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Market Info Seattle Neighborhood Spotlight: Phinney Ridge       Good News last week from Punxsutawney Phil, "There is no shadow to be cast! An early spring is my forecast!" Happy Groundhog Day! the Groundhog Club emcee proclaimed. please click photo for Bill Murray in Groundhog Day     I would like to invite you to join my wife, Lari, and me […]
Open Houses See you on Sunday before the big game! Open House – Sunday, 2.7.16 from 11am to 2pm. http://robertbjohnson.com/listing/39879524     Built in 2014, original owners have taken impeccable care of this modern home in the family neighborhood of Mapleleaf. A beautiful home with all the extras and a quick commute to downtown Seattle. See you on Sunday before the big game!  RBJ.  
Market Info Local Real Estate Market Update January 2016 – Seattle 2015 closed out the year with home prices hitting new highs, and inventory hitting new lows. The market is tough for buyers who are competing for a dwindling number of homes, but it’s also the greatest seller’s market in recent memory. What’s in store for 2016? Here is what Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner forecasts. The […]
Uncategorized A Year of Service? Here’s a how to list. Since joining Windermere a year ago, I've seen the how we help in our communities. We're part of our neighborhoods and we're connected to our neighbors. As they say, anything will help.  This list is a great place to start. Thank you. http://www.windermere.com/blogs/windermere/posts/make-2016-a-year-of-service
Finance Today’s Interest Rate Check 1.29.16 Interest Rates back below 4% for a 30 Year Fixed!   Warm [Energy Efficient] Regards, Dave Porter LEED GA, CGP, CAPS, MIRM, SRES, NAR Green MLO# 483876 Cell: 206-304-8228 eFax: 425-324-3362 dave.porter@homestreet.com Apply Online- click the Logo below
Motivational What keeps us happy and healthy as we go through life? TED Talk In this TED Talk, psychiatrist, Robert Waldinger, reveals a 75-year-old study on adult development and the three important lessons learned from the study as well as some practical, old-as-the-hills wisdom on how to build a fulfilling, long life.
Market Info Zillow’s hottest housing markets for 2016: Tech drives top 3 on new list    http://bit.ly/1Ot9cpw Denver tops the list, followed by Seattle and Dallas-Fort Worth. The next six markets include Richmond, Va.; Boise, Idaho; Ogden, Utah; Salt Lake City; Omaha, Neb.; Sacramento, Calif.; and Portland, Ore. Zillow also mined its forecast data to predict which will be the five hot Seattle area neighborhoods […]
Finance How To Buy Real Estate With Leverage In A 401(k) Plan  From: Forbes | Investing | Adam Bergman, CONTRIBUTOR | JAN 26, 2016  Adam explains how to tap into your retirement account and reallocate and invest in a  home purchase.  There are some rules to follow to not get penalized but with recent stock market  uncertainty, many investors are looking to put their money into real estate. http://onforb.es/1UvAwVR  
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Motivational The Magic is in the Choice. So why did I eat that cinnabon?! This is from a speaker introduced to me by my managing broker. He's a great teacher by using story telling and humor to make his point. I like reading his blog posts to get me set for the day in a good way. Enjoy. http://ronculberson.com/the-magic-is-in-the-choice/
Uncategorized Ken Griffey Jr.’s No. 24 will be retired by Mariners & ’95 ALDS Win! From Hall of Fame to a Mariner's tribute for the Kid. No one else will get to wear #24 again! This is my all time favorite video of the Mariners.  I can still remember where I was when they won that series.  
Uncategorized How to pick a school for your kids It's that time of the year for parents to decide what school to choose for their kids this fall.  With so many criteria to consider, it helps to get some side by side comparisons. Click on the link below — select “community links” then “school links” and you’ll find links to websites that will help […]
Pop Culture Ken Griffey Jr.’s No. 24 will be retired by Mariners organization From Hall of Fame to a Mariner's tribute for the Kid. No one else will get to wear #24 again! This is my all time favorite video of the Mariners.  I can still remember where I was when they won that series.  
Uncategorized Debuts & Discoveries – NEW Wineries, Breweries, Cideries, Distilleries & FOOD TRUCKS! You're invited to sample one and all.  If you haven't checked out Magnuson Park, do! So many new things to do in the old Navy base. This event always has a special energy with up and coming new business owners showing you their passion. You can purchase bottles of what you sample as well. Sponsored […]
Open Houses Welcome to Laurelhurst’s newest home – Open House 1-4p 1.23.16 Open House this Saturday, January 23rd from 1-4pm   |      http://robertbjohnson.com/listing/39617977                       Please join me for my first Open of 2016 in the newest home in Laurelhurst; just completed.  RBJ. This home is stunning! From when you walk up the stairs, with its custom concrete […]
Market Info Gardner’s 2016 Economic & Housing Forcast Matthew looks into his educated crystal ball for 2016. http://www.windermere.com/blogs/windermere/posts/2016-economic-housing-forecast
Pop Culture Important tv news: Fox bringing back ‘Prison Break’ From the Associated Press. My wife will be sooo excited for the brothers on Prison Break! http://bit.ly/1ZBRmsI  
Home Ideas A deep soak and water frontage in Northgate! I found this while touring in North Seattle. This house was uniquely updated from top to bottom. A rare find in the Northgate neighborhood on Thornton Creek. All yours for $1.1 million.
Finance Interest Rate Check from David Porter, Homestreet Bank Interest rates at 4% for a 30 year fixed. Even with the Fed announcing their increase. Rate check:    Warm [Energy Efficient] Regards, Dave Porter LEED GA, CGP, CAPS, MIRM, SRES, NAR Green MLO# 483876 Cell: 206-304-8228 eFax: 425-324-3362 dave.porter@homestreet.com Apply Online- click the Logo below
Finance Fannie Mae offers new mortgage 3% Down A new opportunity for home ownership is available to credit-worthy low- to moderate-income borrowers through Fannie Mae’s new HomeReadymortgage program. The financing, available for purchase loans and refinancing, loosens some requirements that have kept consumers out of the housing market or limited their option to refinance. The loans are available with a down payment of 3 […]
Market Info Ballard is growing up, but do we want it to? There is a line between preserving what makes a community great, and accommodating the people drawn to that community. Ballard is currently trying to find where that line is.   "That's one of the issues down in Ballard, not that they are adding buildings, but that parking has become such a premium there," KIRO Radio […]
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