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Historic Washington Train Rides and Washington Train History

By Toby Barnett | Published: February 24, 2012

The western expansion, and the migration of pioneers, upon the Oregon Trail set the ground work, pun intended, for the earliest of American railroads. The first transcontinental rails were completed on May, 10 1869 when the Union Pacific and Central [...]

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Residential Real Estate Statistics for January 2012

By Toby Barnett | Published: February 23, 2012

You maybe asking yourself: “What is going on with Snohomish County real estate market? I’ve submitted three different offers on three different houses and not one was accepted due to a higher offer. What is the deal?” Monthly Supply of [...]

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Moving For Navy Service Members

By Toby Barnett | Published: February 20, 2012

Moving can be an extra stressful event for members of the Armed Services. For most members of the Navy, attending boot camp usually involves leaving your hometown. As soon as that’s over, A-school begins in another location far from home. [...]

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Short Sale or Foreclosure? A Homeowner’s Comparison

By Toby Barnett | Published: February 8, 2012

Despite the discussion of recovery and being at the real estate bottom, many homeowners are still faced with the tough decision: Short Sale or Foreclosure? People facing a short sale or foreclosure have a lot of choices to make and [...]

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Thinking About Remodeling? Learn What Gives the Best Return

By Toby Barnett | Published: February 6, 2012

Remodeling is a excellent way to improve the comforts of home while increasing curb appeal and selling potential. As we all know, many homeowners are stuck paying for a home in which the value has significantly decreased yet they cannot [...]

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CenturyLink Field and Midnight Lights [Video]

By Toby Barnett | Published: February 2, 2012

As a huge Seahawks fan, previous season ticket holder, I get excited when videos pop of the fan, stadium, and the team. Making the rounds yesterday and today on Facebook, even shared by Coach Carroll’s song of the day status, [...]

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President Obama’s Refinancing Plan for Homeowners

By Toby Barnett | Published: February 1, 2012

This morning, in Falls Church Virginia, President Obama announced his Refinancing Plan for responsible homeowners. From the press conference, it was mentioned that homeowners can qualify for historically low interest rates while potentially saving homeowners $3,000 annually on their mortgage [...]

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Home Buyer & Seller Advice

  • The Residential Purchase & Sale Agreement

    If you have purchased a home in the past then you are probably familiar with the residential purchase and sale agreement but if you haven’t then the forms are going to be a new experience. In the state of Washington, [...]

County Activities, Events, & News

  • Snohomish County Legend Passes Away on Sunday

    On Sunday the 1st Shirley Bartholomew pasted away in her sleep at Cascade Valley Senior Living at the age of 84. Shirley was very influential person in Snohomish County, from her time as a report for KRKO up and till [...]

Real Estate Statistics & Updates

  • Snohomish County Residential Housing Statistics for April 2012

    Boy have times changed and I wouldn’t have pegged Snohomish County to be experiencing similarities to the most recent real estate bubble. Without the sub prime markets, predatory activities, and general real estate fever, Snohomish County has been shifting back [...]

Washington Recreational Activities

  • Stevens Pass Ski Resort

    With the weather getting dreary and dark it is time to start thinking about you are going to do all winter long. It has been my experience, that to live in Washington and to enjoy it all year round without [...]