According to the NAR - Seattle Real Estate to continue to Soar

There is a great article in the Seattle PI that talks a little about the national real estate scene and the local Seattle scene

From the Article
"Yun suggested Seattle will continue as one of the bright lights, which it's been this year. Median year-over-year home prices have risen every month save October, when they were down slightly.

But Seattle's strength may go beyond the usual reasons: a strong local economy and good job growth propelling housing demand.

Yun suggested that Seattle may be joining such cities as New York and San Francisco as "superstar cities" whose desirability attracts affluent newcomers who bring the buying power to continue pumping up housing prices."

Read The Article Here

Seattle/Tacoma - #1 Consumser of Coffee in the Nation

According to a new survey by HealthSaver
These are the most caffeinated cities when you take into consideration all caffeinated products

Most Caffeinated Cities:
1. Chicago
2. Tampa
3. Miami
4. Phoenix
5. Atlanta

Least Caffeinated Cities:
1. San Francisco/Oakland
2. Philadelphia
3. New York
4. Detroit
5. Baltimore

If you just look at coffee alone, the Seattle/Tacoma area tops as the number one coffee consumer in the nation, followed by Boston & Houston.

Most Coffee Consumption, Regular coffee & specialty coffee drinks:
1. Seattle/Tacoma
2. Boston
3. Houston
4. Chicago
5. Miami

From NeedCoffee & HealthSaver

One Bedroom First Hill Condo Close To Downtown

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Pictures of Building Lobby, Entertainment Room, Meeting Room & Fitness Center




412 11th Ave Seattle 98122 (unit 403) First Hill

List Price $295,000
Listing# 27139707
Beds 1 / Baths 1
Year Built 2002
Parking 1 Common Garage
Project Epic Condominiums
Appx. SQFT 712
(listed by JB Webster)

A bright and clean upper level one-bedroom unit with a nice balcony in a newer building recently converted to condos and loaded with special site features. Close to Freeway, Capitol Hill and Downtown

If you would like to view this condo you can contact your agent, Me or JB Webster

Newly Refinished 1 Bedroom Condo (Beacon Hill)

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2810 16th Ave S Seattle 98144 (Unit 204) Beacon Hill

List Price $259,950
Listing# 27187080
Beds 1 / Baths 1
Year Built 1930
Appx. SQFT 723
(listed by Rosemary Pham)

Great opportunity to own a newly refinished condo. One of the few classic brick buildings left in the heart of Beacon Hill! The interiors are impeccably retouched while maintaining all of their old world charm. Spacious and light filled, this corner unit has new appliances, refinished hardwoods, coved ceilings, original woodwork, and fun built-ins! Located across the street from future Light Rail, next to the Beacon Library and within minutes of downtown, I-5, I-90, 99. Stop by today!

If you would like to view this condo you can contact your agent, Me or Rosemary Pham

Dine Around Seattle - 30 for $30 is back

The popular 25 for $25 is back as 30 for $30(blame it on inflation).
Nov 1st thru Nov 29th
30 Restaurants 3 Course Meals for $30
The list of restaurants can be found here

Pictures of Junction Trick-or-Treating

Pictures from the KW Pumpkin Carvin' Contest

Upcoming Halloween Events

oCToBeR 26th, 27th & 28th
5:00 - 8:00pm
TICKeT iNFoRMaTioN
Tickets on sale at all Bartell Drugs locations and at the zoo starting Monday, October 1st.
$9 adults
$7 children 17 and under

Carelton Farms Corn Maze
830 Sunnyside Blvd SE, Everett, WA 98205
Open: Weekdays 10 am - 6 pm, Weekends 9 am - 6 pm

Halloween Movie Night

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Braeburn Theatre

1410 East Pine Street

Seattle, WA

The Annual PTP Halloween Sale!! Saturday, October 20, 2007 9:00am - 1:00pm

Huthcinson Hall Room 202

Stevens Way near the 45th/17th entrance of UW Seattl Campus

Seattle, WA Need a great Halloween costume for next to nothing? Check out the University of Washington School of Drama's annual sale! Hundreds of costume pieces from our inventory are made available to the public only once a year... and you can't beat our prices! MANY ITEMS ARE ONLY ONE DOLLAR!!

Quiet Monkey Fight Halloween Improv Show!

Friday, October 26, 2007

8:00pm - 9:30pm

Odd Duck Studio

1214 10th Avenue

Seattle, WA

Are you prepared for the Windstorm

Thursday we are supposed to get a big windstorm that could knock out the power.

Here are some helpful links to help you prepare or deal with the aftermath of the storm
Emergency Preparedness
http://www.seattle.gov/emergency/
Weather Emergency Tips
http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/weathertips.htm
Emergency Contact Numbers
http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/weathertips.htm#contacts

Dealing with a product recall

Since we seem to be faced with this so much now, I thought this was a great resource to explain what to do. Click here to learn more about product recalls and what to do.

How to Qualify for Government's Subprime Bailout

"In a little noticed press release, the Bush administration announced its plan to create a new refinancing program managed by Federal Housing Administration (FHA) that will likely rescue 240,000 homeowners from the fate of foreclosure."

I thought some might find interesting. Thank you to the lease see the link from the Unique Personal Finance Blog. Click here to read their post.