marysville: Don't let your Property Showings go down the toilet!!!!!!!! - 07/10/08 04:15 PM
I had the worst experience last weekend! I had about 16 properties scheduled for "Open House" style showings. at my 7th showing for the day, I decided to use the restroom being that there was toilet paper at this particular home. Who knows if there will be toilet paper at the
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marysville: Lake Stevens home with fantastic view - 04/14/08 03:59 PM
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marysville: 100% financing is going away - 03/20/08 06:55 PM
The only true 100% financing left will be VA. FHA is still at 3% down payment. This program allows 6% to come from other parties. So the 3% down payment and the closing costs can be covered through seller concessions. All other first time homebuyer programs will be with a 3%
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marysville: Check your sump pumps - 03/13/08 10:17 PM
With all the snow we recieved last week in Ohio and the rain that is coming best if everyone checked to make sure your sump pumps are working. Checking will only take a few minutes and be well worth it. Sumps should be checked periodically anyway.
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marysville: 30 DAYS AND YOU CAN MOVE FORWARD WITH YOUR LIFE! - 03/13/08 08:46 AM
IS YOUR PROPERTY NOT SELLING? My business offers great service. We strive for 100% customer satisfaction and will do what it takes to make our customers happy. If you have a special situation such as needing to get your property sold NOW for fair market value and pay no commision with no
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marysville: Perfect home for first time home buyers. - 03/05/08 08:20 PM
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marysville: Beautiful home in upscale Eagle Heights, Arlington WA - 03/05/08 08:16 PM
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marysville: Home For Sale In Marysville Washington - 02/15/08 04:31 PM
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marysville: Pet Friendly Real Estate - 02/13/08 05:26 PM
But what about your pets? If your pet's needs are important to you, you need a Pet Friendly Real Estate Professional to help you in every step of your Real Estate buying or selling experience. When working with a Pet friendly Real Estate Professional who specializes in the needs of you AND your pets, ALL of your
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marysville: Open House In Marysville Washington 2/13/2008 - 02/06/08 03:55 PM
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marysville: Marysville Home For Sale Movitated Sellers - 01/23/08 01:46 PM
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marysville: Marysville, WA - Market Update – January 18, 2008 Snapshot - 01/18/08 10:48 PM
Welcome to the first 2008 snapshot of what is going on in our market place today, January 18th. The supply and demand in real estate is best gauged by looking at the number of pending sales. Here is a snapshot of what our market looks like today in Marysville for residential
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marysville: City Sites For the People! Newest Updates! - 01/16/08 11:39 PM
City Sites For the People! Newest Updates! In an ever continuing effort to provide the people of the lovely Pacific Northwest with what they want, and more importantly what they need now my site (RaymondWilburn.com) has even more cities to choose from. Now while doing research on real estate, the universe
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marysville: Marysville WA Real Estate and homes for sale area market statistics - 01/16/08 06:35 PM
Marysville WA Real Estate and homes for sale. The Real Estate Market is not a national market, but a local one. Each area is different depending on job growth and housing supply.In some areas, it's a seller's market. In other areas, it's a buyer's market. Some areas are neutral.The fact remains
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marysville: When is the Best Time to Lock? - 01/15/08 02:17 AM
I always advise my clients to lock in their interest rate at the earliest opportunity. Gambling with a client's interest rate is never advisable. In my business, I have a standardized system in place that we adhere to for all of our clientele.A mortgage loan cannot be closed without locking in
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marysville: When is the Best Time to Lock? - 01/15/08 02:17 AM
I always advise my clients to lock in their interest rate at the earliest opportunity. Gambling with a client's interest rate is never advisable. In my business, I have a standardized system in place that we adhere to for all of our clientele.A mortgage loan cannot be closed without locking in
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marysville: $219,900 Bank owned property for immediate sale at the heart of - 01/14/08 10:43 AM
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marysville: Development property - 12/26/07 05:50 PM
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marysville: Marysville Home For Sale Movitated Sellers - 12/18/07 02:57 PM
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marysville: Marysville Home For Sale Movitated Sellers - 12/07/07 05:32 PM
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marysville: Desperate Seller in Everett Washington - Great Opportunity For You - 12/07/07 05:29 PM
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marysville: further explorations into Yelland - 12/03/07 04:39 PM
okay.... so where did I leave off? Clarksburg California in the Sacramento Delta. Great little town. So there I am in this little town and I am surrounded by homes that look like they would fit onto my street back in San Leandro. Some of the homes even appear to share some
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marysville: Conforming Loan Limits for 2008 left unchanged - 11/27/07 12:49 PM
With the state of our markets it suprises me that they left the loan limits alone. Here in Washington it is very easy to surpass the loan limits and the underwriting for Jumbos is more strict. Well atleast the rates are great right now with a 30 yr fixed just below
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marysville: Marysville Home For Sale Motivated Sellers - 11/21/07 05:14 PM
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marysville: Beautiful new listing - 11/16/07 08:28 PM
9124 55th Ave NE, Marysville WA 98270 MLS#27199224 Welcome to your beautiful move in ready rambler on a huge corner lot. The living room has a tile entry, gorgeous dark hardwoods & a fireplace for warmth on those chilly nights. Kitchen has new counter tops and flooring. All three large bedrooms have
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marysville: Marysville Washington Open House / Brokers Open November 16th 11-2 pm - 11/14/07 02:08 PM
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marysville: Marysville Washington Open House / Brokers Open November 9th 11-2 pm - 11/07/07 01:24 PM
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marysville: Marysville Home For Sale Movitated Sellers - 11/05/07 12:39 PM
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marysville: My Listings and Todays Open House - 11/04/07 12:45 PM
I have three listings right now and a open house today in Snohomish County Washington This home has a very motivated seller and is one of the lowest priced homes in Everett. You are not going to find a better home for the price anywhere.....please check out the below link. http://www.postlets.com/res/262726 This home will
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marysville: Marysville Open House 11/4/07 1-4pm - 11/04/07 11:49 AM
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marysville: Tired of being sick, thinking of hiring a mold inspector? - 11/03/07 02:29 PM
Living here in Western Washington, we have all heard stories of people with mold problems in their home. A client recently informed my that it seemed as if she had a cold that she could not shake, she thought that maybe it could be caused by mold in her home and asked
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marysville: HUD Defeated on Down-Payment Assistance - 11/01/07 11:40 AM
HUD's ban on seller-financed mortgage down-payment assistance programs has been temporarily blocked by U.S. District Court Judge Paul Friedman. In a four-page ruling, Friedman said the rule threatens to put nonprofit organizations offering such programs out of business and added that HUD "failed to supply a reasoned analysis for its departure
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marysville: Marysville Washington Open House 10/27/07 1-4pm - 10/26/07 04:01 PM
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marysville: Pitches to fix bad credit can be a scam - 10/25/07 01:14 PM
By Michelle Singletary Every day, consumers pay untold sums to companies that promise a quick credit fix. Most of the time, that money is wasted.I understand why these offers might seem so enticing. Good credit can get you much better interest rates for a car or home loan. A bad credit history
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marysville: Good news for short term rates. - 10/22/07 01:49 PM
The Federal Reserve will do whatever is necessary to prevent damage to the economy from the credit crunch that has gripped Wall Street, a Fed official said Monday, warning it will take time for financial markets to fully recover from the strains. Fed Governor Randall Kroszner's remarks came as fears about
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marysville: buying down the rate. A sellers carrot! - 10/18/07 06:15 PM
To make their homes more attractive and more affordable to prospective buyers, sellers have options. From a purely financial point of view, the obvious way that comes to mind is to simply lower the asking price. Another way that has been discussed recently in this column is to agree to pay
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marysville: Marysville Home For Sale PRICE REDUCED - 10/15/07 12:29 PM
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marysville: Marysville Open House 10/13/07 1-4pm - 10/13/07 12:31 PM
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marysville: Marysville Home For Sale - 10/11/07 05:58 PM
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marysville: Another helpfull listing tool - 10/11/07 11:55 AM
Payment Abatement -No Payment For Up to 6 Months! The interest abatement program is a feature available on many purchase programs. With payment abatement a special escrow account is set-up to pay a portion or all of the borrower's monthly payment during the first 3 to 6 months the loan is open. The escrow
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marysville: FHASecure could help many of your clients - 10/02/07 03:38 PM
WHAT IS FHASecure? FHASecure is a refinancing option that gives credit-worthy homeowners, who were making timely mortgage payments before their loans reset but are now in default, a second chance with a FHA insured loan product. WHO IS ELIGIBLE Eligible homeowners must meet the following requirements: •1. Have a non-FHA insured ARM that
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marysville: 10 Ways to profit in a difficult market - 09/25/07 12:29 PM
Even though in Washington our market has not seen the woes of the national market I thought that I would put out here what I tell the people in my office. Below are a few things to consider in this market. 1) Pick a Niche: Choose a market that you want to
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marysville: Awesome Marysvillewa home for sale is back on market, again. - 09/15/07 04:16 PM
Marysville wa home for sale back on market. Sale failed again due to buyer financing. Last time it came back on, we had 3 offers.Get a great deal on this wonderful Marysville home! 7102 - 67th Dr NE, Marysville, WA 98270 MLS # 27122646Priced to sell at only: $338,950 Want to see a Virtual
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marysville: Marysville WA real estate and homes for sale - area market statistics - 09/15/07 03:01 PM
Marysville WA Real Estate and homes for sale. Don't believe the media hype!We have all been seeing stories in the media about how slow the housing market has become, how the housing prices are dropping, and what a buyer's market it is.However, in our part of the country, most of this
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marysville: Over 40 funny stuff to lighten your day. - 09/06/07 03:59 PM
Mom used to cut chicken, chop eggs and spread mayo on the same cutting board with the same knife and no bleach, but we didn't get food poisoning.My Mom used to defrost hamburger on the counter, AND I used to eat a bite raw sometimes, too. Our school sandwiches were wrapped
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marysville: Thinking of selling your home? Request a seller payoff from your lender. - 08/31/07 06:55 PM
Thinking of selling your home?Request a seller payoff from your lender.I am surprised at the number of seller's that do not request a payoff statement prior to listing their home for sale. This can make financial decisions much easier, especially when you are considering selling your home when there is little
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marysville: Long weekend, for who? - 08/31/07 06:50 PM
I find it funny when people ask me what I am doing for the long weekend. I don't know about you, but my schedule is not like most? As a Real Estate agent I work just about any time and I will be working this weekend as well. Chasing the next big deal........... I find
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marysville: Investors were spoiled with 100% loans - 08/20/07 02:19 PM
For the past few years it was a snap to get 100% financing on a Non Owner occupied property. Those days are about gone. I have 1 investor that I can still do them through. The only issue it that the interest rate is about 13.6%. There is a very slim
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marysville: Understanding the Credit Crunch in lending. - 08/17/07 01:13 PM
The media has coined the phrase "Credit Crunch". Most people that I talk to have no idea what this is or what it means. All they see is on every news station that more lenders are going bankrupt or cutting programs. What I will attempt to do here is explain what
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marysville: Help on WAY over priced listing - 08/14/07 10:45 PM
I know most of you have probably had them, sellers that will not budge on the price of their home.. I have one right now, their home has been listed for 500 days, yes I'm not kidding 500 days today.......We got the listing as a cancelled in March so we are on
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marysville: office gossip - 08/14/07 10:28 PM
Do you have a problem in your office with gossip??? I don't know about you, but I love it.......(Just kidding). It relly feeds the ugly demon in us. Do you participate or do you try to tame the ugly beast???? How do you out there in Active-Rain world deal with loose
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marysville: Unique open house idea - 08/14/07 03:04 PM
I was at an open house with an agent of mine last Thursday in Everett, WA. We were talking about how 3-4 months ago there might be 10-15 open houses on the tour date. This particular day there was 39! Granted our listings in the area are up about 51%. So we
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marysville: Are you a carb addict? You know you are....... - 08/13/07 06:58 PM
I have been working out now for about 3 months and have not had any weight loss, in fact I gained 5 lbs. I was starting to get a bit discouraged you know, like when we keep making calls to our leads and get on results. Major discouraged....... Well I started counting my CARBS again and as
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marysville: Marysville WA Real Estate and homes for sale. Don't believe the media hype! - 08/11/07 12:34 PM
Marysville WA Real Estate and homes for sale. Don't believe the media hype!We have all been seeing stories in the media about how slow the housing market has become, how the housing prices are dropping, and what a buyer's market it is.However, in our part of the country, most of this
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marysville: Ways to improve your credit and great info for your clients - 08/10/07 01:59 PM
With all the stuff happening out in the mortgage industry higher credit scores are needed on a variety of loans. So I wanted to give some basic information to help people out there maintain there own credit and gives more information to pass on to your clients. I was teaching a
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marysville: 100% financing is still there - 08/08/07 07:00 PM
At my office in Everett Washington, I heard these realtors saying that the only loan that was close to 100% was FHA. This week alone lenders like Countrywide, National City, US Bank and Washington Mutual are all scaling back some of their programs. There is still a great program or 2 out
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marysville: Making our communities and the world better places to live. - 08/07/07 03:25 PM
We know that life can get busy sometimes. Between work, kids, school, sports events, etc sometimes we have little time for ourselves or others.However, we have found that offering to spend some time volunteering in our community can have a major impact on our attitude and help our real estate business
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marysville: Program Cuts and the fed - 08/07/07 03:25 PM
National City Home Equity and Washington Mutual are among the big lenders that are scaling back their no-money-down mortgage offerings, and some lenders have decided to stop making zero-down mortgages available altogether. The move comes at a time when the number of bad loans continues to increase, with lenders now equating
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marysville: Hidden Gem in Marysville WA real estate market - 08/06/07 02:01 PM
Hidden Gem in Marysville WA real estate market.Large home with 2 master suites and shop6407 Grove St, Marysville, WA 98270 MLS#27028610 THIS IS NOT A DUPLEX! Exceptional Air Condition Home for sale in Central Marysville, over 3200 square feet of living space. Home has 2 master suites with one on the main floor
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marysville: Having an accountable buddy - 08/05/07 11:31 AM
My friend and I work you in the early AM at least 4 to five days a week. We have been going to the gym for about 2 ½ month to 3 months. Now I have notice a difference in my attitude, (attitude still needs a little work), the way I
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marysville: Blogging for points??? - 08/03/07 10:29 AM
Being new to blogging, at first I was in competition with a couple other agents in my office that live in my area. I guess you could say I was OBSESSED with getting more points then them. I did not sleep the first couple days trying to think of things to
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marysville: What are you doing to stay afloat in this new market???? - 08/02/07 08:33 PM
Wow, what a change from just a year ago. I here some of our mega agents talk, they like the market changing and they say it is not effecting there business. I wonder if they just say that to stay positive......huh.... I have had my license just over a year and it started out great, capped
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marysville: MARYSVILLE 4.6 ACRE - 08/01/07 05:33 PM
$649,995 Builder/Developer alert!! 4.68 acre property, zoned R-72 thats approx. 6.5 homes per acre. This property is in the whiskey ridge master plan for the city of Marysville planning & Development. There is some seasonal wetlands from run-off and a class 5 stream (10 ft buffer required) through the very edge and
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marysville: Should You Leverage Your Home or Pay It Down Rapidly? - 06/08/07 01:40 PM
There is a great debate within the inner-mortgage circles these days. Should we, as loan professionals, encourage clients to borrow as much money as possible? Or would consumers benefit more if we helped them to understand the advantages of 15-year amortization schedules and pre-paying principal? Let's examine the pros and cons
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marysville: Area Market Statistics - 05/31/07 05:33 PM
We have posted this in an attemp to educate our clients and the public as to the real estate market conditions in Snohomish County Washington. More info can be found on our website.We hope you find this information useful.We have compiled the following data from the Northwest MLS. Area Market Survey for the
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marysville: The Price is Right: Utilize Your Equity While You Still Can - 05/29/07 11:23 AM
While the stock market can be quite volatile, real estate has proven to be a stable investment over the years. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, real estate prices had an average increase of 56% over a five-year period. Forbes reported an increase of 247% over the
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marysville: The Price is Right: Utilize Your Equity While You Still Can - 05/29/07 11:23 AM
While the stock market can be quite volatile, real estate has proven to be a stable investment over the years. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, real estate prices had an average increase of 56% over a five-year period. Forbes reported an increase of 247% over the
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marysville: What Should you do now? - 05/23/07 12:54 AM
If you or someone you know has a subprime loan, especially an ARM or a hybrid ARM about to reset to a higher rate, you need to speak with a mortgage professional right away. With loan guidelines and credit requirements tightening so heavily, and property values still declining in many neighborhoods, you
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marysville: Strategic Financing Sells Homes Faster - 05/19/07 05:24 PM
With interest rates on the rise, it's become increasingly difficult for many homeowners with Adjustable Rate Mortgages. Each month, they watch their monthly payments increase as interest rates climb closer to the lifetime caps of their loans. In addition, property owners who are looking to sell are finding that their properties
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marysville: 12713 48th Ave. N. E. Marysville, WA - 04/22/07 07:11 PM
Offered at $339,000, this custom built one owner home has been lovingly maintained. Built in 1987, it has cedar siding, shake roof, partially fenced yard and sits on a 13,068 sq. foot lot. The manicured yard offers privacy as it backs to Quilceda Creek with plenty of evergreens and garden areas. The
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marysville: Barnett Associates gets some Geek Link Love - 03/30/07 11:49 AM
Barnett Associates Real Estate in Marysville was recently discussed in a blog post on GeekySpeaky.com, a Florida-based tech blog. Citing Washington as the state "where Geeks rule with an iron fist" via tech giant Microsoft and numerous other tech companies, author Colleen shared her desire to "grow up, live, work, and play" in a
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marysville: Marysville Pictures - 03/28/07 07:30 PM
Well this morning I exhausted all the pictures in my added supply and had to go out and take another round. The pictures will translate into 16 new web pages for the Marysville section on the website. It is easy to rack up many pictures and the challenge comes when page construction begins.
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marysville: Another Picture day in Snohomish County - 03/21/07 01:20 PM
It is totally nice outside which is a nice change from yesterday's day weather when it was trying to snow. The trees are starting to bloom and there are some neighborhoods that I have been meaning to shoot for some time now. My plan is to hit the old the part
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marysville: Trying to snow again - 03/20/07 03:55 PM
About 2 hours ago I was taking off to run over to Everett and upon walking outside I noticed it was trying to snow. Isn't it supposed to be the first day of Spring? Well it maybe but in Washington just about anything can happen from one day to the next.
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marysville: Spring Adult Softball League Registration - 03/07/07 02:18 PM
Spring is rapily approaching at with it comes one of our favorite past times, Spring adult softball league registration. Even though the registration has already begun there is still plently of time left to get a team together and get signed up. Many of my friends play on leagues and really
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marysville: A Weekend of Pictures - 02/05/07 03:42 PM
This last Saturday, my girlfriend and I spent the day driving around Marysville taking pictures of the many neighborhoods. I got a few neighborhoods taken but my camera and tablet ran out of batteries so it made it more difficult that I was hoping. Another thing I noticed is that I don't
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marysville: Everett, Marysville & Cascade Mountains - 01/12/07 04:17 PM
This morning I was treated to a gorgeous view of the Cascade Mountains passing through Everett on my way to Marysville. The weather lately has been perfect to say the least, well at least to me, because on Wednesday the tempature dropped and moisture came in to give us another dosing
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marysville: Ebey Waterfront Park - 11/17/06 02:23 PM
Ebey Waterfront Park is located on Ebey Slough in south Marysville and around the corner from our office. In recent years, it has gone through a renovation that has included a new parking lot, restroom facilities, children's play area and 3 new docks. The park is a perfect spot to launch
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marysville: Comeford Park - 11/15/06 10:42 PM
Marysville's Comeford Park is one of the cities oldest parks and it named after our great city found James P. Comford. It is home to the Ken Baxter Center that is used by the community to host events, where Barnett Associates Real Estate held our Hurricane Katrina Relief Fundraiser, the historical
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marysville: Marysville Market Report - 11/06/06 02:58 PM
Marysville continues to be a hot bed for Snohomish County buyers and sellers. Below are some statistics regarding our area and some helpful links. Date range September 2005 - September 2006 Area: 770Active Listings: 823, an increase of 26%Average Price: $440,824 an increase of 22%Median Price: $370,000 an increase of 21%Average time on
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marysville: Its a Beautiful Day - 10/31/06 03:59 PM
There is a myth going around that some of you might have heard; it is always raining and clowdy in Washington. Today is a gorgeous day with perfectly blue sky, no clouds and not a breadth of wind in the air. Everything is visible and this morning I was treated to
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marysville: Marysville, Arlington & Smokey Point - 10/26/06 10:36 PM
Snohomish County and especially Marysville, Arlington and Smokey Point are seeing some great companies move into the area. The top three new businesses are Costco, Target and Koles. It is amazing to have these nice companies right in our towns especially since we are a residentail community. Costco, target and Koles provide
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marysville: A Trick or Treator's Guide to Marysville - 10/20/06 11:18 PM
Growing up in Marysville, my friend and I would map out our Halloween plan on which neighborhoods would yield the most loot, candy. Being a residential town there are many neighborhoods to choose from because some are better than others, candy wise. Bayview Ridge - Bayview is a neighborhood made up of
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marysville: Marysville: Residential, Family Housing - 10/19/06 01:56 PM
Marysville "The Strawberry City" is a town located just outside the heart of the main cities. According to legend, James Comford, original founder, named the city Marysville after his wife Maria. The city started as a trading post and logging camp and didn't receive the nickname "The Strawberry City" until the Roaring Twenties.
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marysville: Marysville 1950 - 10/06/06 05:49 PM
Just a minute ago, I was talking to the guys at Marysville Everett Ceramic Tile and they shared a picture they found of Marysville from 1950. I immediately asked if I could borrow and went next door to my office and scanned the picture. In the picture you can see the block
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marysville: Marysville Staples' Customer Service - 09/20/06 09:23 PM
I would like to give a shout out to Matt, Manager, of the Marysville Staples. When the office furniture we wanted to buy was being discontinued he helped us purchase the floor displays from his store and the Lynnwood and Redmond stores. Marysville Staples has been Barnett Associates office supply store for
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marysville: Just Where IS Everett, Washington - 09/05/06 09:53 PM
We are a community located 25 miles N. of Seattle, situated on the Puget Sound to the West and extends to the I-5 corridor on the East (as the crow flies). We are home to Boeing, and host their building which is the largest covered building in the world. We have
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marysville: United Way of Snohomish County Celebrating IDA's - 07/06/06 03:39 PM
The United Way of Snohomish County will be celebrating a milestone event this coming July 13, 2006. This event will mark 2 very important events in the history of Individual Development Accounts in Snohomish County. Graduation event for Successful participants from the 2 previous IDA groupsInduction Ceremony for Incoming IDA Program participants
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