Friday's Did You Know? The First Bellevue to Mercer Island Bridge - 06/30/07 11:41 AM
Did you know that the first access from Bellevue to Mercer Island was across the East Channel bridge? The bridge spanned Lake Washington between Enetai in Bellevue and Barnabie Point in Mercer Island. It opened on November 10th 1923. It was only a small wooden bridge that lasted until 1940 … (2 comments)
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2213 McDougall Avenue, Everett, Washington, 98201 - 06/30/07 11:37 AM
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Everett Listing -- Charming Historic North Everett Cottage - 06/30/07 11:26 AM
2213 McDougall Ave NE, Everett, WA $240,000This remodeled cottage is super clean and cuter than a bug's ear! Here you'll find a large newer kitchen with plenty of counter space. The living area is quite roomy. Located on a double sized lot on a beautiful tree lined street. 2 bedroom, 1 … (1 comments)
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Success is not a matter of chance....it's a matter of choice. - 06/26/07 09:56 AM
Joe Niego was in top form at Buffini & Company's Training Camp in Portland, Oregon yesterday. Over 700 clubnet members attended as Joe gave us solid business building blocks and tips laced with wit and humor.He had a justice scale on stage and demonstrated that it's the sum of our … (6 comments)
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Kirkland Washington - One of the best cities in the US to have a heart attack! - 06/24/07 11:41 AM
ABC news recently reported that the Health and Human Service Department has just ranked hospitals, based on their statistics, on which hospitals have the lowest coronary related deaths. Kirkland's own Evergreen Hospital was one of only 17 hospitals in the US that ranked above average with a death rate lower … (1 comments)
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Eastside Fourth of July Celebration Activities! - 06/23/07 05:16 PM
< Looking for something to do this 4th of July? Look no further. Here is a list of things going on in the Eastside during the upcoming holiday. We have everything from Doing a fun run for a prize pie, to re enacting the Battle of Concord, one of the first … (1 comments)
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Scenes from our Windermere Community Service Day - 06/22/07 04:47 PM
2007 Windermere Community Service Day, Windermere Real Estate Northeast. Our office project was the Northshore Family Center in Bothell. June 15, 2007 Once a year, Windermere agents take the day off to give back to the community. Community Service Day is well attended in our office. We had over 60 agents … (3 comments)
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Woodinville Listing -- Gardener's Delight in Serena Estates - 06/22/07 04:35 PM
SOLD!!! Woodinville Listing .... Gardener's Delight in Serena Estates!By Greg Perry, Eastside Realtor18703 189th Ave. NEWoodinville, WA 98077MLS # 27111938 Thomas Brothers map page #477 H5$679,950 You'll love the peace and serenity in this pristine Serena Estates property in Woodinville. This traditional 2 story floor plan has been exceptionally cared for! The lovely … (2 comments)
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Friday's Did You Know? Lake Sammamish Frozen! - 06/22/07 12:02 PM
Friday's Did You Know? Lake Sammamish Frozen!By Brian Perry, Eastside RealtorThis Friday's did you know, should be titled could you imagine! Back in 1950 Lake Sammamish froze completely through. on January 29, 1950 after a week of temperatures around 10 degrees below zero and over a month of temperatures never … (1 comments)
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Home inspections .... what should Buyers expect? - 06/19/07 07:24 PM
Home inspections ... what should Buyers expect?By Greg Perry, Eastside Realtor A buyers inspection has become a routine and reasonable part of the home buying process. During the negotiation of setting price and terms, Buyers virtually always ask for the right to inspect their future home. A good home inspection is … (3 comments)
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It's time to talk about Kirkland annexation. - 06/18/07 10:00 AM
It's time to talk about Kirkland annexation.By Greg Perry, Kirkland RealtorThe Kirkland City Council would like you to join the dialog about annexation.Kirkland is considering the annexation of Kingsgate, Upper Juanita, and Finn Hill neighborhoods. These areas are currently unincorporated (King County) and would vote as to whether these areas should … (2 comments)
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Have The Urge To Dig? -- Call 811! - 06/17/07 11:23 AM
Have The Urge To Dig? -- Call 811!By Greg Perry, Eastside Realtor Sinking a fence post? How about a mail box? Maybe you want to dig a crater to plant a tree. You need to dial 811!Dial 811 goes to the Utilities Notification Center in Washington. If you dial 811 at … (4 comments)
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Friday's Did You Know? --- Skunk Cabbage Tastes Good! - 06/15/07 09:27 AM
By Brian PerryEastside Realtor One of my favorite stories of my Pappa (mom's dad) is about the time he so lovingly harvested some beautiful Swamp Lantern to bring home to my lovely Granny as a gesture of his love...So this Friday's did you know is about Swamp Lantern, or you may … (0 comments)
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Windermere Community Service Day -- June 15 - 06/14/07 10:12 PM
Our work is not about houses. It's about people.We're in the business of selling houses. But more importantly, we're helping people find a place they can call home. Our commitment to service extends beyond each real estate transaction. Every year since 1984, Windermere associates have skipped work for a day … (2 comments)
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30,000 points down --- Next stop 50,000! - 06/14/07 05:16 PM
Wow! Time flies when you write! It seems like we just started on Active Rain (started in February 2007) and we've reached 30,000 points! Active Rain is a remarkable community. Where else can you go to read the outstanding contributions of the industry's brightest stars? I have to admit, it's fun watching … (4 comments)
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Erector Set City -- The Tower Cranes of Bellevue, Washington - 06/14/07 04:34 PM
Erector Set City -- The Tower Cranes of Bellevue, WashingtonBy Greg Perry, Eastside RealtorWhen I was a child, I played with Erector Sets. My erector set had cranes and I built steel buildings. Bellevue looks like a real live "Erector Set"!Over a dozen tower cranes are currently working in downtown Bellevue. … (4 comments)
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Time for Tournament Baseball In Kirkland! - 06/12/07 10:00 PM
Time For Tournament Baseball In Kirkland!By Greg Perry, Eastside RealtorGenerations have played youth baseball at Lee Johnson field in Peter Kirk park. Lee Johnson Field is one of the best places in the entire Eastside to play or watch a ballgame under the lights. It's hosted many youth leagues and high school … (1 comments)
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KIrkland: Outdoor Movies At The Beach - 06/10/07 10:50 AM
Kirkland: Outdoor Movies At The Beach! Mark your calendars. The Kirkland Parks Department is presenting Outdoor Movies At The Beach. Here's the summer schedule for watching movies under the stars:Grease - Saturday - July 21 - 9:35pmWild America - Friday August 24th - 8:30 pmCharlotte's Web - Friday September 7 - 8:15 … (1 comments)
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Friday's Did You Know? -- Kirkland has first woman city councilperson! - 06/08/07 12:25 PM
Friday's Did you Know? -- Kirkland has first woman city councilperson! This Friday's did you know takes us back to the beautiful city of Kirkland, and a piece of its history. Did you know...that in 1911 a woman by the name of Carrie Shumway (1858-1956) was elected to the Kirkland, Washington, … (0 comments)
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Friday Night Market at Juanita Beach - 06/08/07 09:59 AM
Support your local farmers! Buy fresh produce, cut flowers, and plants every friday night at Juanita Beach park starting June 1 through October 5. Every Friday night promises a different event from country music, dancing, kids games and photography exhibits. Don't forget to visit Spud's Fish and Chips! Juanita beach park is located … (0 comments)
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Bellevue Traffic Map - 06/08/07 09:37 AM
If you live on the Eastside, you've been there with me.......sitting in Bellevue traffic! Southbound traffic is particularly bad in the afternoons as the 520 commute merges southbound and traffic snarls in the Wilberton tunnel/ I-90 area. I found this map the other day and have it on my computer desktop. … (2 comments)
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Eastside Real Estate Statistics -- May 2007 -- Break down by area - 06/07/07 06:45 PM
Eastside Real Estate Statistics -- May 2007 -- Break down by AreaBy Greg Perry, Eastside Realtor Area 500, South Bellevue and Issaquah, saw a 6% rise in median prices from last year. Inventory shows a 29.6% increase and Pendings are down -9.4%.Area 510, Mercer Island, was the only Eastside area that … (2 comments)
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Eastside Real Estate Statistics -- May 2007 - 06/07/07 06:12 PM
Eastside Real Estate Statistics -- May 2007By Greg Perry, Eastside Realtor Despite building inventory from 2005 and 2006 all time low levels, the Eastside King County real estate market continues to be strong. NWMLS areas 500-600 have 2.9 months of inventory which is historically still quite low. May 2007 Active … (0 comments)
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Home Selling Tips -- Pressure Washing For Curb Appeal - 06/06/07 05:43 PM
Home Selling Tips -- Pressure Washing For Curb AppealBy Brian PerryEastside Realtor What a beautiful weekend we had on the Eastside last weekend! The sunshine and heat got me motivated to play in the water. Noooo, not taking a swim at a Kirkland beach, or sailing a boat froma Bellevue marina, … (1 comments)
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Eastside Area Utilities - 06/06/07 05:38 PM
Eastside Area Utilities and phone numbers:By Greg PerryEastside Realtorwww.425realty.com … (0 comments)
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Issaquah will finally get a hospital - 06/02/07 02:11 PM
Issaquah will finally get a hospital.Brian PerryEastside RealtorSo here it comes, the city of Issaquah will finally get a hospital.It has been a drawn out battle between the Washington State Department of Health, Swedish and the people of the plateau. Here is the history of the situation... in June of 2004 … (0 comments)
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Lock Bumping revisited - 06/01/07 03:14 PM
On February 22, we did an aricle on Lock Bumping. It's been one of our most widest read articles.Here's a new rescource to learn more about lock bumping: http://www.lockbumping.org/ Public service site about lock bumping and how to protect yourself against it!Here's the link to our Feburary 22 post: http://www.workingforyou.typepad.com//realestate/2007/02/lock_bumping.html By … (0 comments)
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Friday's did you know? The Issaquah Boeing connection - 06/01/07 02:58 PM
Did you know that Before Microsoft and Costco, and after Issaquah's mining, lumber and farming days that Boeing was the first major employer in the city of Issaquah. As a matter of fact the Boeing Company's first wooden seaplane was made by employees from Issaquah and had her maiden launch from … (0 comments)
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Kirkland listing --Juanita Westwood Village Condo - 06/01/07 11:55 AM
Kikrland Listing - Juanita Westwood Village Townhouse10014 NE 138th Pl, Kirkland, WA 980342 bedroom, 1.5 bath $259,950MLS #27096180Enjoy your own yard and patio in this updated 2 bedroom duplex style townhouse. Kitchen has been recently updated with laminate flooring, range, refrigerator and microwave.Bathrooms have been updated.Newer decorator paint creates a lovely … (0 comments)
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