You got a lowball offer… now what?

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Negotiating an offer from a buyer… By Tyler Freed January 31, 2011 A lot of people have various techniques or even designations for being a certified negotiator. I am going to tell you the technique that I use and find the most effective. The most important part is to remember that everyone wants to feel… Read More

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Easy Kitchen Makeovers (Better Homes and Gardens)

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So much happens in the kitchen — eating, preparing meals, entertaining, working, talking on the phone, organizing, and the list goes on. Since the kitchen is one of the primary hubs of the home, this year’s resolution could involve sprucing up the kitchen space by painting cabinets or changing out hardware. Better Homes and Gardens… Read More

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Master bathrooms sell homes

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Architectural Digest “If I want to be alone, some place I can write, I can read, I can pray, I can cry, I can do whatever I want — I go the bathroom.” – Alicia Keys The master bathroom comes in all sizes and shapes. But one thing is for sure, the bathroom is a… Read More

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NWMLS stats for 2009 (NWMLS.COM)

Northwest MLS Brokers Report $17 Billion in Home Sales During 2009 KIRKLAND, Wash. (Jan. 26, 2010) – Members of Northwest Multiple Listing Service tallied more than 52,000 closed sales of single family homes and condominiums during 2009, about 3.7 percent fewer than the total for 2008. Last year’s completed transactions had a combined sales value… Read More

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Tough times could lead to casino closures in Washington State (Seattle Times)

For some tribes, casinos no longer a sure bet By Lynda V. Mapes Seattle Times staff reporter Once viewed as sure bets, some tribal casinos around the country and in Washington are hurting. Revenues dipped as much as 30 percent at some tribal casinos in the state in 2009. The Nooksack tribe is in court… Read More

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