puget sound: Let the views relax you! - 10/01/08 09:22 AM
Wide open Views!Location: Gig Harbor, WASoak in the views! Sunrises over Rainier, sunsets over the Olympics, and the Sound spread out in front of you creates all-day relaxation. Wow your guests as views flow from updated kitchen to dining room to huge living room. Huge master w/2 w-in closets gives spa-like … (0 comments)
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puget sound: Puget Sound Market...Are prices still dropping? - 09/09/08 12:32 PM
The Puget Sound is still one of the strongest real estate markets in the nation and despite our sluggish housing market and lingering inventory, home prices are beginning to level out. Although Snohomish County has a little more than six months of housing inventory, we're beginning to see that inventory fall. The National Association of Mortgage Brokers reported a 7.5% … (0 comments)
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puget sound: Everett's Secret Jewel - 07/28/08 05:45 PM
Not a prettier place on earth on a hot sunny day; can you imagine - no phones, no cars, no shops, no driving to it - only access is by boat - ----------
I'm talking Jetty Island. Jetty Island is a man-made island that serves as a sanctuary for 45 species … (0 comments)
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puget sound: Top Floor 2 bed. 2 bath condo w/ great views of Elliott Bay & Magnolia - 07/24/08 10:34 AM
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puget sound: Why Tacoma is the Real Estate Market you want to invest in..... - 07/18/08 10:45 AM
Right now many people are afraid to be investing in RE @ all!.... however Tacoma presents some of the greatest opportunities you can imagine!
Why is Tacoma a great market?
* Diversity there are all kinds of people and also many many businesses here in the Greater Tacoma area.
* Growth- … (0 comments)
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puget sound: Seafair Pirates Have Landed! - 07/06/08 01:05 PM
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puget sound: Who's living in Puget Sound? - 06/20/08 01:21 AM
shoreline
Who's
living in Puget Sound?
This
may be the prime opportunity to see for yourself -
FREE "Low-Tide Beach Walks" with beach naturalists are
scheduled @ Richmond Beach Saltwater Park in Shoreline
and continue through the first part of
Aug 2008.
Confirm all
dates, times, and details including recommended
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puget sound: Let the Sun Shine In - 06/18/08 03:31 PM
When I came to the Westsound area of Puget Sound six years ago, I had NO trouble adjusting to winters. When I herded onto the ferry on foot at some early hour in the dark and in the rain, I was smiling. Inside I was celebrating because I didn't have to … (0 comments)
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puget sound: A Little Rant About the Boeing Air Force Contract - 06/18/08 02:01 PM
I'm not typically one to get involved too much in political issues and have never posted a political or even semi-political post on any blog. Before now.
This morning while reading an article in the Wall Street Journal about the Government Accountability Office sustaining Boeings protest for the $40 Million dollar … (5 comments)
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puget sound: Thurston County Market Update(including DuPont) - May 2008 - 05/05/08 11:20 AM
If you have any questions about these numbers, please don't hesitate to ask me. Enjoy!
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puget sound: The Quality of Life in WA State needs YOU! - 05/01/08 01:13 AM
Another day, another two hours in traffic. We seem to be planning our whole day around traffic. If only we could afford to live closer to work and good schools.
Washington's economy is growing faster than the rest of the nation. Our population is growing, but the supply of middle-income homes isn't. … (1 comments)
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puget sound: Has anybody heard of Humphrey Housing, LLC - 04/16/08 01:38 AM
I'm curious if anybody out there has either heard of or dealt with an investment group that calls/called themselves Humphrey Housing, LLC. If you have, would you please share with me your thoughts & experiences. Thank You so kindly!
Corey
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puget sound: Park the car, lace up the walking shoes... - 04/15/08 05:15 AM
Park-the-car-lace
king county
regional trails
°eco-friendly
bicycle, walk,
jog, skate, hike, ride horseback, bird watch....
in the Puget
Sound.
As
the weather warms up in the Pacific
Northwest
we look to spend more time
outdoors
and King County Regional Trails
can provide a healthier … (5 comments)
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puget sound: Seattle green festival 2008 ... - 04/02/08 02:49 PM
April Event: Seattle green festival
GreenFestival is a joint project of Global Exchange and Co-op America to encourage responsibility for our environment. Seattle joins San Francisco, Chicago and Washington DC who celebrate their own greenfestivals - scheduled this year for May and November.
The Pacific Northwest's first Seattle GreenFestival is scheduled for April 12-13 2008 at the Washington State … (4 comments)
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puget sound: Perfect home for first time home buyers. - 03/05/08 08:20 PM
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puget sound: Beautiful home in upscale Eagle Heights, Arlington WA - 03/05/08 08:16 PM
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puget sound: Tragic house burnings expose sad truths - 03/05/08 04:58 PM
Woodinville, a suburb of Seattle, suffered a sad event on Monday, March 3, 2008, according to an article I found in Yahoo! News. Three luxury homes were burned and two others were damaged in a case of arson. Thank goodness the homes were unoccupied and so no one was injured.These homes … (0 comments)
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puget sound: What I Learned Today was... - 03/03/08 12:54 AM
Hi! How are you? Good. Glad we got that out of the way. Wanna know what my day was like? Probably not, but here you are, anyway.
I have been speaking to this wonderful lady, about getting her home sold, for a little more than a month now. She has it … (2 comments)
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puget sound: View Home on Harstine Island - 02/20/08 05:52 PM
View House on Harstine Island
$968,500 Make an appointment today for a tour of this remarkable home
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puget sound: Price APPRECIATION in the Puget Sound for 2007 - 02/06/08 12:03 PM
Again, the news media would have you believe that prices are plumeting all around the sound, but numbers just released actually show that most areas experienced price appreciation in 2007. Here are the statistics:Pierce County:New Construction: +9.1%Existing Single Family: +6.1%Condominiums: +3.3%
King County:New Construction: +12.6%Existing Single Family: +10.61%Condominiums: +3.3%
Snohomish County:New … (0 comments)
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puget sound: Best price in town with partial views of Puget Sound & territorial of Des Moines - 02/02/08 05:46 PM
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puget sound: Washington Realtors® Meet with Legislators to Advocate for Quality of Life - 01/26/08 01:32 PM
Realtors® from all over the state, myself included, made their way to Olympia this week to advocate for Washington’s quality of life - jobs, homes and communities. We spent some time Thursday and Friday meeting with state Senators and Representatives, and talking to them about the housing market in Washington … (1 comments)
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puget sound: Sumptuous morsel of positive real-estate news - 01/25/08 05:21 PM
I've been talking a lot about the media lately, but my thoughts just keep dwelling on this topic. When I see headlines talking about how many people believe we might be in a recession, I start to wonder if that is simply reflecting the fact that everyone hears and reads predictions … (7 comments)
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puget sound: Historical Societies - Lakewood & Steilacoom - 01/15/08 06:10 PM
If you are new to the Lakewood or Steilacoom area and are interested in getting to know the history of these communities, consider stopping in at either museum. Below you will find their respective websites for more information:
http://www.lakewoodhistorical.org/
Lakewood Historical Society is looking for artifacts, memorabilia, documents, photos, etc., related to early … (0 comments)
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puget sound: At this time, Joseph went up from Puyallup - 12/26/07 09:35 AM
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a very safe and festive New Year from our family to yours. Susanne Kromberg shares with us the Christmas story - Puget Sound style. And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Bush that all the land should be … (1 comments)
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puget sound: Homes & Condominiums - Pending Sales- November 2007 - Washington State Real Estate - 12/12/07 11:50 AM
The Northwest MLS, which serves 19 counties in central and western Washington State, including the greater Puget Sound region real estate market, reported 5,194 pending sales of homes and condominiums for November, 2007. This number was down from November, 2006 in which 7,022 pending sales were posted, a decrease of 26 … (0 comments)
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puget sound: Home & Condo Prices Stable - Listing Inventory Down - November 2007 - Washington State Real Estate - 12/11/07 01:54 PM
The latest data from the Northwest Multiple List Service, November, 2007, indicates that there has been very little price change between this year and last. Homes and Condos active listings for sale are up 31 percent, year over year, but down 6.3% from October, 2007.
The numbers also show the normal seasonal … (0 comments)
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puget sound: Reason to Move to Washington - Boating and Fishing - 12/08/07 04:50 PM
Are you into fishing and boating? Sailing, skiing, wake boarding, wave-runners???The Puget Sound region in Washington State boasts some of the most beautiful waterways that I have ever seen. I am originally from Chico, California, which is located in the Northern Sacramento Valley area. It is flat, dry, and very hot … (0 comments)
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puget sound: What are 5 things you are grateful for? - 11/18/07 08:49 PM
I believe gratitude is something you feel and must be put into action not to be lost.
Here are my top 5 things I am grateful for.
1. The ability to allow God to work in my life.
2. My beautiful family.
3. My wonderful friends.
4. My good health and the good health of my family
5. The gift of sight, smell, … (8 comments)
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puget sound: Puget Sound Region Real Estate Housing Market Still Active - October 2007 - Washington State Real Estate - 11/16/07 10:27 AM
Real estate broker members of the Northwest MLS are still optimistic, even though the data shows slower activity in the housing market. Many real estate professionals cite Western Washington State's projected population growth combined with steady job creation numbers as still providing a demand for median priced homes and condominiums. The … (0 comments)
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puget sound: Price Appreciation for King, Kitsap, Pierce & Snohomish County Homes & Condominiums - October 2007 - Washington State Real Estate - 11/15/07 11:55 AM
The Northwest MLS, which serves real estate brokers in central and western Washington State, reported data for October, 2007 which indicates that four counties in the Puget Sound region, King County, Kitsap County, Pierce County and Snohomish County, had price appreciation in single family homes and condominiums of approximately 1.3 percent … (0 comments)
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puget sound: Prices Holding Steady for Homes & Condos - October 2007 - Washington State Real Estate - 11/14/07 04:46 PM
Prices for Homes and Condos, based on closed sales data during the month of October, 2007, were essentially unchanged in the 19 counties served by the Northwest MLS, which includes central and western Washington State including the greater Puget Sound area real estate market.
A closer look at the numbers show … (0 comments)
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puget sound: Homes & Condominium Median Price for NWMLS - October 2007 - Washington State Real Estate - 11/13/07 04:00 PM
According to the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which has real estate broker members in central and western Washington State including the greater Puget Sound area, the number of single family homes listed for sale during October, 2007 was 40,252. The median listed price was $375,000. Additionally the NWMLS reported 7,129 condominiums … (0 comments)
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puget sound: Fewer New Listings of Homes & Condominiums Added - October 2007 - Washington State Real Estate - 11/12/07 11:47 AM
The Northwest MLS, which represents real estate brokers in central and western Washington State, including the greater Puget Sound area, added 11,785 new home and condo listings in October, 2007. This addition to the available inventory was the lowest since February, 2007. The total number of single family home and condominium … (0 comments)
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puget sound: Increase in Pending Sales of Homes & Condominiums - October 2007 - Washington State Real Estate - 11/09/07 11:02 AM
Real estate broker members of the Northwest MLS, which includes central and western Washington State and the greater Puget Sound region, turned in 6,127 pending sales of homes and condominiums during the month of October, 2007. That number of pending sales transactions was 379 more than September, 2007, but was still … (0 comments)
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puget sound: Elegant Capitol Hill Seattle Studio Priced at $249,900 Amazing Views - 11/08/07 03:05 PM
Elegant Capitol Hill Studio Condo in New Onyx Building $249,900 Amazing Views of Seattle, Puget Sound, Mount Rainier and the Olympics
Elegant Studio Condo in the Onyx Building Capitol Hill Seattle, corner of 12th and Olive. Great location, built in Murphy Bed, elegant appliances, washer and dryer in unit, … (4 comments)
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puget sound: Homes & Condos Pending Sales - October 2007 - Washington State Real Estate - 11/08/07 10:39 AM
Pending sales of homes and condos were up in western Washington State during October, 2007. This reversed a trend of several months of declining sales in the region. This information is based on the latest numbers from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) which serves central and western Washington and the … (0 comments)
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puget sound: Prices In Seattle Are NOT Going Down! - 11/05/07 09:44 AM
Ok, so I know that statement contradicts the little Altos graph to the right of my blog that shows a 9-month snapshot of our market. But, as we Realtors need to keep reminding the public, real estate is an investment for the long term. It is not considered a liquid asset, … (2 comments)
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puget sound: Will Door-to-Door Trick-or-Treating Become a Thing Of The Past? - 11/01/07 12:36 PM
On Halloween I set a pretty hectic schedule for my son to go trick-or-treating. First, to Grandma's condo, then the outdoor mall, then to church for its first annual "Trunk or Treat", then to Grandpa's neighborhood, then back home to our neighborhood. The mall has always been a great place to … (3 comments)
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puget sound: Jimmy Jazzoid and the Squid Lord From Space - 10/30/07 04:01 PM
"Jazz Dj by day, courageous Crime Fighter by night..."And so starts a new adventure for Jimmy Jazzoid, DJ Detective!
Join DickStein, of "Hi-ho Jazzoids!" fame, and his Loyal Listeners for another installation of his Jimmy Jazzoid radio series. JWhat new predicament will Jimmy finds himself in? His past includes fighting the insidious advances of easy listening and even bloodthirsty Mirds! Help … (2 comments)
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puget sound: Housing Market Good for Buyers & Sellers - September 2007 - Puget Sound & Washington State Real Estate - 10/23/07 01:03 PM
The housing market in the greater Puget Sound region presents good opportunities for buyers and sellers. Interest rates are still very low, based on historical data. With higher inventory giving buyers more choices, either in resale or new construction homes, sellers, including builders, are finally beginning to relent some and are … (0 comments)
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puget sound: Condo Prices Continue to Increase - September 2007 - Northwest MLS - Washington State Real Estate - 10/22/07 01:04 PM
Demand for condominiums kept prices rising thru September, 2007, and continuing to do better than single family homes in the Northwest MLS service area of central and western Washington State including the greater Puget Sound area real estate market. Prices for closed sales of condos were up about ten percent from … (0 comments)
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puget sound: Single Family Home Prices - September 2007 - Northwest MLS - Washington State Real Estate - 10/19/07 02:33 PM
In the Northwest MLS service area, central and western Washington State, including the greater Puget Sound region, single family home prices on closed sales thru September, 2007, excluding condos, have increased approximately 3.7% more than one year ago. In the central Puget Sound real estate market area, Kitsap County had the … (0 comments)
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puget sound: Condominiums For Sale - Northwest MLS Condo Inventory - September 2007 - Washington State Real Estate - 10/16/07 02:40 PM
Available condominiums for sale in the Northwest MLS inventory for September, 2007, which includes Central and Western Washington State and the greater Puget Sound region real estate, was roughly 62 percent higher than one year ago. Upon analysis of the MLS data, approximately three of every ten condos for sale were … (0 comments)
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puget sound: "Hood Canal Sunset" Life on the Kitsap Peninsula - 10/14/07 12:55 AM
The recent post by the Bloggin' Bolen Brothers inspired me to share this recent shot of Hood Canal, one of the many popular waterways of the Puget Sound, here amidst the breathtaking scenery known as Washington State.
You really owe it to yourself to read Gary Bolen's article. it's one of the better posts … (9 comments)
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puget sound: Timing a Buyers Market - Puget Sound & Washington State Real Estate - 10/12/07 12:34 PM
Buyers should not be spooked about the housing market, even with Halloween approaching! According to the latest figures from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service and the opinion of several real estate brokers in the greater Puget Sound region, now is the time for buyers to be making offers.
Attempting to "time the … (0 comments)
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puget sound: Remodeled 'Turn-of-the-Century' Charmer in Tranquil Country Setting - 09/01/07 11:21 AM
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puget sound: 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 … (14 comments)
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puget sound: July Housing Statistics for the Puget Sound Region - 08/07/07 10:59 AM
An interesting shift this past month. For the first time that I can remember, the average sales price in King county was lower this year than it was last year. However, the average sales price in Pierce, Thurston and Snohomish counties continued to rise despite increased inventory. Total closed transactions are … (0 comments)
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puget sound: Home Security - 08/05/07 10:58 AM
Have you heard of "Lock Bumping?" It is a means by which criminals make adjustments to standard house keys, then use those keys to open people's doors (in ohter words, break in). It's called bumping because the techniques requires the criminal to "bump" the key (tap it). But here I might … (4 comments)
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puget sound: 653 SW 199th Place, Normandy Park, WA 98166 - 07/23/07 03:53 AM
A quiet drive down a picturesque driveway introduces you to an estate pulled right from your dreams. This home is stately, yet w/the calming feel of an East Coast home. Hrdwd flrs. thru-out most of the home reflect perfect sunlight from colonial window frames; not a speck of dust is to … (0 comments)
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puget sound: Buyer & Seller Leads in Washington State - 07/20/07 05:01 PM
We're still in need of Brokers and Agents to receive leads in Washington State. The majority of inquiries regard specified listing numbers for properties in Eastern Washington. Since it is summer time, destinations like Lake Roosevelt, Lake Cavenaugh, Lake Whatcom and Ocean Shores represent the bulk of unassigned leads. Late summer … (1 comments)
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puget sound: Kitsap County WA Real Estate Market Report for July 2007 - 07/10/07 05:10 PM
Real Estate Market Report/Conditions for Kitsap County WA for 07/10/2007
The following is a quick analysis of the combined single-family home and condo market within Kitsap County, Washington, provided by Rich Jacobson of Windermere Real Estate, in Silverdale, WA.
Properties currently active on the market: 2097 Properties closed in the last 180 days: 1562 Average Sales Price: … (16 comments)
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puget sound: "Countdown to Crabbing!" - 06/25/07 01:21 PM
Well, as hard as it may be to believe, even real estate professionals need an occasional day off, for time to relax and re-energize.
As much as I truly enjoy my chosen vocation as a licensed real estate agent with Windermere Real Estate, in Silverdale, here on the beautiful Kitsap Peninsula in scenic Washington State, there … (4 comments)
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puget sound: www.LivinginNormandyPark.com - 06/09/07 03:14 AM
I've had an idea in my head for some years now about creating a blog for people to learn what is going in with the Real Estate Market in Normandy Park, Washington. I will soon be launching www.LivinginNormandyPark.comActually, it has launched but there is a VERY limited content on the blog. However, … (0 comments)
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puget sound: Hard to find in West Seattle! - 05/30/07 11:32 AM
West Seattle is a wonderful place to live. It seems everyone I've talked to who has moved to West Seattle never want to leave. Its as if some alien life form sucks them in to the area and has a grasp on them and won't let go. And why should they want … (2 comments)
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puget sound: Another Seattle Area Lender Shuts Down - 300 People Now Unemployed??? - 04/21/07 01:09 PM
According to an article in the Puget Sound Business Journal, Mortgage Investment Lending Associates of Mountlake Terrace ceased operations as of 4/20/07 and all 300 of their employees are out of work.I keep hearing and reading how our area is immune to negative changes in the real estate market, but keep … (1 comments)
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puget sound: Alpacapalooza This Weekend! - 03/29/07 04:55 PM
The Alpaca Association of Western Washington is celebrating its 9th year of Alpacapalooza, described in its press release as "Three Days of Peace, Love, and Livestock" which will be held in the Western Washington Fairgrounds in Puyallup, Washington, this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, March 30-April 1st.
Free to all, this event is … (9 comments)
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puget sound: Housing Activity “Rejuvenating” Around Western Washington ??? - 03/10/07 02:52 PM
Here is the press release from NWMLS about February's housing activity. It seems as though there are different ways to interpret this, but they chose "rejuvenating". Anyone else want to chime in?
February housing activity
began to show signs of a rejuvenating market, according to observations from
brokers and the latest … (0 comments)
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puget sound: IT NEVER SNOWS AROUND PUGET SOUND, IT'S TOO WARM! - 03/08/07 03:46 PM
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puget sound: PUGET SOUND- A MAJOR EARTHQUAKE ZONE? IF SO HOW ABOUT INSURANCE? - 03/06/07 04:41 PM
Most of us age 30 and beyond have either experienced an earthquake or have read about the impact of those that have taken place during recent years. This writer's mother was six years old during the great San Francisco Earthquake and Fire of 1906. She has told many stories of what … (0 comments)
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puget sound: WHALES IN DYES INLET, NEAR SILVERDALE WA. - 03/04/07 05:12 PM
Whales in Puget Sound are becoming rather common sight in recent years. Here, in a body of Puget Sound waters called Dyes Inlet, adjacent to Silverdale this view of a Pod of whales took place last summer. Whether this has anything to do with global warming or not, it appears we … (2 comments)
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puget sound: Everett's Wierd Weather - 02/28/07 11:04 AM
Well, someone said "spring is just around the corner". Not here in the Pacific Northwest. There is a cold front moving in today that will be dropping SNOW FLAKES in the low lands, particularly, Everett as we are in the convergience zone!As I look out my office window, it's 8:55 AM … (2 comments)
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puget sound: January numbers - 02/07/07 05:43 PM
The home sales number for January are in and no big surprises. There are more houses on the market than a year ago and less buyers. However the prices are staying about the same for now. It's not really a buyers market yet but it is headed that way. As I've … (0 comments)
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puget sound: Housing market in Western Washington - 01/23/07 01:43 PM
All the news I am hearing right now is good. It's good for the buyers and for the sellers. The stats for 2006 so far are saying that 2006 was the third best year in history as far the number of home sales. Current we more homes available so there are … (0 comments)
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puget sound: Mortgage News - 01/22/07 02:32 PM
Each week my good friend Alisa DeFalco from CTX Mortgage sends me an email with a recap of last weeks mortgage news and a forecast for the week. I've cut and pasted the forecast for the coming week below for your general information. Please let me know if you have any … (0 comments)
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puget sound: Just Ask Barry- How do I expand my network? - 11/06/06 10:24 PM
One question I keep receiving over and over again from real estate professionals is “what online services can help me expand my network?” One of my favourite face to face networking sites is www.Meetup.com. It maintains a very active list of over two million people that are categorized into various groups … (3 comments)
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puget sound: Brain-storming and Dry-Spell Writing Ideas - 11/04/06 08:54 PM
One of the most crucial elements of successful blogging is consistent writing over time. If more than a few days go by without some up to date writing, readers will slowly and surely stop checking your blog. Yet even the most prolific and creative mind has writer’s block and dry … (5 comments)
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puget sound: Writing effective blog articles - 11/04/06 08:51 PM
There is no cardinal rule of how to blog. Blogging is about providing your ideas and information in an easy to interpret manner, with the goal of opening a new line of communication. With no specific rules, there are key elements that many successful bloggers pay attention to- Some recommendations to … (1 comments)
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puget sound: BloggingSystems on Mike Kent's "Radio Real Estate" - 11/04/06 03:01 PM
This morning I did a radio show with Mike Kent on his “Radio Real Estate” program on KGMI am 790. (we'll get a link to the show when available)
A quick recap- Online communication is changing the real estate industry back into a word of mouth business. Five years ago online … (0 comments)
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puget sound: The University District - 11/03/06 10:40 PM
The University Distict- home of the University of Washington, excellent walking shopping areas, some great restaurants, and a great selection of independent stores.
1) Giggles Comedy Club 5220 Roosevelt Way, Seattle, WA 98105 Phone: 206-526-5653 Giggles serves up a full bar and menu as well as great laughs. Friday and Saturday … (0 comments)
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puget sound: Seattle's Park List - 11/03/06 10:39 PM
Seattle has a variety of major parks including Discovery, Volunteer, Seward, the Washington Park Arboretum, and Gasworks. The large size of these parks highlights them in the community, but there are also many small parks that feature great places for picnics and scenic views of the area. A number of … (0 comments)
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puget sound: Real Estate and Blogging - 11/03/06 10:38 PM
Over the years the left and right sides of my brain have been invaded by thinking about the way real estate online has evolved along a parallel path with other online technologies. In general real estate as a whole has been a few steps behind other industries in applying various … (0 comments)
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puget sound: Blog Business Summit - 11/03/06 10:34 PM
Over the years, my personal ‘theme’ has evolved around two primary phrases- “Changing Reality” and “Technical Disaster”. Both are tongue-in-cheek outlooks at where the world is today, and where we can go. Technology (not just on the web) is evolving so quickly on a basic level there are amazing new avenues … (2 comments)
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puget sound: Slowing Local Real Estate Market Finally Getting Attention from Mainstream Media - 10/07/06 10:49 AM
I have been warning anyone that would listen for some time now that local real estate prices are grossly overvalued. I recommended as early as a year ago that anyone thinking about selling their property in the next 3-5 years, sell while values were still high.An article on the Seattle Times … (3 comments)
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puget sound: "Ferry, Cross the Mercy" - Life in Washington State - 10/06/06 05:05 PM
If you do a Google search for "Ferry," the 1st ranked site you'll find is the "Official Washington State Ferries" homepage.The history of the WA State Ferry System is a fascinating one, originating in the early 1900's with several private steamboat operators, known as the "Mosquito Fleet," to the present State-run operations … (4 comments)
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puget sound: Life on the Kitsap Peninsula - 09/30/06 05:50 AM
I have posted a few blogs about living here on the beautiful Kitsap Peninsula in scenic Washington State. However, I am always surprised at how many people have never heard of it, or do not have a clue where it is.
The Kitsap Peninsula is actually considered part of the larger … (6 comments)
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puget sound: Preparing to Sell - 09/17/06 11:03 PM
If your home is on the market, here are some ideas that may speed the selling process:
· Make sure you and your Realtor have verified that your home is priced correctly· Make your home “show” the best by:-Making it the cleanest-Eliminating clutter-Keeping the yard trimmed and clean-For showings, keep the lights … (1 comments)
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puget sound: Seattle Weather - 09/13/06 10:52 AM
Ok, all this talk about an AR get together in Seattle sounds fun. However, someone did "flip a switch" and it seems winter has set in. After a glorious summer of 75 and sunny, the weatherman is predicting 60 degrees and rain for the next 10 days. So you "sun bunnies" … (4 comments)
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puget sound: Ten Reasons Why I Love Living in the Pacific Northwest - 08/28/06 01:41 PM
10. No bugs, really, we rarely have flys or mosquitos -- just slugs! Yuk. Rain
9. Moderate temperatures year round - I can still wear my sandals in November and February! Rain
8. The people are genuine.
7. The Seattle Mariners - Go Ichiro
6. Taking a cruise ship to Canada and sailing next to … (3 comments)
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puget sound: "It Takes A Village" - 07/19/06 12:34 PM
Everett is home to the Boeing Plant, the worlds largest covered building. Their newest concept, the 787 Dreamliner, is beginning production. However, Boeing is trying a new method this time. They are turning over most of the work to it's suppliers and together with them has set up a global assembly … (2 comments)
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puget sound: The Great Pacific Northwest - 07/09/06 12:01 PM
We are so lucky to live in a wonderful location. As in real estate the key words are location, location, location; I think the same is true in our every day life. Just look around you, tall evergreens, blue sky, Puget Sound, mountains, snow capped peaks dot our landscape. Even the … (0 comments)
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puget sound: Love living in the Pacific NW - 07/08/06 09:39 PM
On days like today, I totally LOVE living in the Pacific NW. The sun is shining! The temperatures are warm and pleasant...and the beaches...OOH! the beaches are glorious!
Today, I spent the afternoon beach hopping! We started at Carkeek and spent time walking with a Seattle Aquarium volunteer Naturalist. This was a … (1 comments)
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