And he could crack a few mortgage rates!We all know what happens next: as the market rallies, safe money tends to leave the bonds stable as traders and investors leap onto the wild horse for the ride up. You can hear them yelling giddy-up around the world. You see, market traders have come to consider the market a quick in and quicker out place to do business. They don't call them 'day traders' for nothing. Buy your Citibank at 6, sell at 6.5 and dump before nightfall. Get back in the next morning at 5.75 and do it again. A few do fall off that famous Wall from dizziness. CURRENCY CONTEXT: The general freak-out recently has been over the questionable value of our US Dollar, the race to Gold and the lack of consumers to consume. China, our biggest trading partner, is peeved and suggestin... 03/25/2009

Burlington Washington Homes will be in great demand very soon as the 2010 Winter Olympic Games come to Canada.  Burlington is just 1 hour from the boarder and the prices of Burlington Washington Homes are a great value and are a great inverstment in the future.  I know that Homes in the towns on the boarder are all ready renting for a very high price.  It is getting harder to find rental homes close to the boarder but buying them is still a great deal.  Burlington Washington Homes listed to be rentals will start to be sought after very soon.  If you need any information about properties in Whatcom, Skagit, Island and / or Snohomish Counties. Please don't hesitate to call or e-mail me for Burlington Washington homes.   04/11/2008

Burlington, WA Commercial Real Estate Burlington Washington's commercial real estate market is fast becoming the location of choice for local and franchise investment. Commercial real estate in Burlington is a great place to relocate a business or to invest in commercial properties. Situated just north of Mount Vernon along the I-5 corridor, Burlington's commercial real estate features easy freeway access and high traffic count arterials. Located west off I-5 Burlington's main commercial development is occurring along the I- 5 corridor. Many "Big Box" retailers such as Best Buy, Costco Wholesale, Fred Meyer, Home Depot, K-Mart, Old Navy and more have chose to invest heavily into commercial real estate in Burlington Washington. Cascade Mall, located off Burlington Boulevard was the origi... 10/30/2007

Burlington, WA homes - homes for sale in Burlington, WABurlington, WA is a great place to relocate and purchase a home. Burlington, WA is a large town that has retained that rural "country" feel. Located in Skagit County, Burlington offers all of the amenities that you would look for in a small city with the Cascade Mall and many big name retail stores. However, you will also find large open fields of farmland in Burlington, Washington. In 2006 the estimated population of Burlington, WA was 8,642.What is the current home market look like in Burlington, WA? The average price of a home sold in Burlington over the last 6 months was $322,730. There were 136 homes sold in Burlington over that same period of time. Currently the average price of a home for sale in Burlington is $437,184. There... 10/22/2007

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 31, 2007SEATTLE, WA. - Washington State based nwRealty.Net, Inc. today announced the addition of RE/MAX Territory, Inc. to its marketing network of real estate brokers, agents and affiliates.  The internet marketing for RE/MAX Territory, Inc.(http://www.skagitvalleyrealestate.com/), Charlie & Jeanie Boon, Jim & Susan Engberg, Wilma Louia , Greg Nelson, and Ivana Wood and the "Promotional Spotlight" of their listings and services is now fully integrated with over 64,000 NWMLS-IDX listings on www.nwRealty.com.  Their websites at now have the competitive advantage of reaching an additional 365,000 real estate buyers and sellers specifically looking for real estate in the cities of Skagit County Washington. About RE/MAX Territory, Inc.Re/Max Territory, Inc. has ... 09/14/2007

Burlington commercial real estate is already highly sought-after, and as the area's population continues grow, Burlington commercial real estate is likely to become even more desirable. The town already boasts many shopping destinations, including the Cascade Mall, the Prime Outlets, and several centers developed in the last ten years.  As a result, residents throughout Western Washington associate Burlington with shopping.  Thus, Burlington commercial real estate is quite valuable largely due to its excellent location and essential guarantee to bring in customers. With I-5 running directly through the city, Burlington commercial real estate is never more than a few minutes from customers' main route.  In fact, some of the most attractive Burlington commercial real estate is visible rig... 08/26/2007

Burlington homes are affordable, unique, and convenient.  The town itself is perfect for raising a family, starting a career, or relaxing for retiring, and the variety of Burlington homes can easily accommodate all of these. Residents are fortunate to live in one of the few, truly affordable cities north of Seattle.  With a median house price of $275,000 (as of July 2007, the time of this writing), buyers can afford just about any Burlington home, even those tens of thousands of dollars out of their price range in other, nearby cities. Many Burlington homes boast a rich history and adorable, classic charm.  Incorporated in 1902, one can find Burlington homes built even before the town was officially recognized.  For the most part, homeowners have maintained the houses meticulously, and ... 08/26/2007

Burlington condominiums are affordable, convenient, and comfortable.  From starter homes to lifelong residences, Burlington condominiums can accommodate any lifestyle. Most Burlington condominiums offer the traditional perks of multi-family housing.  For example, residents are spared the hassles of maintaining a single-family home.   There is no need to fix roofs, clean out gutters, or cut grass.  The lack of private lawns rarely creates a problem, though; residents of Burlington condominiums take advantage of the city's many parks, thus having access to trails and open green space. Burlington condominiums come in a range of styles and ages.  Complexes have been constructed for decades, though a large portion have been developed from the late 1990's on.   This provides buyers with many ... 08/26/2007

Burlington condominiums are affordable, convenient, and comfortable.  From starter homes to lifelong residences, Burlington condominiums can accommodate any lifestyle. Most Burlington condominiums offer the traditional perks of multi-family housing.  For example, residents are spared the hassles of maintaining a single-family home.   There is no need to fix roofs, clean out gutters, or cut grass.  The lack of private lawns rarely creates a problem, though; residents of Burlington condominiums take advantage of the city's many parks, thus having access to trails and open green space. Burlington condominiums come in a range of styles and ages.  Complexes have been constructed for decades, though a large portion have been developed from the late 1990's on.   This provides buyers with many... 08/16/2007

This year marks the 5th Anniversary for this Free and Fun event for kids of all ages!It will be held September 28th through 30th, 2007, so mark your calendars now!Pumpkin Pitch...Pumpkin Weigh-Ins...Zucchini Race Cars...This event is sponsored by several local businesses and associations, so admission is FREE. (You've got to like the price!)Check out the official City Of Burlington's Events Calendar for more information and pictures. 07/25/2007

Search for Homes for sale by Neighborhood Washington >> Skagit County >> BurlingtonNeighborhoods: AlgerBayview Burlington Burlington Hill Country Club Samish River You can learn more about the fine City of Burlington on the City's Official Web-Site.The URL is: http://www.ci.burlington.wa.us/Don't Miss the "Berry Dairy Days Festival" that will run 6/22/07 through 6/24/07.  2007 marks the 70th year of this great festival. It should be extra special this year!To find out more, click here: http://www.ci.burlington.wa.us/page.asp_Q_navigationid_E_223    03/16/2007