Lynnwood WA Bunny Blast Event!Don't miss the Lynnwood Bunny Blast from 9:30 to 11:30 AM on Sat (3/22)! Please bring non perishable food donation for Lynnwood Food Bank! Where?  Lynnwood Fire Station 15, 18800 44th Ave. W. in  Lynnwood, WAActivities for all different age groups and it is FREE!  Crafts, balloons, pictures with the bunny, fire truck tours, and more!Check out the Seattle suburb schools.Look at prices and search for homes in these Seattle suburbs.Cooper Jacobs Real Estate Services....For all your Seattle Washington Real Estate Needs! Seattle Area Real Estate : Broker and Realtor serving North King & South Snohomish County - Experienced and with a background in accounting - I love my clients and work hard for them! Call me if you are looking for a home or investment property ... 03/21/2008

Seattle suburbs in the north are so convenient to everything!  Prices have gone up in recent years, but if you want more house, then check out some of the affordability to the north of Seattle.  Top 5 reasons to live in a North Seattle Suburb:1. Houses are newer and require less maintenance in most cases2. Houses are more affordable in the North Seattle suburbs3. Living North of Seattle is so convenient!  Access to Everett, Downtown Seattle , and the Eastside is easy with I-405 & I-5 very close4. Transit is improving and it is very easy to use one of the new park and rides (transit centers).  5. Shopping and restaurants are everywhere - find what ever you need in the Seattle suburbs!If this isn't enough, then come on up and look around!  The streets are wide open and there is open space... 03/16/2008

There are many short sales on the market right now and it can be frustrating for a consumer and bad for the surrounding houses. Here's why:What is a short sale?Simply put:  A Short sale is when the seller owes more than the house can be sold for in the current market.How does it happen?This can happen in a variety of ways - here are just a few:  The house could be in a suddenly declining market or the homeowner could have stripped all of the equity out of the house by refinancing over and over again to pull out money for other things.  The condition of the house could have decreased making it not worth what it was purchased for to begin with.What is the bottom line?The bottom line is that if you owe more eon your house than it can reasonably be sold for, you need to talk to an agent who... 03/12/2008

Let's look at both options for the suburbs of Seattle: Some benefits of renting:Flexible - nothing to tie you down Less out of pocket in the short term (although in some cases, a mortgage is the same or less than your rent) No home maintenance to deal with Seattle real estate and its surrounding suburbs are the best investments you can make! Despite a bit of a slow down due to the current lending environment, we are still one of the most undervalued real estate markets on the West Coast! Even in this cooler market, Seattle houses are appreciating! Seattle real estate is one of the best ways to build wealth today.Not convinced? Let me give you just a few more good reasons why you need to buy Seattle suburbs real estate instead of renting!Pay yourself instead of someone else by building e... 03/11/2008

North Seattle Suburbs include Lake Forest Park, Shoreline (including Richmond Beach), Kenmore, Brier, Mukilteo , Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace, Mill Creek, Lynnwood, Woodway (including new construction Woodway Highlands and the older Olmsted Woodway) and South Everett (including Silver Lake). Lake Forest Park and Shoreline are the closest to Seattle and both boast natural scenes like trees and water views. From Richmond Beach in Shoreline, sweeping Sound Views and salty air are abundant. Lake Forest Park offers a ton of trees and Lake Washington views. The Seattle suburb of Kenmore is just north of Lake Forest Park and has its own seaplane airport! Just north of Richmond Beach is the tiny town of Woodway - It has amazing houses, but has opted out of the public library system so if library ... 03/10/2008

Seattle suburbs real estate is a lot easier with the Cooper Jacobs website.  Careful planning was put into it to make sure that search functions were simple yet effective.  In addition, the site sweeps the local MLS every twenty minutes.  Here is the main home search page.  You can search by neighborhood, area, price, school, etc. with easy features and simple navigation.  Searching for a Seattle suburb home that might be around a particular school? Check out the Cooper Jacobs Search for a house around a school section of the website. Cooper Jacobs Real Estate Services...  Seattle Real Estate and Seattle Suburbs!  Please call or email if you are looking for a home or investment property (including short sales, preforeclosures, foreclosures, and REO properties) in Seattle (Ballard, Crown... 03/10/2008

You know, I have always looked at those play areas in the mall and thought to myself how boring they looked.  I guess I should eat my words, as it is one of my 23 month old daughter, Piper's, favorite places to go.  I have to say, it isn't as bad as I thought.  When it is cold or rainy out, the outdoor parks don't always sound so appealing.  We know they don't mind, as they are running around and able to keep warm, but just standing there watching can get quite chilly.  So, on those days, we have found the indoor play area at the Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood, WA to be quite delightful.  My daughter loves being with other children her age and loves to climb.  This place is perfect for her and it allows me to grab a cup of joe and just sit and relax.  Well, except for those moments when my ... 03/08/2008

Lynnwood Wa real estate - checking out five reasons to live in Lynnwood WA: 1. Seattle suburbs offer larger homes and pieces of land for the homeowner 2. Open spaces  - parks, playgrounds, trails, lakes, rivers, Puget Sound - all close by 3. Alderwood Mall - Shopping and movies in a newly renovated shopping mall complete with indoor and outdoor shopping areas including Nordstrom, Macy's, William-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, JJill, and REI  with food including a full food court, Jamba Juice, PF Changs, and the Nordstrom Cafe just to name a few! 4. Park and Ride - Sound Transit has really outdone themselves with the amazing Park and Ride in central Lynnwood as well as the Ash Way Transit Center.  In addition there are plans on the horizon for the LINK light rail system to expand up to Ash Way! 5... 02/05/2008

With all the new construction on the market today, it really makes sense to pull out all the stops and make YOUR LISTINGS stand out from the crowd of "builder beige" and cold feeing, empty spaces.  Warm things up with some well selected paint colors, cozy furniture, area rugs, artwork, greenery...in a word STAGING!!!  With more and more savvy buyers searching the internet for their next home, staging can help sell those folks on a lifestyle they want to own, just by looking a the photos on-line.So, consider staging when marketing those newly constructed homes.  You'll be glad you did!  Staged by SISTERS Interior Redesign, Edmonds, WA 425.776.7890, sisters@sistersredesign.com, www.sistersredesign.com   02/03/2008

Seattle Suburbs: Getting Ready for the Holidays: Santa Photos!If you want your little one to come get a picture with Santa, Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood, Wa has him!  Photos are same day so you can bring them home to share for the holidays.Hours: M-S10AM-1PM2PM-5PM6PM-9PMSunday11AM-3PM and 4PM - 6PMThe Alderwood Mall Santa is a pretty good one, but the lines are usually pretty long and the photos are on the pricey side.  Make sure to bring snacks for your little ones while they wait!Alderwood Mall: 3000 184th Street SW, Lynnwood, Washington  98037Courtney Cooper ....For all your FULL SERVICE and QUALITY Seattle Washington Real Estate Needs! Seattle Area Real Estate Agent: Associate Broker and Realtor serving North King & South Snohomish County - Experienced and with a background in accoun... 12/16/2007

Ben Kinney | Home4Investment Real Estate Team - Keller Williams | 877-512-5773 14910 Ash Way, Lynnwood, WA GREAT OPPORTUNITY! 4 Bdrm Single Family House offered at $875,000 Year Built 1992 Sq Footage 2,404 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 4+ Lot Size 1.08 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION 1.08 acres in the middle of progress. May be able to rezone to Urban, High-density for up to 21 units. Home and shop, sold as-is, but the home was completely remodeled and square footage added in 1992. Property also has an active business license. For more information Call our 24 Toll Free Info Line @ 800-735-5917 ext#5056. see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES Fireplace Walk-in closet Tile floor Family room Living room Bonus/Rec room Dining room Dishwasher Refrig... 10/08/2007

Ben Kinney | Home4Investment Real Estate Team - Keller Williams | 877-512-5773 14702 Meadow Rd, Lynnwood, WA Beautiful Lynnwood Home 3 Bdrm Single Family House offered at $399,000 Year Built 1993 Sq Footage 2,083 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors 2 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size .22 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Wow! Pride of ownership inside and out in this beautiful home. Features include open floor plan perfect for entertaining with two family rooms and extra large deck! Large bedrooms, fireplaces upstairs and down, plenty of storage, and has the potential for mother-in-law suite. All situated on a carefully manicured, fully fenced lot complete with in-ground sprinkler system. Call our 24 FREE Information Hotline @ 1-800-735-5917 Ext 5156 for more information. ... 10/08/2007

This summer I was privileged to be a part of the group viewing the Blue Angels on Lake Washington.  What a site it was.  There were boats in every direction watching as the planes made their passes.  When the show was over we all made our ways back to our lives filled with the beautiful sites we had just enjoyed.  Other weekends were filled with ferry rides to San Juan Island destinations including Whidbey Island.  I was surprised to see a seal surface with about a 25 lb salmon in his mouth, shake it like a dog and then dive to retrieve his find.  What a wonderful place we live in.  I am thankful every day for the luxury of driving to and from destinations comforted by the beauty we posses here in the Seattle area.Another place I want to mention is the St. Edwards State Park.  We can pu... 08/22/2007

Alderwood is a community near the City of Lynnwood and over the years it has seen steady growth. One of Barnett Associates Real Estate, LLC's REALTOR has a plat listed in Alderwood (Lynnwood area), Alder Ridge Townhomes where there are only 3 units left.Plat NameSales PriceLot PriceAv. Lot Size    # of LotsCypress Flats $1,480,000 $185,000    6,300        8Cypress Flats $1,295,000 $185,000    6,300        7If you would like to learn more about Alderwood Lot Sales please contact Mickie Barnett at (425) 750-9090. 06/11/2007

  Depends on who you talk to.  Some Loan Officers will tell you to pay down the mortgage as fast as possible and others will tell you to invest the difference.  I like to put information in your hands and let you make the decision on whats best for you.  Here's the math of it:$300,000 House$300,000 Mortgage$300,000 CashRight now there is $600,000 in assets and $300,000 in debt for a net worth of $300,000.  If you take the cash and pay off the mortgage there's still a net worth of $300,000.  Assuming 5% appreciation in one year your home will be worth $315,000 also your net worth.   If you decided to keep the cash and carry the mortgage balance you'd still have a $300,000 net worth. Let's assume you have a 5% Interest Only Mortgage, making your mortgage payments $1,250/month or $15,000/y... 05/10/2007

Here is another report of a great local business.  Send out cards allows you to set up an account and send out personalized cards specific to the person.  You can set up your holiday cards and mass mail them out to all of your friends, family and clients.  One of the things think is really neat, is you write the alphabet in upper case and lower case, email it in and they will scan that in and turn it into your own personalized font that looks like you wrote the card.   If you like to send out personalized cards this is a great idea.   If you wanted to send a thank you card you could go to the store and pick one up for $3-$5 and it isn't very personal.  Here is an example of what I can do; When one of my clients closes on a home I can take a photo of them in front of the house then turn ... 05/01/2007

Where you know your banker and your banker knows you. Evergreen Bank is a local bank that has been in operations for over 30 years.  At Evergreen Bank they have accounts that will fit your personal and business needs.  All lending decisions are made locally and we offer loans ranging from personal equity loans to commercial loans.  Come in and see them and you will see why "Green means Better".  If you want to go to your local bank where they know your name, treat you with the best customer service, then Evergreen Bank is the place you need to go.  Wonderful programs that allow you to do the following; , , or .   My wife and I have an account there so does my 8yr old son.  It is so cute the way they treat him I just love it.   He always gets some little gift and absolutely loves to see... 05/01/2007

Do you need your computer looked at or repaired?  Call Myles McNally with Friendly Computers.  Myles is a local business owner out of Lynnwood, WA.Friendly Computers, founded in 1992, is a leader in the rapidly growing On-Site PC Service industry, with 80 franchises nationwide. We come to your home or small office, diagnose and repair problems, and provide additional assistance to help prevent that problem from recurring. Our services include Virus and Spyware removal, Data Recovery, New System setup, Network setup, System Upgrades and Repairs, and Custom Systems, built to your order. We can also assist with training and high speed internet setup.Friendly Computers prides itself on outstanding Customer Service; we answer the phone or call back within two hours, and try to schedule servi... 04/22/2007

Lynnwood Food BankThe poor and those in need in South Snohomish County, Washington have for many years been fed by the Lynnwood Food Bank, located at 5320 176th Street SW in Lynnwood, WA.In order to continue with this mission  a new 4,300 square foot steel structure was built in 2006, replacing the old dilapidated structure which had been condemned by the City of Lynnwood.  The building of the new $478,000 structure was made possible by contributions, donated materials and volunteer labor.The result of this effort is that about 4,000 people will be fed every month with approximately a million pounds of donated food every year.President Kennedy said, “God’s work on earth must truly be our own.”Enterprises such as the Lynnwood Food Bank reflect the very best of the American spirit.   04/17/2007

BNI (Business Network International).  If you are in business and want to join a great group, seek out your local BNI group.  My group consists of 30+ other business professionals of all kinds ranging from gift baskets, plumbers, massage, insurance, real estate, mortgage, and many many more.  Only one person from each profession is allowed in each BNI group.  We meet weekly for lunch and refer lots of business to one another.  The more people in your group the more your business will prosper.  The Chapter that I belong to is called Rock Solid Referral Pros in Lynnwood.  If you area interested in joining our group or any others you can check us out at www.bninw.com.  Good luck to all of you in your business careers. 04/12/2007