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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Best places to kiss around Snohomish: Spring brings weddings and engagements!

Spring is right around the corner and that means LUUUVE is in the air.   If I were to rewind the clock 18 yrs., I would ask my wife to marry me on a nice clear Spring day walk along the south crest of Dutch Hill on 92nd St SE with the Snohomish Valley and Mt. [...]

North Snohomish Little League 2010 Opens

Spring is in the air.   Sunshine, the smell of the grass, youngsters tossing the ball to each other with the snap of it hitting the leather gloves.   It means Baseball.    Adjacent to Salvadalena’s Greenhouses, the North Snohomish Little League park is among the most beautiful settings for baseball in Washington. The North Snohomish Little League [...]

Seattle Hill 5-6th grade hoopsters champs!

SJAA Championship Game for 5th/6th grade boys: The Seattle Hill Trojans 5th and 6th graders triumphed in a 41-37 decision over previously undefeated Dutch Hill Panthers.   The SJAA championship game was held this past Saturday afternoon at 2pm at the Snohomish High School “old gym.”   In what coach and SJAA President Jerry Roth said, “it [...]

Snohomish SJAA Hoops Mini-Tourney under way

The Snohomish Junior Athletic Association Baskeball league end of season tournament is now underway.    Tuesday evening  the Dutch Hill squad faced Cascade View in the 5th/6th grade braket.   After a close 1st half the Dutch Hill Panthers pulled away for the win and will play Seattle Hill at 6:30pm this Thursday, Feb 18th, at the [...]

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