Martha Lake in Lynnwood, WA, is located 10 miles north of the Seattle city limits, just off I-5 and 20 miles from downtown Seattle. The lake has a 6-acre public park offering fishing docks, playgrounds, picnic tables, and a wetland boardwalk. The park, formerly a private resort, is a popular recr
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08/31/2011
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's most recent speech in Kansas City rehashed many of the issues that the U.S. economy has faced in recent years. The bulk of his comments pertained to the Fed's past efforts to stem the recession, but his statements about our current condition seemed to cont
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08/29/2011
A recent report on the state of distressed properties in the U.S. has generated some fairly dubious recent media stories. The figures on total short sales and REO/foreclosure sales by lenders show that close to one-third of all homes sold this spring were distressed homes, and the average sale p
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08/25/2011
Cottage Lake is located in Woodinville, WA, about four miles to the east of downtown Woodinville. The lake is 63 acres in terms of surface area, and has a small park on its Northern shore. Cottage Lake Park has a large docks and a public beach with picnic tables, barbecues, a play area, and res
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08/22/2011
Mercer Island real estate continues to see strong home sales, with a healthy dose of waterfront home sales. As of August 19, 2011, there are 116 homes for sale in Mercer Island, WA. Median days on market for active Mercer Island listings was 106 days. 25 Mercer Island homes were sold in the pa
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08/19/2011
Beaver Lake is located on the East side of Sammamish, WA around 20 miles from downtown Seattle. The lake actually consists of a string of three lakes, one large and two smaller. Beaver Lake is a popular fishing spot for Sammamish-area locals, and a quiet, quaint setting just 4 miles from the m
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08/18/2011
Pine Lake in Sammamish sits in a beautiful location, surrounded by forests and dotted along its shoreline by waterfront homes, from small cottages to expansive estates. The location creates a short commute into Redmond and Bellevue, or a reasonable commute to downtown Seattle. While Pine Lake w
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08/09/2011
Star Lake is a smaller body of water near the Northwest corner of Auburn. Just South of Kent and just East of I-5, the location is easily accessible but maintains a peaceful, small-town feel. Star Lake waterfront homes typically sell for $300,000 to $600,000, depending on home sizes, waterfront f
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08/05/2011
Lake Burien Waterfront Homes Lake Burien is located on the West end of the city of Burien, with quick access into town and to downtown Seattle. Just a few blocks up from Puget Sound, the lake has a nice mix of a secluded, private feel while still being within walking distance of shops and restaur
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08/04/2011
Normandy Park, just South of Seattle and Burien on Puget Sound, has some of the most serene, idyllic locations for waterfront homes. The small community is filled with tall timbers and has very little through-traffic, making it a quiet and well-kept town. Homes near the waterfront in Normandy P
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08/02/2011