mason: Tips for cleaning the garden this year - 04/05/14 12:20 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.
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mason: Winterize your home "Tips" - 12/09/13 12:50 AM
 
 
Turn off the Heating Supply
 
Turn the heating system to the off position. Turning down the temperature setting on the thermostat is not good enough. The switch at the furnace or the circuit panel should be turned to the off position to ensure the furnace does not inadvertently go on during the winter months.
 
Remove all Food that could Spoil or Freeze
 
The refrigerator should be turned off, unplugged, and emptied of all contents. Likewise, anything in the kitchen cabinets that could freeze or spoil should be removed.
 
Unplug all Appliances
 
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mason: Is winter good time to sell your home? - 11/23/13 06:28 AM
Its a great time to sell!!
Remind yourself of the tax advantages of closing a transaction before January. Also the deals are more plentiful for both buyers and sellers because there is less competition at this time of year. Keep in mind that interest rates are expected to rise in 2014, so now is the time to take advantage of the historic lows. So call me today. www.daryldatus.com 360-801-6373 … (1 comments)

mason: economic news Mason County - 11/13/13 06:36 AM
 
October Unemployment
October’s unemployment performance beat forecasts despite possible skewing due to the Federal shutdown. The economy added 204,000 non-farm jobs in October, putting the unemployment rate at 7.3 percent for the month, and the total number of jobless Americans at 11.3 percent, according to last week’s report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This was slightly up from September’s 7.2 rate, but better than the forecast of 7.4 percent.
That said, the civilian labor force dropped by 720,000 in October, and the labor force participation rate, which describes how many people are actively looking for work, fell by 0.4 … (0 comments)

mason: The deal flipped now what? - 10/29/13 03:57 AM
How Many times this happens in our business, I was traveling home one day and saw a large vessel flipped, and the locals delt with it this way. 
I guess the old bird is making the best of it and saying This is the way I roll.
LOL>
 
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mason: government shut down what does it mean for business - 10/04/13 04:57 AM
 
Federal Housing Administration 
 
HUD’s Contingency Plan states that FHA will endorse new loans in the Single Family Mortgage Loan Program, but it will not make new commitments in the Multi-family Program during the shutdown. FHA will maintain operational activities including paying claims and collecting premiums. Management & Marketing (M&M) Contractors managing the REO portfolio can continue to operate. You can expect some delays with FHA processing. 
 
VA Loan Guaranty Program 
 
Lenders will continue to process and guaranty mortgages through the Loan Guaranty program in the event of a government shutdown. Expect some delays during the shutdown.
 
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mason: Why do I need to put carbon monoxide detectors in ? - 08/24/13 06:37 AM
 
I often hear them cry why should I, below if information to help all.
 
 
A new law emphasizing the importance of carbon monoxide alarms in Washington homes has created many questions about which real estate transactions it affects. Here are a few points synopsized from a recent Coldwell Banker Danforth memo to clarify the requirements:
As of April 1, 2012, sellers of OWNER OCCUPIED single family homes, condos and mobile homes must install carbon monoxide alarms prior to closing. Homes that have electric heat are not exempt. Homes without attached garages are not exempt.
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mason: Is the grass greener on the other side? - 04/26/13 12:36 AM
Many people say move on try it somewhere else,the grass looks greener on the other side!
In reality the grass is not greener on the other side it is usually brown too!
So what is the key, if you want the grass green you need to water it, thats right what ever is our goal, giving them time attention {watering them} we will enjoy green grass where ever we go in life.
Have a great day!
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mason: Keeping your home clean for showings & selling for top dollar! - 02/27/13 01:47 AM
Design A Daily Cleaning Schedule 
After all your hard work is done and your house looks like a home ready to move in or be shown!  Make sure that you have a good cleaning schedule in place. Whether you need to make one from scratch or update the one you have, set small daily tasks that will help keep your house in order until its sold!
 
 
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mason: Reminders for the interior of home when selling your Home & you want the most for your MONEY! - 12/06/11 06:03 AM
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mason: Wine / Dine then get it closed! - 05/31/11 06:01 AM
   This Bakery is the best, if you have never been you got to try it out, info below is on wine tasting dinner,
    great for clients and or you best friend, or wanting to have a great meeting place for the Shelton area when signing that offer check this place out!
     Trying to make points with your broker/ banker client/ new date its a must!!
 
    Many times I have been here, weither its for coffee pastree, sandwich, its all so good!
     Let me know what you think.
 
 
 
 
Summer Is Coming and … (0 comments)

mason: credit requirements for buying homes after filing chapter 7&13 - 04/18/11 07:37 AM
FHACredit requirements are covered in FHA Handbook 4155.1, Chapter 4,Section CChapter 7: Borrowers are eligible 2 years from discharge with no new adverse credit. Less than 2 years but not less than 12 months from discharge may be allowed when:extenuating circumstances beyond the borrower's control can be documented, andthe borrower has since demonstrated an ability to manage his/her financial affairs in a responsible mannerChapter 13: Eligible after 12 months acceptable payments, with permission of the courtFinancial mismanagement ‐ 3 years from completion dateExtenuating circumstances ‐ If the foreclosure was the result of documented extenuating circumstances that were beyond the control of … (1 comments)

mason: Is your garden ready for spring? Tips to help! - 03/31/11 12:28 PM
What you do in your vegetable garden right now can have a huge influence on how well it does next year. This is the time to get your soil in shape. Start by doing a good clean-up. What crops in your garden have finished production? Get those broccoli stumps and bolted lettuce onto the compost pile. You can work around the tomatoes, squash and beans that are still bearing.
How often have you seen a vegetable garden in winter that was abandoned in October? You can picture it...dry bean vines still on the netting, rotten tomatoes on soggy vines hanging on … (3 comments)

mason: tuff get tuffer! - 03/25/11 08:31 AM
"Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that's true strength."
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mason: 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)

mason: Lighting tips for your home to sell! - 12/27/10 09:33 AM
 
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mason: 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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mason: 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)

mason: Smart phones and our business - 05/24/10 03:26 AM
SMS mobile marketing enables you to reach a targeted audience in a matter of seconds knowing that most people are likely to respond to your text message within an hour of receipt.
 Proven to be an effective medium for reaching consumers, the fact is now more than ever business professionals are relying on mobile phones to receive and respond to messages that are of value to them.
 That's why it's time for B2B marketers to consider how to effectively integrate mobile marketing into the mix.
Are you thinking its time for an upgrade me too, its time for more business as … (3 comments)

mason: Tips for picking up the pace! - 05/24/10 03:14 AM
I find myself overwhelmed by the number and complexity of projects that I have and that need to be completed at work each day? I often feel the day flies by without your devoting the necessary attention to each assignment because other tasks keep landing on my desk.  Have you ever felt that way?
You probably know that effective time management will help you get more done each day. It has important health benefits, too. By managing your time more wisely, you can minimize stress and improve your quality of life. But how do you get back on track when organizational skills don't come naturally? To … (2 comments)