courtney cooper: Seattle's Children's Hospital: Another Reason To Live Here! - 06/23/08 10:56 AM
A long night...
I spent all Saturday night at Seattle's Children's Hospital with my 18 month old and got home at about 5:30 AM on Sunday morning. We think he may have gotten into something while with his babysitter outside, but we are still baffled. It was scary and serves us … (4 comments)
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courtney cooper: 2611 Eastlake Ave E #201, Seattle, WA 98102 - 05/08/08 12:19 AM
Eastlake Neighborhood Of Seattle Overlooking Lake Union - Come Home To Harbor PointeLocation: EastlakeGorgeous Lake Union Views from this spacious better than new Eastlake 2nd floor view condo with new Maple hardwoods, French doors, wood burning fireplace, huge walk in closets,Owners suite w/ large bath, plus another full bath in hall, … (2 comments)
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courtney cooper: 4020 S 212th Ct #F, SeaTac, WA 98198 - 04/09/08 10:00 AM
SeaTac Newer Townhouse - Instant Equity!Location: SeaTac, WAThis is a great 2006 townhome with 2 beds and 2 baths. It overlooks the Kent Valley and is within easy distance to both I-5 and 405. Views and its own attached garage! Priced well below market and ready for you to move into! … (0 comments)
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courtney cooper: 22901 55th Ave W, Mountlake Terrace, WA - 04/09/08 09:43 AM
Mountlake Terrace 2 BR/ 1 BTH CharmerLocation: Mountlake Terrace, WA2 Bedroom/ 1 Bath Mountlake Terrace Charmer on large lot! Updated with newer roof and windows plus shed and RV parking in the heart of Mountlake Terrace! Mountlake Terrace is currently revamping its downtown area as well as its transit center and … (0 comments)
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courtney cooper: Newfies at Green Lake! Come see the Seattle Newfoundlands! - 04/05/08 12:23 AM
I love Newfoundlands - you might already know that about me... any Newf event is something I want to be at, but a Newf event at Green Lake is two of my favorite things put together! Check it out!
From the Seattle Newfoundland Club website:
Green Lake Walk
"April 12th will be the 30th … (3 comments)
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courtney cooper: Make Sure Your Agent Is Technically Savvy - 04/02/08 08:15 PM
eattle real estate is hopping! Make sure that when you are buying and selling Seattle real estate you are using an agent who is tech savvy. Does your agent have eFax & Docusign? Does your agent answer their emails on the go on their smart phone? Does your agent blog their listings … (0 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle RELO: Relocating To Seattle is More Than A Move - 03/24/08 12:44 AM
Thinking about relocating to Seattle and wondering what else you should be looking at?
Communities:
Get more info on Seattle suburbs & Seattle neighborhoods then look at the Seattle community info.
Crime:
What about Seattle about crime rates? Looking for information about what is a safe neighborhood? Seattle is full of wonderful neighborhoods and … (1 comments)
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courtney cooper: Pierce County Sign Problem: Bad For Sellers, Real Estate, Environment - 03/19/08 09:58 AM
I read today in The News Tribune Blog that Pierce County in Washington is basically going around enforcing an old law which has to do with city right of way and signs. According to the blog, they are collecting all signs in the right of way and throwing them in the … (7 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Suburbs: Moving to The Best Seattle Suburbs! - 03/18/08 06:03 PM
"What is a nice area Suburb near Seattle WA to move to?" "What is the best Seattle suburb to move to?"
- these are just some of the real estate questions I get, or:
"What North Seattle Suburbs are the best?"
Seattle neighborhoods & Seattle suburbs have a lot to offer! I love Seattle real estate … (0 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Parks - Thanks to Guy Phinney, The City, & The Olmsteds... - 03/18/08 05:02 PM
There are so many parks in Seattle neighborhoods and suburbs, really, that it is hard to choose just one to celebrate any gorgeous day.
The history of the Seattle Park System is fascinating! Reading about it, one will quickly realize just how lucky we are to have so many prime pieces of land … (0 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Real Estate - Get Out There And Spruce Up Your Yard! - 03/16/08 01:28 PM
Seattle sunshine here and there....
Seattle has had a lot more sun in the last month than rain it seems, and although this weekend has been off and on sunny and rainy, I think it is a great time to get out there for spring and spruce up the yard a bit. … (0 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Going Green Brings in More Green - 03/15/08 02:00 AM
Return on Your Investment?
Yes! Green for green!
Seattle Built Green properties are popping up all over the place in the new construction arena. I think a great way to add value to your house before you decide to sell is to make sure that any remodels done are certified by this program … (0 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Real Estate: How to Get Money For a Down Payment: Tips & Savings - 03/15/08 01:31 AM
Seattle, down payments are back - here are some tips for getting that money!
This is how our parents and grandparents bought a house, and now having a down payment is a must when it comes to qualifying for a good loan! But where to find the money? Well, the first thing … (2 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Real Estate : Short Sales Becoming More Common, But Liability Issues Might Be Greater - 03/12/08 09:53 AM
There are many short sales on the market right now and it can be frustrating for a consumer and bad for the surrounding houses. Here's why:
What is a short sale?
Simply put: A Short sale is when the seller owes more than the house can be sold for in the current market.
How does … (2 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Real Estate: Exploring Northgate - 03/12/08 12:38 AM
Seattle's Northgate neighborhood has a lot to offer a home buyer. Northgate has a college, a hospital, restaurants, and shopping, among other things.
Although I have been told Northgate Mall was on of the first or maybe even the first malls in America, it was becoming a bit run down until recently. The … (0 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Real Estate Springing Forward For 2008 - 03/10/08 02:49 PM
Seattle real estate 2008 monthly numbers are definitely down overall in a year over year comparison, but I have been so much more busy this year versus last year!
People are out there talking about real estate and I am glad about it because talking about it is so much better than listening to … (0 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle REO Resources For Buyers - 03/08/08 04:53 PM
Seattle REO is becoming more and more common in the real estate market.
There are tips and tricks and ways to avoid loopholes that are very important when purchasing a Seattle foreclosure. These properties are generally distressed in most cases. When people can't afford to make their payments they definitely can't … (1 comments)
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courtney cooper: Trulia: Try out some Q&A time to show off your knowledge.... - 03/06/08 05:33 PM
Well Trulia seems to be taking off with a ton of new agents all of the sudden - Windermere partnered up with Trulia to give their agents more online exposure as far as I can tell. It used to be a relatively lonely place even in the recent months since I … (7 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Real Estate: Going Green with Solar Electricity - 02/28/08 03:11 PM
Seattle real estate is more exciting when it is going green!
Built Green houses and condos get more excitement and activity when they are on the market because buyers want homes that are environmentally friendly. You can be certified as Built Green even if you are in a preexisting property based on … (0 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Real Estate: When Your Condo Board Wants to Sell Your Home - 02/28/08 09:40 AM
Seattle is pretty amazing!
I wrote a piece yesterday on the Laurelon Condo project and Children's Hospital's desire to purchase the entire six acre 136 unit complex as a way of expanding. The reported amount of money Children's Hospital is willing to pay is 2.8 times the market value of each … (0 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Real Estate Blogging - My New Look! - 02/27/08 12:31 AM
I have been blogging over at my own Seattle real estate blog http://www.raincityhouses.com/ since November 2007 - I have a regular real estate website, too - www.CooperJacobs.com, but I love having my own blog site and have had a blast using Wordpress and learning about SEO.
My hubby took some amazing shots of … (10 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle March 2008 CityDog Art Walk in Pioneer Square - 02/26/08 11:15 PM
CityDog Magazine is a must for any Seattle dog owner - this amazing magazine is filled with really cool stuff and they also put on some fabulous dog events! Check out the latest! CityDog Art Walk in Pioneer Square should have all doggies in Seattle out in style!
When?
March 6, 2008, 5 … (0 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Real Estate & Remodeling: My Favorite Floor Guy..For Remodels or New Construction - 02/26/08 12:00 AM
Seattle remodeling can give you a lot of choices to consider, and flooring choices are always exciting! My favorite floor guy in Seattle is Mac's Wholesale. Mac offers some amazing choices - and tons of environmentally friendly options! Bamboos in every color imaginable and really cool Cork flooring! Mac can tell … (3 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Suburb: Mountlake Terrace Real Estate Feb 2008 Market Numbers - 02/25/08 09:02 AM
Seattle Real Estate: Seattle Suburbs: Mountlake Terrace, WA Market
North Seattle Suburb Mountlake Terrace WA: real estate in Mountlake Terrace is a great buy! Prices are at a good low, inventory is still high for now and there are some great buyer bonus and perks! These numbers are for the 2008 real estate market in … (0 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Real Estate: Feb 2008 Has been Great so Far! - 02/24/08 01:14 PM
Seattle real estate has been hopping this month a bit more than last from what I can see - could it be the weather? We have had a ton of sun this month! My husband took the most glorious picture of the Seattle skyline last week! I had to share! It … (0 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle First Time Home Buyers - Are You An A+ Buyer? - 02/23/08 07:02 PM
Seattle Real Estate is pretty exciting for a first time home buyer in 2008!
A qualified buyer in Seattle can get major deals in real estate right now in the form of Buyer bonuses, upgrades, and special discounted pricing through negotiation! Are you an A+ Buyer?
These are some of the … (0 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Suburbs: Sno-Isle Regional Library Making it Easier to Move to Seattle Suburbs - 02/23/08 06:44 PM
Seattle suburbs in the north have a fabulous library system! I love the convenient online ordering system - you can order anything in the entire system to be picked up at your local library. Go through their catalog and order as much as you want - they call to tell you … (0 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Real Estate: Tips For Seattle First Time Home Buyers in 2008 - 02/20/08 10:05 AM
Seattle still has an incredible real estate market in 2008, but....
It is different than it has been in the last ten years or so. Many first time home buyers like to ask their friends and family a lot of questions along the way and tend to rely at times on these … (0 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Real Estate: Living Green in Seattle Suburb Lake Forest Park WA - 02/13/08 02:08 PM
Seattle WA real estate is going green !Why not check out this event at Third Place Commons stage area in Lake Forest Park, WA to see how green you can be in your own home? Built green and living green are a good thing and WSU Extension is showing you how with … (0 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Real Estate: Remodeling Green to Bring in The BIG Bucks - 02/11/08 03:15 PM
Seattle real estate is big on building green right now and I am thrilled for it!
I love taking buyers out and having them ooo and awe over the finish work that goes into a Built Green home. Most of the time these environmentally conscience builders are so detail oriented that it … (0 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Real Estate: Looking For New Green Built Homes? - 02/11/08 01:50 PM
Seattle real estate is on the move as far as "Built Green" goes!
If a Seattle buyer wants a home that is environmentally friendly and efficient, then there are fortunately options in both the Seattle townhouse 2008 market and also single family houses. It seems as if builders are really starting to understand what … (1 comments)
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courtney cooper: Get Your e-PRO in 2008! Online, Easy, Cool - 02/09/08 11:18 PM
Get your e-PRO designation!
Unlike other designations, the e-PRO designation doesn't require ongoing yearly dues and most states will give you continuing education credit for it! I paid an extra $25 and got 15 clock hours after taking it so for me it was a double whammy of good real estate education! … (2 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Suburbs New Construction Off Your GPS and Random Or Not? - 02/09/08 10:40 PM
Some builders in the Seattle Suburbs are putting developments up so fast that they are way off of my GPS! Most of the time the site agents are pretty good about giving out decent directions, but I like to drive around and check out the new construction sites in the different … (0 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Foreclosures..Weird Things Can Happen... - 02/09/08 09:16 PM
Seattle foreclosures are out there and there are certain issues associated with buying REO properties that need to be addressed from time to time. Make sure to hire a Seattle REALTOR who knows REO - it is NOT a "do it yourself" process! A few years ago, I brought my client by a … (0 comments)
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courtney cooper: Mountlake Terrace WA Condo or Townhouse Alternative - 02/01/08 11:03 PM
Thinking of buying a townhouse or condo in Mountlake Terrace, WA because you don't think you can afford a house? You might be surprised to know that for the same price or less in some cases you can own a home in Mountlake Terrace!
Check out this Adorable Mountlake Terrace Home … (1 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Feb 2008 CityDog Puppy Love MuttMixer! - 01/30/08 01:22 PM
Seattle: If you love your dog, then you have to subscribe to CityDog Magazine! This is THE very best thing you can have as a Seattle dog owner to keep you updated on what the local happenings are in Seattle! The latest issue is at pet stores now, and CityDog is … (2 comments)
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courtney cooper: Real Estate Blogging Bringing in More than you Bargained for? - 01/29/08 02:15 PM
I was amazed to read on Rain City Guide this morning about the Realtor in Florida who is being sued for $25 MILLION dollars based on his blog! Tim Kane wrote the informative post about whether or not we really have free speech when it comes to blogging. A developer didn't … (77 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Real Estate: Eastlake Sellers: Here's a Tip! - 01/27/08 10:00 PM
Seattle neighborhood Eastlake is hot right now!
There is so much in Eastlake for anyone who is thinking of living there and there are buyers out there for Eastlake Sellers! Just this last week alone I have had three calls from drive-by buyers who were SERIOUSLY interested in my condo listing. … (0 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Suburbs Real Estate: Yet Another Reason to Live in Mountlake Terrace - 01/27/08 06:17 PM
Seattle suburb Mountlake Terrace has a lot going for it, but did you know that it also has a state of the art swimming facility????
People literally drive from miles and miles to come swim in this city pool! The city of Mountlake Terrace completely remodeled their Recreation Pavilion to make this … (0 comments)
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courtney cooper: Check out this turn key Mountlake Terrace Charmer! - 01/27/08 04:25 PM
Turn Key Mountlake Terrace 2 BR/ 1 BTH CharmerLocation: Mountlake Terrace, WA2 Bedroom/ 1 Bath Mountlake Terrace Charmer on large lot! Turn key rental with tenant in through end of September earning you equity! Updated with newer roof and windows plus shed and RV parking in the heart of Mountlake Terrace! … (0 comments)
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courtney cooper: Ballard Real Estate: Townhomes and Condos Oh MY! - 01/26/08 06:33 PM
Seattle neighborhoods: Ballard
Ballard is quickly becoming one of the fastest growing areas in Seattle! I am happy that so many people want to live in Ballard, but still saddened when I drive by the now boarded up Denny's on Market and 15th. I know better things are to come in this location, … (0 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Suburbs Real Estate: Turn Key Rental Properties In Demand - 01/26/08 11:31 AM
Seattle Suburb Landlord Woes:
Many current Seattle suburb landlords are finding that their real estate interest rates may be going up and they are not able to refinance their rental properties. The increased payment exceeds the rental income and they are unable to meet the difference on a monthly basis. There is … (0 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Real Estate: Seattle Townhome Market Update 2008 - 01/26/08 11:16 AM
Seattle new construction townhomes are a great way for a first time home buyer to get into the market with lower upkeep costs and usually no homeowner dues. These townhomes usually have a cute little yard and lots of decks for increased living spaces and wonderful views of our gorgeous city!
Here … (0 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Real Estate: There's a Shortage of Qualified Ballard Townhomes For My Buyers! - 01/24/08 10:23 PM
Ballard Townhomes Anyone?
Seattle's Ballard neighborhood seems to have a lot of townhomes, but I think the recent media scares have driven many Ballard townhome sellers to stay put! As a result, there is a definite shortage of the newer townhomes on the market! I have some amazingly qualified buyers who are preapproved and … (1 comments)
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courtney cooper: Ajo, AZ Real Estate - Sunny Investment property! - 01/24/08 04:12 PM
Ajo, AZ real estate is a good investment!
My sister in Arizona just had a baby and can't keep helping with the local Ajo, AZ rental houses we bought so we are selling them! They are both so cute and such a great deal. Ajo, AZ is one of the cutest … (0 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle WA - First Time Home Buyers Basics - Listings Out There - 01/22/08 01:23 AM
How I help my Seattle WA buyers -
I can help you buy any Seattle house! One of the first questions I always get from a new home buyer and also from some seasoned ones is this:
"Can you show me any home - even if it is not listed by your company?"
My answer: … (0 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle REALTOR Designations & Certifications: e-PRO - 01/18/08 02:43 PM
Announcement, announcement!!!!
I got my e-PRO designation! I have been working on it for a few months in my "spare" time and finally finished it! I learned a ton of cool stuff for my Seattle real estate practice including some things I didn't already know! The e-PRO from the National Association of REALTORS covers … (9 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Suburbs: Mountlake Terrace - Coffee & Housing Values? - 01/16/08 09:33 PM
Seattle is known for its great coffee, but living in or around Mountlake Terrace has its perks!!!!
I have had lots of coffee around Seattle and my very favorite is still Chad & Vicky's Espresso in Mountlake Terrace, WA. Mountlake Terrace and Brier residents have a real treat in this coffee … (2 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Real Estate: 2008 Market off to a Good Start here! - 01/16/08 09:31 AM
Seattle: So much for the doomers and gloomers! Here's to 2008!
The Seattle 2008 real estate market seems to be off to a strong start if you ask me. I opened my own Seattle real estate brokerage, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate Services and took on my first new company listing - a gorgeous … (0 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Real Estate: Eastlake Condo Open on a sunny (?) winter Seattle day! - 01/14/08 11:16 AM
Seattle was sunny and blue skies yesterday! It was the very perfect day for my first open house at my new Seattle listing in Eastlake at 2611 Eastlake Ave E #101. This Seattle condo has a view of Lake Union and Gasworks Park! The sailboats and motor boats were out and … (1 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Real Estate: Electronic Paperwork - Making it Easier For The Client - 01/12/08 12:02 PM
Seattle real estate trend: Making it easier for the client.....
Convenience and reliability in Seattle real estate are two of the things that come to mind when I think of helping Seattle buyers and Seattle sellers put together offers and transactions that are successful and advantageous. I like to make it easy for … (4 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Cheap Eats! Check out the New Urban Eats Event! - 01/09/08 09:04 AM
Seattle has some pretty wonderful restaurants and it seems like we are always getting more. NWSource is putting on the New Urban Eats Event to showcase twenty of the hottest new restaurants in Seattle! The New Urban Eats Event runs from January 2nd through 31st and each of twenty restaurants will … (0 comments)
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courtney cooper: REALTORS vs. the media hype: The truth is out there! - 01/08/08 09:37 AM
The national and local Seattle media have really had a huge hand in how well houses are selling in my opinion. Creating a sense of uncertainty at every opportunity when this is when buyers should be out there scooping up some deals with the pick of the inventory is terrible! What's … (11 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Real Estate: Showing Mishaps in Seattle! - 01/07/08 10:44 PM
Seattle real estate is fun and I love selling homes to people around the Puget Sound! It is so much fun to see a new Seattle buyer get excited about a particular home or neighborhood. I am the one going over numbers with them, but still always look forward to their excitement.
Being a Seattle Realtor … (4 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Suburb Real Estate: Woodway Highland January 2008 Market - 01/06/08 01:59 AM
The Seattle Suburb of Woodway is pretty special town on the Sound just South of Edmonds and North of Richmond Beach! There are some gorgeous multi-million dollar estates for sale in the four to seven million dollar range if you are thinking of relocating to Seattle and want a special home … (0 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Suburb Real Estate: Brier WA Market January 2008 - 01/06/08 01:03 AM
Seattle Real Estate: Seattle Suburbs: Brier, WA Market (edit/delete)
Brier WA: real estate is a good buy! Prices are good, inventory is high and there are some great perks! Real estate stats are from the last three months of sales vs. six months of sales so that an accurate picture of the most … (0 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Real Estate: Seattle Suburbs: Mountlake Terrace, WA Market - 01/06/08 12:40 AM
Mountlake Terrace WA: real estate is a good buy! Prices are low, inventory is high and there are some great perks! Real estate stats are from the last three months of sales vs. six months of sales so that an accurate picture of the most current market can be portrayed.
Mountlake Terrace, … (0 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Real Estate: Preforeclosures, Short Sales, Foreclosures (REO Bank Owned) - 01/05/08 11:46 PM
Seattle Real Estate: Preforeclosures, Short Sales, Foreclosures (REO Bank Owned) - They are out there - Adjusting loans have caused a surge in the volume of this type of housing investment. What does this mean to Seattle's real estate market for sellers?
How do these distressed Seattle properties affect your ability to … (0 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Suburbs: Lake Forest Park - Bulk Yard Waste Disposal Event - 01/04/08 10:19 PM
Seattle suburb Lake Forest Park, Wa - don't forget to get rid of your bulk yard waste!
What? Bulky Yard Debris Drop Off at Lake Forest Park City Hall
When? 1/5/2008 9AM- 2PM
Who? City Residents
If it is too big to fit into the yard bins, then bring it! Christmas trees can be whole. … (0 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Real Estate: The Truth Is Out There, Mulder - 01/04/08 06:21 PM
Seattle and its suburbs have a healthy housing market and a good outlook for 2008 This is especially true when Seattle real estate is compared to many other parts of the country. So why all the real estate doom and gloom and talk of Seattle bubbles?
The media has taken a very generalized view of … (1 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Real Estate: Brokerage Information: Independent vs. Biggies - 01/04/08 10:00 AM
Seattle and Seattle Suburb real estate: After much planning, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate Services is finally live! If you want to read about my Seattle and Seattle Suburb Real Estate Company, then check out cooperjacobs.com!
Making the decision to open my own brokerage was an easy decision for me - I absolutely loved … (3 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Real Estate: Cooper Jacobs Real Estate is Live! - 01/02/08 10:59 PM
Seattle and Seattle Suburb real estate: After much planning, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate Services is finally live! Today, I drove to the state capital to turn in my signed off Associate Broker's license with Windermere and came out of licensing with a shiny brand new Interim Broker's License for my Seattle area real … (2 comments)
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courtney cooper: Virtual Brokerage...Walking lawsuit? - 01/02/08 12:00 AM
I have been reading a lot lately about various virtual brokerages. These are non brick and mortar brokerages where an agent can hang their license for a small monthly "desk" fee. I think that this in theory is a cool idea, but how on earth will the "managing" broker ever truly … (3 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Suburb: Brier, WA Looks at Some New Park Options... - 12/31/07 06:49 PM
Seattle suburb, Brier, Washington has been busy looking at its park system! The Brier Park system is pretty amazing with everything from trails to a horse arena, and now this Seattle suburb is going for more!
In addition to upgrades and improvements and an extreme diligence this last year or so in … (0 comments)
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courtney cooper: Real Estate 2008:The Series: Cute Marketing Telephone Tip.. - 12/30/07 01:06 AM
Real Estate 2008 (it rhymes!!!!) is going to be a great year in real estate! I am going to start a series on little tips here and there that maybe you hadn't thought of?
I am kicking it off with a silly and fun one to celebrate the new year:
Take your … (10 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Happenings! Look at the Fun Coming up in Seattle and Seattle Suburbs! - 12/29/07 07:20 PM
Surviving the Rainy Season in Seattle!
I am a nerd and read through my new AAA "journey" magazine cover to cover! I was impressed with the advertisement the city of Bothell put in this latest issue, and amazed at the picture of a 1930's stucco milk jug shaped building in Spokane, but … (2 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Suburb Relocation: Thinking about Relocating to The Seattle Suburbs? How about the Seattle Traffic? - 12/28/07 02:55 PM
Seattle Suburbs are so unique and each one has its own special features and "personality", but what about getting around from the various Seattle suburbs?
Some general geographical Seattle info: aka..Getting around in Seattle and Seattle Suburbs...
The first thing you need to know about Seattle Relocation is that Seattle in general is … (3 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Real Estate: S&P Case-Shiller Report shows Three best markets - 12/28/07 10:03 AM
Seattle houses: a Seattle real estate bubble?
You decide!
As prices nationwide have decreased, only three cities show an upward trend according to Standard & Poor's Case-Shiller report for October 2007. The report details year over year performance for the nation's cities and Seattle real estate is highlighted!
According to the Case-Shiller report, only … (0 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Real Estate: How to Trade Up in a Seattle Buyer's Market - 12/25/07 04:17 PM
Seattle real estate and Seattle suburb real estate is extremely attractive right now and especially so for those home buyers looking to trade up to a new house!
Some Seattle buyers are looking for new construction and all the builder perks that come with Seattle or Seattle suburb new construction. Some … (2 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Suburbs: Snohomish County Added to THE List!!!! - 12/24/07 07:34 PM
Seattle Suburbs Real Estate gets some help: According to FEMA, Seattle area residents in both King and Snohomish County can now register for disaster assistance stemming from the storms and flooding which began in early December 2007. Losses from severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides are now eligible for state and federal … (0 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Real Estate: King County Added to THE List! - 12/24/07 06:43 PM
Seattle Real Estate gets some help:
According to FEMA, Seattle area residents in both King and Snohomish County can now register for disaster assistance stemming from the storms and flooding which began in early December 2007. Losses from severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides are now eligible for state and federal disaster … (0 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Suburb Real Estate: Choosing a Seattle Suburb House - 12/24/07 01:21 PM
I recently saw this question on the internet: "What is a nice area Suburb near Seattle WA to move to?"
I love this question and thought maybe it deserved a post - I love Seattle real estate and the real estate in all of the Seattle Suburbs, but I think that you … (0 comments)
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courtney cooper: National Relocation: Finding The Best Realtor When You Move - 12/24/07 11:03 AM
Relocating and want a Realtor who fits your needs? Moving and need a Realtor who can work with your relocation company? Want to sell your house and need the BEST Realtor in your area?
The very best way to find a Realtor in your new area is to ask people you know … (0 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Real Estate: Happy Holidays, Seattle! - 12/24/07 10:42 AM
Happy Holidays, Seattle (and beyond)!
Happy Holidays to all of you in the real estate world! I hope this holiday season finds you in good health and happiness! I look forward to having another great year of selling Seattle real estate and hope you have a great year, too!
Courtney Cooper ....For all … (2 comments)
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courtney cooper: Advertising Listings That Are Not Your Own...or just market info? - 12/22/07 10:51 PM
Seattle listings through email:
I know we all send out listings to prospects - it is a fabulous system in today's real estate world. I personally like sending out emails to my clients with properties that I think they might like. They love getting the emails and it is a perfect way … (12 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Real Estate: Renting vs. Buying.. - 12/22/07 10:18 PM
Seattle renting vs. buying...
The rental market is strong right now in Seattle and its suburbs, but which side of it do you want to be on?
Some benefits of renting:
Flexible - nothing to tie you down Less out of pocket in the short term (although in some cases, a mortgage is the … (2 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle: Holiday Travels With Little Ones? My Big Tip - and a great store, too! - 12/19/07 09:42 AM
Seattle Kid Friendly Traveling Option!
I remember when I traveled alone with my first baby sixteen years ago - lugging that giant car seat all the way across the airport to change planes...while I also held my daughter and my bags...
Aaaah the joy of air travel with babies and toddlers...
I usually like … (1 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Weatherproofing Pays Off! - 12/17/07 11:18 AM
Seattle Real estate: Water invasion: Making sure again to keep things water tight!
In the last week or so since the flood clean up has been going on, I have heard from some of Seattle and Seattle suburb neighbors, clients, and friends and how their Puget Sound houses are faring through the … (0 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Real Estate: Foreclosure Finding Companies Have a Dirty Little Secret... - 12/16/07 10:42 PM
Seattle: Ask your Realtor!
I have sold a lot of preforeclosure, foreclosure and short sale properties in Seattle and the Seattle suburbs.... I have both listed them for banks and service companies as well as sold them to investors. I am always amazed when my clients or prospective clients ask if they … (1 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Suburbs: Photos With Santa - 12/16/07 09:09 PM
Seattle Suburbs: Getting Ready for the Holidays: Santa Photos!
If you want your little one to come get a picture with Santa, Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood, Wa has him! Photos are same day so you can bring them home to share for the holidays.
Hours:
M-S
10AM-1PM
2PM-5PM
6PM-9PM
Sunday
11AM-3PM and 4PM - 6PM
The Alderwood Mall Santa is … (2 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Real Estate: Relocating to Seattle or a Seattle Suburb? - 12/16/07 02:33 PM
Seattle Relocation? Let me help you with the maze...
Seattle real estate is more than just finding a house - it also involves finding a neighborhood or suburb of Seattle that really feels like home. Seattle has some of the best neighborhoods and suburbs! Each one is very special and has different offerings. … (0 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Suburbs: Edmonds, WA: Art and Real Estate - 12/15/07 10:23 AM
Seattle suburb Edmonds, WA is breathtakingly gorgeous!
Edmonds, Washington is artful in itself with its sweeping Puget Sound and Olympic Mountain views or its sandy beaches. The whole town is on a downward sloping hill oriented towards the water and looking off to lovely Kingston and islands in the sound. The port … (0 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Real Estate News: Redfin's new GIMMICK in real estate: take note or don't.... - 12/14/07 02:25 PM
Computer Science Voodoo... I can do it too!
There is a new gimmick being touted in the Seattle real estate market: computer science.
Have you heard of it?
R*df*n has come out with their groundbreaking computer science method of looking at your home's marketability. Smoke and mirrors for just plain old stats? Apparently, … (3 comments)
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courtney cooper: King County Flood Debris: Drop it off! - 12/12/07 12:41 PM
Seattle surrounding area flooding clean up:
The King County Council approved a plan to allow King County residents to be able to drop off flood damaged debris at no charge at their local dump site. This applies to all King County residents except those who live in Seattle and Milton which is … (1 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Real Estate: Hidden Treasure In Your Walls? - 12/11/07 12:07 AM
Seattle Real Estate and Remodeling - Secret Message?
I love selling houses in Seattle! I have a lot of fun with my job, but it is really amazing when something cool happens along the way.................................
I recently sold a gorgeous view home in the Seattle suburb of Edmonds, WA..it was one of the … (2 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Real Estate: WAMU layoffs - 12/10/07 06:31 PM
Seattle holiday layoff:
Unfortunately, Seattle based lender Washington Mutual announced a layoff of over 3000 employees this week. In addition, they are also initiating a dividend cut from over fifty cents down to fifteen cents a share. This is all in an effort to give Wamu 3.7 billion in capital to work with … (1 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Real Estate: Move here for the outdoors! - 12/09/07 02:23 AM
Seattle: Get out there!
Seattle Residents know it rains here, but we don't stay inside all the time!!! Seattle and its suburbs are lucky enough to be in King County and King County has a huge park system!
The park system of King County is so big in fact, that they call … (3 comments)
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courtney cooper: Craigslist Ideas: Generating the most leads..... - 12/08/07 10:55 PM
Craigslist knocking.....
It is pretty common policy these days to advertise your listings on Craigslist, and I think it is a great idea! I have found I get a ton of response from my advertising on Craiglist. My phone rings off the hook, actually, whenever I put on a fresh ad for … (8 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Real Estate Suburb: Mountlake Terrace Wa Flood Update - 12/08/07 09:33 PM
Seattle Suburb: Mountlake Terrace Wa Flood Relief Update (edit/delete)
Seattle Suburbs: update on area floods: Seattle Suburb of Mountlake Terrace might have help!
The city of Mountlake Terrace, Washington has declared a state of emergency after the flood damage from the early December 2007 flood has been assessed. This means that affected residents might … (0 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Suburb: Edmonds Wa Flood Update - 12/08/07 08:22 PM
Seattle area floods: Seattle Suburb of Edmonds might have a remedy!
Seattle real estate has been hit with flooding and the Seattle suburb of Edmonds, Wa had quite a bit of flood damage and not a lot of flood insurance. As a result Mayor Haakenson proclaimed a "Local Emergency" for the town. … (1 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Washington Real Estate Title Issues: Cloudy Outside? - 12/06/07 06:37 PM
Clouding up one's Title: It is Easier Than You Think....
I recently sold one of the most gorgeous Craftsman houses I have seen in a while in Seattle, Washington! We have so many gorgeous houses, but I just loved all of the details of this one. The sellers had left in a lot … (22 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Real Estate: Cleaning Up After A Flood - 12/04/07 07:46 PM
Seattle Flooding Update: The rain is slowing or stopping and the water seems to be receding a bit. This is good news for the overtaxed waterways in Washington State. There is still a lot of standing water in places, but driving around town, it is easy to see that there are … (4 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Holiday Perfect Gift Giving: My favorite things... (part 1) - 12/04/07 05:25 PM
Seattle, looking for a perfect gift for someone that has it all? Realtors or Stagers looking for a unique Staging piece? I found it!
Sometimes I find something that is so cool, I have to share with everyone! This is definitely the case with the water ski chairs I came across in my … (8 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Flooding: Flood insurance or not? Got me thinking.... - 12/04/07 09:04 AM
Seattle: Rain, Rain, Go Away.
The flood and storm waters are high on certain city streets around Seattle Washington and its suburbs, but even higher still beyond that. I mean, I-5 is closed - CLOSED!!! As I watched people being rescued out of their homes last night on the news, I kept thinking, "I … (1 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Suburb: Mountlake Terrace, WA Flooding Alert - 12/03/07 03:49 PM
Raining and pouring...
Mountlake Terrace Washington just had the first snow of the year, but temps went up and the rain started pouring! The snow melted and combined with the rain is just too much for the storm system to handle all at once. Rivers and waterways in the area are over … (1 comments)
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courtney cooper: Foreclosures Tutorial: Breaking into foreclosures? Part 1 - 12/02/07 01:52 AM
Part 1 of breaking into foreclosures.... So you want to sell foreclosures?
I have listed and sold many foreclosures in my career – I have an accounting background and loved the idea of working with the banks and their REO (real estate owned) properties! Foreclosures have been on the rise this year, and as … (6 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Suburb Happenings: Come see Santa in Brier, Wa!!! - 11/30/07 11:54 AM
Santa is coming to Brier, Washington!!!! Come check out the annual tree lighting!
Sat. December 1st - Santa arrives at 6:30 in Brier Park
Hot chocolate, candy canes, and singing form the Brier Elementary Choir! Plus a boat parade??? Yes!!!! It is the Holiday Boat Parade brought to you by the local residents who got … (0 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Sellers: Seller Tips For a Buyer's Market - 11/30/07 10:56 AM
Seattle Sellers: Take note: The market has changed, but you can still sell your house with good results!
Obviously the mortgage industry has played a major part in this new Seattle buyer's market. Loan programs are stricter and as a result the pool of qualified buyers has dwindled down. Even though this … (2 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Real Estate - Weatherproof! Keeping all that rain out.... - 11/29/07 11:56 AM
Seattle Real Estate: Tips and advice: Saving yourself some money from an especially rainy day....
It is important to make sure and take every precaution to keep your house water tight, but in Seattle we need to be especially mindful of some pretty important home maintenance in order to protect our investments!
We … (4 comments)
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courtney cooper: Seattle Suburbs: There are more than builder perks! - 11/28/07 01:13 PM
Seattle Suburbs offer more than giant shiny new houses and builder perks galore!
Easy Transportation in and out of major cities like Seattle, Everett, and Bellevue -
don't forget about the Park and Rides!!! They are everywhere and they are improving on top of that (Look at the Mountlake Terrace system … (0 comments)
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