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Short Sale or Foreclosure? A Homeowner’s Comparison

Posted February 8th, 2012 by Toby Barnett
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Despite the discussion of recovery and being at the real estate bottom, many homeowners are still faced with the tough decision: Short Sale or Foreclosure? People facing a short sale or foreclosure have a lot of choices to make and [...]

Thinking About Remodeling? Learn What Gives the Best Return

Posted February 7th, 2012 by Toby Barnett
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Remodeling is a excellent way to improve the comforts of home while increasing curb appeal and selling potential. As we all know, many homeowners are stuck paying for a home in which the value has significantly decreased yet they cannot [...]

CenturyLink Field and Midnight Lights [Video]

Posted February 2nd, 2012 by Toby Barnett
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As a huge Seahawks fan, previous season ticket holder, I get excited when videos pop of the fan, stadium, and the team. Making the rounds yesterday and today on Facebook, even shared by Coach Carroll’s song of the day status, [...]

President Obama’s Refinancing Plan for Homeowners

Posted February 1st, 2012 by Toby Barnett
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This morning, in Falls Church Virginia, President Obama announced his Refinancing Plan for responsible homeowners. From the press conference, it was mentioned that homeowners can qualify for historically low interest rates while potentially saving homeowners $3,000 annually on their mortgage [...]

Enjoying and Surviving Snowpocalypse 2012 [Pic] [Video]

Posted January 20th, 2012 by Toby Barnett
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The Puget Sound region is going through Snowpocalypse 2012 and Washingtonians are getting reprieve with warmer temperatures. It all began Saturday the 15th with the news media predicting a Snowpocalypse and the terror ensued. With traces of snow fall around [...]

Residential Real Estate Statistics for December 2011

Posted January 19th, 2012 by Toby Barnett
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Snohomish County is well into 2012, with another day of snow, and December 2011′s real estate statistics are published for review. Personal Experience Moment: To the disappointment of current clients, I noticed many homes in the $75k – $150 price [...]

Boeing to Close Wichita Manufacturing Plant [Poll]

Posted January 4th, 2012 by Toby Barnett
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Was Boeing’s Wichita Closure Jobs, jobs and more Jobs. Washington residents want more jobs and who better to provide local jobs than The Boeing Company. Last year, Boeing announced the winning of the Air Force’s tanker contract which brought many [...]

USDA Home Financing Option for Snohomish County Residents

Posted December 31st, 2011 by Toby Barnett
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The New Year is right around the corner and this will be the final post of 2011. People promise to make little and big changes. Losing weight, traveling more and buying a new home are among the popular resolutions. Sadly, [...]

Residential Home Inspections: Why Are They Important?

Posted December 29th, 2011 by Toby Barnett
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On the surface the residential home inspection may seem like a insignificant item that could be done without yet when buying a home it is a critical step. What appears to be a little elbow grease work can really mean [...]

Residential Real Estate Statistics for November 2011

Posted December 15th, 2011 by Toby Barnett
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When meeting new people or spending time with friends the question that always arises is “how’s the real estate market?” and my response is “quite good”. With inventory levels still at record lows, for the moment, and with banks holding [...]

A Christmas Story – A Soldier’s Poem

Posted December 15th, 2011 by Toby Barnett
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Just now I was cruising Facebook looking at posts of this and of that when one of my friends posted this version of Twas the Night Before Christmas. I don’t know if the credit at the end are real or [...]