November 2008                                           Giving You A Tech Edge! 425.941.4841
Dear   
Welcome to the new format of my Bits & Bytes newsletter and in the spirit of Thanksgiving, thank you for making this such a great success.  I hope that you like our new format and you get the kind of information you want and need to understand what is really going on in your neighborhood and in the Puget Sound. For more information or help buying or selling a home, call me, Patricia Wangsness RealtorŪ Coldwell Banker Bain, at 425.941.4841 or visit www.patriciawangsness.com
Market News: What's Going on In Your Neighborhood? 
 
Oct 2008 SalesMonthly Sales Analysis: 
 
Here are the Oct'08 statistics compiled from the NWMLS sales from homes under $10,000,000. 
 
Want more information?
Check out "Pulse of the Market" where we watch figures weekly, join our monthly teleconference (see details below) or send me an email me at patriciawangsness@cbbain.com   and ask for "Neighborhood Information" in the subject line.
Everyone is asking us: "What is going on in the real estate market?"
I just got off the phone with a client who said "You are a calming influence in a stormy time."  I want to do the same for you. You need to know that there are buyers buying and sellers selling. Not as many as the last few years, but our market isn't collapsing!  In fact, Forbes just named Seattle the #1 place for real estate investors to invest. Read Forbes article here... Do you ever remember a time when there was more talk about real estate?  You can't get on the internet, listen to the radio, television news, or read a newspaper headline without the doom and gloom of plummeting real estate values. Continue reading article...
8 Ways to Spell G.R.A.T.E.F.U.L.
Good - It is so easy to focus on the negative. In most situations, there is something good to be found, even if the only good thing is the situation cannot last forever. Practice asking "what is good about this situation that I might have missed?"
Reach Out - Take a look around, there are people less fortunate than you that you could help in some way. You can even do it for selfish reasons, as reaching out makes you feel good.
Attitude - Do you have a gratitude attitude? Do you ever slow down enough to notice all your blessings? One of the clear advantages of a gratitude attitude is that this attitude opens you up to more abundance.
Time - A friend of mine was diagnosed with acute adult leukemia this year. Time took on an entirely different meaning to him this year. Value your time.
Enthusiasm - Where is your zest for life? Getting excited about your day is a powerful way in which to be grateful.
Fun - When was the last time you had fun? It's a privilge many people in the world never have. Schedule some fun.
Unusual - Do you do the same old same old each and every day? Life has many cool things available, so why die the daily death of "I've always done it this way before?"
Live full out - Want to feel very grateful this time next year and most days in between? Then live full out.
Featured Home: 2517 Burley Dr. in Everett
 
Everett Listing
Opening the door is like unnwrapping a present! You will be surprised by the unique kitchen design, luxury finishes and special features.
My Gift to You! Flowers for Your Thanksgiving Table
What a beautiful way to show your host or hostess your gratitude for sharing 
Thanksgiving with you. Please accept my gift to you this month: a $10 gift certificate with Flowers.com. Email me at
patriciawangsness@cbbain.com
and put "Flowers for the Table" in the subject line. 
Real Estate Teleconference Call: Wednesday, Nov 19th, 9am-9:30am PST
Mark your calendar and please join us on Wednesday, November 19th 9:00am-9:30am for this month's update on real estate. (We have rescheduled the call this month due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. We are also rescheduling our December call to the 17th also.) 
Special Topics Include:
      Inventory vs Demand 
      Real Estate - part of your investment strategy?
      FHA & 1st time home buyer updates 
      Q & A 
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