Michael's Northwet Gazette

Dave Gallagher is the business editor at The Bellingham Herald. He maintains a business blog for the Bellingham & Whatcom county business pulse.Dave recently wrote an interesting article describing Zillow's new analysis report - called home values band. This Zindex home value indicator provides d...

Seems as if a lot more people are endorsing the concept that the U.S. government ought to step in and resolve the mortgage and credit melt-down mess.I don't know who coined the motto for our government 'If it ain't broke, fix it until it is!' but I certainly concur with many other people that our...

Do you have fond memories from a favorite vacation spot? Why not relive the ambiance and ecstasy of that special trip of rest, recreation, and relaxation.The secret? by having Denmark-based Ferm Living turn your photo into custom designer wallpaper!In a fairly simple, but not cheap, process you c...

Kathy Wilson has an interesting Web site packed full of fun, creative, and low-cost home decorating ideas. check out her site Home Decorating On a Budget for a cornucopia of decorating, gardening, organizing, small space, and work-at-home solutions.The site also contains links to books and other ...

Tom Valentine's soapbox racing creation, dubbed 'The Crapster' was wonderfully received at the Red Bull Soapbox Race in Fremont (Seattle suburb) last week.This photo is credited to Tom Valentine, builder and racer of The Crapster. To see photos of all the soapbox racers from the Seattle races, ch...

On October 4th, the US House of Representatives approved legislation that permanently eliminates taxes on people who have their mortgage debt canceled. Under current law, canceled mortgage debt on primary residences counts as taxable income. This will probably expedite sales for the number of hom...

A couple of weeks ago I posted Pimp My Pad - Cure Ugly Home Syndrome! a great site from a budget conscious blogger with a knack for finding the latest chic home accessories that won't break your little piggy bank.Well now that you have acquired a few knickknacks, how do you go about composing all...

Thinking about starting a business in the Bellingham-Whatcom County region? A free seminar called "If Only I Knew . . ." will be held at the Washington Mutual Bank,  1336 Cornwall Ave. in Bellingham.Several agencies are teaming up to sponsor this free seminar, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm, Wednesday, Oct...

This budget conscious blogger has a knack for finding the latest chic home accessories that won't break your little piggy.Pimp My Pad is a blog Web site directing home decorating treasure hunters to stylish geometric lamps for under $75, being able to upload photos and have them printed onto pill...

The familiar green and black colors of the $5 bill have gone 'mod' with shades of purple and grey parading around the distinguished portrait of Honest Abe Lincoln.Originally the $5 bill was not going to get a makeover from Bureau of  Engraving & Printing; however, counterfeiters were bleaching $5...