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Lowest Interest Rates In 3 Years! (I think?!?)
2008-01-24 00:00:00
Wow! What a ride! Since the fed dropped interest rates 3/4 point yesterday, the markets have been on a wild ride. In chatting with several trusted mortgage originators, most attempts to lock loans were met with either an overloaded system...
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Monday's Inspiration -- LEARN, DO, TEACH , The Key To Mastery!
2008-01-21 00:00:00
By Greg Perry, Kirkland Realtor So what about formal education? You know --what we do through high school, then college. Here's what some notable people have to say about education:"We are shut up in schools and college recitation rooms for...
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Friday's Did You Know? Mt. Si fell from the moon
2008-01-18 00:00:00
In my research of Mt. Si in the Snoqualmie Valley, I learned of this fantastic legend. So to continue the recent Friday's Did You Know's this weeks is again about Mt. Si and a legend. From Wikipedia: Mount Si figures...
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Cost VS. Value 2007 - Bathroom Remodel
2008-01-15 00:00:00
The Bathroom . One of my favorite rooms of the house. While the kitchen is the Quarterback of the house.. the one that gets the glory, the bathroom is the offensive lineman. The unsung hero that gets the job done. If...
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Greg Perry, The Best Name In Real Estate?
2008-01-12 00:00:00
Well at least it's a common name in real estate. Today I Googled, Greg Perry , Real tor. Good grief, there's a lot of Greg Perry's out there selling real estate. I didn't know of any other Greg Perrys. I've lived with...
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Friday's Did You Know? - Josiah Merrit
2008-01-12 00:00:00
Did you know that Mt. Si is named after a rugged man. Mt. Si in the Snoqualmie valley is named after Josiah Merrit aka Uncle Si. Want rugged? Uncle Si built a cabin at the base of the peak in...

Eastside Real Estate Statistics -- December 2007
2008-01-10 00:00:00
By Greg Perry, Eastside Real tor For Seattle's Eastside single family homes in NWMLS Areas 500-600, YOY median prices bucked King County's trend as they were up 4.8%. December found Area 600 (No. Kirkland/Woodinville) leading the way, up 18.2% ($525,000 last...
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Cost vs. Value 2007 - Midrange Additions
2008-01-08 14:00:00
Thinking of adding a room or two?  In this weeks Cost vs. Value article we'll evaluate the additions.  While the percentages of costs recouped are higher than the national average, I think this is because it falls in line with our overall resalve value vs. the rest of the nation.  It is fair to say, Do an addition for your value of living, not to make a buck.   All of this information and more can be downloaded at http:www.costvalue.com. Bathroom Addition- Midrange:Criteria:  Add a full 6x8 foot bath over a crawl space with poured concrete walls.  Include cultured-marble vanity top with molded sink; standard chrome faucets; 30x60" white fiberglass tub/shower with ceramic tile surround; single levertermperature and pressure-balanced faucet; white low-profile toilet; general and spot lighting; electrical wiring to code; mirrored medicine cabinet; linen storage closet or cabinet; vinyl wallpaper; painted trim; and ceramic tile floor. JOB COST...

Monday's Inspiration -- Sticking to your new habits with Motivating Strateg
2008-01-07 18:59:00
You want to make new, positive habits and you've made your New Year's resolutions.  Are you having difficulties making those new habits stick?  Here are a few strategies for keeping yourself on track.  Pick the ones you line or try them all.  These strategies will will help you stay on track. As a friend or family member to come by every day and perform your new activity with you. Promise yourself a reward for each time you stick to your plan. Announce your new habit to someone that you would not want to disappoint, and make adopting that habit a promise to them. Spend a little time each day thinking about why you think your change is important and what the long-term effects of adopting it will be.  Visualize your success. Make it difficult not to do the new habit -- set up obstacles so that it is impossible not to do. When you think about performing the habit, follow through and just do it (instead of only thinking about it). If you're tryin...
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Friday's Did You Know? Isquowh...
2007-12-29 00:00:00
Did you know that Issaquah hasn't always been Issaquah. Issaquah is actually a corruption of the correct name "isquow, " which means "sound of water birds"...So I suppose Issaquah means "used to sound like birds but now sounds like development"?...

Seattle Eastside Real Estate Statistics -- November 2007
2007-12-28 00:00:00
Here is a complete statistical analysis for the Seattle Eastside Real Estate NWMLS zones 500-600 for single family homes (not condos) To see detailed charts of facts and trends for Seattle/Eastside real estate, click this link: Show charts
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Monday's Inspiration -- The Day We Celebrate The Birth of a Baby.
2007-12-25 00:00:00
6While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them...
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Friday's Did You Know? -- The Ferry Kalakala
2007-12-21 00:00:00
The futuristic ferry, Kalakala, was built in the Lake Washington Shipyards, in Kirkland, and was launched on July 2, 1935. The Kalaka was built for the Seattle to Bremerton run and was the largest and fastest ferry on Puget Sound....
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Home Improvement...Cost Vs. Value 2007 overview
2007-12-14 00:00:00
Don't you just love talking home improvement? Everyone loves to daydream as they prepare their home for selling, or as the walk through a home looking to buy. Inevitably the questions start... what do you think the value of this...
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When A Client Turns Into a Friend
2007-12-12 00:00:00
Today, I had lunch with one of my best all-time clients, Tom. Tom and I have done over 10 transactions together over the years, and he's referred many other clients to me. When I look down my client list, Tom...
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Monday's Inspiration -- 3 Quotes from Zig Ziglar
2007-12-11 00:00:00
I've read Zig Ziglar 's books,listened to his recorded material, and watched him perform live for many years. He has the ability to entertain and teach us at the same time. I remember the day that I met Zig and shook...
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November 2007 Eastside Real Estate Statistics
2007-12-09 00:00:00
November 2007 Eastside real estate statistics are in from the NWMLS. I posted them over on the Seattle PI Real Estate Professionals blog. Here is a link to the post: http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/reales tate/archives/127372.asp The other day I also posted a piece on...
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Seattle Mayor Proclaims "Sally Williams Day" -- December 3, 2007
2007-12-08 00:00:00
One of our best clients, Sally Williams was honored by Seattle Mayor , Greg Nickels, when he proclaimed December 3, 2007 "Sally Williams Day". Sally is a volunteer for King County's Senior Services Volunteer Transportation program which was formed in 1975....

Friday's Did You Know? Carillon Point.
2007-12-08 00:00:00
Did you know? Carillon Point was a major naval shipyard! By Christmas of 1940, the US had commissioned the Lake Washington Shipyard (now Carillon Point) with a big order to produce four anit-sub net tenders, one thousand tanks for anti-submarine...

Mr. and Mrs. Seller.......The things you tell us!
2007-12-08 00:00:00
The things Seller s say......(sigh....) Over and over and over again. Like we've never heard them before. right! 1. "We want to build in bargaining room." 2. ".....But we've got a lot of money invested in improvements." 3. "But we've got...
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King County Residents Encouraged to Report Losses to County
2007-12-05 00:00:00
From the City Of Kirkland King County Seeks Property Loss Data Kirkland citizens and businesses who are experiencing flooding issues should contact the following numbers: During regular business hours, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.: o To report drainage issues...
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Friday's Did You Know? Juanita hosts treaty signing?
2007-12-02 00:00:00
Did you know that On May 27 and 28 in 1933, members of Northwest tribes from all over the region gathered in Juanita for a re-enactment of the signing of the 1855 Point Elliott Treaty between the Indians and the...
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Top Trends For New Homes, and what home buyers are looking for!
2007-11-28 14:00:00
If you are looking at putting your home on the market, there are some things you may want to consider to get an edge in today's market.  Gone are the days of tradition!  Today's home buyers want versatility, with style and comfort.  1)  MORE STORAGE:  That's the key phrase for home buyers out there today!  When I am out with clients storage is on a short list of must haves before they start looking at the details.  In new construction the three car garage is becoming the standard...not for a third car, but for storage!  If you have a basement, consider finishing it off for more storage space.  Here in Seattle's Eastside, basements are rare so I often see people create lofts in their garage.  Using your attic for storage is not a good idea. 2)  ENTERTAINMENT CENTERS:  Media rooms have replaced dens and libraries.  Many new home buyers are looking for a great place for their new 60" plasma HD tv's.  I...
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Hattie earns her AKC Championship!
2007-11-18 00:00:00
Yesterday, our cairn terrier, Hattie , earned her final points to achieve her status as an AKC champion. Her new formal name is now CH Clanmarr's Steele Princess. Our male cairn terrier, Kona (CH Cainrgorm Coffee Tea or Me, RN SE...
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Hattie earns her AKC Championship!
2007-11-18 00:00:00
Yesterday, our cairn terrier, Hattie , earned her final points to achieve her status as an AKC champion. Her new formal name is now CH Clanmarr's Steele Princess. Our male cairn terrier, Kona (CH Cainrgorm Coffee Tea or Me, RN SE...
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Fall Maintenance Tips
2007-11-15 00:00:00
Your home may be the biggest investment you make. Proper house maintenance ensures a safe and comfortable environment for you and your family. Here are helpful tips and reminders of chores you may have overlooked for this fall season. Check...
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Greg Perry Completes Advance Listing Practices Course
2007-11-14 00:00:00
GREG PERRY ATTENDS SPECIALIZED LISTING COURSE FOR RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS Bellevue -- 11/16/2007 -- Greg Perry has completed a highly specialized course in the new skills involved in obtaining and servicing real estate listings, conducted by the COUNCIL OF...
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Friday's Did You Know? Lake Sammamish Sunken Forest...
2007-11-10 00:00:00
A favorite area for both canoe paddlers and fisherman, the sunken forest of Lake Sammamish stimulates even the non-dreamers imagination. Did you know that the spooky old growth forest in Lake Sammamish is attributed to a major seismic event that...
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Energy saving tips part II
2007-11-03 00:00:00
In part 1 of this mini series about energy conservation, we looked at a few things we can do at the beginning of, or preparing for the winter season. Here are some things that we can all do every day...
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Friday's Did You Know? Before Kenmore was Kenmore...
2007-10-27 00:00:00
Did you know, that before Kenmore was a city that it was mostly dense forest owned by investors? The major land holder was Philo Remington, the man who invented Remington guns. Kenmore all began when Mr. Remington sold some of...