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washington state: 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 … (3 comments)

washington state: 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 … (0 comments)

washington state: The Buying Process in Washington State - 06/16/08 04:21 PM

Many of you think that when we find your dream property, write an offer and get it accepted, our job is done. Far from that point.....our job is just beginning.
In addition to helping you find your dream home through the listings we have sent you, making appointments to show you … (4 comments)

washington state: The Heavens are Raining in Seattle - 05/28/08 07:15 PM

JP Morgan Chase is expanding it's home lending business in Washington State and will more than quadruple it's market share by the end of the year. Chase has seven branches and plans to open up four more offices this year.
As reported in the Puget Sound Business Journal "The financial's giant's … (1 comments)

washington state: Washington State - The Sky is NOT Falling - 05/10/08 03:28 PM

With all of the attention on the failing national housing market, many people have lost sight of the fact that Washington State is a unique market place. We have not seen the crash that most other states have. The median priced single family home in Snohomish County has dropped only .92% … (3 comments)

washington state: Leadership Institute Northwest - Washington Realtors - 04/23/08 08:40 AM

I have the privilege of having been chosen as one of seven applicants accepted from a pool of 25 applicants for 2008 to attend the Leadership Institute Northwest for Washington Realtors. It is an intense 9 day session broken into three two and half day sessions over six months. The goal is to … (2 comments)

washington state: Do You Know Where Your Toilet Paper Comes From - 02/12/08 09:21 PM

Well, Everett, WA does have a claim to fame; Boeing, Fluke Mfg., the Everett Naval Base and, ta da, the Kimberly-Clark Pulp Mill.
Can you believe they produce over a million rolls of toilet tissue and paper products each day with about 850 employees.
The plant sits on the Puget Sound waterfront neighboring … (5 comments)

washington state: Washington Weather (The OTHER Washington) - 10/07/07 06:35 PM

Well, who ever spoke about Washington weather, spoke too soon.
It has been a short, and I mean short Autumn; however, it's as if someone "flipped the switch" and now the RAINS COMETH!
As am writing this the winds are blowing the sky is dark and it's raining "cats and dogs". And on … (3 comments)

washington state: Buyer Tips - 09/27/06 08:16 PM

Knowledge is power, but where do you go to educate yourself about the home buying process? It's a complicated one and you really need to understand the full process.
By reading my book, "How To Make Your Realtor Get You The Best Deal," Washington State Edition. You will learn money saving tips … (7 comments)

washington state: Office Administrators and Staff - 09/04/06 02:38 AM

I have to say our RE/MAX Northwest offices in Washington State have the best staff and administrators. So often we forget their work behind the scenes that make us look good. They are always friendly, talk with a smile on their faces, will offer to do things to assist in our … (3 comments)

washington state: Holiday Weekend Friday Nite Capers - 09/02/06 12:29 AM

OK, most everyone in Washington State has traveled out of town this weekend based on the bumper to bumper traffic on I-5, I'm happy just staying home. I've treated myself to TV and have been watching the Food Channel! Boy, Paula Dean and Rachael Ray can eat themselves out of any trouble! … (5 comments)

washington state: 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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