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Enjoying and Surviving Snowpocalypse 2012 [Pic] [Video]

By Toby Barnett | Published: January 20, 2012

The Puget Sound region is going through Snowpocalypse 2012 and Washingtonians are getting reprieve with warmer temperatures. It all began Saturday the 15th with the news media predicting a Snowpocalypse and the terror ensued. With traces of snow fall around [...]

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Boeing to Close Wichita Manufacturing Plant [Poll]

By Toby Barnett | Published: January 4, 2012

Was Boeing’s Wichita Closure Jobs, jobs and more Jobs. Washington residents want more jobs and who better to provide local jobs than The Boeing Company. Last year, Boeing announced the winning of the Air Force’s tanker contract which brought many [...]

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A Christmas Story – A Soldier’s Poem

By Toby Barnett | Published: December 14, 2011

Just now I was cruising Facebook looking at posts of this and of that when one of my friends posted this version of Twas the Night Before Christmas. I don’t know if the credit at the end are real or [...]

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17 Snohomish County & Washington Holiday Activities for 2011

By Toby Barnett | Published: November 29, 2011

The holiday day season is upon us and what are your plans for the Holiday season? As you can see I am happily working away looking up awesome activities to do with my family and girlfriend. In 2011 I feel [...]

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Fall Pictures of Snohomish County 2011

By Toby Barnett | Published: November 3, 2011

As Summer has given way to fall, a brilliant display of color has swept throughout Western Washington. It can’t be said enough in my opinion, Washington State has 4 full seasons and each defined by changes in temperature, color, and [...]

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Fishing for Coho (Silvers) Salmon on the Stillaguamish River

By Toby Barnett | Published: October 17, 2011

The morning was crisp and cool with the chance of afternoon sun. A perfect day for Coho fishing on the Stillaguamish River in Arlington. Arriving early and securing a prime spot, the time was right to cast, get the right [...]

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Snohomish County Ghost Stories and Local Urban Legends

By Toby Barnett | Published: October 6, 2011

You may not have realized that I enjoy writing typing far more than I ever did in high school. Something changed sometime after college and now I can’t stop. Thank you Professors. But with writing comes a lot of reading [...]

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Snohomish County Halloween Activities for Fall 2011

By Toby Barnett | Published: October 3, 2011

As Washingtonians charge head first into October, we all are noticing the nights have grown colder and longer and the leaves on the trees changing into Fall’s oranges, yellows, and browns. The changes are hard not to notice and with [...]

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Hiking Lake Serene: A glacier lake at the base of Mount Index

By Toby Barnett | Published: September 7, 2011

As Summer finally arrives in Washington State there is still time to get out and enjoy some of this awesome Sun we are expected to have. So to continue on with another day hike in Snohomish County post, here is [...]

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Everett Waterfront from Marine View Drive

By Toby Barnett | Published: July 21, 2011

Last night, on my way to The Irishmen on Colby, I drove down Marine View Drive to take in a the scenic view and smell the fresh air. It was really nice outside so I stopped for a quick picture [...]

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Home Buyer & Seller Advice

  • Comparison post on Seattle Real Estate

    I have just finished writing a comparison post on Seattle real estate vs Snohomish County real estate. The main item that arose during the write up is that in Snohomish County you can get twice the home than you could [...]

County Activities, Events, & News

  • Time is running out; submit comments by April 16, 2008

    The city of Everett is getting close of putting through the following zoning changes and it may affect those that live near Everett Community College (EVCC) and Providence Everett Medical Center. Everett Community College Master Plan Amendments Proposal: Comprehensive Plan [...]

Real Estate Statistics & Updates

  • Residential Real Estate Statistics for December 2011

    Snohomish County is well into 2012, with another day of snow, and December 2011′s real estate statistics are published for review. Personal Experience Moment: To the disappointment of current clients, I noticed many homes in the $75k – $150 price [...]

Washington Recreational Activities

  • Leavenworth, Washington “The Bavarian City”

    Leavenworth Washington is one of the most unique towns in the whole State. Why? Because of its Bavarian design but the city was not always this way. In Leavenworth’s early years the area was home to three native tribes: Yakima, [...]