New Housing in Snohomish County - 07/26/06 09:50 PM
It was reported in the local newspaper by Jeff Switzer "that a while back people would have laughed to hear it costs a half million dollars for a new house in Snohomish County." Well, we must be in a time warp because that time is here. New signage for a development … (0 comments)
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Seattle Supersonics - 07/25/06 04:54 PM
Well Mr. Howard Schultz (yes, the owner of Starbucks) just sold our beloved men's and women's pro-basketball teams to an Oklahoma owner. Said owner says he'll keep the team here if they remodel the Key Arena where the teams play. Mr. Schultz tried to get the city to assist with the … (3 comments)
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Dog Days of Summer - 07/25/06 11:02 AM
Well, the proverbial "dog days of summer" are upon us in the greater Pacific NW area. After four days of temperatures in the high 90's and triple digits elsewhere, everyone is a tad cranky. Remember, we have 365 days of moderater temperatures here. Air conditioning here is "an open window with … (1 comments)
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Washington Growth - 07/22/06 06:08 PM
Washington's population increased an estimated 120,000 over the last year, largely due to people lured to our state's bright employment climate, reported Theresa Lowe, the state's chief demographer. Washington's population as of April 1 is 6,375,600. Washington added 77,000 jobs in 2005, a growth rate of 2.8 percent and is on … (0 comments)
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Glorious Weather - 07/20/06 10:41 PM
We are having the best summer; hot sunny days of 80 degrees with a cool evening of 65 degrees. When the sun shines here there is no prettier place on earth. It is a fact that Washington sells more sunglasses per capita than anyplace else. Why, you ask? Well, our beautiful … (2 comments)
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Renaissance of Downtown Everett - 07/19/06 01:16 PM
The City of Everett intends to re-zone a 15 block area of it's downtown core. "The Downtown Plan" will encourage high rise condominiums, retail, and a vibrant arts and entertainment scene to accommodate the growth Everett expects to see in the next two decades. I'm glad to see they intend to … (1 comments)
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"It Takes A Village" - 07/19/06 12:34 PM
Everett is home to the Boeing Plant, the worlds largest covered building. Their newest concept, the 787 Dreamliner, is beginning production. However, Boeing is trying a new method this time. They are turning over most of the work to it's suppliers and together with them has set up a global assembly … (2 comments)
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Affordable Senior Housing - 07/18/06 12:17 PM
There has been some disgruntled discussion regarding the sale of two 55+ mobile home parks in our area. Seems a developer paid $6m for these two parks several months ago and wanted to develop the property into 69 single family homes on 4000 sq. foot lots starting at $600,000! You do … (4 comments)
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Hot New Everett Listing - 07/17/06 06:07 PM
New listing http://www.karensvillas.com/properties.asp. Be the first to see this great rambler in the View Ridge area.
This home has been lovingly maintained. There is RV parking, completely fenced front and back yards, sport court and playhouse, mature fruit trees and a raised garden bed.
The home offers three bedrooms, new carpet, new … (0 comments)
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What Do REALTORS® Believe? - 07/17/06 01:58 PM
As President-Elect 2007 for my local Board of Realtors, Snohomish County Camano Association of Realtors®, (SCCAR), I'd like to share these facts with you:
Protecting Property Rights - REALTORS® believe that private property rights are fundamental to our free-market economic system and a cornerstone upon which this nation was founded. A strong … (3 comments)
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Everett Summer Fun - 07/13/06 06:26 PM
Looking to enjoy our community - well there's just about something happening every weekend. Don't forget the great farmers market on Marine View Drive, open Sundays 11-4.
Visit our great restaurants on the waterfront and sip a cool one on their deck and watch the boats sail by, or go to … (1 comments)
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Children's Miracle Network - 07/12/06 09:59 PM
One of the ways I give back to my community is through the RE/MAX Miracle Home Program. A portion of each of my commission checks is donated to Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center in Seattle. I also chair the RE/MAX Northwest's annual Auction for Children's. Last year we rasied over … (0 comments)
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Lender Information - 07/12/06 09:49 PM
Looking to refinance to update the home, take a vacation or pay for college, or maybe you're ready to move up, contact my preferred lender, Steven Shea with Countrywide home loans. He's the best in the business. Steve_shea@countrywide.com or 425-210-3235. He's got the most competitive rates and the BEST service around. … (0 comments)
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Snohomish County Market - 07/12/06 09:46 PM
Now that summer is here, we've seen a little slow down in our market. Lack of inventory doesn't help us provide reasonable housing. Prices are still escalating, median priced home in Snohomish County is $343,000 up $50,000 from a year ago. We need more inventory to stimulate the market place. Hopefully, … (0 comments)
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7 Reasons To Own Your Own Home - 07/09/06 12:04 PM
7 Reasons To Own Your Own Home1. Tax Breaks – The interest you pay on your mortgage, property taxes and some of your closing costs are all tax deductible.2. Gains – Between 1998 and 2002, national home prices have increased an average of 5.4% annually. While no one can guarantee appreciation … (1 comments)
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The Great Pacific Northwest - 07/09/06 12:01 PM
We are so lucky to live in a wonderful location. As in real estate the key words are location, location, location; I think the same is true in our every day life. Just look around you, tall evergreens, blue sky, Puget Sound, mountains, snow capped peaks dot our landscape. Even the … (0 comments)
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Strong Northwest Housing Market - 07/08/06 11:08 PM
April statistics for King and Snohomish Counties reflect a real estate market that is in full bloom. The gloom and doom forecasts of last fall have been replaced with predictions of the 3rd strongest real estate market in history.April sales prices in King County are up 18% or $39,424 over April … (0 comments)
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Homeowners - Protect Yourself - 07/08/06 11:03 PM
PROTECT YOURSELFNational Association of Realtors® Consumer Protection Tips For Home Buyers1. Check your credit report for accuracy and completeness. Buyers with inaccurate information on their credit report may have a hard time obtaining financing, or be offered loans at higher-than-market interest rates. The Fair Credit Reporting Act gives consumers the right … (1 comments)
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Post-Contract Pitfalls - 07/08/06 07:14 PM
Post-Contract PitfallsSelling a home is like climbing Mount Everest – getting a signed contract is a great accomplishment, but that's only half the journey. The typical home sale today involves more than 20 steps after the initial contract is accepted to complete the transaction.Much of what needs to be done before … (4 comments)
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Home Tax Increase - 07/08/06 07:11 PM
Washington REALTORS Stopped The Home TaxWashington REALTORs efforts to “Stop the Home Tax” yielded a decisive victory. Before the State Leglislative session started the powerful $1 million issue advocacy campaign along with the heroic efforts of thousands of REALTORS® rallying throughout the state, strong bi-partisan support from legislators, and the strength … (0 comments)
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Buying a Home - 07/08/06 06:44 PM
Buying A HomeKnowledge is power, but where do you go to educate yourself about the home buying process? By reading my book, How To Make Your Realtor Get You The Best Deal. You will learn money saving tips from choosing an agent, to inspecting a home, to negotiating the best deal. … (0 comments)
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Theft Proof Your House - 07/08/06 06:43 PM
Theft Proof Your HouseSchool is out! And this means family vacations. When preparing to leave home on vacation, we all put much time and effort into what we are taking with us, but not much thought to what we are leaving behind...our home.Vacation time is prime time for burglars. Most communities … (2 comments)
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