Julie's Escrow Blog

Employment Security Department NEWS RELEASE - Dec. 14, 2010/#10-063  Economy remains in a holding pattern  OLYMPIA - Washington's employment situation saw little change in November.  The jobless rate held steady at 9.2 percent and job numbers remained flat, with a modest gain of an estimated 100 ...

Some Great Holiday Songs for youOne of my lifetime favorites is The River by Joni Mitchell.  It may be argued that this is not a Christmas song, but this time of year doesn't feel complete without it!  I found another gem that brought tears to my eyes when viewing.  Have you heard of a FlashMob? ...

Tacoma Side Sewer Requirements Change Again Kari Prussen and Rod Rossi from the City of Tacoma came to speak to the South Sound Escrow Association last month and they explained how seriously old the systems are in Tacoma and why these pipes need to be replaced.  However, with the economy as it is...

Will the Home Interest Deduction Soon be a Thing of the Past? One thing we can all agree on is that the ability to deduct interest on your tax return is in part what motivates individuals to purchase real estate.  This castle may be a bit frivolous of an example of home ownership, but your home i...