beef and shellfish at markets and … (0 comments)

real estate: Blaine Washington Real Estate - 09/16/07 11:12 AM
Blaine The city of Blaine is in the Northwest Corner of Washington State at the Canadian Border. Vancouver, British Columbia is 35 miles North and Seattle is 110 miles South. The foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range are 25 miles East.

Blaine is most well known for the Peace … (0 comments)

real estate: Sedro Woolley's "Founders' Days" Celebration is This Weekend! - Sept 8-9, 207 - 09/04/07 11:16 PM
 
 
This Saturday & Sunday (September 8 and 9) is the annual Founders' Days celebration in Sedro Woolley.
Saturday- Pancake Breakfast- Bank Robbery- Shoot Out- Museum Open House
Sunday- Picnic at Riverfront Park- Car Show- Children's ActivitiesFor More Info, call Carolyn Freeman at the Sedro Woolley Museum (360) 855-2390. You can also visit the … (0 comments)

real estate: Racing This Saturday Night - September 1st - at the Skagit Speedway! - 08/30/07 12:57 PM

Saturday Night September 1st will be Round 15 of the Skagit Racing Series. The 410s, 360s, SSm Hornets, and 1200s will all be on hand for this last night of racing.  It is the Coach CorralSeason Championships and Fireworks Extravaganza!
Be there if you can!  Its going to be a blast!!!
Click here … (0 comments)

real estate: Raiders vs. Seahawks.... Thankfully its only pre-season! - 08/30/07 03:23 AM
I'm sure glad that tonight's game between the Oakland Raiders and the Seattle Seahawks is only pre-season.
I grew-up about 20 miles South of Oakland and the Raiders have always been "My Team", even when the 49ers were doing so well in the 80's under the late, GREAT coach Bill Walsh.  - … (2 comments)

real estate: Discover the Beautiful Big Lake community of Mount Vernon, Washington! - 08/26/07 06:57 PM
Big Lake is waiting for you! Boating, Fishing, Water Skiing, Tubing, etc... Come on out and play. Near the lake, you'll find the Overlook Golf Course and the Big Lake Bar & Grill.If you're interested in either Buying or Selling a house or property around Big Lake in Mount Vernon, Bill … (0 comments)

real estate: Car Show at the Big Lake Bar & Grill - September 2nd, 2007 - 08/26/07 06:08 PM
 
The Big Lake Bar and Grill will be hosting a Car Show on Sunday September 2nd, 2007.
Good food including the Outdoor Barbecue and Classic Cars. Sounds like fun to me!
Every Thursday Night, they are still doing the All You Can Eat Prawns dinner as well... I've been a few times this … (0 comments)

real estate: 9th Annual Skagit Valley Farm Tour - Saturday October 6th, 2007 - 08/23/07 12:38 PM

The 9th Annual Skagit Valley Farm tour is coming up on Saturday October 6, 2007. (Columbus Day Weekend)
Tour up to 15 of Skagit County family farms including dairy, vegetable, livestock (goats, llams, alpacas, longhorn highland cattle), organic, orchard, shellfish, and vineyard).
Buy the freshest produce, dairy, beef and shellfish at markets and enjoy … (3 comments)

real estate: Anacortes Jazz Festival - August 31 thru Sept 3rd, 2007 - 08/22/07 11:09 AM

Just a little over one week before the 4 Annual Anacortes Jazz Festival... Make your plans, buy your tickets!
You can purchase tickets on-line at the Jazz Festival '07 official website.
This year's line-up includes:- Devin Phillips and New Orleans - Dr. Lonnie Smith  - Fidalgo Swing   - Frankly Moanin    - Henry Butler     - Jessica … (0 comments)

real estate: We've All Had This Situation At One Time Or Another... - 07/08/07 08:33 PM
The Ziggy Comic Strip by Tom Wilson and Tom Wilson II is always good.... Today it was GREAT and what's even better is that it is real estate related...
I'm sure we can all relate to the situation depicted here. I've wanted to do something similar a few times... How about you?
Please enjoy the comic … (5 comments)

real estate: Thinking about a new car.... Mercury Mariner Hybrid... Any Thoughts? - 04/08/07 05:16 PM
 
Hi Everyone,
I'm thinking about buying a new real estate sales car as my current one is starting to show its age and cost me money....
The one I came across yesterday was a 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid... (Yes I did say 2008... Its only April of 2007, but the people of the car … (2 comments)

real estate: Just Listed - 1.15 Acres of Buildable Land in Bow - with a View!! - 04/05/07 03:38 AM

Beautiful Allen Area 1.15 Acre Buildable Property with Trees and a Water View! (Buyer will need to cut down some of the trees to see the water). This property is located near several luxury homes. Only Minutes to Town! (Burlington/Mt. Vernon or Bellingham) Desirable Burlington School District. Build Your Dream!  - … (0 comments)

real estate: Real Estate Photography Class... - 03/29/07 02:01 AM
I took a fairly advanced class in Real Estate Photography today.  It was interesting hearing some of the tricks of the trade in getting that perfect picture of a building or a feature of a building as well as some of the things done in food photography.... Lets just say that … (3 comments)

 

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