Go Green! Eco-Friendly Home Tips

January 11, 2012

As we begin the new year, we’d like to again share some basic changes homeowners may incorporate to create a more eco-friendly home.  ”Going Green” has moved beyond installing energy efficient appliances and swapping out incandescent light bulbs for compact fluorescents.  With luxury condos touting eco-friendly features like rain water recycling, and home builders incorporating energy saving features into new [...]

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Tips for Selling a Home in Winter

January 10, 2012

Just because the weather outside is dreary, the home selling experience doesn’t have to be. Traditionally, the spring season is known as the time when home buyers are out in full-swing looking to purchase, but winter months can also bring in motivated buyers who are looking for a change and attracted to our market and [...]

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Pending Homes Sales Continues to Grow

January 4, 2012

Homebuyers who delayed the purchase of new home are tired of waiting and are now ready for a move.  Compared to last year, pending home sales continue to climb and according to the National Association of Realtors, November home sales gained and ”reached the highest level in 19 months.”  For more information please read the full article by [...]

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There’s No Place Like Home for the Holiday’s

December 14, 2011

 The Holiday’s are here and as Coldwell Banker discovered, “There’s no place like home for the holidays”.  Where will you spend the holiday’s this year?  This Coldwell Banker video asks people that question and to share some of their favorite memories and traditions. Enjoy!  Happy holidays from all of us!  http://youtu.be/3QmxkDW8myk         [...]

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Local Housing Market Update

December 9, 2011

If we had to pick one word to describe the housing market right now it might be “confidence.” All markets are influenced by fear and exuberance, which are in essence some form of confidence – either too much at the top of a cycle or too little at the bottom. The housing market around many [...]

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Spirit of Giving makes this a great place to call Home!

December 7, 2011

The holiday season is a time to stop and give thanks for the good things in life. We were recently reminded of one of the biggest reasons this area is such a great place in which to live and work. For the past eleven years, a group of local nonprofits host a luncheon to celebrate philanthropy [...]

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Holiday Entertainment in the South Sound

December 6, 2011

Tis the season to celebrate.  If you are looking for quality entertainment for you and your family consider one of the following performances.  Please be sure to check the web sites for show times and ticket purchase information.  Have fun and Happy Holidays! Stardust Serenade at Harlequin Productions, November 25-December 31  www.harlequinproductions.org Scrooge, The Musical by [...]

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Christmas Forest, A 24 Year Local Tradition

November 28, 2011

This week the 24th Annual Christmas Forest celebration will wrap with a Gala Auction Tuesday evening.  The 7-Day holiday fundraiser is a series of events to benefit the work of Providence St. Peter Foundation in our community.  Christmas Forest has generated more than $4 million throughout its history, helping to provide charity care and fun [...]

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Veterans Day: A Time to Remember and Say Thank You…

November 10, 2011

Veterans Day is a time to honor and thank all military personnel who have served the United States.  Our community is lucky to be home to hundreds of military service men and women and their families.  We annually observe Veterans Day on November 11, as a reminder of the 11th hour of the 11th day [...]

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Halloween: Come Visit a Local Pumpkin Patch

October 26, 2011

Halloween is quickly approaching, but there is still time to find the best pumpkin for carving. Visit one of these local, family owned spots and enjoy a great fall pastime with your family. While they all have great pumpkin patches there is plenty of other activities to enjoy. Hay rides and corn mazes, animals, tasty [...]

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