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Local News and Events Will COVID-19 Impact Where People Want to Live? Will COVID-19 Impact Where People Want to Live?   Recently, Matthew Gardner, Windermere’s Chief Economist released a video about the effects COVID-19 is having and/or could have on consumer tendencies in real estate. There seems to be quite the paradigm shift happening due to health reasons, appreciating simpler schedules, and the new phenomenon of many people working from home. Along with […]
Local News and Events Are we keeping pace with 2019: A Look at Weekly Sales Activity Amid the Stay at Home Orders There have been a lot of questions that I have encountered about the stability of the housing market due to the global health crisis of COVID-19. I have kept close track of the statistics and daily activity in our market in order to help keep my clients well informed. Inventory levels remain very tight and buyer demand […]
Local News and Events Monthly Newsletter – February: Interest Rates Bottom Out, Sparking High Buyer Demand Most recently, we have experienced an uptick in market activity. In fact, King County saw a 35% increase in pending sales from December to January, and Snohomish County 38%. The seasonal uptick from the holidays to the New Year is normal, but it was quite sizable. This is reinforced by a 6% increase in pending […]
Local News and Events Celebrating New Year’s Eve off the Beaten Path Because big parties with crowds, expensive cocktails, and massive fireworks shows aren’t the only way to ring in the new year.   The holiday season is in full swing, and the year (and the decade!) is almost over. If a big party is not your scene, you’re not alone. Some of the most fun and […]
Local News and Events Holiday Tree Lighting Celebrations   Kick off the holiday season with a community tree lighting celebration. Thanksgiving falls late on the calendar this year, so the Christmas festivities will be right on it’s heels. Some of these celebrations start as early as the day after Thanksgiving! The bigger celebrations feature Santa’s arrival, and most of the communities will have […]
Local News and Events Pumpkin Patch Guide 2019 Nothing feels more like fall than pumpkin picking, hay rides and corn mazes. Get your latte in hand and head out to any one of these great, local farms to have some harvest fun and find that perfect jack-o-lantern to light up your porch. Times, dates & activities may change, please use the provided links […]
Local News and Events Back to School Basics The first day of school has snuck up on us again! Most local school districts will start just after Labor Day, so if you haven’t already, now is the time to start getting ready. Take advantage of these last weeks of summer to start settling into a new routine before life gets hectic.   Start […]
Local News and Events Monthly Newsletter – June 2019 Changes are coming: The Washington State Legislature is changing the way in which real estate excise taxes (REET) are calculated. REET are different from your annual property taxes; they are the tax that a seller pays when they sell their home, based on the sale price. Currently, the Washington State excise tax is 1.28 percent. […]
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Local News and Events Outdoor Movie Schedule: Summer 2019 SOUTH SNOHOMISH   Arlington’s Movies @ Olympic Theater Olympic Theater 6/21     The Lego 2 Movie 7/19     Spider Man: Into the Spider-Verse 8/2       Dumbo   Edmond’s Outdoor Movie Night Frances Anderson Center Field 7/26     Trolls 8/2       A Wrinkle in Time   Everett’s Cinema Under the Stars Thornton Sullivan Park, Camp Patterson […]
Local News and Events Sending Kids to Summer Camp Every year, my office comes together to provide summer camp scholarships for local kids who may not otherwise have the opportunity to experience the adventures of overnight camp. We partner with YMCA Camp Orkila and Camp Colman; local programs dedicated to nurturing the potential of youth, promoting healthy living, and fostering social responsibility. This year, […]
Local News and Events 2019 Farmer’s Markets Schedules When you shop at a local Farmers Market, you’re buying outstanding freshness, quality and flavor. Knowing exactly where your food comes from and how it was grown provides peace of mind for your family. Plus, you’re supporting a sustainable regional food system that helps small family farms stay in business; protects land from over-development, and […]
Local News and Events Seed Drive! We are collecting vegetable seeds and starts for the Martha Perry Garden, where volunteers grow thousands of pounds of fresh produce every year for local food banks. My office will be spending a volunteer day in the garden for our annual Community Service Day in June. In addition to our labor, we will gift them […]
Buying Rent vs. Own The current break-even horizon* in the Seattle Metro area is 1.69 years!   *The amount of time you need to own your home in order for owning to be a superior financial decision. With expensive rental rates, historically low interest rates, and home prices softening, there are advantages to buying versus renting. In fact, the Seattle Metro […]
Local News and Events Shred Day Is Tomorrow! SHRED DAY TOMORROW! Please join me: Date: April 21st, 2018 Time 10:00AM – 2:00PM Located: 4211 Alderwood Blvd Suite 110 Lynnwood WA. 98036 Bring any documents that you would like shredded
Local News and Events Shred Day Reminder Please join me: Date: April 21st, 2018 Time 10:00AM – 2:00PM Located: 4211 Alderwood Blvd Suite 110 Lynnwood WA. 98036 Bring any documents that you would like shredded
Local News and Events April 21st Shred Day! Please join me: Date: April 21st, 2018 Time 10:00AM – 2:00PM Located: 4211 Alderwood Blvd Suite 110 Lynnwood WA. 98036 Bring any documents that you would like shredded
Local News and Events McMenamin’s Anderson School House McMenamin’s Anderson School House, a great place to tryout! COMMUNITY FEATURE ALERT: Where can you drink beers or sip whiskey by a fire pit, pick from several dining options, swim in one of the biggest indoor pools in the area or catch a movie in a quaint theater while they serve you cocktails?  McMenamin’s Anderson […]
Local News and Events SHRED DAY – Brought to You by Windermere North Please join me: Date: April 21st, 2018 Time 10:00AM – 2:00PM Located: 4211 Alderwood Blvd Suite 110 Lynnwood WA. 98036 Bring any documents that you would like shredded
Local News and Events SHRED DAY – Brought to You by Windermere North Copy Please join me: Date: April 21st, 2018 Time 10:00AM – 2:00PM Located: 4211 Alderwood Blvd Suite 110 Lynnwood WA. 98036 Bring any documents that you would like shredded
King County US Home Sales Shoot Up to 10-Year High   WASHINGTON — Americans purchased homes in March at the fastest pace in over a decade, a strong start to the traditional spring buying season. Sales of existing homes climbed 4.4 percent last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.71 million, the National Association of Realtors said Friday. This was the fastest sales […]