John & Daniele Donatelli, Ecstatic Homesellers

Here’s a testimony from John & Daniele Donatelli…”Sandy’s proactive marketing and outstanding communication resulted in such a positive experience that we are forever advocates of Sandy and his service…especially in a climate where many people we have met had a “not so positive” experience with their chosen real estate agent. When our home first became…

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LP Siding

Louisiana Pacific Siding, or LP Siding for short, was a product that was used in the 1990 era by builders as an alternative to wood siding. Due to the moisture in the Pacific Northwest, it did not do well. There was a class action law suit (that has since expired) against the company. In the…

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Refinance Existing Loans? Really?

Dave Henn of Landover Mortgage presented the HARP Federal Program which involves the possibility of refinancing current loans owned by Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac. More than likely the program won’t become active until December 1, 2011 so stay tuned to this web site.

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Existing Homes Sales on the Rise

Sales of previously owned U.S. homes rose more than anticipated in August as investors used cash to buy distressed properties. (At a personal level, I have come across numerous homes in a distressed situation with multiple offers waiting for a lender’s decision. This is becoming more of the norm than the exception.) Purchases of existing…

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A Deck Done Right

I’m here with Rich Knight of Knight Inspection Services who was hired on behalf of my client to do an inspection of a property in the process of being purchased. What he found was a complex and project that is one of the best managed projects he has come across in a long while. Here…

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9/11 Always Remembered

So many losses on this day 10 years ago when America was attacked by airplanes flown into the World Trade Centers. The images on this video will forever be tattooed in my memory bank.

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Seattle-Area Home Prices Increase in June

Seattle-area home prices rose in June for the second straight month, according to the Case-Shiller home-price index. Nationally, the index was up for the third straight month, numbers for June released Tuesday showed. In the Seattle metropolitan area, which includes King, Snohomish and Pierce counties, prices rose 0.7 percent between May and June, according to…

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Mt Rainier

Mt. Rainier…about a 3 hour drive from Seattle. We took advantage of the view from the top of Crystal Mountain via the gondola ride to the top. It was a great adventure that is great for everyone of all ages.

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Free IPhone Apps at Starbucks!!

Free iPhone Apps to be Given Away at Starbucks – Starting Tuesday, Aug. 23 Shazam Encore will be the first iPhone app which will be given away, a company spokesperson said. Starbucks has three locations in Sammamish. Starbucks is a partner with Patch.com. Coffee drinkers who enjoy visiting Starbucks in Sammamish and the Seattle area…

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3 WA Cities Make Money Magazine’s Best Small Town List

Money magazine on Monday published its 2011 list of “100 best places to live in America,” highlighting small towns across the country with populations of 50,000 or less. For the annual cover story, which hits stands on Aug. 19, Money looked for places with the optimal combination of job opportunities, fiscal strength, top-notch schools, safe…

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