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  
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 […]
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Open Houses Welcome to Laurelhurst’s newest home – Open House 1-4p 1.23.16 Open House this Saturday, January 23rd from 1-4pm   |      https://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 […]
Home Ideas Six Ingenious, Boundary-Pushing Designs That Reinvented the Meaning of Home in 2015 egg-shaped microdwellings that run on wind, sun, and rainwater Here is a short list of convention-busting designs that we (Slate.com) covered in 2015 on the Eye that challenge the status quo and the meaning of home. The Eye | SLATE’S DESIGN BLOG. | DEC. 24 2015
Uncategorized Lack of Listings Slowing Down the Housing Market This is old news in the super heated Seattle market. Bottom Line If you are thinking of selling, now may be the time. Demand for your house will be strong at a time when there is very little competition. That could lead to a quick sale for a really good price. from KCM website – […]
Pop Culture FLOOR PLANS OF YOUR FAVORITE TV APARTMENTS Now, the really important stuff that you've always wanted to know! If you could live in any sitcom apartment, which one would it be? Monica and Rachel's Apartment from Friends?               Deviantartist nikneuk has created some very beautiful schematic renditions of popular television habitats. From Friends to Dexter to Big Bang Theory, many of the most familiar […]
Home Ideas What’s next for home tech The International CES (Consumer Electronics Show) trade show took place last week in Las Vegas. If you thought last year’s best technology from CES was cool, this year brings a whole new meaning to “innovation.” http://windermereseattle.com/2016/01/12/a-peek-into-the-future/ http://www.windermere.com/blogs/windermere/posts/a-peek-into-the-future
Market Info Obstacle to Home Ownership: Perceived or Real? From Keeping Current Matters http://www.keepingcurrentmatters.com/2016/01/07/obstacles-to-homeownership-perceived-or-real/