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karensvillas: 4218 76th Pl NW, Marsyville, WA 98270 - 06/18/09 09:31 PM
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karensvillas: Great News For First Time Home Buyers in Washington State - Down Payment Assistance Near - 04/17/09 03:41 PM
Great news and big news for the residents of Washington State regarding home ownership, buying and selling.
The Senate Ways and Means Committee last night unanimously approved a measure designed to help first-time homebuyers come up with a down-payment. The committee adopted the measure as an amendment to the proposed Senate biennial operating budget.
The proposal would make the $8000 federal tax credit for first-time home buyers available at the closing of a home sale instead of when a buyer files a tax return. Homebuyers would repay the $8000 after filing for and receiving a tax refund. The amendment creates a … (3 comments)
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karensvillas: Largest County Wide Open House - April 18 and 19 - Snohomish County, WA - 04/13/09 04:11 PM
The Snohomish County Camano Association of Realtors is planning a county-wide open house this weekend, April 18 and 19. This worked so well last year, we had over 400 houses open and an increase in pending sales in August over the year before, they decided to do it again after surveying their members.
There will be special advertising in the Everett Herald, for all REALTOR® listings. REALTOR® balloons, buyer handouts will be available explaining financing and most especially information on the $8000 tax stimulus for first time home buyers (defined as anybody who has not owned a home in the … (1 comments)
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karensvillas: 406 Wood Street #302, Snohomish, WA - 04/04/09 11:34 AM
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karensvillas: What Exactly is a Yurt? - 03/29/09 05:38 PM
It is the modern adaptation of acient shelter used by the Nomads. The circular structure of a yurt has a wood frame, rafters, a framed door and an insulated long-lasting fabric cover. Most of the Yurts have bunks and futons, a deck and furniture.
You know, my idea of camping was always the Holiday Inn (back in the day). I didn't really like the "tent thing" or sleeping bag idea. However, you could probably convince me to spend the nite in a Yurt, considering it was the "fancy one with bedding, tea and coffee service, linens and a … (2 comments)
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karensvillas: Tiptoe Through The Tulips - 03/29/09 05:06 PM
Beginning, Wednesday April 1 - 30 begins the 26th Annual Tulip Festival in Skagit County, WA, just a short ride from Everett.
In addition to the hundreds of acres of tulips and spring bulbs there are other attractions.
Take a boat tour through the turbulent waters ofDeception Pass, see Orcas Island. Visit the many restaurants in the area, especially visit LaConner, a little waterside village with darling shops, fun bars and fabulous waterfront restaurants.
Here are some of the activities that you and the family can enjoy. The best part is seeing all the tulip fields from the highway, just acres and acres … (0 comments)
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karensvillas: REALTOR® of The Year 2008 Award - 03/28/09 05:23 PM
The Snohomish County Camano Association of Realtors® held it's Annual Installation and Awards Banquet recently at Floral Hall in Everett, WA.
It was time to install new offices and recognize Realtor® members for their contributions to the Realtor Association over their tenure.
Beth Cooper was installed as our new President. The Board of Directors was also duly installed.
I was humbled to receive the "REALTOR® of the Year 2008" Award from last year's winner, Paul Chrysler. It certainly is an honor to follow in the footsteps of the previous winners.
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karensvillas: Emergency Measures For ALL Emergencies - 03/27/09 10:38 PM
It seems that with each season many of us are faced with some type of potential disaster, i.e., flood, tornado, winter storm, hurricane or wildfire. It's important to organize an emergency kit with necessary items to sustain you and your family for a few days.
Hope you find these tips helpful.
Sign up at emergencyemail.org to be notified by phone, email or text when dangerous weather is approaching.
Emergency Kit Must Haves: One gallon of water, per person per day, canned food items and kids' favorite nonperishable treats, manual can opener, battery powered radio or tv, flashlight and extra batteries, whistle … (2 comments)
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karensvillas: Local Realtors® Give Back to Their Community - 03/27/09 09:58 AM
The members of the Snohomish County-Camano Association of REALTORS® are committed to giving back to the communities in which they live, raise their families and derive their incomes. We provide community service, both individually and as a group, donating money talent and time to many worthy causes. The philosophy of our Association is that as members of this community, and as real estate professionals we are on the front lines to provide affordable housing. Since there is a lack of affordable housing for those above the poverty level, there certainly is an even greater need for those under the poverty level.
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karensvillas: 11302 19th Pl NE, Lake Stevens, WA 98258 - 03/13/09 06:07 PM
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karensvillas: First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Important Information - 03/12/09 08:18 PM
Great news today. The IRS has revised it's Form 5405 that allows a first time homebuyer to get a tax credit for $8,000. The most important change is they can claim it on their 2008 TAXES!
That's correct, if you purchased a home in 2009 you can check a box that states you are collecting the $8,000 credit on your 2008 taxes and get the money immediately. If you have already filed your return for 2008, you can use this form to amend your return and re-submit. You will get your tax rebate in a few weeks.
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karensvillas: OK 456 Just Failed - 02/28/09 05:51 PM
Well you must read the previous blog about my persnickity buyer. Well, thought I had the problem solved.
Took them out today to see four homes, the second home met all their needs in terms of space, location to work (walking or bike distance), 3 car garage, 2504 sq. feet, beautiful fenced yard that faced West, Olympic Mountain View, Sunsets view, mint condition, lower level accessible for her business, even boat parking (yes we are "buying a home for the boat")!
Made an appointment to write an offer tomorrow. Well, just got the dreaded call "we are in the neighborhood and it's … (7 comments)
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karensvillas: Extended Tax Credit Available for 2009 First Time Home Buyers - 02/26/09 04:20 PM
The Internal Revenue Service announced today that taxpayers who qualify for the first-time homebuyer credit and purchase a home this year before Dec. 1 have a special option available for claiming the tax credit either on their 2008 tax returns due April 15 or on their 2009 tax returns next year.
Qualifying taxpayers who buy a home this year before Dec. 1 can get up to $8,000, or $4,000 for married filing separately.
For first-time homebuyers this year, this special feature can put money in their pockets right now rather than waiting another year to claim the tax credit. This important change … (0 comments)
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karensvillas: 2332 75th Ave. S. E. Everett, WA - 02/24/09 10:00 PM
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karensvillas: Update on Federal Economic Stimulus Plan - How it Affects Snohomish County - 02/24/09 02:09 PM
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are restricted by law to purchasing single-family mortgages with origination balances below a specific amount, known as the "conforming loan limit." Loans above this limit are known as jumbo loans.
The national conforming loan limit for mortgages that finance single-family one-unit properties increased from $33,000 in the early 1970s to $417,000 for 2006-2008, with limits 50 percent higher for four statutorily-designated high cost areas: Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In 2008, legislation was passed that temporarily increased the one-unit limit to up to $729,750 in certain high-cost areas in the continental United States. That legislation, … (0 comments)
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karensvillas: 2332 75th Ave. S. E. Everett, WA - 02/10/09 08:39 PM
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karensvillas: 13114 29th Ave. S. E. Everett, WA 98208 - 02/02/09 03:53 PM
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karensvillas: Seattle Market Update and Rate Update - 01/26/09 06:19 PM
Here's some information regarding the current rate market:
Although home loan rates are very attractive now, the picture could be quite different as some inflationary factors will likely come to light heading into summer.
Oil prices may be on the rise as we approach the summer driving season, some of the economic stimulus might begin to take hold, corporate cost-cutting measures could start to bear fruit, and, perhaps most importantly, the Fed will no longer be a buyer of mortgage bonds.
These are all ingredients in a recipe that could very easily result in significantly higher interest rates this summer. If … (1 comments)
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karensvillas: Overlooked Tax Deductions - 01/26/09 05:02 PM
Here are some commonly overlooked tax deductions. As always, please check with your tax professional:
$250 of education expense of college tuition
Student loan interest paid by mom and dad
Out-of-Pocket Charitable Contributions
Moving expenses to take first job
Military Reservist travel expenses
Child care credit
State tax on income respect of a descendent
State tax you paid last Spring
Refinancing Points
Reinvested dividends
Jury pay paid to employer
Pay off debt with a home quity loan rather than credit cards
Contribute old clothes, furniture and other items to charity
You can write off mileage you incur for charitable organizations
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karensvillas: A Positive Attitude - Yes It Works - 01/05/09 05:53 PM
I'd like to share with you my experience with a referral here on Active Rain. I was one of the "first original rainers" and living in the Pacific Northwest (Seattle area) I was honored to meet many of the staffers of AR on many occasions.
A year ago I received a referral from Sarah Nopp, a RE/MAX Agent in Olympia, WA which is about 50 miles from my home town of Everett. Sarah had been following me on Active Rain and we chatted a few times on line. Sarah had a client, relocating from Hawaii, that wanted to be near the … (3 comments)
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Karen Villa Schweinfurth, ABR, CRS, SRES, CyberStar
Everett,
WA
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RE/MAX Northwest Realtors, Inc. 425-308-3669
Address: 159006 Mill Creek Blvd., Mill Creek, WA, 98012
Office Phone: (425) 308-3669
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