Here’s to a shimmering ‘08 December 31, 2007
For some sad reason, right as a year is close to screeching to a halt, I can’t help but utter the phrase “good riddens.” It rolls off my tongue almost perfunctorily. Each year has its highs and lows, and this year was no exception. 2007 kicked off in morbid fashion when my mother was almost [...]
Where are the coyotes in Seattle? December 27, 2007
The answer: everywhere. An especially instructive mashup would be coyote sightings and missing cats (via Craigslist?). I saw one running in my neighborhood a couple of weeks ago and found a raccoon two doors down last night.
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Adventures In Articulated Transportation December 10, 2007
[Editor's note: Today, I'm excited to introduce Mike Schwagler as the newest contributor to Rain City Guide. Mike currently wears two hats in that he is an agent for John L. Scott in Redmond and also the founder of Write For Sales Copywriting. I've had an email dialog with Mike for a while now and [...]
Rantings on volunteering, wigs parties, de-icing October 28, 2007
Although I’ve just recently become accustomed to Seattle and its nuances, and my schedule has fallen into a rhythm of some sort, I’m looking to somewhat overhaul my routine. I enjoy being busy to a large degree and too much free time definitely breeds indolence. Therefore, outside of work, one class and freelancing I’m beginning to familiarize myself [...]
The MLS is not just for advertising your property October 23, 2007
Agent receives $5,000 fine for taking the key from the keybox, giving it to the electrician and allowing the electrician to remain on the property unattended.
Agent receives $5,000 fine for giving her keypad to an unlicensed friend to show property.
Agent fined $3,000 for changing the price by $1.00 or $2.00 to cause the property to [...]
Autumn season always one to savor September 29, 2007
As we stride into October, I’ve found myself wondering where the year has gone (like we all do). It was a year ago this weekend that I journeyed to Seattle from Chicago and was spontaneously whisking my way through Seattle with a friend and touring the gargantuan Mt. Rainier. And though the temperatures are quite [...]
Jim Cramer says don’t buy now…except for Seattle. September 27, 2007
On the Today show yesterday, Jim Cramer from Mad Money told Meredith Viera ”Don’t you dare buy now…you will lose money”. This enraged Realtor Associations across the country who have blasted back that this is a “buyer’s market” and have demanded to NBC that Cramer correct his statements.
Cramer discusses slumping homes market
This morning on CNBC Squak on [...]
Taking on KING/KONG… September 18, 2007
Yesterday I was interviewed by a KING-5 reporter, Kim Holcomb, and which I had written about on my blog at this post. I had jokingly referred to taking on King Kong but only because the news segment was shown on KING-5 and KONG-6 last night.
The news story was about how the market here is changing just [...]
The calm after the chaos August 11, 2007
So, I’ve only been in Seattle a short time, but last week I officially became a hostess. My longtime friend, James, whom I’ve known since my days in high school in Illinois, flew in for the weekend. I was juggling entertaining him, studying and finishing up a 15-page research paper for my Seattle University master’s [...]
Seattle rents rising…. we’re in the top 10 nationally for increases July 28, 2007
The anecdotal evidence is out there when we have relocating singles, couples and families contacting us for help in finding a short term rental to stay in as they come to the Emerald City for a new job, school, or otherwise. Some of these folks are also looking for a 1-year lease because they believe [...]
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