Here are some fun events happening  around Puget Sound 1-3 Edmonds Waterfront Festivaledmondswaterfrontfestvial.com2 Duvall Daysduvallwa.gov2-3 The Maritime Gig FestivalGig Harbormaritimegig.com8-10 Everett’s Garden Arts Festivaleverettwa.org9-10 Tastin’ n Racin’ – IssaquahLake Sammamish State Parktastinracin.com9-17 Marysville Strawberry Festivalmaryfest.com15-17 Edmonds Art Festivaledmondsartfestival.com15-17 Meeker Days FestivalPuyalluppuyallupmainstreet.com16-17 Fremont FairSeattle, Fremont Ave Northfremontfair.com23 Seafair Rock ‘n’ Roll MarathonTukwila-Seattleseafair.com24 Seattle Pride FestSeattle Centerseattlepridefest.org24 […]

Good news on Real Estate recovery U.S. home prices could rise 4% a year, forecast says www.usatoday.com Average home prices are still falling, but forecaster says they’re poised to regain some ground over the next 5 years.

Are you having trouble selling your house?  Here are a few quick and easy tips that will tip the scales in your favor. Paint, paint, paint. Fresh paint can make a world of difference in a room. If you have lots of color in your house it is a good idea to re-paint with neutral […]

Pre-approval Gives Everyone Confidence The benefits of buyer’s pre-approval are without question; it is good for the buyers, the sellers and the agents. It saves time, money and removes the uncertainty of knowing whether the buyer is qualified. The direct benefits include:  Amount the buyer can borrow decreases as interest rates rise   Looking at “Right” […]