You could be bringing your credit score down without realizing it.  The main factors considered in creating your credit score is whether you pay your credit cards and bills on time but some factors that can shave points from your score are not as obvious and not as well known. They include: * Ordering several new credit card accounts in a short period of time. Maybe you're just taking advantage of low-interest offers, but to credit scorers, it looks bad.  Better yet, avoid credit cards altogether. * Transferring a balance to a new card, and then closing the old card account. It's OK to transfer the balance, but keep the old account open.   If you close it, you won't have as much total credit and your credit-utilization ratio will increase.   The amount of debt you have is calculated for... 12/08/2011

Outdoor Holiday Lighting Installation & Safety in Issaquah & Snoqualmie When stringing lights on the outside of your Issaquah or Snoqualmie home (and sometimes, even inside), safety is paramount! Please... don’t ruin your holidays, or worse,  risk severe injury by installing holiday lights on your home if you’re not fully prepared, and you have placed safety first! This week, I witnessed a neighbor installing Christmas lights on their Snoqualmie Ridge home - in the wind-driven rain - and with the lights on! Several times, I watched him lean perilously from one eave to another on his second floor with the tangled lit lights dangling to the ground. I was fully expecting to have to call 911 at any moment. With this in mind, beyond placing Christmas lights in your smaller trees and shrubs, ... 12/04/2011

Window Replacement Issaquah can be one of your home's most attractive features. Window Replacement Issaquah can provide you with convenient ventilation, ease of use, superior natural light, and cleaning convenience not found in older windows. If you have an older home, or inefficient windows you could be throwing up 30% of your heating and cooling dollars out the window, literally. On average, with Window Replacement Issaquah, the owner could expect to recoup approximately 69% upon the sale of the home when replacing their older windows with Window Replacement Issaquah from Green City Window and Door. Green City Window and Door  http://Greencitywindow.com : We are a General Contractor with over 45 years of experience in the building trades specializing in replacing residential windows a... 10/17/2011

Issaquah Home Staging - Get Your Home Sold Faster! Even in the improving real estate market in Issaquah, it is a fact that home staging will typically help any house sell faster, and at a higher price, no matter the market. You may ask yourself why is it so important to stage your home, if the market is improving, and thus, be tempted to overlook presenting your home in the best possible condition. This would be a mistake for a couple of reasons: Many home buyers have a hard time seeing past personal decorations and accessories.  For instance, when a buyer walks into a house with dozens of photos lining the hallways, they may find it difficult to envision themselves living there. They may even feel physically or emotionally uncomfortable. As a home seller, you want to make certain that... 10/08/2011

Issaquah Hilton Garden Inn - Perfect Hotel for Finding Homes in IssaquahDuring my recent move, I stayed at the Issaquah Hilton Garden Inn hotel several times while viewing Issaquah homes. I received such consistent and exceptional service, that I thought I’d put my thoughts in writing. I stayed at this hotel on six separate occasions, up to five nights each. Compared to other Hilton Garden Inns, this location is above average, primarily due to the level of service we received.The front desk clerks, and breakfast staff were very friendly, accommodating, and unusually conversational - particularly the breakfast staff. The hotel's housekeeping was non-intrusive, thorough and efficient. With specific regard to the breakfast - I do not agree with some other reviews about the breakfast being ... 09/27/2011

Five Tips for First Time Home Buyers in Issaquah When looking at Issaquah homes, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when navigating through the home buying process, especially if you’ve never bought a home before. Here are five tips for first-time home buyers in Issaquah who wish to purchase their first home or condo: Do your research: It's important to compare similar properties before placing any offers. Many Issaquah homes - particularly houses built in the last 5 years - have plenty of comparable properties to glean information from. Any experienced buyer's agent will do this as a part of the home buying and negotiation process.  The last thing you want to do is put an offer on a house, pay for appraisal and inspection fees, and then find out the property was overpriced, or worse... you ... 09/27/2011

I'll get right to the point - Social Media can literally SUCK the life out of you, and bleed you dry! Yes, yes... I know, everywhere you look, you're told you will be (or already are) a miserable failure unless you're some sort of online social maven - "engaging" with people online with each stroke of the keyboard. Well guess what - this is just plain wrong! And moreover, those who are pumping real estate agents (new or not) full of their fresh perspectives & spin, really need to own up to the Social Media Overload in real estate training today. It's all just too much; it really is sending many real estate agents into an abyss - ignoring the tangible foundations of their businesses. Indeed, there ARE numerous examples of real estate agents who have done quite well with Social Media, and... 09/19/2011

ISSAQUAH HOME PRICES APPEAR TO BE STABILIZING Good news! It appears that Issaquah real estate and home prices are beginning to stabilize. And even better news, August now ranks as this year’s best month for both pending and closed sales around Washington state, according to the NWMLS. Also in August, pending home sales were up 66.25 percent compared to August of 2010. The graph below (*) shows the median price for both a single family home and condo/townhouse in Issaquah from the middle of 2006 to July 2011. The orange line represents single-family homes, while the black line is for condos/townhomes. Note that the information was not available for pricing on condos/townhomes prior to 2008. Issaquah Home Price Trends Single family home prices in Issaquah reached a median price of approxi... 09/10/2011

Seattle Freeze? Move to Issaquah or Snoqualmie - Not so Frozen Seattle Freeze Definition According to the most popular definition on Urban Dictionary, the Seattle Freeze is "A phrase that describes a local public consensus that states the city of Seattle and/ or its outlying suburbs are generally not friendly, asexual, introverted, socially aloof, clickish or strictly divided through its social classes, thus making the city/ area difficult to make social connections on all levels." Prior to moving to Issaquah from Texas, I did a tremendous amount of research on the Seattle region. Though I've visited regularly over the past 16 years, I wanted to know more about what the locals thought of each area. In my research, I came across the "Seattle Freeze" phenomenon. Even as a frequent visitor... 08/24/2011

  "Condo Sales" Report For Issaquah Highlands Issaquah Highlands Statistics for May 2011   In May there were 34 active condos for sale in Issaquah Highlands. Of those 34 condos for sale, 2 condos sold.       There were also 5 newly listed condos for sale and 7 Condos that had "accepted" offers.   To view more "Neighborhood Reports"   If you are looking to sell your home quickly, Contact Me.         For the most up to date information on Seattle homes for sale click on any of the highlighted keywords and you will have instant access to our easy to navigate website.     You will discover everything from Seattle luxury condos to Queen Anne homes for sale with views. You can also contact our local experts for the professional service you deserve with all of your Seattle real estate needs. "... 06/11/2011

  "Home Sales" Report For Issaquah Highlands Issaquah Highlands Statistics for May 2011   In May there were 119 active homes for sale in Issaquah Highlands. Of those 119 homes for sale, 9 homes sold.       There were also 37 newly listed homes for sale and 16 homes that had "accepted" offers.   To view more "Neighborhood Reports"   If you are looking to sell your home quickly, Contact Me.       For the most up to date information on Seattle homes for sale click on any of the highlighted keywords and you will have instant access to our easy to navigate website.     You will discover everything from Seattle luxury condos to Queen Anne homes for sale with views. You can also contact our local experts for the professional service you deserve with all of your Seattle real estate needs. "Guid... 06/11/2011

If your thinking of visiting Sammamish State Park for a picnic, swim or launching your boat your gonna pay. As of July, 1st 2011 visitors to any Washington State Park will have to pay $10 a day or you can buy an annual vehicle pass for $30. The fine for not displaying the pass is $99 According to a recent article in the Seattle Times "The pass will be required for access to state parks and other lands managed by the state. That includes boat launches, heritage sites, wildlife areas and trailheads managed by the state Department of Fish and Wildlife and Department of Natural Resources." The fee is a result of the Washington State's budget woes. The goal is to make the State Parks self-funding. Many think that this plan will fail. If your considering visiting one of the many trails and pa... 05/28/2011

Issaquah Highlands New Construction Homes.  If you are looking to buy a new home in Issaquah Highlands don't forget to think about a New Construction Home. With new construction homes in Issaquah Highlands you can make your very own choices on everything from countertops to cabimets as you watch your new "Dream Home" being built. There are multiple builders to choose from so the styles are plentiful.       Don't forget to get representation before viewing!   Contact me to schedule an appointment to view New Construction Homes in Issaquah Highlands       For the most up to date information on Seattle homes for sale click on any of the highlighted keywords and you will have instant access to our easy to navigate website.    You will discover everything from Seattle luxury condos to Queen ... 05/25/2011

3 Bd Condos For Sale In Issaquah Highlands    12 3 Bed  Condos are currently for sale in Issaquah Highlands. These condos for sale have an average asking price of $263,012. Look here for more information on 3 Bed Condos for sale in Issaquah Highlands.     Please accept this invitation to view all Issaquah Highlands Condos for sale.   For the most up to date information on Seattle homes for sale click on any of the highlighted keywords and you will have instant access to our easy to navigate website.    You will discover everything from Seattle luxury condos to Queen Anne homes for sale with views. You can also contact our local experts for the professional service you deserve with all of your Seattle real estate needs.  "Guiding You In The Right Direction"   Brandon DeVere 05/22/2011

3 Bed Homes For Sale in Issaquah Highlands.   There are currently 32 3 Bed Homes for Sale in Issaquah Highlands. These 3 Bed Homes for Sale have an average asking price of $422,981. View 3 Bed Homes for Sale in Issaquah Highlands.   Please accept this invitation to view all Issaquah Highlands Homes for Sale.   For the most up to date information on Seattle homes for sale click on any of the highlighted keywords and you will have instant access to our easy to navigate website.    You will discover everything from Seattle luxury condos to Queen Anne homes for sale with views. You can also contact our local experts for the professional service you deserve with all of your Seattle real estate needs.  "Guiding You In The Right Direction"   Brandon DeVere 05/22/2011

How To Sell My Home In Issaquah Highlands, WA.      Here are some tips for selling your Issaquah Highlands Home:    Price your Issaquah Highlands home correctly. Often times sellers will feel that their home is above market value for various reasons. If you over price your home you run the risk of losing out on quality buyers.   Take “High Quality” photos.  Just because I have a new digital camera it doesn’t mean I can take professional pictures (I am a Broker not a Photographer). The first thing buyers see when looking for homes are “pictures” of your home. These pictures need to catch the eye of potential buyers. This is why I hire a professional to take stunning photos.   Make sure that your home is “show ready”. This means that you should remove all personal, political and religiou... 05/15/2011

Homes For Sale in Issaquah Highlands.       In Issaquah Highlands there are currently 81 single family homes listed in the NWMLS.   These homes  for sale in Issaquah Highlands range in price from $225k-$2.5m.   There truly is a home for everyone in Issaquah Highlands.                  Please accept this invitation to view all Issaquah Homes For Sale.   My Issaquah Highlands Blog For the most up to date information on Seattle homes for sale click on any of the highlighted keywords and you will have instant access to our easy to navigate website.    You will discover everything from Seattle luxury condos to Queen Anne homes for sale with views. You can also contact our local experts for the professional serviceyou deserve with all of your Seattle real estate needs.  "Guiding You In The Ri... 05/11/2011

Homes With Lake Views in Issaquah, WA.     Find a home with a view in Issaquah, WA. From the Highlands to the Plateau, Issaquah, WA. Boasts fabulous views from the privacy of your very own home!                             Please accept this invitation to view all Issaquah, WA Homes     If you want the most comprehensive information on Seattle homes for sale click on any of the highlighted keywords and you will have instant access to our easy to navigate website.    You will discover everything from Seattle luxury condos to Queen Anne homes for sale with views. You can also contact our local experts for the professional serviceyou deserve with all of your Seattle real estate needs.  "Guiding You In The Right Direction"   Brandon DeVere   05/06/2011

Madison Place in Klahanie- Issaquah, WA                 Madison Place at Klahanie is located on the Sammamish Plataeu in the Klahanie community it runs along Klahanie Blvd. and Klahanie Dr.  Skye Landing is just one of the 29 subdivisions that make up Klahanie. Owning home in Madison Place at Klahanie provides access to parks, pools, ponds, hiking trails and it's very own shopping center. Homes in Klahanie are only 20 minutes from Seattle.                                                                                                                  Please accept this invitation to view more properties in Klahanie.         If you want the most comprehensive information on Seattle homes for sale click on any of the highlighted keywords and you will have instant access to our easy to na... 04/29/2011

Skye Landing in Klahanie- Issaquah, WA                 Skye Landing at Klahanie is located on the Sammamish Plataeu in the Klahanie community it runs along Klahanie Blvd. and Klahanie Dr.  Skye Landing is just one of the 29 subdivisions that make up Klahanie. Owning home in Sky Landing at Klahanie provides access to parks, pools, ponds, hiking trails and it's very own shopping center. Homes in Klahanie are only 20 minutes from Seattle.                                                                                                                  Please accept this invitation to view more properties in Klahanie.         If you want the most comprehensive information on Seattle homes for sale click on any of the highlighted keywords and you will have instant access to our easy to naviga... 04/29/2011