Bank of Everett and 3 others merge into the Bank of the Northwest in an effort to survive.

Published in February 25th, 2010

Posted by Jacquie in Banking industry, Bellevue, Everett

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Bank of Everett and 3 others merge into the Bank of the Northwest in an effort to survive.Four Washington state-based banks, including the Bank of Everett, will begin operation as one institution Monday.
Bank of Everett will consolidate itself into Bank of the Northwest, along with Bank of Bellevue, Bank of Tacoma and Issaquah Community Bank. [...]

Evergreen Bank Seized by FDIC and Sold to Umpqua Bank of Oregon

Published in January 23rd, 2010

Posted by Jacquie in Banking industry

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Evergreen Bank Seized by FDIC and Sold to Umpqua Bank of OregonThese closures are becoming more and more common place and aren’t even making the news anymore. Friday the FDIC shuttered Evergreen bank and sold it to the Umpqua bank of Oregon. The predictions I am seeing is that the current financial crisis is accelerating [...]

Short Sales in the Seattle Area

Published in December 9th, 2009

Posted by Jacquie in Short Sales

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Short Sales in the Seattle Area Most home owners in the Seattle area are in a short sale situation. Meaning of course that if they sell their home now, it will not sell for enough to cover what is owed to the bank. There is a lot of debate whether it is better to let [...]

Janell’s Gluten-Free Market in Everett

Published in December 1st, 2009

Posted by Jacquie in Everett, Local Businesses

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Janell’s Gluten-Free Market in Everett The economy may be rocky, but some businesses still have a market and are going to do well. Such is the case with Janell’s Gluten-Free Market in Everett. For those with an intolerance to gluten, finding foods that don’t have any mixed into the ingredients can be a real task. [...]

Do you think you are actually going to make an offer on that property?

Published in November 30th, 2009

Posted by Jacquie in Banking industry, Buying a Home, Short Sales, bank owned

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Do you think you are actually going to make an offer on that property?I had to share this very funny and not so far from the truth video about buying a bank owned property. It is becoming increasingly more frustrating to help buyers get into a home, simply because the banks and listing agents just [...]

A do nothing government is better for our economy!

Published in November 8th, 2009

Posted by Jacquie in Government

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A do nothing government is better for our economy!I don’t normally repost articles, but this one by Greg Swann is very on topic for what is going on right now. The current administration’s policies are actually counter productive to our economy stabilizing and the real estate markets finding their own equilibrium.

The elections this past [...]

One year plan to buy your first home!

Published in October 21st, 2009

Posted by Jacquie in Buying a Home

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One year plan to buy your first home!Two years ago if you had a heartbeat and one hand to sign loan documents, you could purchase your first home. Times have changed and now lenders are requiring documentation of income again, solid credit scores and expect a sizeable down payment. Now purchasing a home seem almost [...]

2009 Everett Sustainable Living Fair Saturday 10/3

Published in October 1st, 2009

Posted by Jacquie in Community Events, Everett

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2009 Everett Sustainable Living Fair Saturday 10/3 It is easy to miss out on some to of the really interesting ‘green living’ events in our area mainly because they are not well publicized. The 2009 Everett Sustainable Living Fair that is being held at the Snohomish PUD Building is just such an event. From 9-4 [...]

New Fred Meyers in Lynnwood on 164th and Alderwood Mall Parkway

Published in September 24th, 2009

Posted by Jacquie in Lynnwood

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New Fred Meyers in Lynnwood on 164th and Alderwood Mall Parkway

New Fred Meyer on 164th and Alderwood Mall Parkway in Lynnwood

There is a new Fred Meyer in Lynnwood opening up Friday Sept. 25 at 2902 164th Street Southwest and I couldn’t be happier! For months the construction has been underway at the Alderwood location [...]

Sell your Seattle Area Home in the First 5 Days it is On the Market!

Published in September 21st, 2009

Posted by Jacquie in Selling a Home

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Sell your Seattle Area Home in the First 5 Days it is On the Market!People still need to sell home fast and even though the real estate market in the Seattle is not what it was in 2007, homeowners in the Puget Sound are still able to sell their homes in 5 days or less! [...]

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