Woodinville, WA

Yes, it is Historic Times for Homebuyers!

Interest rates are at 4.75%! My first Mortgage was a deal at the time 11.5% and I was happy to get it! What this low rate equates to is a 25% increase in purchase power for our buyers!

The $8,000 First Time Homebuyers Tax Credit has to be used by Dec 1, 2009. That means that since deals have to be closed on that date, we should be writing offers now - especially for those deals that are taking forever (short sales). In our area, First Time Homebuyer inventory is shrinking to the 4 month level - it's beginning to become a buyers market!

Potential buyers can buy with as little as 3.5% down and gift money is allowed. Isn't FHA Funding is Fabulous!

If you are thinking of buying, it's time to get off the fence!

Teresa Nelson

John L. Scott Real Estate

206-571-3645

www.AgentNelson.com

The cuts at the state level are starting to show up in the district school budgets. On April 14, 2009, the Northshore School Board held a study session where they were presented with the proposed cuts to staff and programs in order for Northshore to reach their 2009-10 budget goals based on the district's Core Mission Priorities.

The Core Mission Priorities (as approved by the Board on 3/24/09)

1. Class Size
2. Instructional Materials
3. Support for Struggling Learners
4. Highly Capable Programs
5. Extra- and Co-Curricular Programs
6. Professional Development
7. Instructional Technology
8. Choice Programs

Proposed Budget Cuts/Recommendation Summary

• Central Office Reductions - $240K
• Support Services Reductions - $498K
• Revenue Enhancement - $313K
• Capital Interest Transfer & Fund Balance Use - $1.1M
• Program & Staff Reductions - $5M

You can view the the details on the Proposed Budget Cuts here

If that link doesn't work, use the link below, and follow it to the
PDF of the study session. http://www.nsd.org/budget_development

by Michelle Blue
Your Guide to Woodinville Real Estate, Community & Neighborhoods!
www.MichelleBlue.com

It's that time of year again.....The All Fools Day Parade in Woodinville is Saturday March 28th from 11-12:30.  Why not start the day with a pancake breakfast at  Woodinvile Fire Station #31 (headquarters)?  Beginning at 8am to10am enjoy pancakes cooked up by the firefighters.  Suggested donations are $4 for adults and $2 for kids with all proceeds benefiting the Woodinville Firefighters Benevolent Fund and Woodinville Fire Explorers.  








 After filling up on pancakes take your place on 140th or 175th to catch the 31st annual  All Fools Day Parade which starts at 10am!  This is a wonderful parade that I have  attended  for the past 21 years!  The highlight for my  kids is always the SeaFair  Pirates!  Wonder  if they'll make an appearance this  year?  If they do and you are  new to the parade,  when you hear their siren blare that is a WARNING, the cannon  goes off  next!!








The parade and pancake breakfast are both part of the Celebrate Woodinville event. Be sure to attend the Basset Bash & Brigade, 1 to 4 p.m., Carol Edwards Center Sports Fields.  Thousands of Bassett Hounds  competing for a chance at winning a "title".  







 Before and after the parade be sure to visit the Woodinville Farmers Market Arts and Crafts Fair, 9  a.m. to 4 p.m., Carol Edwards Center. All locally grown or handmade crafts.

 "Celebrate the Arts” Community Art Show & Cityhood Celebration from11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at    the Carol Edwards Center.  Browse through the work of local artists where you can place your vote  for the "Peoples Choice Award".  There will also be music and other family fun events at the Carol  Edwards Center.....something for everyone!





Rain or shine the Parade and Community events are always a fun time for the whole family!!

TIP:  get there early, place your chairs on the street sidewalks/curbs then head over to the pancake breakfast!


Sandy Noll
Realtor
Keller Williams Realty Kirkland
425-890-0878
sandy@sandynoll.com
www.letsachieveyourgoals.com
http://positiverealestateprofessionals.com/washington/
Your Residential Real Estate Specialist
 

My New Best Friend...

Really....

How did I get along without this?

I get all my updates from my Gmail, Facebook, Twitter, Active Rain & MySpace not to mention...

I can type in my Grocery List in an application called MemoPad.

My Calendar is always handy.

My Sprint Navigation in case my Garmin Nuvi poops out on me. http://activerain.com/blogsview/936470/My-GPS-sucks

A camera in case I don't happen to have mine with me.

Also a mini video camera...havent used it yet though....

Mine is RED...!!!!!!!!!

The MLS can even set up an E-KEY for it....

Did I mention that Sprint has a Simply Everything Plan for $99/month - which includes unlimited calling, unlimited web access, unlimited texting - there's even a TV application - yes, unlimited watching! (if you can stand the little screen!) Simply Everything is a great deal for me!

What will they think up next....? Should my Darling Husband be worried???? (LOL Probably not!)

If you have been thinking you need a new phone and you haven't jumped on the Blackberry Bandwagon yet, it's time.... Do it!!!

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