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Hey everyone! This busy working mom is in the post-Christmas mode now, just like you - Trying to put things away, integrate all the new "stuff" in with the old "stuff," AND keep my kids entertained over their many days off. I really relish this time to be with them, but often I run out of idea...
12/28/2009
The Quick and Expected Climb to 6% Mortgage Rates (How To Stay Dry When The Fed Throws Water At You)
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This is a fantastic post and analogy - It'll be a wet new year, I agreeMortgage rates have been steadily climbing, from a low of 4.5% around November 27, 2009 to above 5% on December 22, 2009. For the past two months I've been warning that this will eventually happen. It's not because the econom...
12/24/2009
Okay agents - Lets be honest. How do you feel when you see the SOC is 2% and not 3%? Let's say there are many quality homes for sale in the same neighborhood - do you NOT show the one with an SOC of 2%? Also, why do sellers do this? In my experience, it's usually on high-end homes and homes t...
12/09/2009
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Why the Holidays are HOT! Holiday season can be a hot time to sell your home. It's true! Here are some solid reasons why: •1. Curb appeal & show appeal! The twinkly lights, garlands, tree, decorations and yummy smells of the holidays can all help your home show better. •2. Invento...
12/06/2009
http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2009/nov/30/festival-chimes-lights-brightens-downtown/ I'll be in downtown Port Orchard this Saturday evening, taking in all the festivities and eating dinner at Gino's restaurant - a window seat - for the lighted boat parade! If this clear weather holds out, we ca...
12/03/2009
Seattle view home / Port Orchard no-bank waterfront home Amazing no-bank waterfront acreage, 180 degree views of water/Seattle/Cascades, great "bones" with new roof, new septic, new water heater and a creek out back! This piece of history, with some modern updates, could once again be a fabul...
11/25/2009
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Port Orchard Waterfront Home Completely custom, granite countertops, cathedral windows/ceilings, hardwood floors, heated travertine floors, huge garage + toy parking. THE WORKS ! $549K MLS 29152686 Call Dana Post 360-990-0998 or Joana Hoover 360-362-2700 for...
11/25/2009
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You HAVE to go in to this one to fully appreciate the value: Especially the lot and yard size. Large 1/3 acre with an amazing backyard that feels like 3 huge yards in one: One for the family and two other sectioned off areas, for pets, garden space - You choose! Recently painted and staged ...
11/22/2009
Okay, got your attention, didn't I ? It's not really free - Donation to the wonderful organization, the Salvation Army. "The Sally" is forever near and dear to my heart because thanks to their long-term drug and alcohol recovery program in Stocton, CA , my brother is alive and fluorishing toda...
11/20/2009
My boys and I are headed out to the Brownsville Elementary Holiday Craft Fair today, Nov. 14. I believe it runs from 10am to 4pm today and tomorrow. Why is this one my favorite? It is a truly down-home feeling craft fair! Artisans include many local people in the community - Brownsville paren...
11/14/2009