KitsapWithKids: Dr. Seuss Comes Alive in Port Orchard - 11/29/07 08:40 PM
Western Washington Center for the Arts is performing a wonderful musical adaptation of several Dr. Seuss books. This show is sure to please children of all ages, and parents as well! "Seussical" the musical, once played on Broadway, is a charming menagerie of many different classic children's books including The Cat in … (0 comments)
Product Placement: Can it work for us too? - 11/29/07 12:45 AM
When you watch a movie and the star takes a drink of Pepsi (holding the Pepsi can so you can clearly see the logo on the can) you are witnessing 'product placement'. Pepsi paid good money so the star would drink their product in the movie. Does this little bit of … (44 comments)
KitsapWithKids: Chuck E. Cheese in Silverdale - 11/28/07 01:05 AM
Ways to Spend a Winter The first in a series of ways to spend rainy, cold, winter afternoons with your kids in Kitsap County. Silverdale is the retail hub of Kitsap County. It is also the home to the county's newest indoor attraction for kids. Chuck E. Cheese has arrived in Kitsap County! Chuck … (5 comments)
KitsapWithKids: Introduction - 11/28/07 12:42 AM
Ways to Spend the Winter I've lived in the Pacific Northwest for 16 of the last 20 years of my life. I should be used to the winter weather by now. Problem is, it isn't just winter weather. It's winter, spring and fall weather. It's nine-months-of-the-year weather. It's cold-and-damp, what-will-we-do-inside-again-today weather. Don't get … (6 comments)
The Accuracy of Zestimates: A Conversation with Rich Barton - 11/26/07 03:58 PM
During the National Association of Realtors Conference and Expo in Las Vegas, I had an opportunity to hear Rich Barton, Chairman and CEO of Zillow.com, speak about Zillow's interactions and future plans for the real estate community. He was an excellent speaker, very animated in his remarks, and actually very funny. … (14 comments)
2145 E. Highlands Street, Bremerton, WA 98310 - 11/26/07 05:02 AM
Wonderful Craftsman-style home for sale in one of Bremerton's most sought after neighborhoods, Manette! Charm of yesteryear abounds in this home with four bedrooms and one and three-quarter baths. Large one-story home with finished basement has more than 2,000 square feet. Views of the city, sound, and ferries from the covered deck of this … (10 comments)
Education Grants for Military Spouses - 11/26/07 03:48 AM
Military spouses often have special challenges finding and maintaining a career when following a spouse between different duty stations. Many career fields are not "portable", and those that are often require special training. Child care and cost of education becomes an issue. Many military spouses who maintain a career often sacrifice high-paying … (4 comments)
Vflyer vs. Real Estate Shows, and other techno questions..... - 11/25/07 12:26 AM
I admit it, I am a newbie. And not just to Active Rain, but to technology in general. I've decided to go at this full-force, but boy! There is a really steep learning curve here! I want to become known in my area for using all the internet technology that I can … (14 comments)
What dictionary are the AR guys using??? - 11/20/07 08:55 PM
OK, I admit it, I've been keeping track for about two weeks now. And it's a little frightening... When you post a new blog entry, or a comment, you hit the "post" button at the bottom of the screen. You then find another button that must be pushed to complete your post, but … (61 comments)
Holiday Pop-By Gifts - 11/20/07 07:19 PM
The holidays are a perfect time to say "Thanks" to those people who have been your biggest supporters in real estate, as well as in other areas of your life. Your gift list should definitely include anyone who has sent you a referral in the past year, as well as favorite clients. This can … (31 comments)
Writing a Press Release - 11/19/07 01:41 AM
A word of warning -- press releases tend to be pretty boring. No way around it. But, we all need to write them, or have someone write them for us. For print marketing, what better way to go than "FREE"! Basically, a press release is a small, short news article that will … (14 comments)
NAR Convention 2007: Tuesday's Update - 11/14/07 05:01 AM
Today was a good day in Las Vegas. I was able to hear three excellent speakers and one ok speaker. I got to meet several smart, witty, sharing associates, including Jeff Turner of Real Estate Shows, Jennifer Allen of Sell with Soul, Daniel and Kari Rothamel and Dustin Lutherof Move.com and … (13 comments)
Broker's Opens Don't Work!!!! Unless.... - 11/10/07 11:41 PM
The typical broker's open houses don't work in our marketplace. If you are one of the lucky few who are in the areas of Kitsap that still do weekly tours, great, jump in and good luck. If you aren't (like us poor Bremerton folk), well, heaven help you! But, that doesn't mean … (13 comments)
Wildlife lover? Pacific Northwest Native? Patriotic American? Audubon? - 11/10/07 06:10 PM
Each area across the country offers a little something for everyone, but in Washington State, we take care of everything in one fantastic package... These photos were taken on my parents' beach. They have a wonderful waterfront log cabin. My son adores playing on the beach, and his Grand-dad enjoys spending time out there … (6 comments)
Title and Escrow Junk Fees? You bet! - 11/10/07 03:53 AM
I had a rude awakening yesterday... I was at the closing table at a local escrow company, an escrow company that has served me well over the past ten years. The escrow company and title company are owned under the same umbrella. In other words, the title and escrow company are, in … (3 comments)
Disconnect? I think not... - 11/10/07 03:25 AM
I had an interesting conversation today with a very experienced, mildly successful agent here in my area. I had just told her how much I wanted to get an offer on a short sale listing I have, because my clients just needed to walk away from the house as well as … (3 comments)
There is NO SUCH THING as a VA Inspector!!!! - 11/07/07 11:50 PM
Last night we taught another of our classes, "How to Buy a Home with Your VA Loan". The myths and misconceptions and just-plain-bad information surrounding this fantastic military benefit still amaze me. I've been doing this for years and it shouldn't surprise me, but it always does. The most widespread mistake … (20 comments)
USS John C Stennis Education Fair - 11/07/07 03:08 AM
This is the chance to advance in your career and begin planning for your career after retirement! Use your GI Bill benefits to get your degree while still receiving your military pay check! The USS Stennis is sponsoring an education fair, featuring more than 25 colleges and universities from around the country offering … (0 comments)
Give Life to a Military Service Member - 11/07/07 02:53 AM
You have the ability to save the life of a wounded service member or a member of their family! By donating blood through the ASBP, you support our military and their families. All blood donated through ASBP goes directly to military men and women, both at home and abroad, as well as their … (0 comments)
Dangers of Overpricing Your Home - 11/03/07 01:41 AM
Many Sellers have the mistaken idea that they should price their home a little higher than they expect to get for the sale of their home. Please, do NOT fall into this trap! In today's market, homes need to be priced aggressively in order to attract ready, willing and able Buyers … (2 comments)
I am an Organ Recipient. - 11/01/07 01:45 AM
Several things have happened to me in my life recently that make me feel pushed to tell my story. It is a tragic story, a terrible story, it's an unfair story, and yet, it is beautiful..... When I was nine years old, in 1980, I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Nurses and … (24 comments)
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Western Washington Center for the Arts is performing a wonderful musical adaptation of several Dr. Seuss books. This show is sure to please children of all ages, and parents as well!
