Happy New Year to You!!! - 12/31/10 07:55 PM
Happy New Year to You!!!Honestly, 2010 is a year I would gladly forget!But I trust and hope that 2011 will be better in most ways.Happy New Years... A time of new beginnings...
A time for new goals...
A time for new direction
May God’s richest blessings be yours in the New Year.
 

 
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Historic Habitat Near Harbor - 12/31/10 12:24 AM
Historic Habitat Near HarborToday i was called on to give a price to a bank on this beautiful classic home near the waterfront in Everett.This truly is one of my favorite areas of Everett, with a view walkway near by, a small park, and lots and lots of grand, historical homes.This historic habitat is near the harbor, and bespeaks the elegance and grandeur of a time gone by.A historic habitat near harbor.I took the pictures, and hurried to the office to give them to Liz so she could upload them, along with the other information needed by the bank to give … (1 comments)

Modest Abode in Marysville - 12/31/10 12:14 AM
Modest Abode in MarysvilleToday I was called on to price this modest abode in Marysville, Washington.Home was several years old, in a private enclave of homes around cul-de-sacs.It was already abandoned, with the first interior property inspection already done. The foreclosure notice was on the door.I took the pictures, shot a video, and came back to the office where Liz was filling in the information for the bank online.A modest abode in Marysville. Soon to add to the ranks of foreclosed houses in our state.Sad but true.

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Bank Owned Home in Education Hill, Redmond, Wa - 12/30/10 12:44 PM
Bank Owned Home in Education Hill, Redmond, Wa10608 171st Ave NE, Redmond 98052-2735Hurry! this one is priced at $299,900 and won’t last long on market!This bank owned home in Education Hill, Redmond, Wa is in a great neighborhood. Education Hill is a coveted neighborhood because of the award winning schools, because it is right next to downtown Redmond and because it is minutes away from the main Microsoft campus.At one time this bank owned home in Education Hill, Redmond, Wa was a small house. It has been added onto every way but up. The kitchen was expanded, the family room was … (1 comments)

Are we doing the best thing for our clients??? - 12/30/10 06:42 AM
Here is an important warning about your potential liability after the close of your short sale. Be careful who you list with!
I think thousands of people will be getting those nasty calls and letters over the next few years! Banks are giving up getting paid now, then stepping in after the former homeowner gets their job back, or their life back together, and say, you have no home for collateral, but you still owe us the money!
Via Brian J Bailey (First Time Buyers, Jumbo, VA, FHA, and Investors):
PHOENIX - Some former homeowners in Arizona are finding they are still in … (0 comments)

Pricing Property in Paradise - 12/29/10 10:07 AM
Pricing Property in ParadiseWe had an agent who wanted practice pricing property for the banks. So we accepted an assignment in an otherwise busy week to price this property.I now ask three questions every time I am given an opportunity of pricing property in Paradise. When is it due? Gone are the days when we will move heaven and earth to complete a pricing task in 24 hours.Where is it? I have enjoyed driving all around our area for pricing property in Paradise. My very first opportunity to price a property was a waterfront home on Bainbridge Island. Appraisers charge $1800 … (1 comments)

Squatters with Knives on Komo 4 TV - 12/29/10 05:07 AM
Squatters with Knives on Komo 4 TVOur experience of doing a weekly inspection of one of our bank owned listings and finding squatters with knives ready was the subject of a blog I did yesterday.Our little video of the squatters with knives event went on You Tube, Face Book and Twitter and was picked up by the news readers at Komo 4 TV.I got a call at 10:00 am from Tracy Vetter, the Award Winning Investigative Reporter for Komo 4 TV news. Would I be willing to go back to the property with her and a camera man? I walked over … (5 comments)

Squatters with Knives Ready! - 12/28/10 10:38 AM
Squatters with Knives Ready!Today was a day for the team to do our weekly inspections of the properties we are responsible for. Some were already listed for sale, some were just recently assigned to us, and some were in the repair stage before being formally listed on the MLS.I went south, Liz went north and south but close by.Krissa took a swing through Seattle, Shoreline and Mountlake Terrace before heading home.Her second stop in Seattle ended up being dramatic!And traumatic!She used the keybox to go in the entry door on the bottom level of the three story townhouse. There were appliances … (6 comments)

Caring Cousins, Crazy and Cute - 12/27/10 12:36 AM
Caring Cousins, Crazy and CuteWe were all together over the Christmas holidays.Patti and I both come from bigger families. She has 4 siblings, I have 3. So we had lots of cousins growing up.We only had two children, and they each only have two children. So one side only have two cousins in the entire world!They enjoy being together, as do their parents.Caring cousins, crazy and cute!!

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Picture Time! Wiggle and Whine! - 12/27/10 12:29 AM
Picture Time! Wiggle and Whine!The families were together over the Christmas holidays.All too soon it was time to go.Now the favorite time of all - picture time!Line everyone up. Take turns taking pictures so each camera has its fair share.Pictures by families.Pictures together.Pictures of just the kids.The video of the kids getting their pictures taken was the most fun of all.Picture Time! Wiggle and Whine!

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The Secret Playroom - 12/27/10 12:23 AM
The Secret Playroom“Hey! There is nothing here to see. Nothing at all. There is no secret playroom, no nuthin’. Bye!”Thus my 9 year old granddaughter informed me when I inquired as to where all the kids were going.Our younger daughter had installed a light under their stairs. Suddenly the area behind the coats became a Secret Playroom.Shhhhhh!Don’t tell anyone!

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Clever, Collaborative Construction Gal - 12/27/10 12:18 AM
Clever, Collaborative Construction GalOur kids from Oregon were here over Christmas week. We spent most of one day in  the Imagine Children’s Museum in Everett, Washington. Much of the time our older granddaughter was the concierge at the restaurant. She would invite people in, help them find a seat and take their order. We agreeably went in, but the service was terrible and the food tasted like hard plastic. None of the chefs seemed to be coordinated. So we moved on. But she stayed, interacting happily with strangers as they came in.Later, when it was time for an afternoon snack, we … (0 comments)

The Laser Diffusion Projector - 12/27/10 12:06 AM
The Laser Diffusion ProjectorMy older grandson is fascinated by anything mechanical or digital.Last time he was with us he discovered Google Earth and was transfixed by exploring the world. Soon he was in outer space with Google Sky and doing things and finding things that I had never discovered.This last visit all of us spent most of a day at the Imagine Children’s Museum in Everett, Washington. Many of the places were exciting. But the place he kept going back to was this room where your image was projected on the screen. Delayed, distorted, in varying colors, with a kaleidoscope effect. … (2 comments)

Away in a Manger - 18 Actually! - 12/25/10 01:41 PM
Away in a Manger - 18 Actually!Merry Christmas!Our granddaughter remarked on how many Nativity Sets we have in our house.We have collected manger scenes over the years. Based on her comments, I filmed the different Nativity sets we have up in our house right now.

Eighteen!And not a Santa Clause to be found.I guess we are making a point...Merry Christmas! May you enjoy the day with family and friends.
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Ginger Bread Houses - 2010 - 12/25/10 06:43 AM
Ginger Bread Houses - 2010When our children were very little my wife Patti started making Ginger Bread houses. It has become a tradition for us.In the early days we used to make and decorate 6 or 8 houses and give them to neighbors and friends.Now our grandchildren are coming up. Things have gotten easier. A while ago we started buying kits that already had everything in them. All we had to do was assemble and decorate.This year was even easier yet. Costco now sells Ginger Bread Houses that are fully assembled. Just open the decorating ingredients and let the creativity begin.Here … (3 comments)

Feasting and Family Fun, Christmas 2010 - 12/25/10 06:35 AM
Feasting and Family Fun, Christmas 2010We celebrated Christmas a couple of days early this year.At our home the emphasis is on Immanuel - God with us. The amazing story that split history in two and has transformed the world. That God came to earth in the form of a baby. That baby - Jesus - the savior of the world.That is cause for a celebration.

Feasting!And Family Fun!Christmas 2010.
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The Christmas Story - Leng Version 2010 - 12/25/10 06:20 AM
The Christmas Story - Leng Version 2010We had Christmas a couple of days early this year.In our family we have a tradition of de-emphasizing the gifts and emphasizing the fact that Christmas is ALL about the birth of Jesus - God incarnate.So we have a time of reading the story, or acting it out, or having different ones read different parts. Now there are little ones, so the story was told by flannelgraph.Of course, music about the entrance of God into our world in human flesh goes back hundreds of years. So there is always lots of singing. The perennial favorite … (1 comments)

Airplanes, Hydroplanes and Paleontological Plains - 12/25/10 06:08 AM
Airplanes, Hydroplanes and Paleontological PlainsOur whole family was together for the week of Christmas. On Wednesday, the three families converged on the Imagine Children’s Museum in Everett Washington. It is an amazing place!Our oldest grandson who is 7, was fascinated by many of the areas.Here he is, playing in the mock airplane with an amazing cockpit. This is Boeing country, of course, so all the components were from real airplanes.

The next display is a water feature. Of course it is decorated like one of our numerous and amazing Washington State Ferries. They even had available splash aprons for … (0 comments)

Bank Owned Townhouse for Sale in Greenwood, Seattle Wa - 12/23/10 10:19 AM
Bank Owned Townhouse for Sale in Greenwood, Seattle Wa951 North 103rd St, Seattle, Wa 98133This bank owned townhouse for sale is bargain priced at $184900!This bank owned townhouse for sale near Northgate Mall is a stand alone unit built in 2005. That’s right. No one on top of you, below you or beside you!It even has its own garage with easy access. No need to go back and forth three times to get into the garage of this bank owned townhouse for sale! The garage has lots of storage shelves for all those things that don’t fit in a normal sized … (1 comments)

This Bank Owned Home Closed Today - 12/23/10 06:09 AM
 
This Bank Owned Home Closed TodayThis bank owned home was first assigned to me August 3, 2010 - four and a half months ago. It was tenant occupied at the time, so I began by interacting with the tenants.They were very nice people, and we helped them move from this bank owned home to another place in an orderly fashion.After that all the services for this bank owned home were ordered - lawn service, trashout (just a few things), cleaning and winterizing.We got an offer on this bank owned home pretty soon!It was all cash - which was good. But … (3 comments)

Bank Owned Condo at 5844 NE 75TH STREET UNIT D304, SEATTLE, WA, 98115 - 12/21/10 12:29 AM
Bank Owned Condo at 5844 NE 75TH STREET UNIT D304, SEATTLE, WA, 98115This bank owned condo is bargain priced at $149,900!Here is a delightful one bedroom condo in the prestigious Sand Point neighborhood newly available at a blow out price!This bank owned condo in the Sandpiper Complex has new carpet and new paint. It was just updated to make your purchase easy.Do you like to bike? This bank owned listing is steps away from the Burke Gilman trail, with easy access to University of Washington, Gas Works Park, Seattle Pacific University or even down town Seattle.No need to even use a … (5 comments)

Twitter and the Two Year Olds - 12/20/10 06:03 AM
Twitter and the Two Year Olds.My daughter hosted a birthday party this week-end for our two year old grandson.I was amazed at how many people came.

Before he was born there were a dozen people in the birthing class. My daughter and son-in-law have kept up with those folks. Calling. Getting together once in a while. Going to multiple events in the lives of each other’s kids.So when they call a party for our little grandson, its not a couple of friends - its an event! Of course, anything they do is extremely well done.Based on wisdom of the ages … (4 comments)

DO NOT! I repeat - DO NOT give Jimmy a Flip for Christmas! - 12/20/10 12:10 AM
DO NOT! I repeat - DO NOT give Jimmy a Flip for Christmas!My son in law’s younger brother is loving, playful and fun. The kids all love him. Now he has his own son.I was filming my grandson’s birthday party when he took the camera.Oh the wild antics!Soon the camera was flying S patterns in the air. Zooming in on some one’s eye.Going all around my head.It was wild and crazy.I included the video in its entirety.

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Where to have a birthday party for a 2 year old boy? The Fire Station, of course! - 12/20/10 12:09 AM
Where to have a birthday party for a 2 year old boy? The Fire Station, of course!My little grandson is turning two years old. His birthday party started off at the local fire station.The two firemen / EMCs were so friendly and courteous! First the introduction and the rules of the visit.

Then we got to wander through thier living quarters, including the kitchen, hang out area, and a peek at the bedroom.Then on to the most exciting part - the garage! As he explained, their garage was probably bigger than most people’s garage. And it had different things … (2 comments)

Keller Williams Kirkland Christmas Party Dec 17 2010 - 12/20/10 12:07 AM
Keller Williams Kirkland Christmas Party Dec 17 2010The Keller Williams Kirkland Christmas party was held on Friday Dec 17, 2010. It was at what used to be the TGIF restaurant at Park Place in Kirkland.Of course, the first question when planning the Keller Williams Kirkland Christmas party was - formal or casual? As the office was polled, it because clear that this year, especially, there were few people who wanted to pay big money for a formal affair. So the formal idea was taken off the table.It was decided that casual and reasonable price were important considerations for the Keller Williams … (3 comments)

Beautiful Lake Washington and Bill Gates’ House - 12/18/10 07:05 PM
Beautiful Lake Washington and Bill Gates’ HouseI had the opportunity to meet an appraiser early in the morning over in Seattle. This is a commute I did twice or more every day for 19 years when I my office was in Seattle. I have so many memories of beautiful Lake Washington in the mist, or with fog.Sometimes as I would come off the eastern rise beautiful Lake Washington was spread out on the right and on the left of the bridge and I just absorbed the beauty. Many times I would sing.There were days when I saw beautiful Lake Washington on … (4 comments)

Keller Williams Kirkland Team Meeting Dec 17 2010 - 12/18/10 11:47 AM
Keller Williams Kirkland Team Meeting Dec 17 2010The December Keller Williams Kirkland Team Meeting was held on Friday December 17, 2010.The new Team Leader, Tracey Forde presided, and the new energy was palpable. She even had us reciting the KW belief system that drives all transactions and all interactions in the company. We are SO happy to have her leading the Keller Williams Kirkland Team Meeting and the office!She reported at the Keller Williams Kirkland Team Meeting that she and Scott had spent 2 days with Mo Anderson at Quantum Leap last week. Her excitement and energy were palpable!Sandy Knoll and … (2 comments)

You know my friend Emily? Her parents are buying your house! - 12/18/10 06:56 AM
You know my friend Emily? Her parents are buying your house! Little Samantha* was over at one of my listings to play with the dog. That happened on a pretty regular basis, since she lived very close. She blurted out to my seller one day...“You know my friend Emily?”*“No”“No matter. Her parents are buying your house!”“Really?”“Yeah. She’s telling all her friends at school today.”I didn’t know about that little conversation. But I had been alerted that there had been a showing by the automatic email. I had called the agent to follow up. She confirmed that it was a showing, that … (33 comments)

That's What Christmas is All About Charlie Brown - 12/17/10 05:21 AM
It is almost Christmas time. Plans are set. Family is coming together. Presents are bought and wrapped. I even found a Christmas countdown widget which I installed on the side of my blog.
But the meaning of Christmas? That doesn't come from culture, or family, or sentiment.
The meaning comes from what happened in a manger 2000 years ago.
Here is what Christmas is all about - the Charlie Brown version.
Via Heather Chavez, Real Estate Virtual Assistant (951) 961-0219 (Second Self Virtual Assistance):
Christmas isn't wrapping paper, bright lights and Santa Claus.  It isn't about scurrying around to find presents at the … (6 comments)

The Home Inspection 11 - The Collapse! - 12/16/10 11:53 AM
The Home Inspection 11 - The Collapse!Picture this...Young couple.First home.It closes. There is great happiness throughout the land.This young couple was very gregarious and had lots of friends.Stop! Hold that thought.Now some background...This home is one of those very cute brick homes on the south side of 80th Street in Seattle. They were built almost a hundred years ago. In the front is a busy street. The lot slopes downward toward the back, and behind the house is an alley. The houses were built without garages. Over time, a two car carport had been built behind the house and attached to … (6 comments)

Interest Rates are on the Rise: Now is the Time to Buy - 12/16/10 09:56 AM
Interest rates are headed up! I am reposting this blog by Alyssa. She has taken the time to enumerate in detail the upward changes in the interest rates over the last month an a half.
I am noticing more activity from buyers, and many of my listings are getting offers.
It seems the country is waking up to the fact that -
NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY!!
Via Alyssa Samuelson, CDPE, CRS, ABR, SFR, GRI (Success Real Estate Group/Apartment Source):
  Mortgage interest rates are up.  We were lucky for a long time to have super low interest rates, but that time … (2 comments)

This Bank Owned Property Wants the Key Set to a Certain Code - Part 2 - 12/15/10 01:06 PM
This Bank Owned Property Wants the Key Set to a Certain Code - Part 2Once a bank owned property is assigned to a realtor, a number of servicers will be in and out of the property until it is sold and closed.So of course, each bank owned property needs a mechanical lock box, separate from the realtor MLS electronic lock box.But the owner of the bank owned property also wants the lock itself to have the pins set to a certain code. Each bank or institution is different.I will tell you how to take apart a Kwikset lock to repin it … (0 comments)

This Bank Owned Property Wants the Key Set to a Certain Code - 12/15/10 10:58 AM
This Bank Owned Property Wants the Key Set to a Certain CodeEach bank that owns property, also known as REOs or bank owned properties,  wants there to be a mechanical lock box on the property, in addition to the Realtor box, or the MLS key box.The reason for the MLS box is obvious. Once the bank owned property is listed for sale, every member of the MLS needs to have access to it, in order to preview it and show it to a buyer.Why would a bank owned property need to have a mechanical lock box in addition to the MLS … (0 comments)

I Walked Around Beautiful Green Lake Seattle, Today - 12/14/10 09:37 AM
I Walked Around Beautiful Green Lake Seattle, TodayWe have this spectacular large lake right in the middle of North Seattle. It is a city park, and all the waterfront is public. There is a comfortable, wide paved trail all around the lake. The entire distance is 2.8 miles.Green Lake Park is the most visited park in the entire State of Washington, with thousands of people coming daily from all over the city.The activities that are allowed (encouraged) are: walking, running, bicyling, rollerblading, stroller pushing and more.I met a good friend today and we walked around Green Lake. The day was beautiful. … (1 comments)

Bank Owned Two Bedroom Townhouse in Northgate Area, Seattle - 12/12/10 09:50 PM
Bank Owned Two Bedroom Townhouse in Northgate Area, Seattle951 N 103rd Street, Seattle, Wa 98133I would like a newer home that is detached. Its OK if it is a town home, but I need a sense of separateness from the other ones.  This bank owned two bedroom townhouse in Northgate has all of that.I would also be nice to be close in. I don’t want to live in Snohomish County just to get a newer home that I can afford. Give me a place close enough to the bus lines to be able to commute into downtown Seattle. This bank owned … (0 comments)

Two Bedroom Bank Owned Condo in Wallingford, Seattle - 12/12/10 11:03 AM
Two Bedroom Bank Owned Condo in Wallingford, SeattleThe Biscayne Condominium at Lake Union is a well established upper end complex that has 59 units, all within walking distance of downtown Fremont, Lake Union or even University of Washington.There is just now a two bedroom bank owned condo for sale in the complex. This opportunity will not last long!This two bedroom bank owned condo was built in 1987, but it was renovated and upgraded in 2001. The kitchen is efficiency sized, but it opens up to the living area, allowing for great interaction with the rest of the group.The Biscayne Condominium at … (1 comments)

Bank Owned Two Bedroom Townhouse in Shoreline, Washington - 12/12/10 08:27 AM


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One Bedroom Bank Owned Condo for Sale in Madison Valley, Seattle - 12/12/10 08:08 AM
One Bedroom Bank Owned Condo for Sale in Madison Valley, SeattleMadison Valley Seattle is known for its proximity to the Arboretum, the Lake Washington waterfront and lively Capitol Hill. Its central location has long made it a favorite place to live.The Arboretum View condo project was built in 1991 and renovated in 2006. This one bedroom bank owned condo for sale in Madison Valley was completely renovated, including slab granite countertops, modern kitchen and bath cabinets and stainless steel appliances.You would like a cheery fireplace in your condo? This one bedroom bank owned condo for sale in Madison Valley has a … (1 comments)

Is the Government Trying to Take My Condo? - 12/10/10 06:39 AM
Is the Government Trying to Take My Condo?It was my fourth stop of the day.I was kneeling in front of this condo door, gaining access so I could get in, change the locks and get it ready to sell.The phone rang.“Is this Phil Leng, of Keller Williams Realty?”“Yes it is, ma’am. How can I help you?”“You put some forms on my door and left me your card.”“Yes ma’am.”“Well let me tell you. I bought this condo in 1979. I have never missed a payment. It has been paid for in full for several years now. There is NO WAY the bank … (35 comments)

The Home Inspection 10 - Moving on to Closing - 12/08/10 10:02 AM
The Home Inspection 10 - Moving on to Closing1. You have chosen the home inspector. You either found one on ASHI web site, or researched and chose one of the ones I recommended.2. You ordered the home inspection.A block of time was selected where a) the inspector could do the inspection, b) you (all) could get off work to be there, c) I could clear some time to attend with you. The seller was contacted and agreed not to be there.3. You were there for the home inspection, on time or early.You met the inspector, read the contract, signed it and … (0 comments)

The Home Inspection 9 - Do you feel panicked or prepared? - 12/07/10 08:44 AM
The Home Inspection 9 - Do you feel panicked or prepared?Inspectors tend to be analytical. Their world is the world of beetles and bugs, rodents and rotten wood. They are looking for the frayed wire, the cracked foundation, the failing circuit and the clogged drain.You are paying them to find problems. Every house has problems. They would feel like they had not earned their fee if they did not produce a list of problems.Remember, an old house has been there 100 years (or however long). It hasn’t crumbled into the dirt. It hasn’t burned to the ground. It hasn’t fallen over … (5 comments)

Tidy Townhome in Town - 12/06/10 09:02 PM
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The Home Inspection 8 - The Contractual Side - 12/06/10 08:23 PM
The Home Inspection 8 - The Contractual SideIn the State of Washington we have forms that are used State wide.There is a two page Home Inspection form. It is called the Inspection Addendum, or Form 35. The question I am addressing with this post is this: What happens if you do not have the negotiations completed prior to the expiration of time?The very first paragraph of the Home Inspection addendum says in part: “Buyer’s inspections may include, at Buyer’s option and without limitation, the structural, mechanical and general condition of the improvements to the property, compliance with building and zoning codes, … (0 comments)

Showing Homes in Shoreline Washington - 12/06/10 07:42 AM
Showing Homes in Shoreline WashingtonToday I took some first time buyers to look at properties in and around Shoreline.We had seven properties on tour to start with.One had gone pending from Tuesday when we picked the properties, until Saturday when we went out.There was a short sale home in Shoreline that had an offer made and was in the process of being countered on some minor issues. So there was still an opening. But we would have to really like the property, move decisively and make an offer quickly.One home in Shoreline was a bank owned property. The agent remarks had … (2 comments)

Don't intend to pay you. Only intend to use you... - 12/06/10 12:12 AM

Don't intend to pay you. Only intend to use you...Ring ring. (It is 12:55 pm Sunday.We are on our way home from church. Have not eaten lunch yet.)"Hello""Hi! Yeah. I’m standing in front of this condominium in Bellevue.""What is the address?""xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx""Oh yes! That is a great condo! What did you say your name was?""xxxxxxxxxxxxxx""OK. That was xxxx xxxxxxx?""Yes.""We would like to see inside the condo!""Great! Did you know it is a bank owned?""Yes!""Good. So that means you would need a proof of funds, if cash, or a pre approval letter. Do you have either of those?""Yes, we have a preapproval … (10 comments)

Bank Owned Property Tour - 12/03/10 06:12 PM
Bank Owned Property Tour We have a number of bank owned properties that are for sale, or getting ready to go on the market. Right now we have six bank owned homes in closing, and six bank owned homes for sale. In addition we have four bank owned properties in the pipeline awaiting repairs, or title issues, or cleaning before they can go for sale.Today was a day to do some checking on our bank owned properties:We have a  bank owned house coming up for sale on Education Hill in Redmond where the owners helped themselves to the furnace. Yes! The … (2 comments)

Sell your house! Save a tree! List with me! - 12/02/10 03:58 AM
Sell your house! Save a tree! List with me!I took a three hour class today on how to do a paperless listing presentation.The course was fascinating, the instructor engaging.Now when you list with me, I can save a tree!Sell your house!Using the latest tools and technology, I can give your home massive exposure to achieve your goals - Sell your house for the most money in the least amount of time.Save a tree!You will soon be packing and moving.And the trees can stay rooted and upright.That is as it should be...List with me!Give me a call today to start you moving... … (4 comments)

The Home Inspection 7 - The Negotiation - 12/01/10 09:48 PM
The Home Inspection 7 - The NegotiationThe home inspection is complete. Most home inspectors do not give you anything at the time. The full report comes either later that night or the next day sometime. Increasingly, home inspectors who use lap top computers and portable printers can deliver the report to you right at the conclusion of the home inspection.Now you have the full report. It goes on for 20 to 30 pages. You weren’t expecting such a long home inspection report. As you read it, is seems like the house is going to fall down, this very second. You never … (1 comments)

The Home Inspection 6 - What is the tension I feel? - 12/01/10 03:47 AM
The Home Inspection 6 - What is the tension I feel?When you buy a home with me, and use the home inspectors I recommend, you will find the inspection will be a smooth, educational, helpful and even fun experience. But sometimes there is tension in the air at the home inspection.Where does it come from? Let’s examine the different players and their different interests, pressures and loyalties.1. Let’s start with the home inspector. He is hired by you, not by the realtor. You are his client. His inspection is for you and your benefit alone. He is not there to make … (2 comments)

 
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