Sunday, October 3, 2010
Saturday, October 2, 2010
The Legend of Haunted Ridge
Nestled deep in the Cascade foothills, hidden far from passing eyes by tall pine and towering rock laid the old cemetery. It was here that the worst of the Pacific Northwest lay buried. They were the robbers, murderers, and worse that no church would allow to be set to rest on their sacred soil. Old stones covered in moss marked their graves, and the black as night crows gathered around the clearing that was their cemetery and sat silent on the branches, watching the graves with their glassy yellow eyes.
Then came progress. Roads and highways were built into the mountains, and soon little towns, businesses and residential communities took hold….. And somewhere along the way, as quaint and charming house after house was built and occupied. As the trees and forest were cut down to make room for parks and trails and business. Under the crawl of the heavy machinery that chased the black as night crows from their perch….. The cemetery was lost.
Only the perfect homes with their perfectly manicured yards and all of those friendly neighbors remained. No one knew of the old cemetery that once existed, or of the tombstones buried under their grassy lawns. No one thought about who “Or What” might be buried under his or her rose bushes.
Simply put; it goes without saying that the tortured souls long ago laid to rest in this now long forgotten cemetery are not pleased with what has transpired above ground. And legend has it, that on one night every year those old tombstones raise up from the cold black ground. The perfectly manicured yards give way to jagged tombstones covered with moss and age. Those old crows come back and land in the few remaining tress and on all of those new housetops. Then, on Halloween night, as the tombstones glisten in the moonlight, the restless spirits of the long dead crawl from their graves looking for those who would dare to make their homes on their final resting place.
If you are brave or foolish enough, come to 34626 SE Carmichael Loop on Sunday, October 31st from 7:00PM to 8:30PM -- “Halloween Night!”. Take a guided tour and venture between the homes in search of “The Haunted Graveyard”. If you do dare, frights are assured, as well as the potential for fantastic rewards………
All that is left of visitors from last year are these photos... come if you dare!
Friday, October 1, 2010
Custom Sammamish Home
Sammamish - 19447 SE 27th Place - $780,000.00
Stunning Sammamish home w/Lake view. Hardwoods throughout this 4 bedroom home featuring gourmet kitchen w/granite and top line SS appliances. Breathtaking 20' stone fireplace in Family Room which is gas/wood combo. This home features the 2nd largest Solar System on Plateau. $19 per month bills + $1,800 yearly tax credit. Living, dining, bonus & Media/Office rooms complete this masterpiece home. 3 car garage and fully fenced back yard. Welcome to your dream home! For more information contact Cary Porter at 425-891-7447 or Doug Young at 425-533-7028.
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Thursday, September 30, 2010
New Listing: Stunning Lynnwood Home!
3309 169th St SW, Lynnwood - $449,900
Absolutely stunning Northwest Ridge home backs to a private greenbelt. Dramatic entry with soaring ceilings and tons of natural light from the wall of windows shows off the beautiful hardwood floors. Floor-plan features a formal living room, dining area, family room off the kitchen and a 1bedroom/1bath guest suite (5th Bedroom). Open kitchen with Stain Steel appliances, gas cooktop in the island and tons of storage. Upstairs boasts a large master suite with luxury 5pc master bath, 2 additional bedrooms with a 3rd bedroom/large bonus rm. Patio off kitchen leads to a custom hot tub/spa (cabana) and private serene backyard. Huge 3 car garage! Premium LOCATION!!
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Mortgage rates match low of 4.32 percent
By ALAN ZIBEL, AP Real Estate Writer Alan Zibel, Ap Real Estate Writer
WASHINGTON – Rates on 30-year mortgages matched the lowest level in decades and rates on 15-year loans dropped to their lowest point in nearly 20 years.
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate for 30-year fixed loans fell to 4.32 percent, the lowest on records dating back to 1971. That's down from 4.37 percent the previous week and equal to the average rate reached four weeks ago.
The average rate on 15-year fixed loans fell to 3.75 percent, the lowest on records dating back to 1991.
Rates have been at or near the lowest levels in decades since spring as investors poured money into the safety of Treasury bonds, lowering their yield. Mortgage rates tend to track those yields.
In recent weeks, Treasury yields have dipped as bond traders bet that the Federal Reserve will soon boost its Treasury purchases in the hope of giving the economy a lift. That has pushed down rates.
Still, historically low rates have done little to boost the struggling housing market, which had its worst summer in more than a decade.
Fall sales are not expected to be much better. High unemployment and weak job growth have kept people from buying homes. And many of the hardest-hit markets are bracing for a big wave of homes sold at foreclosure or short sales. A short sale is when a lender lets a homeowner sell for less than the mortgage is worth.
To calculate average mortgage rates, Freddie Mac collects rates from lenders around the country on Monday through Wednesday of each week. Rates often fluctuate significantly, even within a given day.
Rates on five-year adjustable-rate mortgages averaged 3.52 percent, down from 3.54 percent a week earlier. Rates on one-year adjustable-rate mortgages rose to an average of 3.48 percent from 3.46 percent.
The rates do not include add-on fees known as points. One point is equal to 1 percent of the total loan amount. The nationwide fee for loans in Freddie Mac's survey averaged 0.8 a point for 30-year mortgages. It averaged 0.7 of a point for 15-year and 1-year mortgages and 0.6 of a point for 5-year mortgages.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
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Short Sale Hell Video
If this wasn't so true it would be even more funny! Everyone thinking of doing or buying a Short Sale should see this!
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