First-time Homebuyers Tax Credit - President Bush signs Housing and Economic Relief Bill - 07/30/08 11:23 AM
Good news for first time home buyers with the Housing and Economic Relief Bill signed today (July 30,2008) by President Bush!
In the bill, first time home buyers who purchase between April 9,2008 and July 1, 2009 will receive up to a $7,500 tax credit!
For those who have … (1 comments)
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Bush Signs Housing and Economic Relief Bill - 07/30/08 11:08 AM
Relief for many homeowners facing foreclosure looks to be on the way as President Bush signs into law the Housing and Economic Recovery bill. In an article by JENNIFER LOVEN, Associated Press Writer, the bill takes "several approaches to curing the ailing housing market".
HENRY J. PULIZZI and MICHAEL R. CRITTENDEN … (0 comments)
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Puyallup Real Estate Market Update 7/14/08-7/21/08 - 07/21/08 04:45 PM
The third week of July in the Puyallup Real Estate market can be marked by steady consistency. Pending sales rose for the third consecutive week, which is a sign more buyers are out there and more are making offers on homes.
Sold listings remained the same from week 2 to week 3 of … (0 comments)
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Feature Blog Artist - Trey Affolter - 07/17/08 10:00 PM
This week I have found Trey Affolter's blog to be an inspiration due to it's content and the way he has taken on producing quality posts in such a short time on Active Rain.
Trey has a cool logo too!
Not only is Trey a great agent, but the volunteer … (1 comments)
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Goals Make a Difference - 07/16/08 01:01 AM
Soccer is a sport that really relates well to life. Teams spend most of the game working the ball to score a goal and rarely actually score.
Goals in life are much the same. We seem to start each year with a "New Year's Resolution" or at the very least … (5 comments)
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Response to Referrals - 07/15/08 08:49 PM
A day ago I posted a blog looking for an agent in Spokane who could care for my buyer looking to move to the area immediately. At the same time, I put the referral on Active Rain's referral network. You know the tab at the top of the page between Search … (5 comments)
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Spokane Real Estate Agent Needed - 07/15/08 12:58 AM
I love Spokane! It is my home town and I visit every year for Hoopfest. This year was no exception. You can see the fun we had this year in the posts Spokane Hoopfest Day 1 and Spokane Hoopfest Day 2. Yes, we actually made it to the … (2 comments)
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Puyallup Real Estate Update 7/7/08 - 7/14/08 - 07/14/08 01:40 PM
Puyallup residential real estate pending sales were up from the previous week, which is a sign the real estate market in Puyallup is making the turn towards a sellers market, however it has a long climb to get there.
Buyers still have a significant advantage when purchasing in Puyallup. Oftentimes, sellers are … (1 comments)
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Hands Free Driving - Watch this video and laugh - 07/14/08 02:45 AM
This new Hands Free Driving law has got me all worked up. So hard to remember my keys and wallet, let alone my cell phone and now my bluetooth.
Last week I wrote a blog on the new LAW - Hands Free Driving, but I gotta hand it to Trey Affolter who … (3 comments)
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Pit Stop - Featured Business (Puyallup) - 07/14/08 02:21 AM
Looking for convenience on Puyallup's South Hill could not be easier than a quick drive into Pit Stop Express.
Located just off the freeway on South Hill Park drive, next to Bethany Baptist Church, Dennys, and Holiday Inn Express.
Directions Pit Stop.
When you pull into the … (0 comments)
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Fannie and Freddie Takeover? - 07/12/08 02:06 AM
News on Friday, July 11th, shows once again the volitility of our market. Fannie and Freddie are in trouble and facing the possible need for further government assistance.
If you are in the real estate business you need to be aware of what is happening with Freddie and Fannie. I don't … (3 comments)
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Help with Images? - 07/11/08 03:09 AM
So much to do and so little time. For weeks I've been wanting to know how to get my text around my images on my blogs. I seem to always type about the image, then insert it.
and I want to have my text wrap around my image like … (4 comments)
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AR Running Challenge - Evening Runs - 07/11/08 02:24 AM
Yes, the Active Rain Running Challenge continues. My 20 minute workouts, at least 3 times a week are getting easier as I enter week 5.
The past couple workouts have been in the evening, as the sun is setting, and the heat of the day settles into the night sky. One … (1 comments)
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Puyallup Park Reviews - Bradley Lake + Contest - 07/11/08 02:00 AM
A month ago, my kids and I set out to review parks in Puyallup for all those kids out there that like to play and for parents who like to find a place to take their kids.
We started with a review of Rainier Woods Park, also known as Picture Park, … (0 comments)
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Hands Free Driving - 07/09/08 01:33 AM
In Washington State a new law went into affect on July 1st, requiring drivers talking on cell phones to be hands free. The new law is meant to make the roads safer for all drivers and I suppose it is a good law to keep people focused on the road.
What … (2 comments)
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Brad Andersohn - Blog Hero of the Week! - 07/08/08 01:33 AM
Brad Andersohn, also known as Active Brad, has been selected as my Active Rain Blog Hero of the Week!
The announcement of Outside Blogs was the most exciting, exhiliarating moment in my blogging career.
Now I can connect with my consumers AND connect with the real estate professionals without … (4 comments)
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Puyallup Market Update 6/30/08 - 7/7/08 - 07/08/08 12:39 AM
Puyallup real estate continues to see more activity. Following a June that witnessed the most solds in a month so far this year, the first week of July continued to show an increase in activity.
There were three times as many solds in the first week of July as compared to … (1 comments)
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Get More Active Rain Points and Help Others too! - 07/07/08 02:35 AM
Over the 4th of July weekend I was able to sit site at a development that is selling out fast in the Graham area, called Vista Village.
While sitting there all day, I took the opportunity to email the real estate agents about the advantages of Active Rain.
In … (7 comments)
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Hoopfest Photos - 07/02/08 04:22 PM
The last week in June is Hoopfest Weekend in Spokane. Our family travels over the Cascade Mountains every year to participate in the largest 3 on 3 street basketball tournament in the world. Here are some pics from this year's event:
Taylor and Tanner Hoop It Up at … (4 comments)
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Another Condo Conversion Gone Bad - Part 2 - 07/02/08 02:02 AM
In an earlier post, I shared the story of a condo conversion in Tacoma that displaced dozens of seniors in a 55 and over community, while only a few were able to stay in their "converted homes".
Now a year later, the condos are listed $90,000 below what tenants had to … (1 comments)
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Another Condo Conversion Gone Bad - Part 1 - 07/02/08 01:44 AM
A year ago my wife's grandma, Mimi, age 88 was faced with a difficult decision. She was living by herself, renting one of over 100 condos in a 55 and over community in the North end of Tacoma. Her unit was the place she wanted to spend the rest of her life.
Then, … (0 comments)
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Story of a Condo Buyer - 07/01/08 01:35 PM
Recently, lenders have tightened the screws on providing loans to buyers wishing to purchase a condo, especially if it is a condo conversion.
In June 2008, a highly qualified buyer decided to rent out his 3 bed/2.5 bath/2500 sq.ft. home and purchase a condo to use as his residence. It was … (0 comments)
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Puyallup Condo Market Report - June 2008 - 07/01/08 01:21 PM
June 2008
The Puyallup condo market looks to be making a shift in the seller's direction in the month of June. Pending sales and closed sales were up in June compared to May 2008. There are many condo projects around Puyallup that are providing incentives for buyers to make a move.
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Puyallup Residential Market Report - June 2008 - 07/01/08 01:04 PM
June 2008
The Puyallup Residential real estate market is showing signs of change. Buyers are still experiencing the edge when it comes to purchasing a home, but there are indications that change is on the way. There were fewer active listings in June as compared to May and there was a … (0 comments)
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