hood canal: Taste of Hood Canal - 05/21/10 04:26 AM
On the second weekend in August, the North Mason community gathers together to celebrate the Taste of Hood Canal. This event combines a host of mouth-watering food booths, wine-tasting, vendors, a chain-saw carving exhibition, live music, entertainers and vintage cars realtors booth. In addition, there are exhibits focusing on the nature of Hood Canal, with hands-on activities for young and old.
This year, the event will take place on Saturday, August 9 from 10am to 4pm on Clifton Lane in the heart of downtown Belfair. Clifton Lane will be closed to normal traffic during those hours.
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hood canal: Tahuya Days coming soon! - 05/21/10 04:17 AM
Tahuya is the most remote of any town in Mason County. At the tip of the Tahuya Peninsula and at the end of a long, winding road, Tahuya acquired its first electricity and phone lines less than 20 years ago.
People in Tahuya cherish their seclusion, as well as their view homes from the beach front and steep slopes rising over the Great Bend of Hood Canal.
 The first Saturday of every July the town holds the Tahuya Day Parade, celebrating their unique and quirky heritage as a place you live in "by choice."
Hope to see you there!
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hood canal: Belfair sewer , great for the Hood Canal - 05/21/10 03:37 AM
Construction is underway on the new wastewater treatment and water reclamation facilities in Belfair. This project will convert septic systems within key areas of the Belfair Urban Growth Area to an environmentally-friendly, county-operated sewer utility. These wastewater facilities are needed to provide a sustainable approach to water management that protects Hood Canal and treats wastewater to Class A standards for water reuse. Reuse of treated wastewater provides the highest and best use of local resources and protects Hood Canal.
On a long-term basis the project will support the backbone for urban infrastructure in Belfair as mandated by the Growth Management Act,
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hood canal: Morning coffee - 05/08/10 02:16 AM
Its Saturday mornin, Sun shine on the Hood Canal, I  am racing in my mind the listings that need better pictures, and well the files that are closing for second quarter , its time just to sit on the deck and have a good cup of coffee.
Days like this are great for reflecting on why I have chosen the Hood Canal to live!
I hope everyone has a great weekend!
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hood canal: Tell them to fly a kite! - 05/03/10 10:08 AM
Its a windy day in the Northwest, and what a great time to fly a kite.
With the stress we find ourselves know wonder many forget the simple things in life, like flying a kite, out a the park, or on the beach.
Its time to just say"GO FLY A KITE!"
Have a great second quarter!
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hood canal: How we feal affects our sales - 05/03/10 04:23 AM
Just what I needed, blue skies and clear view of the Hood Canal.
Family friends and a good cup of coffee!!
With the buyers credit over, and moving towards summer, its a beautiful day in the northwest.
Staying positive and looking to the future helps with my out look, so many Realtors have the ho hum drum syndrome, that well its good to reflect and say " today is a good day!" 
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hood canal: Weather affects the market - 05/03/10 02:33 AM
Just what I needed, blue skies and clear view of the Hood Canal.
With the buyers credit over, and moving towards summer, its a beautiful day in the northwest.
Staying positive and looking to the future helps with my out look, so many Realtors have the ho hum drum syndrome, that well its good to reflect and say " today is a good day!" 
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hood canal: Extension of tax credit Military - 04/27/10 01:06 PM
As the April dead line comes to close check this info out
Extends deadlines for purchasing and closing on a home. Authorizes the credit for long-time homeowners buying a replacement principal residence. Raises the income limitations for homeowners claiming the credit.   Under the new law, an eligible taxpayer must buy, or enter into a binding contract to buy, a principal residence on or before April 30, 2010 and close on the home by June 30, 2010. For qualifying purchases in 2010, taxpayers have the option of claiming the credit on either their 2009 or 2010 return.  
For the first time, long-time homeowners … (0 comments)

hood canal: cash is King in foreclosures - 04/26/10 06:51 PM
When dealing with bank-owned properties, there's a usual ranking in which buyers' offers get accepted, Generally, they start with cash buyers, then they go to the 20 percent down borrowers, then they go to the FHA people ,those with mortgages approved by the Federal Housing Administration which require a 3.5 percent down payment
There's a proliferation of cash buyers at the entry-level of housing, with some groups buying multiple properties, fixing them up and then renting them.
When buying call a REATOR Happy hunting!
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hood canal: Avoid buyers remorse - 04/26/10 06:43 PM
Things as you go thru buying process to ask yourself-
Does the home include the most important things on the list? What qualities made the house you chose stand out from the others you looked at? Did you find many houses that met your needs or was this one a rarity? If you can back out of the contract, is it realistic to think you will find a house that's "better?" What was special about the house just a few days ago and how has it changed--really changed? Analyzing the facts that lead you to the home will help you sort … (4 comments)

hood canal: Avoid buyers remorse - 04/26/10 06:39 PM
Things to ask yourself as you go thru the buying process- 
Does the home include the most important things on the list? What qualities made the house you chose stand out from the others you looked at? Did you find many houses that met your needs or was this one a rarity? If you can back out of the contract, is it realistic to think you will find a house that's "better?" What was special about the house just a few days ago and how has it changed--really changed? Analyzing the facts that lead you to the home will help you … (1 comments)

hood canal: Shrimp season opens soon Hood Canal/ Gone Fish"n!!! - 04/25/10 02:39 AM
Remember the first time you went fishing, well create some more memories !
Below are some dates for shrimp season this year!
 
The 2010 Hood Canal Recreational Shrimp Fishery is scheduled to occur from 9 am to 1 pm on Saturday May 1st, WThe 2010 Hood Canal Recreational Shrimp Fishery is scheduled to occur from 9 am to 1 pm on Saturday May 1st, Wednesday May 5th, Saturday May 8th, and Wednesday May 12th. Additional dates and times for the 2010 fishery will be announced, if sufficient quota remains after those first four days.
Hope to see you out there,
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hood canal: Shrimp season opens soon Hood Canal/ Gone Fish"n!!! - 04/25/10 02:32 AM
The worst day fishing is better than the best day at work!  Those words keep ringing in my ears as we get closer to Shrimp season!
Below are some great dates to be gone fish'n
The 2010 Hood Canal Recreational Shrimp Fishery is scheduled to occur from 9 am to 1 pm on Saturday May 1st, Wednesday May 5th, Saturday May 8th, and Wednesday May 12th. Additional dates and times for the 2010 fishery will be announced, if sufficient quota remains after those first four days.
Hope you have a great year, and take time with family & friends!!
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hood canal: Tips for garage sales for buyers and sellers - 04/24/10 03:13 AM
For buyers and sellers who are new to the garage sale scene, here are some tips:
What to know if you're selling-Price low. That should be the goal if you want to get rid of stuff. For pricing guidelines, visit thrift stores, not eBay.-Heed the signs. Keep signs on every other block and every corner where a turn is required in the city (a half-mile apart along longer stretches in the suburbs). Make sure the address and sale dates are large and easily readable. Add balloons to attract the eye.-Sell with others. Doing it alone is too much work.-Sell to … (3 comments)

hood canal: Tips for garage sales for buyers and sellers - 04/24/10 03:09 AM
For buyers and sellers who are new to the garage sale scene, here are some tips:
What to know if you're selling-Price low. That should be the goal if you want to get rid of stuff. For pricing guidelines, visit thrift stores, not eBay.-Heed the signs. Keep signs on every other block and every corner where a turn is required in the city (a half-mile apart along longer stretches in the suburbs). Make sure the address and sale dates are large and easily readable. Add balloons to attract the eye.-Sell with others. Doing it alone is too much work.-Sell to … (0 comments)

hood canal: Shrimping on the Hood canal - 04/22/10 02:45 AM
The Hoods Canal Spot Shrimp sport season generally opens during the month of May with clear blue skies and majestic Olympic Mountain views. This has lured the sportsmen and ladies out like only Hood Canal can. With baited and set pots the fishermen awaited the first easy limit. By 10:00 am the first shrimp are in the cooler . . Still, limits (80 shrimp/person). This is truly one fishing activity that the boater and crew need to be prepared for and not have any impaired senses.DEPTH: Didn't matter the first opening, 200-230 ft worked well and was supported by local knowledge. I fished 250-300 … (2 comments)

hood canal: Tips for cleaning the garden for spring !! - 04/17/10 03:06 AM
With the weather warming early this year,  and the excitment of the out doors. Every day I hear "Is it spring yet?"
 
Its ok with your evergreens, dogwood, spirea, maples, deutzia, mock orange, elderberry and buddleia. Its best todo your roses in stages, starting by removing dead or diseased wood and large old canes right down to the ground. To avoid impenetrable thickets later in the year, its best to also thin shrub roses and ground cover roses before they leaf out. In mid-March,  start pruning the roses with careful attention to detail and begin  fertilizing program.
Some vines like clematis and honeysuckle also need … (1 comments)

hood canal: Tips for buyers - 04/17/10 01:46 AM
Tips for BuyersThe key to finding the right home or property is organization. Here are some tips to help you get started.
Before you start house-hunting or property hunting, decide out how much you can afford. I will refer you to a loan officer to pre-qualify you for your home or land home package. To see how much you are able to afford, use our mortgage calculator section. Prioritize what is most important and what is least important in your purchase . Make a list of everything you want in a home or land. We will go over your list, so … (0 comments)

hood canal: Spring cleaning tips to sell your home for top dollar!! - 04/16/10 05:30 AM
Ready to give your home a top-to-bottom buffing? Start by focusing your efforts on the big pieces and on the places that make the most difference to you: furnishings, appliances, and carpeting. Once you've covered these major tasks, you'll have your home spring-cleaned in no time.
1. Make doormats welcoming. Shake 'em, wash 'em, swat 'em with a broom. Give them the toughest cleaning they can take. They're your front line against tracked-in dirt -- so keep them clean enough to function at peak efficiency.
2. Clean carpets and upholstery. Fabrics that have absorbed a winter's worth of dirt, body oil, and … (1 comments)

hood canal: Things to consider on moving day! - 03/31/10 03:40 AM
 
You're likely approaching moving day with equal parts excitement and dread.

The excitement: a new home, a new life - a fresh start!
The dread: moving. However, you can't go from "Old, Boring Life" to "New, Exciting Life" without passing through "Moving Day." Thankfully, the day itself needn't be an ordeal, if you keep in mind four things you absolutely should not forget to do.
1. Don't forget to make sure everything is loaded on the van.
It's not unheard of for moving companies to neglect to load some items, so before they leave, make sure you go through … (1 comments)