A do nothing government is better for our economy!
I don’t normally repost articles, but this one by Greg Swann is very on topic for what is going on right now.  The current administration’s policies are actually counter productive to our economy stabilizing and the real estate markets finding their own equilibrium.  The elections this past Tuesday were not a referendum on President Barrack Obama or his plans and policies. How do we know that? Because everyone associated with the Obama administration loudly insists that this cannot be so. They ought to know, right? Senators and Representatives from states and districts that supported John McCain in the last election might hav

One year plan to buy your first home!
Two years ago if you had a heartbeat and one hand to sign loan documents, you could purchase your first home.  Times have changed and now lenders are requiring documentation of income again, solid credit scores and expect a sizeable down payment.  Now purchasing a home seem almost impossible for most first time home buyers.  But if you plan ahead you can purchase a home, just not today! If you are at step zero with no savings and shaky credit then I would encourage you to make a one year plan for the purchase of your first home.  I know it is a long time to wait in our ‘on demand’ instant satisfaction world, but it is reali

2009 Everett Sustainable Living Fair Saturday 10/3
It is easy to miss out on some to of the really interesting ‘green living’ events in our area mainly because they are not well publicized.  The 2009 Everett Sustainable Living Fair that is being held at the Snohomish PUD Building is j

New Fred Meyers in Lynnwood on 164th and Alderwood Mall Parkway
  New Fred Meyer on 164th and Alderwood Mall Parkway in Lynnwood There is a new Fred Meyer

Sell your Seattle Area Home in the First 5 Days it is On the Market!
People still need to sell home fast and even though the real estate market in the Seattle is not what it was in 2007, homeowners in the Puget Sound are still able to sell their homes in 5 days or less! Yes, it is true that you can still sell a home in the Seattle area in 5 days or less. The following five steps (plus one) will generally sell a home in 5 days or less. Step zero in selling your home in 5 days is choosing the right real estate agent.  Why is this step zero?  Because without a professional real estate agent you aren’t going to go anywhere fast!  Enlisting the help of the right agent to help you sell your home is key t