Two Years and Still Learning?

Mind if I reminisce a bit? When I started Rain City Guide two years ago today, I honestly didn’t see the big picture. I built the site because I *knew* I had to market my wife’s budding real estate business and I didn’t want to spend any money… (Even if I [...]

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Don?t Hate the Buyer?s Agent!

Money Magazine senior writer Stephen Gandel apparently doesn’t trust buyer’s agents. From his article on CNNMoney Mr. Gandel tries to convince the reader that your buyer’s agent is really working for the seller and not necessarily looking out for your best interest. Since the buyer’s agents are showered with so many incentives they [...]

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Townhome Just Minutes to Microsoft

9626 179th Pl NE Unit 1, Redmond, WA

Just minutes to the Microsoft campus, a short distance to retail/dining and only a trail away from outdoor activities at Jonathan Hartman Park, this end-unit townhome is situated next to a large green space and provides the privacy and solitude you desire. An impeccable home featuring 10' vaulted ceilings, natural gas heat, fireplace, kitchen w/ eating area that overlooks the greenbelt and deck, master suite, laundry utility space and a full 2 car garage. A park-like setting in an urban area.

Price: $410,000
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
2 Stories
Square Footage: 1364
Year Built: 1997

For a tour of this home please contact Beau Betts:

email - beaubetts@johnlscott.com
mobile- 206-953-BEAU

Beau Betts provides Redmond real estate services. Contact Beau Betts in order to sell a Redmond home or Redmond condominium property for the best possible price....quickly and professionally.

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Fannie Mae Stops Working With New Century

It looks like New Century Financial Corp. has been officially cut off from Fannie Mae.  Which means that the company that underwrites 20 percent of new loans in the country will not  do business with New Century.Is that Taps I hear in  the distance?Fannie Mae, formally known as the Federal National Mortgage Association, notified New Century [...]

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“One More Blog Myth”

You gotta Blog if you are going to Survive Online The Search Engines like blogs better than a website. A Blog Is easier to get traffic from engines. I can write anything on my blog The Blogoshpere matters A Blog Is about You Social Media and Web 2.0 is the future of the web

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Boca mortgage officers jump ship from New Century Financial

Home loan officers in Boca Raton clouded by their connection to subprime lender New Century Financial Corp. are reinventing themselves with the help of a rival.

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Foreclosure Auctions: Minimize Messy Evictions

Even if you??™ve conducted thorough research on a foreclosure property and successfully placed the winning bid at the public auction, it doesn??™t necessarily mean you can move into the property or start making needed repairs right away.

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More Cialdini

OKAY I went on an Ice cream run last night for the kiddies. ( I admit it I indulged also!) I got to check out what this new supermarket was all about. (see my last post on Social Proof). Turns...

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Wall St flat ahead of housing data (FT.com)

FT.com - US stock futures were holding steady ahead of the opening bell on Friday as Wall Street awaited data on existing home sales and pondered the implications of Blackstone filling for an initial public offering.

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NEW YORK CITY FORECLOSURES UP 14 PERCENT IN NOVEMBER

Foreclosure filings in New York City increased nearly 14 percent in November, but the city??™s foreclosure rate still remained below the national average and lowest the nation's top five metro areas.

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