seattle: Lower Your Auto Policy with Insurance-Friendly Vehicles - 10/10/08 03:34 PM
There are many factors that go into determining the cost of your auto insurance policy – mileage, your age, your credit rating, prior insurance coverage, your driving record, where you live, even your gender and marital status. Some of these things are uncontrollable, but most of them can be determined by … (0 comments)
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seattle: Working from Home? Extra Coverage for Olympia, WA - 10/09/08 04:03 PM
With the cost of business offices and suites so high right now, it’s no surprise that more and more companies are asking their employees to work from their spare rooms and garages. With computers, people can easily work from home. Employers cut their expensive office overheads by having their full-time staff … (0 comments)
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seattle: Tacoma's rental rates up 7.3%, second highest increase in the nation! - 10/08/08 11:07 PM
I read a statistic on Tacoma's hippest news source, Exit133.com, that startled me so much I reserached the original source. Yes, it is apparently accurate...Tacoma's rental rates have increased 7.3%, the second highest increase in the nation.
According to the San Francisco Business Journal, San Francisco apartment rental rates continued to rise in … (0 comments)
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seattle: Business Insurance Basics - 10/08/08 06:24 PM
Business Insurance: every company needs it. Even if you think you have the safest company in the world, don’t risk it. Sometimes it just takes a lawsuit from an unbalanced employee to wipe out a whole business that’s just gotten on its feet. Even if you run a business by yourself … (0 comments)
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seattle: The $400 Steak: Why You Need Individual Health Insurance - 10/08/08 06:06 PM
I have a wealthy cousin who would probably order a $400 steak just to say he’d done it. I, however, would never in a hundred years purchase a piece of meat that would cost me so much – a piece of meat that, by the end of the day, I would … (0 comments)
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seattle: Lowering Your Auto Insurance in Strapped Times - 10/08/08 05:37 PM
It’s no secret that we’re in financially tight times. Between the economic crush, sky-high gas prices, and rising food costs, everyone is watching what they spend. It seems like some people can’t even spare a dollar here and there – so naturally, most people aren’t thinking too much about their car … (0 comments)
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seattle: It's a Wet Wet World: Roofing in Seattle - 10/07/08 05:28 PM
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seattle: Fake it till ya make it!!! - 10/07/08 11:02 AM
We've all heard it before.
Why not take this time when things are slow to re-think the basics. No matter what you're selling, the basics are usually the foundation to all success. As we get caught up in "life" it seems the first things that go are the basics.
I recently noticed … (2 comments)
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seattle: Are Seattle's Commercial Properties Finally Heading Down the Drain? - 10/06/08 07:17 PM
At our weekly training workshop last week, our broker taught us how to set up relationships with banks now so that we'll be prepared in the event that we start to see bank repo's and foreclosures rising like they did in the early 1990's. A trend that might have previously been … (1 comments)
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seattle: OCEAN SHORES, WA. OFFERS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.. AFTER A TREMENDOUS SUMMER, PARADISE IS STILL AMAZING! - 10/02/08 08:32 PM
JUST ANOTHER DAY IN OCEAN SHORES, WA.! AKA, PARADISE OF THE NORTHWEST...
My parents have lived in Ocean Shores for 6 years, they built their dream home on the ocean with 360 degree views and just a short stroll to the beach! My mother combs the beach most days finding everything … (1 comments)
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seattle: Seattle's Dog-O-Ween is coming up! Get your doggy costumes ready!!!! - 09/26/08 05:49 PM
I'm a big animal fan and have had domestic pets throughout my life. Dogs are a big part of the household and as someone who has lived in the Seattle area a long time (20 years) I and my 4-legged buddies have benefitted from the off-leash areas that dot the city.
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seattle: Have you heard of Realtors getting punished for being "Distressed Property Consultants"? - 09/24/08 02:40 PM
So awhile ago I started with the Distressed property blog and received plenty of responses (thank you). And truthfully I havent heard of anyone getting thrown under the bus yet.
I have been active in this niche and havne't had any troubles, legally that is. There are a few in our … (0 comments)
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seattle: Real Estate "Humor is tragedy plus time"- Mark Twain - 09/23/08 09:03 AM
The real estate news of the last few weeks has been puzzling. I study the trends everyday and see the Puget Sound market stabilizing and prices returning to 2005-2006 levels.
If you sell and buy today you'll feel bad about the price you got for your old home but … (4 comments)
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seattle: Real Estate Photography: You never get a second chance to make a first impression. - 09/22/08 10:08 PM
Photography: You never get a second chance to make a first impression.
Because the internet is your first impression, Photography is the most important element of your marketing existence: The MLS, Craig's List, the John L Scott Web site
http://www.johnlscott.com/agentdetail.aspx?ic=1450270
or anywhere you look for homes.
We've all seen bad pictures … (0 comments)
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seattle: What is Your Return On Equity? - 09/21/08 07:09 PM
Are you Earning What You Thought On Your Seattle Investment Property?
I was stunned earlier this week to find that the average "Return On Equity" after taxes for the clients whose apartment buildings we have the opportuntiy to evaluate, was only 4% .
We probably all agree that 4% is a … (1 comments)
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seattle: Bail Out: Our Well Being is at Stake - 09/20/08 03:53 PM
An enormous, taxpayer-financed program to buy up bad mortgages and other distressed debt is necessary to protect the savings and aspirations of millions of Americans. Resolving the financial problems is not just for major corporations, Our retirement, savings, homes and college for our kids and their chance to find and keep … (1 comments)
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seattle: I made a bet with My friend from NWPSolution in Seattle - 09/20/08 01:22 AM
My Friend Nathan Vorwerk stopped by to see me the other day. I was really glad to see him. Nate is a bright young fellow, a graduate of SPU with a degree in finance and a guy who is exploring his options and choosing his own way. Nate took a break … (0 comments)
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seattle: First open house at Seward Park luxury view home with elevator, $1,410,000 - 09/19/08 11:06 PM
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seattle: Feeling the Zillow love... - 09/19/08 10:54 PM
Yesterday, my partner and I went to a function put on by Zillow. It was called their "open house" and they called it that purposely in a way to tie in to the people who were invited... namely, real estate agents. For those of you on AR that aren't familiar with … (7 comments)
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seattle: The Seattle Painting Company of "Odessa Service" - 09/19/08 07:06 PM
The Seattle Painting Company of "Odessa Service" has been a licensed painting contractor for over 9 years. We are fully licensed and, for your protection and ours, we carry both workers' compensation and general liability insurance. We are happy to provide you with copies of these policies at your request.
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seattle: Downtown Seattle Apartment Buildings is My Speciality at Marcus & Millichap - 09/19/08 05:40 PM
The First Weeks On The Job
I am so excited to be a commercial agent at Marcus & Millichap. What I was told about the training process is correct! They provide their new agents a LOT of training and support and our in-house resources help us serve our clients better than … (2 comments)
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seattle: WARNING! Emerald City Escrow may be hazardous to your closing! - 09/19/08 10:53 AM
I wrote a blog not too long ago as a warning to all Seattle/Eastside agents and FSBO's NOT to work with Emerald City Escrow in downtown Bellevue. It's nice to see that simple blogs in Active Rain can be used as a gateway to reach anybody anywhere, but unfortunately … (5 comments)
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seattle: The ad seemed simple. Realtors are a tough nut to crack - LO seeks effective nut cracker! - 09/19/08 01:29 AM
As many of us go through our daily routine in this business, we realize that what worked yesterday may not work today.
Many of us have gone to the "guru" seminars and have applied the principles we learn. Do they work? Are they effective? Who do we ask when we need help? … (0 comments)
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seattle: The Iron-clad Loan Pre-Qual - Not so much! - 09/18/08 02:00 PM
Food for thought.
In the last month, we had 9 particular loans that were originally pre-qualified with the lender. During the loan process, program changes had taken affect and these 9 loans were no longer approved with these particular lenders. In 3 of the cases I am aware of, the loans had already … (0 comments)
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seattle: A Realtors Point of View - - 09/18/08 12:14 PM
As a loan officer, we hear and see some different things then a Realtor may. Likewise, as a Realtor you will see and hear different things than a loan officer.
I have voiced many opinions and thoughts. I have read many opinions and thoughts. Now, I have some specific questions to … (2 comments)
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seattle: Seattle Seahawks 2008. Qwest Field Events Center. - 09/18/08 07:19 AM
Seattle Seahawks 2008. Stadium Qwest.
I think it's a great stadium, except for the bird droppings you will find in the upper level seats, toward the north entrance.
ADDRESS800 Occidental Ave S, #100Seattle, WA 98134PHONE(206) 381-7555
Request For More Information about Qwest Field
Qwest Field & Qwest Field Events Center
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seattle: This market is awesome for Realtors! Also called, Mr and Mrs Homeseller you really should call me! Part 1 - 09/17/08 10:38 PM
This market has been truly wonderful. In a down market it gets rid of all Realtors who are not serious. It also gets rid of a lot of time wasters. You simply can not last in this market if you are not purposeful, educated, and efficient.
I do feel for the … (0 comments)
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seattle: Cute Magnolia Fixer - 09/16/08 06:50 PM
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seattle: SEAHAWKS FANS!!!! Seahawks Video! - 09/13/08 08:51 PM
SEAHAWKS FANS - Seahawks Video from SeahawkBlue.com!
SEAHAWKS FOREVER!!!! HAWKS!!! HAWKS!!! HAWKS!!!! :)
Time for some Seahawks jokes!
Terry Bradshaw, after living a full life, died. When he got to heaven, God was showing him around. They came to a modest little house with a faded Steelers flag in the window. … (0 comments)
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seattle: SEAHAWKS FANS!!!! Seahawks Video! - 09/13/08 06:21 AM
SEAHAWKS FANS - Seahawks Video from SeahawkBlue.com!
SEAHAWKS FOREVER!!!! HAWKS!!! HAWKS!!! HAWKS!!!! :)
Time for some Seahawks jokes!
Terry Bradshaw, after living a full life, died. When he got to heaven, God was showing him around. They came to a modest little house with a faded Steelers flag in the window. … (4 comments)
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seattle: Milken's Best City List Includes Seattle..... and Tacoma. - 09/12/08 06:08 PM
The Bridge to somewhere, apparently..
The Milken Institute/Greenstreet "Real Estate Partners Best Performing Cities" Index includes Seattle at 17th in a list of 200 Large Metropolitan areas.
This index ranks U.S. metropolitan areas by how well they are creating and sustaining jobs and economic growth. This includes job, … (0 comments)
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seattle: Hiring at Knobbe Martens makes them the Largest Local Law Firm - 09/12/08 04:59 PM
After hiring nearly 50 lawyers, Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP has become the county's largest law firm.
Starting this week, the lawyers push intellectual property firm Knobbe Martens past the county's longtime largest firm, Costa Mesa-based Rutan & Tucker LLP. Knobbe now has 170 local lawyers, versus Rutan & Tucker's … (0 comments)
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seattle: Read at your own risk - - 09/12/08 11:55 AM
Over the last 7 or so weeks I have been putting up these blogs for all to see. Many have called me and claim the things I post DO NOT WORK. Why this and that are bad ideas. Every excuse you can think of.
I have been mocked, yelled at and told some pretty … (5 comments)
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seattle: Triathlon #2 is Complete! - 09/10/08 06:55 PM
Yes, I finished the Mercer Island "Escape From the Rock" triathlon this last weekend! Things went much better this time around. My bike chain stayed on and my time was an hour better because of it.
The only thing that wasn't so great was my endless nausea throughout the the … (0 comments)
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seattle: Interview with the Tim of Seattle Bubble - 09/10/08 03:28 PM
Tim Ellis is the founder of SeattleBubble.com, Seattle’s premier bubble blog. It’s the place to go for serious market discussions. A typical post will pick up 50+ comments, which is virtually unheard of on blogs that don’t allow anonymous posters. I’ve interacted with “the_tim” over the last couple of years on Rain … (18 comments)
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seattle: September in Seattle - 09/10/08 02:07 PM
September may very well be the most beautiful time of year in Seattle. Not only are the kids back in school, but the weather is pristine and everyone seems to be in a good mood. Maybe it's the combination of the two (!)
We have a had 7 straight days of … (0 comments)
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seattle: Seattle Seahawks 2008 Football Schedule- GO HAWKS - 09/09/08 09:07 PM
The Seattle Seahawks are one of the best teams in the NFL. The Seattle fans love their sports teams and are very much an intricate part of the Seahawks organization, and thats by supporting and being the # 12 man.
To buy tickets CLICK HERE.
If you would like to … (2 comments)
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seattle: Realtor(s) wanted - Investment Group build - Need Homes - 09/09/08 01:02 PM
Going through the Active Rain group list, I find many are talking about investments and "deals" in the market today. I have read many good posts and have thought about what so many of you have said.
Like many of you, I research homes, view them and go to the auctions … (0 comments)
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seattle: Seattle Tour of Houseboats - 09/07/08 03:03 AM
September 7, Noon - 5:00pm
Floating Homes On Tour
Nine Lake Union, Three Portage Bay
Free Espresso Drinks!
Seattle's Floating Homes Association biennial houseboat tour will be Sunday, September 7, 2008 from noon to 5:00 p.m. This year's tour will feature 12 floating homes, 9 on the east side … (0 comments)
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seattle: Spotlight on the Emerald City - 09/05/08 12:47 PM
We all know that Seattle is the best city ever - and now the rest of the world does too!
Two major magazines, National Geographic Adventure and The Smithsonian, feature articles in their September issues about how wonderful our fair city is.
National Geographic picked the top 50 best places for the adventuresome … (0 comments)
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seattle: Every Realtor is sitting on endless sales - and don't even know it!! - 09/05/08 12:23 PM
To all who have read my past articles and those who have not - Here ya go!
The things that I have posted are things that I have either done myself or done with a Realtor in the past. Many have gotten in touch with me stating that these things work … (11 comments)
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seattle: To the "Loan officers - The tough nut to crack group" - 09/04/08 11:26 AM
I had put up a post a while ago about a new site that is going to be available to our industry in the near future. www.easywaytoshop.com is the URL.
The directory is free to be placed on and all are welcome to go to the site and make a request … (0 comments)
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seattle: Realty Executives BRIO Here we Come - 09/03/08 03:57 PM
The BRIO Realty office is merging with Realty Executives at the Bridle Trails offices. This is a big change for us and it looks like it will be a good move for all involved. We will be having a "big name" now which is definitely a plus along with … (14 comments)
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seattle: Are you Savvi about home remodeling? - 09/01/08 01:33 PM
A good friend of mine works for a new company called HomeSavvi. They are an interesting online outfit that is promoting design to the local Seattle community.
What I like about the site is that it gives you access to many local architects, designers, products, contractors and advice. You … (3 comments)
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seattle: Choosing a Farm Area as a New Commercial Broker - 08/30/08 01:05 PM
So next week (Thursday) I begin my first day in the office of Marcus and Millichap as a commercial real estate agent. As I understand it, one of my first tasks will be building up my database of clients. I'm supposed to create a database of about 1500 buildings and get … (0 comments)
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seattle: Where do the Adventurous go to live? Rain City, of Course - 08/29/08 06:53 PM
National Geographic Magazine selected The fifty next great adventure towns
it's September Issue and Seattle, WA topped the list.
Calling these cities " not just the best base camps for outdoor pursuits, but smart investments", the article is just another small feather in our collective skull caps.
I consider … (2 comments)
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seattle: New listing coming on in Burien area off 509, near 128th/8th Ave - 08/27/08 07:55 PM
A client of mine will soon have his first home up for sale and we'll be putting it on the market the first week of September. It's a cute first time homebuyer kind of place, or a step up or alternative from condo living for anyone who's gotten tired of homeowner's … (1 comments)
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seattle: A contact a day - Forgetting the basics - 08/27/08 01:31 PM
It seems that we get caught up in everyday life and sometimes forget the basics of what it was that (at one time or another) made us successful either now or in the past.
Several months ago I was training with some new LO's and in the room sat two Realtors. … (3 comments)
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seattle: When it Rains, it...storms? - 08/27/08 11:29 AM
Some people who live here in Washington State move because of the rain. They hate the rain! They're tired of having to plan for it, even when the sky is blue in the morning. Umbrellas are too cumbersome. Who knows what their reasons are, really? Seattle isn't for everyone, and that's … (13 comments)
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seattle: Save the Down Payment Assistance Programs - 08/26/08 09:57 PM
Congress has this bill on the floor when they return from the Summer Break. We all need to voice our opinion to keep the Down Payment Assistance programs alive.
Congress introduced bipartisan legislation, H.R. 6694 that would reauthorize and reform charitable downpayment assistance. This bill would remedy a harmful provision in … (0 comments)
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seattle: Obama Fund Raiser in Lake Forest Park was a big Success and lots of fun - 08/25/08 02:31 PM
Doug Swan, Rabid Obama Supporter...
Great to see all of you at the Obama Fundraiser in Lake Forest Park last night (especially You, Doug. Serves me right to leave my camera unattended...)
As promised, there was music, there was food (lots!), and a nice, positive vibe throughout the … (0 comments)
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seattle: Houston Builder Will Buy Your Home Back! - 08/19/08 06:15 PM
In new twist, a builder in Houston is now offering to buy a home back from the buyers within the first 2 years they own it if they decide to sell. Although the details are murky at this point, these $700,000+ homes are in a strong market, and the builder is counting … (2 comments)
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seattle: Fannie and Freddie Could Further Hamper Buyers' Financing. - 08/18/08 09:23 PM
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's quasi-government status has always been a sore point for free market investors. It now looks like the biggest buyers of Mortgage-Backed Securities are pulling back from their stated purpose as organizations.
Both groups were created to buy loans from banks, thereby freeing up the banks' funds … (18 comments)
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seattle: Go Green! Green-Certified Real Estate Professionals - 08/18/08 04:27 PM
Real Estate Environmental and Energy Education - Certification
SeattleHome.com is now a Green-Certified Company. As a real estate agent or broker in the Seattle area, we'd recommend this course to any real estate professionals looking to expand their knowledge.
Besides being a good cause, it really helps your eco-minded clients find … (13 comments)
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seattle: The Ever-Changing Seattle Skyline - 08/18/08 01:03 PM
Due to actions taken by the Seattle City Council in March of 2006, more and more projects and buildings are being erected in the Emerald City. The cap on building heights was removed and Seattle's skyline will be dramatically reshaped under the new changes.
A few of the projects underway … (0 comments)
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seattle: Green Lake: One More Life Jacket Event At Evans Pool... - 08/16/08 11:03 PM
Final Sponsored Life Jacket Event for 2008!
The Parks and Rec Dept has been doing a life jacket sale series this year with the help of Children's Hospital , Fisheries Supply, the Coast Guard, and Rehab Without Walls. This is a low cost life jacket sales program at Evans Pool in … (1 comments)
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seattle: Washington State Voter's Really do not Want a State Income Tax! - 08/15/08 01:02 PM
I have been against Washington State getting a State Income Tax (both of my opponents and the Governor want it. The Washington Policy Center has a new booklet out--and there is a very interesting chapter on tax policy. It says:
Recommendation 1) Avoid enacting a state income tax. A … (5 comments)
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seattle: Five Things To Consider When You are Selling Your Seattle Apartment Building - 08/15/08 12:57 PM
Apartment buildings can be a great investment. Sometimes we buy them thinking we'll hold on forever so the property will support us in our retirement years. Sometimes we view our properties as just a stepping stone on our way to buying bigger properties down the road. Sometimes the property is a … (3 comments)
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seattle: Don’t be fooled if your life preserver doesn't float! - 08/15/08 12:08 PM
At times in life when you're sinking fast, can you identify "your" life preserver?
Over the years, I have found that the vast majority of us don't even know what one looks like. Don't be fooled. It rarely looks like a white donut made of foam. It's usually disguised as your neighbor, friend or … (2 comments)
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seattle: The Lockspot Cafe in Ballard - Perfect After visiting the Locks! - 08/14/08 04:30 PM
If you want to plan a fun day in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood, go check out the fish ladder and amazing mechanical wonders at the Ballard Locks! It is so fun for all ages to watch as boats go in and out of the Locks. The sea levels are drastically different between … (0 comments)
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seattle: Lien Holder Negotiation Tips - 08/13/08 09:11 PM
Over the past few months a number of clients started out as leads that were all about “really giving to the Bank” in short sale deals. And every time the bank would send back the offer with a counter offer at Tax Assessment Value. Which I think was just as … (1 comments)
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seattle: Ilya's Photography captures stunning images of Seafair 2008 - 08/13/08 03:48 PM
Blog by Robert Lockard from www.LuxuryRealEstate.com
http://blog.luxuryrealestate.com/articles/2008/08/04/ilya%E2%80%99s-photography-captures-stunning-images-of-seafair-2008
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seattle: Do You Have Tax Fatigue? The Governor Likes the Idea of a State Income Tax! - 08/10/08 02:32 PM
The Seattle Times today has an article entitled "Run it by the truth squad: Gregoire and state income tax" by Ralph Thomas. She is saying that "now is not the time" but how long will it take before she pushes for it--right after the election? She does believe "eventually we … (3 comments)
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seattle: Seattle: Go Cougs! - 08/09/08 09:18 PM
Okay, Okay - I know I will get trouble for THIS one, but Go Cougs! Yes, I am a Cougar! Check out the great Cougar rally coming up in Seattle:
The Cougar Spirit Rally
Come show your Cougar pride, Seattle Cougars!!!!
When?
Friday, August 29th at 5PM
Where?
Westlake Center Plaze
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seattle: How much is too much? - 08/08/08 09:14 AM
How is the market recession hitting you? Will you do anything to get a sale, or sell your listings? I know many who will and do. With our industry saturated with many foreclosures, and lender issues, it is surprising the whole real estate industry doesnt just walk away. I guess, that … (11 comments)
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seattle: Just what is "Market Value" these days? - 08/08/08 12:26 AM
I was in Kirkland last night with a friend who is also an agent (Known within this blog as "Big Dan") and I noticed that in a certain Kirkland brokerage's window, there were several printouts of short-sales and pre-foreclosure properties. The short-sales were advertised as "50 to 100 thousand dollars below … (0 comments)
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seattle: VanDyk Mortgage helps Homebuyers with REO's & Repo's & the Rehab too! - 08/05/08 09:56 PM
There is a little known program that is becoming very necessary for the purchase of many Bank Owned, REO, or Repo properties. The Rehab loan. VanDyk Mortgage offers 203K streamlines to make the process of buying a home that needs a little TLC (or quite a bit in some cases!) easier, … (0 comments)
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seattle: Hi I'm new! - 08/05/08 02:14 PM
Hello everyone! I'm just settling in to the active rain community.
If you read my bio you will see that I'm with New Media Golf,inc. We own approximatley 2,500 domain names. With those names some we have developed into web sites, and others we sell to clients. Currently I have several … (0 comments)
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seattle: Ilya’s Photography captures stunning images of Seafair 2008 - 08/05/08 10:49 AM
"Photography is not about cameras, gadgets and gismos. Photography is about photographers. A camera didn't make a great picture any more than a typewriter wrote a great novel."So says Ilya Moshenskiy, the Principal Photographer of Ilya's Photography in Washington state. I love that quote because, as a writer, I can definitely … (0 comments)
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seattle: Creating Time and Energy - 08/02/08 08:53 PM
It just seems like there are never enough hours in a day ... there is always more I'd like to get done.
When I first started my real estate career, I put in lots of hours to make sure I was doing and learning everything I could.
This year my motto … (3 comments)
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seattle: The thunder in the sky is not Seattle RAIN it’s the Blue Angels - 08/02/08 02:34 AM
The Blue Angels bring traffic to a halt in the Seattle / Eastside area as I was driving Thursday morning from Kent to Bellevue for an appointment. I showed up 30 minutes late, all because everyone wanted to look at /for the Blue Angels flying above. Don't take me wrong I'm … (0 comments)
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seattle: Seattle, WA Real Estate Agent | King County Real Estate Home for sale - 07/31/08 03:25 PM
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seattle: FREE clock hours... Selling Green Homes: Seattle, WA - 07/30/08 12:53 PM
First Horizon Magnolia Presents...
Selling Green Homes:
How to Turn Green Features into Assets that Sell Homes
Green Homes are becoming the hottest new trend in homebuilding today, but what does that mean to a Realtor, and how can you capitalize on it?
Come learn how green features, including site … (2 comments)
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seattle: Shoreline, #1 of Top 10 Best Neighborhoods - 07/29/08 11:30 AM
For the second time, Seattle magazine has ranked Shoreline as the #1 best neighborhood in the Seattle area.
Shoreline "has it all" with rankings in the top half of all criteria and because of that she beat out 109 other Seattle neighborhoods & surrounding cities.
Upon hearing of the coveted title, … (0 comments)
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seattle: Free Clock Hours Class in Seattle - "Selling Green Homes" - Thurs. August 7th - 07/28/08 01:36 PM
Magnolia's First Horizon Home Loans Presents...Selling Green Homes:
How to Turn Green Features into Assets that Sell Homes
Please join us for a FREE Clock Hours Class held at the Q Café. Real Estate agents will earn 3 clock hours upon completion of the class.
Green Homes are becoming the hottest new trend … (0 comments)
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seattle: Handling Interior Light, the Comprehensive Look at Current Methods: - 07/25/08 06:21 PM
Wow, I think that's my longest blog title yet!
There's been a lot of info lately on HDR, blends, bounce flash etc. Much of it good info (some of it not unfortunately) but very little objective comparison of methods all in one blog.
I'm going to cover the following topics:
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seattle: Private 7 acre oasis! OPEN HOUSE 7-26 from 10am-2pm! Granite Falls, WA - 07/25/08 02:45 PM
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seattle: Top Floor 2 bed. 2 bath condo w/ great views of Elliott Bay & Magnolia - 07/24/08 10:36 AM
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seattle: Top Floor 2 bed. 2 bath condo w/ great views of Elliott Bay & Magnolia - 07/24/08 10:34 AM
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seattle: President Bush compromise may help thousands of Homeowners out of trouble - 07/23/08 08:48 PM
Today, The White House announced that the President would lift his opposition to a Housing bill being voted on today in the House of Representatives. This bill includes several upgrades for homeowners accross America. It provides tax credits for first time homebuyers of up to $7500. Property Tax credits for other … (0 comments)
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seattle: Turning an average news release into a great one - 07/23/08 12:13 PM
I hope this doesn't sound too prideful, but I really like what I write. And I do a lot of writing as the Public Relations & Media Specialist for LuxuryRealEstate.com.While my blogs on ActiveRain and the LuxuryRealEstate.com Blog are sometimes quickly written and they don't have the benefit of as much … (5 comments)
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seattle: ***PRIVATE 7 ACRE OASIS!*** TRULY ONE OF A KIND! Granite Falls, WA - 07/22/08 03:46 PM
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seattle: WOW! Great investment opportunity! Granite Falls, WA 98252 - 07/21/08 03:56 PM
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seattle: Waterfront property! Over 1.5+ acres! Vacation home? Granite Falls, WA 98252 - 07/21/08 03:32 PM
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seattle: Cute & clean rambler! Huge corner lot! Priced to sell! Arlington, WA 98223 - 07/21/08 03:28 PM
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seattle: 5+ Acre Paradise! Home & Shop! Remodeled! Granite Falls, WA 98252 - 07/21/08 03:25 PM
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seattle: Very affordable living! Priced to Sell! Granite Falls, WA 98252 - 07/21/08 03:21 PM
FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO: www.johnlscott.com/73651 … (0 comments)
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seattle: We made Forbes! - 07/20/08 07:46 PM
Proving that now is a great time for Charlotteans to buy, Forbes recently released its "10 best cities in the country for house bargains" and Charlotte made the list, of course!
Forbes states that to determine the list, they looked at areas with healthy job growth and more houses available … (0 comments)
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seattle: Public Nudity in Seattle--UPDATED - 07/14/08 12:12 PM
Did you know that public nudity is not against the law in Seattle? Indecent exposure was found to be unconstitutional. There is only an arrest if there is a disturbance created or a formal complaint. I thought this was very interesting.
Here is the Washington State Law (RCW) that … (12 comments)
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seattle: Congratulations to Nanostring Technologies of Seattle! - 07/14/08 07:43 AM
I just got done reading about how Nanostring Technologies has finally brought a product to market and gotten their first sale. Companies like this that continue to innovate and create new products are part of what keeps our region strong when others are faltering.
Fell is starting to think about raising … (0 comments)
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seattle: Indymac Bank Closure may hurt Seniors' retirement planning options - 07/12/08 05:26 PM
On Friday, July 11, 2008 the Federal Government closed Indymac Bank. It then reopened the bank under Federal oversight (FDIC) as Indymac FSB. This closure not only effects depositors and Home loan seekers, but it also means trouble for the largest Reverse Mortgage lender, Financial Freedom. Financial Freedom is a subsidiary of Indymac Bank, and was … (0 comments)
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seattle: We Need to Save the Alaskan Way Viaduct! - 07/11/08 02:33 PM
One of the major transportation issues is the Alaskan Way Viaduct--I want to see it repaired! It can be repaired and it can be made safe. So much commerce begins with the Port of Seattle and many businesses would be irreparably harmed if there was down-time on SR 99 (Aurora). We cannot … (4 comments)
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seattle: I <3 Seattle: Happiness is... Part 1 - 07/09/08 09:20 PM
So many people who live in this fantastic city whine and moan about the traffic problems. I'm not one of them. I've lived many places all over the country, one of them being Washington, D.C. (Second Worst Traffic in the Country, according to studies run late last year); while there, I … (1 comments)
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seattle: Bite of Seattle - coming to Seattle Center - 07/09/08 08:30 PM
comcast
Comcast Bite of
Seattle™
Friday-Sunday:
July 18th -20th
Once again the Bite of Seattle
will bring some of the city's favorite
restaurant dishes together in one spot at the Seattle Center
July 18th-20th. Vendors will be
serving up tasty treats and family fun.
the
Bite Online
Eats,
Drinks … (5 comments)
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seattle: Photographing Children: - 07/08/08 11:26 PM
While I specliazine in architectural and real estate photography I thought it would be fun to depart from my typical topic and talk a little bit about working with kids. :)
I began my career working with children and there are days I really miss that type of work. Also, … (12 comments)
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seattle: The Girdle is already too tight!!!! - 07/08/08 08:59 PM
THE market is changing or is it just adjusting its girdle?
This past week has brought out the few buyers that remain in the market. It would appear that the lower the price the better... hasn't that always been the case? So what is the difference in conditions now? HMMM.. Here … (5 comments)
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seattle: Why Washington Will Woo You - 07/08/08 07:53 PM
I left paradise (read: Hawaii) and moved to Washington state with my immediate family when I was 12. To this day my parents wonder if they did the right thing because our entire extended family still lives in Hawaii. Not only that, but living "island-style" creates familial relationships with people we … (1 comments)
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seattle: What's going on in the Seattle housing market? - 07/07/08 02:32 PM
So, what's going on in the Seattle market? If you live in Seattle but listen to the national news, all you hear is about how the housing market is in the toilet. Yes, the housing market has slowed in Seattle over the last year but not as much as the national … (0 comments)
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seattle: What do YOU mean by "staged"? - 07/04/08 03:30 PM
Nicely apointed rooms with attractive furnishings artfully arranged?
The smell of bread rising or cookies baking?
DON'T FORGET THE YARD!
Landscaping presentation makes the first impression and it's not the one to short-change! Mowing and edging is a start---but signs of neglect, (dirty sidewalk, oily driveway, faded deck finish) … (0 comments)
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seattle: Photographing Fireworks & Happy 4th: - 07/04/08 11:04 AM
First off let's remember that today is about thanking all those who have served to protect our country. :)
Cheryl (fearless photography leader of this very group) suggested it would be nice if someone put out some thoughts on photographing fireworks.
Actually *cough* I realized I don't have any photos of … (14 comments)
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