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This issue is all about saving you money.  Ever been curious about purchasing a forclosure or bank owned home?  
Want to learn how to decorate on the cheap? Take a look at the following articles to find out more about saving money on your home purchase, your energy costs, your insurance bills and decorating. I hope this information is helpful and saves you some money!  
 
I'd like to let you all know about my goal to help as many first-time home buyers as possible before the federal tax incentive ends on 11/30/09. If you know any first time home buyers or someone who has not owned a home in the last 3 years who would like to save money and take advantage of the $8,000 federal tax credit, please let them know about me. You'll be doing them a big favor, putting my expertise and experience to work for them!

Best Regards
Cathy Wahlin
Save Money on a Bank-Owned Home! 
Purchasing foreclosures is one way to save big on your home Cathy Wahlinpurchase.  I recently represented some clients purchasing a home in Lakeland Hills (Auburn) that was listed for $695,000 last year, and since it didn't sell, the bank repossessed it and my clients are able to purchase it for $435,000!  To find out how to get the best deals, give me a call.  If you would like to get a list of foreclosures in a specific area, email me at cwahlin@windermere.com.  Since these homes are priced so well, they do not last long on the market. So, to making sure you're ready to take advantage of the best deals, get your finances in order before we start.  I know several great mortgage professionals that can help you get pre-approved and can inform you about the best programs for purchasing.  With home loan rates still near 5% and homes priced to sell - this is a great time for potential home-buyers to stop thinking, and go ahead and take some action.

Decorating on the Cheap!
20 Small-house-Do's-and-Don't's can help you decorate on a budget. Decorating doesn't have to break the bank.
 
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Resources to Help You Save on Energy Costs -  Trying to choose energy efficient products? Want to improve your home energy usage or save on transportation costs?   The following link will provide the tools and information you need to help save energy and money at home and on the road.
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Need truly outstanding Professional Services?  Referrals gladly provided...

These professionals can help you save money. Let these professionals be one of several quotes you get, and I'll bet you save on the services you need.  I really believe in the referral process, so part of the service that I provide is to offer my clients and associates a list of highly qualified business professionals in the community.  If you are looking for very credible, ethical and outstanding professionals in the following fields, please feel free to call me for their contact information: 
  • Residential and Commercial Painting
  • Residential Mortgages
  • Financial planning
  • Tax preparer
  • Security Systems
  • Banking Services
  • Automotive Detailing
  • Supplemental Insurance
  • Health and Wellness products
  • Property and Casualty Insurance
  • Massage Therapist
  • House Cleaning Services
  • Legal services plans
  • Chiropractic Services
  • Merchant Services
September 2009
In This Issue
Curious about Foreclosures?
Decorating cheaply
Save on Energy Costs
Get quotes from these professionals
8 things that lead to wealth
About Cathy
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The 8 things that lead to Wealth! 
1. Happiness and Optimism
2. Resilience
3. Connectnedness
4. Passion for what you do
5. Intuition
6. Habitual Saving
7. Willingness to take Risks
8. Gratitude 
About Cathy:

I thought I'd tell you a little about myself. I am married to Dave and have 2 wonderful grown children, both in college. I used to work for the Red Lion Hotels in Bellevue (way long time ago!).  I loved playing basketball for Redmond High School. I absolutely love boating and enjoy public speaking (weird, I know). Enough about me - I'd love to hear from you!
 
It is a privilege to represent you or your friends and family. I take pride in "thinking outside the box", so if you or anyone you know needs a real estate agent who is a little different, give me a call!

Please call Cathy at
(253) 315-1758
A Positive Quote to Inspire your Day:
 

"Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved."  ~William Jennings Bryan



Direct: (253) 315-1758 Location:
Windermere Real Estate/Lake Tapps, Inc.
Lakeland Hills in Auburn
1402 Lake Tapps Parkway East,
Suite F-103, Auburn, WA 98092
Fax: (253) 939-7443
Email:
cwahlin@windermere.com
Site: www.cathywahlin.com