Greg Saffell

Residents of Kent Washington have the opportunity to enjoy many cultural activities throughout the year. I just received the fall program guide listing all the programs and events the city will offer this year. There's 40 pages of information describing the classes, programs and events for all Ke...

The Green River in Kent WA is calm for now but according to Government warnings and observations of the Army Corps of Engineers, seasonal rains may change all that. Due to certain structural deficiencies at the Hanson Dam, more water will need to be released during the rainy season to relieve bac...

Good news for Kent,WA. home-buyers hit the front page of the newspaper today. The " Affordability Index" brightened in King County for the first time in five years. The Washington Center for Real Estate Research said that the typical King County family can now afford the typical King County house...

I would think that if you were looking for a place to have some unwanted hair removed, you wouldn't expect a bowl of soup along with it. But at first glance that's exactly what I thought when I entered the parking lot to visit the Hong Kong Market in Kent WA. After closer inspection, I realized t...

While stopped at an intersection near Kent Commons, I noticed an electronic sign flashing the message 'Kent, Sportstown USA'. I'll admit that I haven't heard the term before, and I doubt it will become the city's official slogan, but it does make some sense. After all Kent Commons is directly acr...

New loan modification programs could help this increasingly common problem with homes in Kent WA and across the United States.  With one in five homeowners "underwater", some predict that thousands will just walk away from their homes during these economic hard times.  Almost 20% of homeowners or...

Maybe you've seen Kent Washington's Town Square Plaza, maybe not. The next time you visit Kent Station just walk towards downtown and you'll find a large open area with a huge granite sphere in the middle with water bubbling at it's base. Measuring over five feet in diameter and weighing in at ov...

Being a Real Estate Agent in Kent Washington can be a scary business. Not just here in Kent WA, either- all over the country. It's very important for those who work in the real estate business to know their market well. If they specialize in a particular geographic region they should know all abo...

Is now the time to buy a home in Kent Washington? If you are in a position to buy a home today, this is the time. Home prices are at relatively low levels, inventory is abundant and interest rates are low. If you are currently renting, you can be fairly sure that your rent will increase over time...

There is now just over 5 months left to take advantage of the $7500. temporary tax credit for first-time home buyers. This credit began April 9, 2008 but will end on July 1, 2009. If you are a first-time home buyer waiting for the right time to jump, now may be the time before this opportunity i...