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snohomish county: 4218 76th Pl NW, Marsyville, WA 98270 - 06/18/09 09:31 PM
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snohomish county: 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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snohomish county: Kids Take Helm of Navy Ship for a Day - 04/08/09 09:11 PM
Cmdr. Robert Bodvake stood on deck of the USS Momsen at Everett Naval Station and barked his first order to the deployed group "No Running". Strange you say, well he was speaking to a group of children age 6 to 12 who has either one or both parents in the military. They were on a "one day deployment of the USS Momsen".
The program, sponsored by the base's Fleet and Family Service Center and Child and Youth Programs help kids in military families understand their parents' roles in servng their country.
Navy firefighters manned a learn-by-doing station and children got to … (0 comments)
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snohomish county: 406 Wood Street #302, Snohomish, WA - 04/04/09 11:34 AM
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snohomish county: 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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snohomish county: 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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snohomish county: 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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snohomish county: 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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snohomish county: 11302 19th Pl NE, Lake Stevens, WA 98258 - 03/13/09 06:07 PM
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snohomish county: 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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snohomish county: 2332 75th Ave. S. E. Everett, WA - 02/24/09 10:00 PM
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snohomish county: Washington & Snohomish County Real Estate Asbestos Prevention - 02/24/09 02:53 PM
In the world of real estate, there can be an overwhelming amount of items on the agenda. Having the assistance of those in the industry can be a big part in accumulating the right information to making the crucial decision. The path to home ownership is a great accomplishment that will also make for additional responsibilities. Many homes will also require repairs or remodeling. Washington and Snohomish residents seeking to buy or remodel a home built prior to 1980 should be aware the potential for asbestos laden materials remains a possibility.
This by no means should make you incredibly frightened because … (0 comments)
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snohomish county: 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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snohomish county: 2332 75th Ave. S. E. Everett, WA - 02/10/09 08:39 PM
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snohomish county: Changing Times or Not? - 02/03/09 05:37 PM
Having just cleaned out my desk recently with my new business plan in place, I found an old newspaper, The Everett Herald, from March 1992. The headlines read: "Boeing Gives Layoff Slips to 3,000"; "Unemployment rate rises to highest level in more than six years" - 7.3%.
And then I compare the headlines with a more recent post February 2009: "Boeing Gives Layoff Notices to 6,000", Unemployment rate rises to 7.1% in Snohomish County in December 2008".
Catch any differences, probably not. It's the real estate cycle. We just happen to be in the "down cycle" but remember, what goes down, needs … (0 comments)
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snohomish county: 13114 29th Ave. S. E. Everett, WA 98208 - 02/02/09 03:53 PM
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snohomish county: 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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snohomish county: 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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snohomish county: 2332 75th Pl. S. E. Everett, WA 98205 - 10/30/08 12:22 PM
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snohomish county: 7426 21st St. N. E. Everett, WA 98205 - 10/30/08 12:18 PM
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Karen Villa Schweinfurth, ABR, CRS, SRES, CyberStar
Everett,
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