ET Sept 2010
After a brief hiatus, the TidBits are BACK! In this issue:
:: Cowlitz Title News
:: Find Us On Facebook
:: Birthdays!
Bianca Lemmons
Manager/Vice President
Bianca
Greetings to our friends in the real estate community!

The Title TidBits is back and ready for the digital age!  With a few minor changes to keep the OIC happy, the Title TidBits is back in distribution at the beginning of each month and we hope you'll enjoy the contents of it, and find the information knowledgeable and fun. 

If you know somebody who would like to receive this newsletter, please contact our office via e-mail or phone and we will be glad to share it with them.

We hope the coming season is productive, and please remember that at Cowlitz Title, our "Service is the Difference."

-Bianca
 
CCAR Golf Tournament
The Big Event is September 3rd!

This year's tournament will be held on Friday, September 3rd at the well-manicured Mint Valley Golf Course in Longview, Washington. Tournament sign-in and lunch begin at 11:30 a.m., with shotgun at 1:30 p.m.
After the tournament, relax and enjoy the banquet where prizes are awarded and stories are swapped. This year's banquet will be held at the Cowlitz Regional Conference Center, 1900 7th Avenue in Longview. Social hour with no-host bar at 6pm and dinner service at 7pm.
Beginner, Novice. Intermediate or Advanced ... all skill levels are welcome!  Participants must be at least 18 years of age. You are welcome to put together your own four person team or register as a single and we will assign you to a team.
Although the deadline for registration was August 24th, if you are interested in playing, please contact the CCAR office for availability or last minute cancellations at (360) 636-1331 or send an email to ccar@cowlitzrealtors.com.
Costumes are encouraged, but not required. A Team Spirit prize will be awarded at the banquet.
No steel spikes are allowed on the course. No alcoholic beverages are allowed on the course, except those available from the drink cart.
Cowlitz Title News
What's Happening In Our Office

Theresa Campbell, Public Relations Representative for Cowlitz Title, recently celebrated the wedding of her daughter, Chelsea, on August 14th.  The proud mother and beautiful bride are pictured, at right.  If you see Theresa out and about, congratulate her and check out all the beautiful pictures from the big event!



Linda Comley has joined Cowlitz Title's escrow department as an Escrow Assistant/LPO.  Linda brings over twenty-five years of experience to our department.  Stop by and welcome her to our team!
 
Chamber Mega-Mixer Winner!
Congratulations, Sue Groth!

Cowlitz Title recently took part in the "Chamber Mega Mixer" event and sponsored a booth.  Our grand prize winner at the chipping golf game was Sue Groth, Director of College Relations for Lower Columbia College.  She was the winner of a golf basket stuffed with his and hers golf accessories and a round of golf donated by Cowlitz County Title and the Longview Country Club.  Congratulations to Sue!
 
Back to School Lunches
Need New Material?

You've likely prepared hundreds of lunches over the years. If you just can't bear to pack another PB&J, use these tips to plan for a year of fun and nutritious school lunches that your child WON'T want to trade!
 
Extreme Home Staging
Are you missing a Human Prop?

Is that beautiful, immaculate listing just not moving?  Perhaps what you're missing is that "human touch" that comes with someone living in the the house.  Click here to read this article about a new movement in staging homes.
 
MBA Statistics
Rates and Trends
The Mortgage Bankers Association application statistics can be an interesting picture of what's going on in the real estate market.  Click here to view some of the most recent graphs.
 
Cowlitz Title Is Now On Facebook
Join Us Today!

Parade of Homes
Try using case studies, success stories, testimonials or examples of how others used your product or service successfully. Add a "Find out more..." link to additional information on your website.
 
Poker Run Fun!
Rotary Event is a Winner

On Saturday, August 26th, the Longview Early Edition Rotary hosted their first annual Poker Run.  Bikers of all ages gathered at the Cowlitz P.U.D. building to draw their first poker card and then continued out Silver Lake Highway to Johnston Ridge.  The winner to draw the best poker hand won $500 cash!  The weather was beautiful and the ride was enjoyable.  For more information and pictures, click here.  
 
Boring Business Cards?
What makes a "stand-out" card?

Are your cards getting lost in the shuffle? When you meet somebody new, are you sure they'll really remember youClick here to read some great tips to set your calling card apart from the others!
 
Kelso Longview Chamber Events

Take a minute to peruse the Chamber website and find out about upcoming events that could help you and your business!
 
Happy Birthday To You!

Sept. 2:  Diana Davis, Prudential NW Properties
Sept. 3:  Melinda Gottfryd, Cowlitz Title
Sept. 3: 
Patti Flores, Twin City Bank
Sept. 4: 
Gary McGrew, Prudential NW Properties
Sept. 5: 
Jay Hooper, Advanced Home Inspections
Sept. 5: 
Joel Lengyel, Cascade Title
Sept. 5: 
Mike Goodwin, C-21
Sept. 9: 
Jackie Brown, Red Canoe Credit Union
Sept. 9: 
Phuong Elkins, Twin City Bank
Sept. 9: 
Kristin Cheatley, Windermere Allen & Associates
Sept. 10th: 
Debbie Williams, Windermere Allen & Associates
Sept. 10th: 
Theresa Byrd, Cowlitz Title
Sept. 10th:
  Breanna Lopez, John L. Scott
Sept. 11th: 
Loretta Archer, John L. Scott
Sept. 12th: 
Jana Clarke, Windermere Allen & Associates
Sept. 12th: 
Melanie Harriman, Coldwell Banker Flaskerud Realty
Sept. 14th: 
Nicole Cathcart, John L. Scott
Sept. 16th: 
Stacey Mills, Windermere Allen & Associates
Sept. 17th: 
Gerald Flaskerud, Coldwell Banker Flaskerud Realty
Sept. 17th: 
Alex Nelson, Columbia Bank
Sept. 17th: 
Ray Pyle, Windermere Allen & Associates
Sept. 18th: 
Tammie Wilson, Red Canoe Credit Union
Sept. 18th: 
Marissa Vossen, Coldwell Banker River Country
Sept. 18th: 
Kenny Yoder, Coldwell Banker River Country
Sept. 19th: 
Randy Peck, RE/MAX Excellence
Sept. 21st: 
Roy Spencer, Realty World Pacific Northwest
Sept. 23rd: 
Gina Sterling, Prudential Northwest Properties
Sept. 26th: 
Darla Gould, Coldwell Banker Flaskerud Realty
Sept. 29th: 
Mike Smith, John L. Scott
Sept. 30th: 
Teri Hess, Cascade Title
Sept. 30th: 
Dan Spreadborough, Realty World Pacific Northwest
Sept. 30th: 
Judith Boughton, Realty World Pacific Northwest


 
"The health of nations is more important than the wealth of nations."  --  Will Durant
July Sales 2010

Do you have questions?  Or is there something you'd like to see in the Title TidBits?  Just email bianca@cowlitztitle.com!