Mortgage Rates drop: time to take advantage of these rates now.

Mortgage interest rates have dropped to the lowest levels I have ever seen in my nearly 20 yrs. in the housing industry.  If you have a fixed rate loan over 5% and or a loan originated within the past 4 yrs. with 2nd mortgages (a substantial number if you are similar to the throngs of [...]

North & South Snohomish All Stars meet at July tourney: South prevailed 4-1.

Congratulations to the North and South Snohomish 11-12 yr old All Star teams.   Both teams met after early losses in the tournament hosted by the Stilliguamish Little League in Arlington.   The early morning July 3rd game started at 9am and it was chilly.   The South Snohomish Little League team prevailed over North Snohomish in a [...]

John Wooden recognized at Pauley Pavilion, UCLA.

You cannot describe this man any better than Kareem Abdul-Jabbar did in today’s service at ULCA in Los Angeles. “I’m aware how cynical the world has become. Coach’s value system was from another era, it was developed in an America that has passed on.” Whatever your passion, your work, business, or life aspirations, John Wooden [...]

$373,000 of debt paid off: Inspiration

Yahoo News (from the Motley Fool) has a great article on how three families paid down a combined $373,000.00 in debt. Was it easy? No. Was it fun? No. But it shows you how, when you set goals, your financial blue-print for your family can dramatically change for the better. From the article: “Jay Allen [...]

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Snohomish Boys Soccer Cup & Alumni match: Saturday 5-9pm

Soccer fans, players and alumni: 2010 All Snohomish Boys Soccer Cup & Alumni Games Saturday, June 5th, 5-9 pm (arrive at 4:30 pm) Snohomish High School Stadium Boys Varsity VS. Glacier Peak at 6:30pm at SHS. Potluck, picnic-style food.  We are suggesting, chicken, sandwiches, salads, pasta, or any finger foods, bring enough to share with [...]

Report: Foreclosure in Washington State averages 390 days.

An article in today’s New York Times business section discusses the foreclosure problem and how some owners are choosing to not pay their mortgages and live in their homes for months and even years.   Florida is now averaging 518 days from the time the homeowner stops paying to the time of the foreclosure sale. The [...]

Memorial Day in Snohomish (2010)

It’s the Veteran who salutes the flag. It’s the Veteran, not the preacher, who gives us the right of religion. It is the Veteran, not the reporter, who gives us the freedom of the press. It is the Veteran, not the poet, who gives us the freedom of speech. It’s the Veteran, not protesters, who [...]

Wednesday evening NSLL: Yanks over Angels

Last evening’s game between the Yankees and the Angels was played under superb weather conditions, although a tad chilly when the wind kicked up.  The game was called after the end of the 5th inning due to total run rule.   Some great play from both teams energized their respective cheering quarters.   The Yankees were led [...]

Brokerage John L. Scott partners with Zillow.com for listing placements

Local Northwest real estate brokerage, John L. Scott Real Estate, has entered into an agreement to place their listings on Zillow.com. It is this bloggers opinion that it was a matter of time before a local large company placed their listings on Zillow. Many have resisted Zillow because they argued that placing their listings at [...]

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