Update: Experimentation Time - 11/29/06 05:53 PM
Well it has been 9 days since I ran my first experiment with some posts. The goal was to use Digg and Real Estate Voices to increase the traffic of my posts from sources outside of the search engines. I submitted my first posts to Digg and RealEstateVoices and the results … (12 comments)
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Web Marketing: View it as an Asset First - 11/28/06 10:28 PM
There is a lot of articles have been written on the effectiveness of a well planned online marketing strategy and how it can be leveraged for the benefit of companies. But I feel there is an item that is frequently overlooked when it comes the web; viewing web marketing as a … (15 comments)
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EMP - Experience Music Project - 11/28/06 03:39 PM
The Experience Music Project (EMP) was founded by Washington's Paul Allen and Co-founded by Jody Patton to document the rich history of music and to provide a source of education in music. Paul Allen's great love of Jimmy Hendrix and is large collection of memorabilia led to the construction of this unique … (3 comments)
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Washington Real Estate - 11/27/06 01:46 AM
While experiencing strong job growth and low unemployment, Washington continues to draw people in from all over the United States for work as well as living. Washington real estate is some of the most attractive in the nation because of the return-on-investment and the views and activities that surround the state. … (8 comments)
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Monday Night Football: Green Bay Packers vs Seattle Seahawks - 11/26/06 08:40 PM
For the second time this year the Seattle Seahawks will host Monday Night Football. This is one for the record books because it could be the last time Brett Farve is in Seattle. Friends and I are heading to the game early because of the weather, its snowing like a mad … (11 comments)
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Bodies...The Exhibition - 11/25/06 11:24 PM
Today a friend and I went into the big city (Seattle) to see the Bodies...The Exhibition. It was a unique glimpse into the inner workings of the human body and it left us with a better sense of understanding as well as a creepy feeling.There were many things that made this … (14 comments)
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Happy Thanksgiving - 11/22/06 04:38 PM
It felt so good to take work off today but unfortanetly there was no time to sleep in. having the morning to myself gave me time to finish some well needed chores and to ponder real estate (imagine that).
I hope everyone has a happy Thanksgiving and it has been my pleasure … (14 comments)
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Bayview Ridge Neighborhood - 11/21/06 06:40 PM
Bayview Ridge is located on the Eastside of Marysville next to the Cedarcrest Golf Course. The neighborhood was built in 88-89 and features large lot sizes, ramblers and two stories, wide streets and some exceptional views. The homes in Bayview Ridge are well kept and have landscaping that is reaching a … (6 comments)
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Experimentation Time - 11/20/06 07:04 PM
Today I signed up for two services that I am hoping will start to catapult my blogging efforts on my AR site as well as my Seahawks Blog. Digg and Real Estate Voices are the two blog aggregators I have chosen to experiment with.
I have been reading posts how a feature … (6 comments)
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Blog Locally for Targeted Traffic - 11/19/06 06:43 PM
The biggest value on ActiveRain, IMO, is how blogs can be categorized for very specific search terms. In SEO terms this brings much value for agents/offices that wish to target their local market either for relocation help and info on local happenings. In recent months my blogging has shifted gears to … (18 comments)
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Stevens Pass Ski Resort - 11/19/06 12:54 PM
Yesterday and friend and I went up to Stevens Pass ski resort to get our first turns in of the season. The snow was typical of early Washington but it is still November. It is rare that the resorts open so early and last season marked the earliest opening in 20 … (6 comments)
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Seattle Seahawks are taking the San Francisco 49ers - 11/17/06 08:10 PM
Sunday will mark a turning point in the season for the Seattle Seahawks or the San Francisco 49ers. Both teams are on a 2 game winning streak and looking to make it 3. The Hawks are still missing their top two players and from what I have been reading on the … (4 comments)
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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 … (6 comments)
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Why do you blog? - 11/16/06 05:30 PM
Why do you (I) blog? This question came to me last night while reading George Souto's post The Dashboard Should It Stay or Should It Go???. My early involvement on ActiveRain this question seemed to come up very regularly but these past few months it is slid to the wayside to make … (12 comments)
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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 … (3 comments)
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I'm on the Rebound - 11/14/06 11:17 PM
I'm on the rebound but this has nothing to do with dating (though I am single, wink wink). The media has been doing a great job of discussing the housing bubble bursting and the topic has been debated on ActiveRain. In my post Housing Bubble or Cyclical Nature, my argument for the … (6 comments)
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Seattle Seahawks host the divisional rivals - 11/12/06 11:17 AM
The 5-3 Seattle Seahawks host the 4-4 St. Louis Rams in a NFC West Divisional showdown at Quest Field. Seattle is still missing their Probowl Quaterback, Matt Hasselbeck and MVP Running Back, Shaun Alexander but even without these to players the Hawks show they can still win. Senca Wallace, starting QB, will … (6 comments)
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Benaroya Hall: Children's Hospital Fundraiser - 11/11/06 08:07 PM
Last night my friend Chris, his wife and I went to Benaroya Hall in Seattle for the Children's Hospital Fundraiser. Being my first time to there I wasn't quite to sure to expect but still excited to see what may unfold. The event was put on by the Sapristi Guild and … (2 comments)
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Snow Gods, Sun Gods and Rain Gods? - 11/09/06 07:46 PM
Growing up in Washington there are three Gods that people pray to on a regular basis, Snow Gods, Sun Gods and the Rain Gods. In the Northwest, there are many people who worship the Sun Gods because the bright object in the day can disappear for months. The Rain Gods make their present … (2 comments)
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Everett Washington: Boating - 11/09/06 01:27 PM
Every year the Everett Yacht Club hosts a lighted boat parade where entrants decorate their powerboats and sailboats with all sorts of holiday decorations. Everett Washington is home to the second largest marina on the West Coast makes for a pretty extensive lighted boat parade. Washington has a extensive marine tradition … (5 comments)
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When is the right time to Buy or Sell? - 11/07/06 09:30 PM
It is a question that we all have to answer at least once in our lifetime. The old adage of buy low sell high is still true but can it really happen to everyone?
The right time is different for everyone. Sound a little ambiguous? Well it is but that does … (5 comments)
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Moving Forward; Day by Day - 11/07/06 06:04 PM
Since the start of September our office has gotten very quite and it isn't for the lack of agents in the office. It seems September brought a quietness to the phones and emails like it was around February of 2006. It really sucks and won't make no bones about that. It … (3 comments)
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Flood Warnings in Affect - 11/07/06 01:14 PM
Over the past 36 hours the rain has not stopped in Washington and newspapers are reporting the worst might not be over. I am looking out my office window and it is coming down like a champion and reports keep coming over the air waves that water is over the highways … (4 comments)
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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 … (3 comments)
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Monday Night Match Up - 11/05/06 03:08 PM
This Monday night the Seattle Seahawks host ex-divisional rivals, the Oakland Raiders. Quest Field will be off the chain and the excitement will be oozing from all the Hawk's fans viens. It is going to get rough and roudy and it is my bet that will be very few Raider fans at … (2 comments)
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Cascade Mountains - 11/03/06 09:28 PM
Washington is home to one of the world's most majestic mountain ranges, the Cascade Mountain Range. There are many peak that puncture the sky line and tower over everything to the East and West, depending on which side you are view them from.
Washington's tallest peak is Mount Rainer. Standing at 14,792 … (6 comments)
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Washington's Snowmobile Parks - 11/02/06 01:04 PM
The sport of snowmobiling is growing every year and it easy to see why. Snowmobiling offers a wonderful family and friends experience as opens up opportunities to see Washington's back country scenery. If you are like me, you can’t get enough of the deep powder, hill climbing, and the great trails … (5 comments)
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Washington's Ski Resorts - 11/01/06 09:50 PM
These past few mornings, Old Man Winter has made his presence felt with the frost on the ground and the evenings getting down into the 20s. If you are you like me this is a very exciting time because this means the Cascade Mountains are going to be seeing loads of … (1 comments)
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