Emilie Greenwell's (emilieg) Blog

If you think the season for the farmers market is over, it's NOT YET.  True, the stock is changing, but there are still lots of great local treats to be found, right up through Christmas.   In Tacoma, the Proctor Farmers Market is staying up through December 17.  http://www.proctorfarmersmarket.c...

Great resources for those relocating, and we have a lot of that around here thanks to the military bases.  Using the web resources is such a great way to figuring out the ins and outs of relocating.  And of course, having a broker to help you through the process is crucial!Relocation Information ...

I love hearing success stories about life after short sale.  There is a future for the homes market.  We just need to be patient!  I was so glad to read this blog.Is there Life after a Short Sale?  You Bet there is! I just closed escrow last week for a very nice couple; repeat clients who were sh...

I grew up in Northern California in a town whose symbol was the big, old Oak tree.  One of my favorite memories was the annual Tree Lighting, which happened shortly after Thanksgiving.  The streetlights would go off just before hand, and we all waited in anticipation for the moment that thousand...

Those who know me know that I am a real foodie, especially when it comes to purity and organic standards.  I just saw this come down the wire, and thought it was worth sharing.  If you are a honey shopper, take a look at the link below.  Local farmers markets are the best places to get honey... a...

As Thanksgiving approaches, the time has come to think about what we are thankful for.  I am really impressed by the trend on Facebook to post something each day until Thanksgiving about what one is thankful for.  I haven’t joined that trend, because I don’t really post on FB daily.  But it is li...

Honesty is the best policy in life and in business.  We should all remember this and never blast someone for just being honest.  That's disgraceful!Feedback - Be Careful What You Ask For As agents, it's our job to get feedback for our homeowners. When I get a call or email asking for feedback fro...

Great to hear there are some specials out there for our vets this Veteran's day!  Although only #1 and #2 are local to me (I am really sad that Chili's is no longer in Issaquah!), I still thought it was worth passing this along.  Thanks, Veterans!A number of local and national restaurants, cafes ...

Last night, I had the pleasure of attending a lecture "Grow your own produce in 2 1/2 years", hosted by Sustainable Tacoma/Pierce.  It was truly inspiring to see the slideshow, and hear the stories.  The presenter gave numerous examples of normal folks like you and me who had transformed a boring...

I am so pleased to have discovered this resource for building sustainability on a local basis.  I hope that more folks will get on board with this, and similar, movements.  Excellent!    NAR Green joins up with GreenTowns.com       The National Association of Realtors Green Designee (NAR Green) p...