Gene Neal's (gneal) Blog

Okay so it's been about a month since the Hot lanes on 167 from Auburn to Renton has opened.  I tried to be objective and gave it a chance.  My conclusion.............I see NO difference at all in my commute times.  I had a feeling that this is what would happen but felt that I needed give it som...

The "Good to Go" hot lanes on SR 167 are going to be open very soon.  The DOT thinks it's a wonderful idea that will really cut down the daily clog on 167.  I seriously doubt this will make a significant impact on our daily commute.  In reality it will fill the states coffers with additional $$$ ...

I just wanted to vent today and get anyone's opinion or experiences.For the past month I have been working on a short sale transaction.  What an interesting month this has been!  First off the lender that I am dealing with is a subsidiary of Bear Stearns.  I was concerned if this was going to be ...

Lately I have been hearing many agents and lenders whining about the stricter criteria and borrowing guidelines that are now upon us.  They all complain about how it's hurting their business. Well you know what?  I think it's great!  We need this to happen in order to correct our market.  This is...

Lately here in my area (South King County Wa.) inventory has been sitting longer.  In the community of Verona alone average days on market is almost double what it was a year ago and competition is fierce.  With all this going on I am still amazed at how little listing agents do to get their clie...