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Real Estate Agent - Cooper Jacobs
My random Seattle real estate musings about Seattle & Eastside neighborhoods, waterfront, floating homes, luxury homes plus Seattle historic mansions.

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2009 

The COBRA Subsidy through the government ends on 12/31 which could have a significant effect on our economy.  Currently the subsidy reduces COBRA premiums by 65% for qualifying households.  This is a significant financial factor for many and is only set up for the first nine months.  Two new bill...
11/29/2009
  I have a client now, and have had clients in the past, who want to know whether or not they should pay points to buy down their loan.  First of all, let me say that I'm not a mortgage broker, and don't pretend to do lending.  I believe I should do what I do best, and let other professionals do ...
11/29/2009
Now back to work!  I just put my visiting family back on the road at four AM and am settling back into a very clean house for the weekend!  It is so hard to believe how fast 2009 has gone by! I still have a couple of closings before the new year comes, but I am also anxious to welcome 2010 into m...
11/28/2009
Seattle Shop Local Holiday Gift Guide:   You have heard the saying "support the little guy".  I like the little guys of the world and will go to a small mom and pop store before I will hit a larger chain almost any given day.  Support your local economy by buying local.  Local products support ou...
11/24/2009
  21 of 100s of reasons why you might need a Seattle Realtor:)   Thinking of selling your home?  Here are twenty-one reasons to call a Professional Realtor today. If the thought of selling your home is a little overwhelming and you are not quite sure what to do, perhaps the time has come to call ...
11/24/2009
  In case you missed this one.....   ActiveRain will be bringing our third RainCamp™ to the Big Apple on Tuesday, January 12th. We have teamed up with the folks at Inman to kick off Real Estate Connect New York City 2010.   Take advantage of the unique opportunity to not only attend RainCamp™ and...
11/24/2009
Happy Thanksgiving, Seattle!  Here are some tips on having an Eco-Friendly Thanksgiving! The biggest three in my opinion: ***Eat local, use your green bin, and set an eco table*** Eat Local - This is something Seattle has really been getting better at anyway, but don't forget about all the local ...
11/23/2009
Seattle City of Seven Hills:   In the late 1800's real estate developers decided to make Seattle be the city of seven hills similar to Rome and there have been varying theories through out the years ever since as to what are those seven hills?  The fact of the matter is Seattle is full of hills a...
11/21/2009
Twilight New Moon Midnight Showings in Seattle:  Both Pacific Place & Cinerama are offering 12:01 AM showings of the latest in the Twilight Saga: New Moon. Other Seattle theatres offering midnight shows?  Neptune in Wallingford, Thornton Place, Uptown 3, Majestic Bay in Ballard, Columbia City Cin...
11/19/2009
Lake Forest Park WA Community Info: Lake Forest Park WA is full of natural beauty and is all in all just a wonderful community!  It is a great alternative to city living, but still close enough in to take full advantage of all Seattle has to offer.  Here are some of the Lake Forest Park WA things...
11/17/2009