Washington's Wet News by Karen

Here's some information regarding the current rate market: Although home loan rates are very attractive now, the picture could be quite different as some inflationary factors will likely come to light heading into summer.  Oil prices may be on the rise as we approach the summer driving season, so...

Here are some commonly overlooked tax deductions.  As always, please check with your tax professional: $250 of education expense of college tuition Student loan interest paid by mom and dad Out-of-Pocket Charitable Contributions Moving expenses to take first job Military Reservist travel expenses...

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It's "actively raining" in the greater Seattle area. The weather forecasters predict between 5-10 inches tonight. That's already on top of the several feet of snow that has melted this past weekend. You can read the whole story here. Local rivers are expected to crest on Wednesday.  There has bee...

I'd like to share with you my experience with a referral here on Active Rain.  I was one of the "first original rainers" and living in the Pacific Northwest (Seattle area) I was honored to meet many of the staffers of AR on many occasions. A year ago I received a referral from Sarah Nopp, a RE/MA...