allyn: Is your home ready to sell for this spring? Tips for you to help get your home sold! - 03/06/11 03:06 PM
Spring Cleaning Your Home  
1 Make a list of the tasks you want to accomplish. Of course you know you want to do the main things you would do each day, like the dishes and the laundry. Once you get those down, you will need to add the tasks that you do monthly and semi-yearly. These are tasks like cleaning out closets, cleaning the windows and the oven.
2 Inventory your supplies. Now that you know exactly what you are going to do, you need to take stock of the supplies you have on hand, and consider what else you … (0 comments)

allyn: I will not be deterred!! - 03/02/11 07:59 AM

I know my strength, I know my ability, I know my determination, I WILL NOT BE DETERRED.
 
 
Dont let anybody shake you of your goals!
Have a great end of the 1st quarter!
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allyn: Perseverance is the key of the day! - 01/31/11 04:12 AM
Often it is not the strong and powerful things of this world that make the biggest difference but the meek and steadfast. The same way water cuts through rock......LOVING KINDNESS coupled with PATIENCE and PERSEVERANCE are powerful forces in transforming us and our world.
It seems we all need to look within to help each other.
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allyn: Winter pests-steps to pest proof your investment - 01/24/11 07:02 AM
Winter months bring frosty temperatures, gusty winds and slippery sleet and snow, sending people indoors to seek warmth and shelter.  The chill in the air may also send a few uninvited pest guests into your home, too. Most homeowners don't think about winter pests until they see signs of an infestation, at which point treatment becomes more difficult. The best way to keep pests out of your home in the cooler months is to take preventative action before you have a problem.
 
Pests such as rodents and cockroaches seek food, water and shelter in the winter - all of which can … (0 comments)

allyn: Strategy for home buyers in todays market - 01/23/11 11:53 AM
Living from one paycheck to the next may be the norm for many people. But homebuyers need a better strategy.
If buying a home is your goal, then it needs to be your priority!!
Most people need to sacrifice a little and stick to a budget in order to save for a home.
A good budget plan begins one or two years before a buyer makes an offer. Here are four tips for renters who plan to become homeowners.
1. Build strong credit
When it comes to securing a loan at the best mortgage rate, credit is king.
The most important … (0 comments)

allyn: Being prepaired to buy a home/ info you should know! - 01/23/11 11:32 AM
Home Buying Process
If you are a first-time homebuyer or haven't bought a home in a while, this guide will offer valuable information about buying a home.
Gather the information you will need to qualify for a home mortgage
 
Before you can buy a home, you will need to secure financing. Be ready to provide a mortgage lender with the following information:
Income and Employment
What is your current income? Are you employed? Do you have a history of steady employment? Down Payment
Your lender will ask how much money you have available for a down payment. A down payment … (2 comments)

allyn: Home Ownership is the best investment! - 01/23/11 11:18 AM
Home ownership is perhaps the surest way to accumulate net worth that there is, and it is often the largest and most important part of the total portfolio of many middle-income Americans.
The beauty of home ownership in this regard is that it tends to be a slow, almost inexorable wealth builder. In many ways, it operates more like a savings account than an investment. Each mortgage payment is like making a savings deposit, slowly building equity.
Call today for your next home!
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allyn: Having a snow day for me too! - 01/12/11 06:18 AM

As  we reflect on the 1st quarter, its nice to have a snow day here in the northwest!
Many times I find myself doing and acting for others in their lives.
Today I just wanted to reflect and enjoy my family and share that its very important to remember why we work so hard!!
Have agreat week and 1st quarter!
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allyn: Getting your home ready to appraise for value? Here are some tips - 12/27/10 11:38 AM
Home appraisals are a necessary step in the process of selling or refinancing your home. While many homes today aren't worth as much as they were when they were bought, it is crucial for homeowners to be realistic when it comes to getting their home appraised. If you are in the process of getting your home ready to be put on the market or if you are interested in refinancing, review the following tips from Equity Mortgage Lending as you prepare for your home appraisal.
The appraiser will need approximately 30 minutes to one hour to complete the inspection phase of … (2 comments)

allyn: Tips for making your home secure - 12/27/10 11:31 AM
 No one likes to talk about it, but burglary is a scary thing. Thieves usually look for potential targets that are the easiest to break into. You can make your home much less attractive to them by taking a few simple steps to beef up home security. Most of these security measures are easy tasks and only require a few simple tools. A little free time is a small investment for your peace of mind. 1. Installing a quality lockset not only adds to your home's beauty, it also sends a message to would-be intruders.2. Deadbolts are an inexpensive and effective … (1 comments)

allyn: Home improvements that add value when you are ready to sell - 12/27/10 09:55 AM
Do a little landscaping.Potential buyers will get their first impression of your home from its exterior. Sostand outside and take a few moments to look at your home objectively. Could thegrass use some cutting? Do the flowerbeds need a bit of TLC? Trimmedlandscaping indicates a home that is well cared for throughout.l Replace mulch.l Pressure wash the house.l Edge sidewalks.l Remove vegetation between concrete and bricks.l Trim tree limbs that are near the roof.l Cut the grass.l Prune hedges.l Freshen flowerbeds.l Clear away dead trees and debris.Tools: ExtensionLadders, Pressure WasherMake your home more welcoming.Before homebuyers even come into your home, they'll … (0 comments)

allyn: Making your investment energy efficient ! - 12/27/10 09:47 AM
Most folks work hard for their money. Why sit by while it slips through the cracks? There are simple and inexpensive steps that you can take to make your home more energy efficient and these solutions often bring big returns. As a bonus, they benefit the environment as well as the family piggy bank. In this article we look at some simple and inexpensive ways to reduce energy consumption in the home. Lowe's is happy to provide this information as a service to you.Making Your Home More Energy EfficientInsulating Your Water HeaterIf you always have plenty of hot water, you may … (0 comments)

allyn: Lighting tips for your home to sell! - 12/27/10 09:33 AM
 
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allyn: tips for showing - and selling - your home during the season of peace, love and joyous overeating/overspending! - 12/02/10 02:07 AM
If you've been active in the market for long, you know that the real estate pauses for no man, woman or life event. Nor does it pause for any season; while the market usually does a major slowdown around the winter holidays, the very most motivated buyers and sellers are still doing deals.  If your home is currently listed for sale, here are some tips for showing - and selling - your home during the season of peace, love and joyous overeating/overspending!1.  Don't, if you don't have to. During the holidays, the pool of qualified and active buyers shrinks - dramatically.  … (0 comments)

allyn: Investment updates for the local area! - 09/27/10 06:00 AM
THE BIG ECONOMIC PICTURE (ALMOST)... We get lots of economic news this week, the sole exception being any reports on our beloved housing market. There's Retail Sales on Tuesday, expected to still be up, though at a slower pace. Wednesday has manufacturing, which continues its slow but steady recovery, as measured by the Empire State Index, Industrial Production, and Capacity Utilization. We get wholesale inflation with the Producer Price Index and inflation for the rest of us with the Consumer Price Index, both of which should show prices under control and deflation not a threat. We end with University of Michigan … (0 comments)

allyn: Great time to buy a home! - 09/20/10 06:42 AM
INFO THAT HITS US WHERE WE LIVE  Fannie Mae released a survey showing 70% of those polled in June and July feel now is a good time to buy a home. This is up from a 64% reading in January. At the same time, 83% of those surveyed think it's a bad time to sell, which isn't such a terrible thing, since there's still plenty of inventory for buyers to choose from. Another group of industry observers concluded that sales of existing homes hit bottom in July and will rebound in the fall. They based this on recent reports for purchase … (0 comments)

allyn: New Business Kitsap county/ mason county benifits! - 09/04/10 12:55 PM
Best news yet, we are getting a good boat dealer in town!!
BREMERTON NATIONAL AIRPORT -
Opening this weekend off Highway 3 just north of Bremerton National Airport is
 Defiance Marine and Power Equipment, a sports fishing-boat showroom and service center.
On Friday 6,000-square-foot showroom, along with shelves of saltwater fishing gear and racks of outerwear. Initial visitors got their first look around as workers put the final touches on the $1 million building.
THIS IS GREAT NEWS FOR BOATERS, AND FISHERMAN TO THE AREA!
GREAT JOB MR. PALMER!!

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allyn: Elwha Dam, Elwha restoration helps local fishing! - 09/04/10 12:44 PM
 For a long time the waterways are a lifeline to Hood Canal and other areas, this info below will help to inform you about some of the positive things happening locally!
Elwha River Restoration The largest dam removal in U.S. history will free the Elwha River after 100 years, Salmon populations will swell from 3,000 to more than 300,000 as all five species of Pacific salmon return to more than 70 miles of river and stream.
Renewing a Culture

The returning salmon and restored river will renew the culture of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, who have lived along the … (0 comments)

allyn: Is your deck ready to show? - 06/10/10 03:31 AM
Many of us love out door living, and when selling your home this should shine.
 
Is your deck ready to show, below as some tips to help you keep your investment looking good and will help you in getting ready to sell!
Clean your deck (once a year)Dirt, grime, mildew, or mold can build up your deck over the course of the year. Not only can they diminish the look of your deck, they can also make it slippery and, in the case of mold and mildew, damage your deck. 1. Visually inspect your deck. Look for dirt, grime, mildew, … (0 comments)

allyn: Tips for real estate investing - 05/26/10 03:15 AM
Have you heard that planning for the future is a good thing, these tips will help guide you to secure future!
1. Compare property values and rents Financial statistics only go so far; the best measure of a property's market value is often the sale prices of nearby properties. The same holds true for area rents. A low price can often be justified by a reasonable rent; renters who can afford a high rent can afford to buy instead, so reasonably priced rent is a must. 2. Pay attention to tax laws Don't base your tax investment on current tax laws. The … (1 comments)