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Farmers Market GuideIt's the time of the season! It is Farmers Market Time!!CLICK HERE for a full list of farmers markets in the Puget Sound area.  

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Your Tax Refund Is The Key To Homeownership! According to data released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Americans can expect an estimated average refund of $3,143 this year when filing their taxes. This is down slightly from the average refund of $3,436 last year.Tax...

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2019 Will Be a Great Year for Buyers AND Sellers Many homeowners believe that rising interest rates and home prices have scared away buyers and therefore have not listed their houses for sale. However, the truth is that buyers who were unable to find a home last year are...

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 Some Highlights:Interest Rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage have dropped to 4.41% from near 5% in 2018.Take advantage of more inventory coming to market in the spring to find your dream home!Buying now will allow you to start earning equity today!

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Is Student Loan Debt A Threat to Homeownership? No!Over the course of the last thirty years, a shift has happened. An entire generation has been raised to believe that a college education is their key to unlocking opportunities that were not available to their parent’s or grandparent’s...

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 Tulip Festival - April 1-30th - in Skagit ValleyFor More Information and Festival Map, CLICK HERE  Restaurant Week - April 7-18th - in SeattleFor a List of Participating Restaurants & Menus, CLICK HERE  Spring Fair - April 11-14th - in PuyallupFor Vendor, Venue,...

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 Think You Should For SaleBy Owner? Think Again!  Some Highlights:For Sale By Owner (FSBO) is the process of selling real estate without the representation of a real estate broker or real estate agent.According to the National Association of Realtors’ Profile of...

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Do You Prefer the Charm of an Existing Home? When homebuyers begin their research, they want to see all their available options! In many cases, they will include both new construction and existing homes in their search; but is a new construction home really the house of their dreams?According...

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What is the Cost of Waiting Until Next Year to Buy?  Some Highlights:The cost of waiting to buy is defined as the additional funds it would take to buy a home if prices & interest rates were to increase over a period of time.Freddie Mac predicts interest rates to rise to 5.1% by...

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