For much of this decade many real estate agents have rejected the growing role of technology and the internet. Their thought process has been that real estate was a "people business". While this statement is still true, technology has now become as important as the relationship part of real estate....read the rest of this blog
I can't tell you how many times I have used the market analysis tools of Trendgraphix in my real estate business. This amazing program allows me to run reports on facts and trends in a given marketplace so I can get a great snapshot on how the market is doing in say Snoqualmie, Washington....read rest of this blog
With all the negative press surrounding the Real Estate and Mortgage markets, it would be easy to lose sight of what really is going on here in Seattle and the Eastside. While the national press is focusing a lot of negative attention on Florida, California, Nevada, and Arizona. They forget that there are areas that are holding their own. One of these areas consists of Seattle and the Eastside.... read the rest of this blog
Lennox Scott, CEO of John L. Scott Real Estate is fond of saying that the current market conditions of the Puget Sound area have created a "Buy Zone". This Buy Zone has created a perfect buyer's market. With so many housing options for consumers to choose from, they now have..read the rest of this blog
After doing some thinking about the current state of the Real Estate and Mortgage markets, I wanted to say a few things to hopefully give a little perspective to all that's currently going on. These have been no ordinary times. That is why taking the steps to understand the real estate market and not believe the negative press is so very important. Financial markets go up and financial markets go down. .....read the rest of this blog
Snoqualmie Falls is Washington's largest waterfall and it really demonstrates the beauty of Mother Nature. Snoqualmie Falls got its name from the Snoqualmie Tribe that used the river to transport good and trade with other communities. The falls have contributed to the area in so many ways and the area has been a tourist destination since the late 1800s. Sitting a top of Snoqualmie Falls, in the upper left of the image, is the Salish Lodge which is noted for being a quality lodge and spa. It is unique in design and location because it sits right at the edge of the bluff. It gives people an unprecedented view of the water flowing over the falls and of the river bed below.At the beginning of the trail head there is a gazebo for easy viewing of Snoqualmie Falls and where unsuspecting touris...
