News For Seniors Moving Mom and Dad Posted on April 4th, 2013 by Margit Novack  Sometimes it starts with a phone call at 2 AM. “Your mom had a stroke.” Sometimes there is simply a gradual worsening of chronic conditions, and over time the home that worked so well for so many years is too burdensome. In either case, your life is […]
Uncategorized Happy Memorial Day!   Memorial Day is a time to remember the men and women who have died while serving in our armed forces.  My thoughts and prayers are with those of you who have lost family and friends in the military keeping our great country safe.  Wishing you and your family a fun and safe holiday weekend! […]
Home Improvement The $645 kitchen remodel   By Charlotte Barnard | This Old House – Tue, Apr 9, 2013 12:44 PM EDT     This Old House – Skillful surgery on the cabinets and some cosmetic changes renewed this 1920s bungalow kitchen for less than the cost of a refrigerator.   Skillful surgery on the cabinets and some cosmetic changes renewed […]
Home Improvement Use a Salvaged Tub to Turn Your Backyard Into a Soothing Oasis   By Annie Thornton By Houzz | Posted May 16th 2013 3:00PM When a lilac tree died in Sloan Schang's yard in Portland, Ore., last summer, it left behind a blank corner. It also provided him with an opportunity. A secluded backyard spa appealed to Schang, a writer and creative director, but the $6,000 bill […]
Economics Home sales prices hit $275K in April   By Kurt Batdorf HBJ Editor   EVERETT — It’s 2007 all over again for the local real estate market as antsy buyers rush to buy what’s left in a dwindling supply of homes for sale. Northwest Multiple Listing Service members notched their highest volume of new listings since June 2011, but the additions did […]
News For Seniors 4 Common Worries About Senior Living   by Sarah Posted on May 15, 2013 in                 The Boomington Post                    The stress of caring for an aging parent is one of the most difficult things to go through. Many adult children admirably choose to take on this responsibility single-handedly. However, as the years go by, it often becomes apparent that a trained elder […]
Everett Spring Home Maintenance Checklist Spring is finally here and summer is just around the corner. This time of year we always want to spruce up the yard and get the patio ready for BBQs, but the house needs some attention now as well!
News For Seniors Unemployment haunts Social Security recipients   Diana Brest is getting smaller Social Security payments because she was unemployed before retiring.   NEW YORK (CNNMoney) Losing your job is a nasty shock at any age, but for older Americans nearing retirement, there's an extra kick: A late stretch of unemployment will haunt them throughout their Golden Years in the form of […]
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Home Finances How to Buy and Sell a Home at the Same Time   Now that the real estate market is picking up again, many people are looking to sell their homes at last. But when you sell, you have to move somewhere — which usually means buying another home. Buying and selling at the same time brings up a whole new set of challenges, but those who […]
Uncategorized 27th Annual Windermere Cup Posted May 2 2013, 2:25 PM PDT by Tara Sharp This year, we are excited to welcome Cornell University and Dartmouth College to the 27th annual Windermere Cup on Saturday, May 4, 2013. Historically, the Windermere Cup is part of the Seattle Yacht Club’s Opening Day of Boating Season celebration on Seattle’s Montlake Cut. Since 1987, Windermere has […]
Everett Nominations open for Monte Cristo awards Published: Wednesday, April 17, 2013, 12:01 a.m. By Jim Davis, Herald Writer   EVERETT — Nominations are being sought for the 19th annual Monte Cristo Awards given to property owners who have shown extensive pride in their property. The awards honor homes and businesses in the city limits for their beauty and attractiveness. Anyone can […]
Economics 5 Tips for First-Time Home Buyers by Becky Flanigan on April 17, 2013 Buying a first home can be a scary, confusing and stressful process. Many would-be buyers are understandably nervous at the prospect of making the largest purchase of their lives. Rather than diving in and hoping for the best, you should prepare carefully before you begin the house search. […]
Uncategorized New farmers’ market anchors larger project   By Debra Smith HBJ Freelance Writer          EVERETT — If all goes as planned, Everett should have its own indoor, year-round farmers’ market as early as the summer of 2014. Products at the market are likely to include fruits and vegetables; meats and fish; milk, cheese, yogurt and ice cream; as well as fresh-cut […]
Economics Vacation Home Sales Rise in 2012 by The KCM Crew on April 15, 2013   inShare118 The American desire to own a second home as a vacation home is alive and well!   The National Association of Realtors analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data shows there are 7.9 million vacation homes in the U.S. Their 2013 Investment and Vacation Home Buyers […]
Economics 3 Reasons to Sell Your House Today! (Part III) by THE KCM CREW on APRIL 10, 2013 This week, we are going to look at the three reasons to sell your house now instead of waiting: demand is strong, supply is low and new construction will soon be your competition. – The KCM Crew Part III – New Construction Will Soon Be Your Competition Over the last several years, most homeowners […]
Economics 3 Reasons to Sell Your House Today! (Part II) by THE KCM CREW on APRIL 9, 2013 This week, we are going to look at the three reasons to sell your house now instead of waiting: demand is strong, supply is low and new construction will soon be your competition. – The KCM Crew Part II – Housing Supply is Low A seller’s ability to sell their home in today’s […]
Economics 3 Reasons to Sell Your House Today! (Part I) by THE KCM CREW on APRIL 8, 2013 This week, we are going to look at three reasons to sell your house now instead of waiting: demand is strong, supply is low and new construction will soon be your competition. – The KCM Crew Part I – Demand for Real Estate is Much Stronger This Year When selling anything, owners can only hope […]
Economics Economists Predict Home Value Appreciation Through 2017 to Exceed Pre-Bubble Norms Posted by: Austin Gross Tags: Posted date: March 19, 2013   We’ve just finished compiling our Q1 2013 Zillow Home Price Expectations Survey (ZHPES), where professional forecasters provide predictions for housing market growth in the near term. This survey marks a break with the past in that the survey benchmark is now the national Zillow […]
Economics 3 Financial Reasons to Buy a Home NOW! (Part III) by THE KCM CREW on MARCH 27, 2013 see post here.   This week, we are going to look at the three financial reasons to buy a home now instead of waiting: prices are rising at an accelerated rate, interest rates are increasingand rents are skyrocketing. – The KCM Crew Part III – Rents Are Skyrocketing Whether you own or rent, you […]
Economics 3 Financial Reasons to Buy a Home NOW! (Part II) by The KCM Crew on March 26, 2013 See original post here. This week, we are going to look at the three financial reasons to buy a home now instead of waiting: prices are rising at an accelerated rate, interest rates are increasing and rents are skyrocketing. – The KCM Crew Part II – Interest […]