maple valley: Five Easy Ways to Spot a Scam Phone Call - 09/02/14 11:57 AM
Five Easy Ways to Spot a Scam Phone Call
WE ARE ALL VULNERABLE TO SCAMS SO HERE IS WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR IN CASE YOU GET ONE OF THOSE CALLS...
The IRS continues to warn the public to be alert for telephone scams and offers five tell-tale warning signs to tip you off if you get such a call. These callers claim to be with the IRS. The scammers often demand money to pay taxes. Some may try to con you by saying that you’re due a refund. The refund is a fake lure so you’ll give them your banking or … (9 comments)

maple valley: Deducting Moving Expenses - 08/18/14 10:01 AM
With all the moving activity this time of year, here's a tip we might forget at tax time!!! I know I have...

Deducting Moving Expenses
 
If you move because of your job, you may be able to deduct the cost of the move on your tax return. You may be able to deduct your costs if you move to start a new job or to work at the same job in a new location. The IRS offers the following tips about moving expenses and your tax return.
In order to deduct moving expenses, your move must meet three requirements:
1. The … (0 comments)

maple valley: What is Today’s Greatest Risk to Buyers? - 06/19/14 11:02 AM
What is Today’s Greatest Risk to Buyers?
Those who know me best know that I am about providing great service, and not about hype. So today, there is something that I’d like to share with each of you about the real estate market with great emphasis, and it is this:
Whether you are a first time buyer, move up buyer, or an investor, or even downsizing, there has NEVER been a better time to be in the market to make your move… no hype.
I’m sure you hear all the opinions in the news, but bar none, the greatest risk is … (5 comments)

maple valley: June 2014 Events Around Puget Sound - 05/31/14 12:44 PM
Lots going on around Puget Sound this Summer.
Here's a list of popular JUNE events. 
5/30-6/1
Edmonds Waterfront Festival 5/30-6/1
Duvall Days 6-8
Everett's Garden Arts Festival 7-8
Maritime Gig Festival (Gig Harbor)  13-15
Maple Valley Days 13-15
Edmonds Art Festival 13-15
Washington Brewers Fest  14-21
Marysville Strawberry Festival 20-22
Meeker Days Festival 20-22
Fremont Fair Seattle 21
Seafair Rock 'n' Roll Marathon 27-29
Taste of Tacoma 28-29
Bellevue Strawberry Festival 29
Seattle Pride Fest 29
Midsommarfest … (0 comments)

maple valley: Market Trends in Maple Valley, WA - 05/02/14 05:21 PM
I recently changed offices to be closer to home and adopt a new perspective on my real estate business. It wasn't an easy decision, but one of those intuitive nudges that I wanted to follow.
Just like corporate America, each office has a little different culture.
You can find me now at the John L. Scott Real Estate Maple Valley Office.
One feature is the website Market Trends feature that will make it so easy for my current and future clients to get current information for any area.
 

The following link is a sample of the full report -
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maple valley: Short Sales - Successful Buyer Tactics - 01/21/11 12:55 PM
 
Successful Buyer Tactics for Short Sales
For those of you who are interested in purchasing a Short Sale, read the following information for a better understanding of how to make an offer the banks are less likely to refuse. I can assist you in making a reasonable offer to help you get that home that caught your eye.
The banks are getting better too about these type of sales - realizing it helps everyone to avoid foreclosure.
 

 Short Sales Vancouver WA - Successful Buyer TacticsAny agent (Listing or Buyer's) will gladly tell you that closing short sales … (3 comments)

maple valley: Open House in Maple Valley - 01/21/11 12:21 PM
Open House in Maple Valley
This home is unique and well appointed with lots of convenience to freeways, and shopping. It is waiting for its new owners.
Stop by to say hello!
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maple valley: Virtual Tours Rock - Maple Valley Home - Residential Listing - 09/19/10 08:10 AM
I just posted my first virtual tour and it didn't take me long to form an opinion. I'm sure I'll get better at it as I learn more, but this is a value added feature that allows me to link this home to any website/page of my choosing. It is easy; I only need to set it up once and Voila!
The virtual tours are user friendly and definitely provide a little something extra in the marketing department. My client loves it! So, IMHO, there is a real benefit to doing even a basic tour and will be a permanent part … (2 comments)