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Hello ,
Well there are a few more days left of official summer and many of you are on vacation or about to go on vacation. With any luck, the good weather that was late in arriving will have the courtesy of staying around and be late in leaving. There has been lots of very important news in the real estate market and some of it will effect our area and people that you know. I am ready to answer your questions, and many of you have asked good ones, to give you my perspective on our current market and what it means for our future real estate market. Call me and I'll share my thoughts with you.
Yours truly,
Patricia Wangsness
For more information or help buying or selling a home, call Patricia Wangsness RealtorŪ Coldwell Banker Bain, at 425.941.4841 or visit www.patriciawangsness.com
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Join the Club -Fun, Folly & FACTS about Real Estate
Mark your calendar.....
Wednesday, August 27
9:00-9:30 am
Dial:
712-580-8020
Code: 32641
Special Topic:
Market Indicators & Predictions!
Join us every month, on the last Wednesday, for a live conference call about the state of Real Estate in the Puget Sound area. Bring your questions and enjoy this lively discussion. You'll learn the truth and have some great things to share with your friends and relatives. No more than 30 minutes. LIVE! |
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| The Artful Open House Returns
Save the Date
Sunday, Sept 21st
12-5pm
17515 16th Ave SW Burien
Come Join us for a SPECIAL OPEN HOUSE.
We are having an
Art Show featuring 9 local artists, a special wine tasting and brunch will be served. Watch for more details in your email and snail-mail!
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Have you seen my new video?
Let me know what you think.
www.PatriciaWangsness.info
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Market News: What's going on in YOUR Neighborhood?
Here are the July '08 statistics compiled from the NWMLS sales from homes under $10,000,000.
Want more information on your specific neighborhood?
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House hopping won't be what it was cracked up to be!
After reading the many articles about the new housing law, I want to alert you to one of the aspects in the new housing law: House Hopping won't be all it was cracked up to be. Many of our clients and friends have vacation homes or second homes with plans to turn them into primary residences at some point. The plan was to sell the primary residence, shelter $250,000 or $500,000 in capital gain, move into the rental or second home and then turn that into a primary residence. After living there for a a couple of years, the opportunity to do the same thing all over again was a great optio. If that home was the home you wanted to stay in, a happy ending. If you were planning on repeating this kind of house hopping, the new housing bill will be making that a little more difficult and a little less attractive from a tax standpoint. Click here to read full article... |
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Top 5 Summer Home Maintenance Tips
Summertime in Seattle is a great time to tackle home repairs and maintenance, as the weather is great for several months. If you did experience any damage during the rainy winter months, now is the perfect time to start planning your home projects. Here are a few tips to keep your real estate investment in top shape.
- Clean and re-seal decks. Ideally, you need three consecutive warm, sunny days. On the first day, let the deck dry out. Apply deck cleaner and scrub the deck on the second day, and let it dry for a full day. On the third day, apply a deck sealer or stain.
- Have a professional inspect and clean your chimney. Taking care of this in the summer, rather than in the peak season, allows plenty of time for repairs before the next wood burning season. It's also easier to schedule a sweep in the summer than during the fall season, and sometimes, rates can be lower as a result of off-season discounts.
- Wash the exterior of your home using a garden hose and a mild detergent. Pressure washers are not always the best idea, as the power is sometimes too much and can force water under the siding, where it can encourage mildew and rot. If power washing is truly needed, hire a professional.
- Caulk all the exterior joints around windows and doors. Caulking helps keep the house weather-tight and reduces energy bills. It can also help keep bugs out of the house.
- Clean the entire clothes dryer vent system, from the dryer to the exterior vent cap. Lint is flammable and build up can create a fire hazard. If a gas clothes dryer is not properly vented, it can even force carbon monoxide back into the home.
Check next month's newsletter for 5 more home maintenance ideas to keep your house in shape. |
My gift to YOU!
TWO Complimentary Movie Tickets!
I have a few great summer blockbusters that I would love to share with you. To get your complimentary tickets, simply email me at patriciawangsness@cbbain.com
and put "Two Movie Tickets" in the subject.
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