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Scott, Barbara & Kim Bullard (Keller Williams Realty) Tue, 07 Aug 2007 15:53:46 -0500 http://activerain.com/blogsview/167539/Another-great-Marysville-Washington
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We know that life can get busy sometimes. Between work, kids, school, sports events, etc sometimes we have little time for ourselves or others. However, we have found that offering to spend some time volunteering in our community can have a major impact on our attitude and help our real estate business and other aspects of our lives. If you are not already a member of a community service group, you may want to check into it. We are members of the Marysville Lions Club. Lions club members are men and women who strive to make a difference in their local community as well as in communities worldwide. Their volunteer efforts go beyond the support of vision care, to addressing unmet health and education needs worldwide. Our 1.3 million men and women in 200 countries and geographic areas conduct vision and health screenings, build parks, support eye hospitals, award scholarships, assist youth, provide help in time of disaster and much more.
Join us in making our communities and the world better places to live.
Our clubs meet the needs of our local communities and the world. We make a difference everyday in your community. Whether it is providing support locally or reaching out internationally, you will have an opportunity to serve. Be a part of a worldwide organization carrying out community and humanitarian projects. Grow personally and professionally by participating in our programs, community service projects and events. Gain an understanding and have an impact on local and international humanitarian issues. Develop relationships with both local and international community and business leaders. Have access to membership discounts and services.
Most clubs meet either weekly or every other week. Usually they meet for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Most will meet at a local restaurant or a community center. Usually members are expected to attend service projects (our club averages about 4-6hrs per month for service projects) These projects can range from helping cleaning up a park, collecting for food drives, building projects, or a host of other needs that the community might have.
Mission Statement To create and foster a spirit of understanding among all people for humanitarian needs by providing voluntary services through community involvement and international cooperation.
Lions International Purposes To Create and foster a spirit of understanding among the peoples of the world. To Promote the principles of good government and good citizenship. To Take an active interest in the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of the community. To Unite the clubs in the bonds of friendship, good fellowship and mutual understanding. To Provide a forum for the open discussion of all matters of public interest; provided, however, that partisan politics and sectarian religion shall not be debated by club members. To Encourage service-minded people to serve their community without personal financial reward, and to encourage efficiency and promote high ethical standards in commerce, industry, professions, public works and private endeavors.
Interested in becoming a member? Membership in a Lions club is by invitation from a local club. If you are interested in membership, you can contact your local chamber of commerce for information. Or you may also email us and we would be happy to find information on local clubs in your area.
Club meetings in our area:
Baring, 2nd tue, 7:00pm Everett Central, Every Wed, noon North Everett, 2nd & 4th Mon, 6:30pm South Everett, 1st &3rd Wed, 7:00pm Monroe, 2nd & 4th Thur, 7:00pm Mukilteo, 4th Wed, 5:00pm Skykomish, 2nd Thur, 7:00pm Snohomish, 1st &3rd Mon, 6:00pm Ballard, 1st & 3rd Fri, 12:10pm Seattle-Capital Hill, Wed, 12:10pm Seattle First Hill, 1st & 3rd Tues, noon Queen Anne-Magnolia, every Tues, noon University (NSCC), every Wed, noon Edmonds, 2nd & 4th Mon, 6:00pm Lake City, 1st & 3rd Tues, 6:30pm Seattle Lake City Lioness, 4th Tues, 6:00pm Mill Creek, 2nd & 4th Mon, 7:00pm Terrace-Brier, 2nd & 4th Tues, 6:30pm Woodenville, 2nd & 4th Tues, 7:00pm Mercer Island, 1st & 3rd Tues, 7:00pm Redmond, 1st & 3rd Wed, noon Snoqualmie Valley, 2nd & 4th Wed, 7:00pm Seattle Bituin, 1st & 3rd Mon 6:00pm Burien, every Wed, noon Des Moines, 2nd & 4th Wed, 7:00pm Fairwood, 1st & 3rd Wed, 6:30pm Kennydale, 2nd & 4th Mon, 7:00p, Seattle-Rainier, 2nd & 4th Thur, 6:30pm Renton, 1st, 3rd, 5th, Wed, 6:10pm West Seattle, Every Thur, noon Arlington, 2nd & 4th Wed, 6:30pm Granite Falls, 1st Thur, 7:00pm Lake Stevens, 1st & 3rd Tues, 7:00pm Marysville, 1st & 3rd Thur, 6:30pm Stanwood, 1st & 3rd Wed, 7:00pm
Scott, Barbara & Kim Bullard (Keller Williams Realty)Tue, 07 Aug 2007 15:25:22 -0500 http://activerain.com/blogsview/167509/Making-our-communities-and - 166396
Hidden Jem in Marysville WA real estate market. Large home with 2 master suites and shop 6407 Grove St, Marysville, WA 98270 MLS#27028610
THIS IS NOT A DUPLEX! Exceptional Air Condition Home for sale in Central Marysville, over 3200 square feet of living space. Home has 2 master suites with one on the main floor for EZ handicapped access, 4 Huge bedrooms, 4 baths (1 full, two 3/4's, one half). Remodeled & updated All workorders are done new siding,roof, paint etc. Formal D/R & Liv Rm, Lg kitchen w/ceramic tile floors & counter tops. Oak cabinets, reversible breakfast nook. Dbl oven w/glass cook top, appliances included. Indoor Jacuzzi.Yard w/ auto Sprinklers, 4 car gagage (2 car plus 600sqft Shop with rollup door that may be used for 2 additional tandem parking spacesand 220v outlets)
This prime location is within walking distance of the golf course, library and community transit bus lines. There are sliding glass doors to the indoor spa and the outdoor grilling porch. Dual forced air gas furnaces with electronic air filters, each thermostatically controlled. Air conditioning throughout the second floor venting into kitchen and recreation room. Monitored security system including two remote keypads with one touch panic dialing for police, fire or medical emergencies. Double car attached garage and an additional attached 600 square foot shop. Shop has ten foot ceiling with an 8' bay door, workbench, cabinets, countertop, finished walls, fluorescent lighting, wired 110V and 220V. Home Warrantee included.
This home would also be perfect for a home based business. It is also located accross the street from the site of a new Marysville School District elementary school.
During our recent broker's open several agents commented that this home was a must see. In fact several stated they would like to buy it for themselves and indicated it was the best priced home in Marysville that they had seen.
If you or your clients are looking for homes for sale in Marysville WA, this is a must see.
Scott, Barbara & Kim Bullard (Keller Williams Realty)Mon, 06 Aug 2007 14:01:17 -0500 http://activerain.com/blogsview/166396/Hidden-Jem-in-Marysville - 112595
Area Market Survey for the month of May 2006 and 2007: Note: numbers seperated by year ie 06/07
City Number of Average days Average homes sold on market price Everett 206/131 37/40 318/349 Snohomish 44/32 51/79 417/519 Monroe 51/27 35/69 330/357 Lake Stevens 37/28 44/64 300/365 Granite Falls 20/16 42/66 246/265 Marysville 166/85 40/58 303/330 Arlington 87/51 55/68 321/379 Stanwood 29/26 71/57 415/341
As you can see from the above figues, we have entered a buyer's market. The number of homes sold has decreased and homes are not selling as fast. However, you can also see that we are still seeing an increase in housing prices for our area. (with the exception of Stanwood which has seen a decrease in average sale prices. This is largely due to the increase in new starter homes and condos, not from deflation of prices).
While we do not have the figures at this time, we are fairly certain that the quantity of homes available on the market is also significantly higher this year. We have also noticed the increase in incentives such as buyer bonuses and higher selling agent commissions.
This type of market makes it extremely difficult for the for-sale-by-owner sellers, since it takes a great deal more marketing to get a quick sale for top dollar than it has in the past.
Scott, Barbara & Kim Bullard (Keller Williams Realty)Thu, 31 May 2007 17:33:56 -0500 http://activerain.com/blogsview/112595/Area-Market-Statistics - 66482
Fiction: The sky is falling.
Fact: The sky is not falling but it is changing. The real estate market is experiencing a high rate of transaction fall out.
Fiction: There are no more 80/20 loans.
Fact: Yes there are, but higher credit scores are required.
Fiction: Stated income and no ratio loans no longer exist.
Fact: These products still exist, but 100% loans still available require higher credit scores.
Fiction: FHA and VA loans should be avoided.
Fact: These loans are more attractive that ever for customers with less than perfect credit.
Fiction: All loans have been impacted by the changes.
Fact: So far, conforming Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Government loans are in tact.
Fiction: Sub Prime loans are a thin of the past.
Fact: Sub prime loan products are being redefined in response to changes in the credit market.
Fiction: I can assume that my pre-approved buyer is all set to go and I am going to get a paycheck.
Fact: Life is good, but...you cannot make any assumptions in today's changing market.
Scott, Barbara & Kim Bullard (Keller Williams Realty)Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:58:25 -0500 http://activerain.com/blogsview/66482/Lending-facts-at-a - 63513We appear to be heading to an unusual period for the real estate market. In the past, buyers who wanted to purchase with little down would be required to purchase mortgage insurance to cover part of their loan if they went into default. A few years ago, many mortgage companies started offering "80/20 loans", this eliminated the requirement to purchase insurance while still allowing buyers to purchase with no money down. Unfortunately many of these loans were at adjustable rates. In addition, since many of these buyers were at the top end of their budget, they were also offered an interest only option for the beginning term. Now that many of these loans are entering their 2nd or 3rd years, the interest rates are escalating and the interest only options are now requiring larger payments to principal. This has caused many of these homeowners payments to nearly double, putting their house payments out of reach for their budget. This has resulted in an unusually high amount of foreclosures. When the government indicated they would step in and hold the lenders accountable for putting these homeowners in this position, and all of these lenders then sold the loans to other lenders and closed their doors. What happens now? The high amount of foreclosures will result in some deals for investors who will be purchasing these homes at auction or from the homeowner before the foreclosure is completed. Many will then place these homes back on the market for a profit. This is resulting in an increase of homes for sale creating a buyer's market. If you or anyone you know is facing the possibility of losing their home, please contact us as soon as possible. There are ways to get out of this situation before foreclosure. If you are considering investing in Real estate or purchasing a home, we are aware of many great deals that may be on the market soon.Scott, Barbara & Kim Bullard (Keller Williams Realty)Sun, 25 Mar 2007 01:49:54 -0500 http://activerain.com/blogsview/63513/Unusual-real-estate-market - 32709
I know everyone hears on the news that the prices of homes is going down all over the country. The media has a very convincing way of using statistics to sway the publics perception of what is happening. While some other areas of the country are seeing slight price corrections, this is not necessarily the truth here in the Northwest.
When the news reports show that the average home sold for less money than previously, they are using the average home sale price. They do not take into account the actual home prices of similar homes.
Let me explain how this can be incorrect. Say for example that last month 5 homes sold.
one at 150K one at 250K one at 350K one at 450K one at 550K That is an average of $330,000 per home
This month we have also sold 5 homes one at 200K one at 275K two at 310K one at 390K The average is now $297,000
The media automatically concludes that housing prices fell 10 percent. This is not the case. What actually happens is that fewer more expensive homes and more less expensive homes sold. It's interesting to see that the new homes in developments still seem to be going up. It is much better to compare these since they have several of the same floor plans that are being sold over a period time.
I recently resold a home for a client that was trasferred after only being in the home for a few months. He did no improvements at all, and made a profit even after paying for the closing costs.
While I do think the market has slowed slightly, Real Estate is still the best investment out there.
Scott, Barbara & Kim Bullard (Keller Williams Realty)Sun, 07 Jan 2007 19:17:07 -0600 http://activerain.com/blogsview/32709/Real-Estate-Prices-are
