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2009 

Redmond WA home sales are up slightly this week.  We continue to demonstrate a nice up trend in general over the last several weeks.  In the English Hill and Education Hill Neighborhoods we have seen relatively strong sales as home sales have been exceeding new inventory for several weeks. As of ...
11/30/2009
Yea the Option arm are a ticking time bomb.  In most cases you can't even refinance these homes.These past few years we have seen the housing market crumble as a result of the sub-prime lending frenzy.  Just about anyone who had a pulse could get a mortgage based on "stated income" with no docume...
11/30/2009
Often we are berated for being arrogant, well not me anyways, but a REALTOR I know gets harangued that he or she loves to see their face in print.  Well I found just the place where their image can be immortalized.  Heck their image could be handed down as a family heirloom.  At Simply Silhouette...
11/25/2009
Each year me and the family head cut our own Christmas Tree.  We love the idea of picking out the perfect tree.  Fresh cut trees last longer in the home and the smell wonderful !Below is a short list of great U-Cut Christmas Tree Farms in King County. If your feeling a bit more adventurous and wa...
11/24/2009
With the holiday season right around the corner many sellers are wondering if they should keep their home on the market or wait for brighter days. Before I get into that here's a great video to get you in the mood. Amazing Perth Christmas Lights 2008 - Watch today’s top amazing videos here Now ba...
11/22/2009
Downtown Bellevue real estate home sales are up thanks to a boost from the first time home buyer tax credit.  The Downtown Bellevue(98004) area is from I-90 North to Highway 520 East to I-405 and west to Lake Washington.  As of 11/21/09 here are the real estate home stats for Downtown Neighborhoo...
11/21/2009
Many of my readers have asked me about some of news articles that they hear/read about during the week.  Here are some great articles/blogs reported and relevant for home buyers, sellers and borrowers(mortgage news.)  I hope you find it useful. The WSJ had a great article today by James R. Hagert...
11/17/2009
STOP - Don't Get Ripped off!Gift cards hold their first-place position as the top gift for the sixth year in a row; 55% of adults surveyed would like to receive a gift card this holiday season and 64% of consumers plan to buy them as presents. Gift cards seem like a perfect solution to the probl...
11/16/2009
As you begin your home search it is now, more than ever, important that you begin your home search with a Realtor(r). You can be sure of getting the best advice, information and experience by picking your Realtor(r) carefully.   A good Realtor can make the home buying experience smooth and enjoya...
11/15/2009
A very impactful story.  Remember Realtors(r) This holiday season to be there for your family, friends and clients!My sister Kerri keeps a police scanner on in her kitchen. Last night I received this email from her:  I don't always "hear" things on the scanner in the background but for whatever r...
11/15/2009
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