We perform a lot of Kirkland home inspections and I'm sure the new home buyers and current homeowners are very happy they'll receive property tax savings soon. The Kirkland annexation will boast the benefits of 31,000 more residents, a decrease in property taxes and increased law enforcement, but one neighborhood loses a fire department. In a KING-5 News video interview the Kirkland mayor says that they are prepared to cover the larger area. The city had been working on the annexation for 10 years. The Woodinville area fire department had a closing ceremony today to honor their "second home" and office.
"One of the biggest annexations King County has seen in a long time became official a minute after midnight Tuesday. The Finn Hill, North Juanita and Kingsgate neighborhoods are now part of Kirkland...the city has done extensive research and is confident Kirkland can welcome 31,000 additional residents and 200 new businesses while providing essential city services. One change will be law enforcement. On Tuesday, the King County Sheriff's Office patrolled the Finn Hill, North Juanita and Kingsgate neighborhoods. Now Kirkland police take over. That's why the department hired 24 new officers and still plans on adding 13 more. The Kingsgate area, however, lost a nearby Woodvinville fire station. Residents there have concerns about what that will mean for service. Kirkland's mayor said the city has hired additional firefighters and they are working to make sure response times stay low."
What will we see moving to North Lake Union? An investment group is taking advantage of competitive commercial real estate prices and scooping up a half acre parcel in the great location between Wallingford and Burke Avenues.
"An investment group led by David Zarett paid $3.58 million for a second half-block property overlooking the north end of Lake Union. Northlake LLC now owns the full block along North Northlake Way between Wallingord Avenue North and Burke Avenue North. The investment group bought the 0.47-acre site at 3301 Burke Ave. N. from Restaurants Unlimited founder Richard Komen and his family. The property includes the 8,051-square-foot Restaurants Unlimited office building. Northlake LLC acquired the adjacent 0.31-acre parcel at 3301 Wallingford Ave. N. for $850,000 back in 1998. Six years later, Zarett filed for permits to construct a mixed-use residential office building on the site but never moved forward on the project."
Original Post: Investors buy North Lake Union parcel
Puget Sound Business Journal
By Jeanne Lang Jones
May 24, 2011
Are you hungry for important information about the North Central Home Builders Association? Then join us Wednesday, June 8th at SMITTY'S PANCAKE HOUSE, Wenatchee at 7:30 am - 8:30 am. This great FREE breakfast is sponsored by AMS Inspection Services, Inc. Come fill up on awesome information about the benefits of being a member of the NCHBA. Whether you're brand new or been here since the beginning there is always something to learn about. If you know of someone thinking about joining then this is a great opportunity for them to learn what the NCHBA is all about. ***Please RSVP by calling Cindy at 509-665-8195 by Monday, June 6th. VIEW FLYER.
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"Bank of America announced Wednesday it had opened an office in Seattle to allow distressed homeowners whose mortgages it services to meet face to face with specialists and consider alternatives to foreclosure."
Source: Seattle Times, April 27, 2011. "BofA opens office for foreclosure alternatives."
People considering foreclosure can speak to specialists at BofA by appointment to weigh out their options. An increase in foreclosures and short sales in the Washington area has required banks and mortgage providers to add more services and departments.
Outreach events are planned for May 19-21 in Bellevue and Spokane and require registration. To register for the BofA events go to www.bankofamerica.com/outreachevent.
The 92nd annual Washington State Apple Blossom Festival starts this week in Wenatchee, Washington. We'll be taking some time off from our Wenatchee home inspections to attend our favorite events. We've listed a few of them here but you can view the complete schedule at http://www.appleblossom.org/.
Memorial Park Food Fair
Dates: April 28-May 8
Location: Memorial Park @ Orondo & Chelan
Time: Daily 11am
From lunch through dinner, many tasty treats satisfy the appetite and make meal plans during the Festival a snap! There will be entertainment during the lunch and dinner hours.
Verizon Wireless Entertainment at Memorial Park
Dates: April 28-May 8
Location: Memorial Park @ Orondo & Chelan
Time: During lunch & dinner hours & all day on weekends - FREE
Funtastic Shows Carnival
Dates: April 29-May 8, P.O.P Nights: May 2-5 - $25
Location: River Front Park at the foot of 5th Street on the Columbia River
2nd Annual Apple Blossom Corvette Rally & Cruise
Date: Saturday, April 30
Cost: $10 registration fee
The Keyes Fibre Youth Parade
Date: Saturday, April 30
Time: 11am
The Festival's Youth Parade is one of the only parades in the state to feature so many of Washington's youngsters. Over 4,500 children ages 14 and participate in this celebration!
Bocce Ball Recreational Tournament
Date: Sunday, May 1
Location: Walla Walla Point Park Shelter #
Les Schwab Classy Chassis Parade & Car Show
Date: Parade, May 6; Car Show, May 7
Car Show: Eastmont Community Park
Time: Parade 6:30pm; Car Show 10am-5pm
Cost: Free to watch; $25 for Participants; $75 for Commercial Participants
The Les Schwab Classy Chassis Parade has become an Apple Blossom weekend favorite, so you'll want to claim your spot on the parade route early for this 6:30pm Friday night event Check-in will begin at 10am with festivities in full swing by noon. In addition to good food and great music, you won't want to miss the Apple Bin Races at 2pm or the Awards Ceremony at 4pm.
Apple Blossom Run
Date: Saturday, May 7
Time: Registration- 8am; Start time-9:40am
Tickets: Pre-registered - $12; Race Day - $15, Kids Race Free
Registration: Online at wvmedical.com
The Stemilt Growers Grand Parade
Date: Saturday, May 7
Time: 11 am
Wine-Apple-Oosa!
Date: Saturday May, 7
Location: Performing Arts Center Plaza
Time: 1pm- 5pm
Cost: $20 wine tasting
Ticket Info: www.wenatcheewines.com
"Rock on the Ave." sponsored by Verizon Wireless
Date: Saturday, May 7
Location: Wenatchee Conventions Center; downstairs
Time: Doors open @ 8pm; Band starts @ 9pm
Cost: $5 wristbands, purchase online at appleblossom.org or at the door
Providing quality home inspections to Seattle area, Ellensburg, Wenatchee, Leavenworth, Cashmere, Entiat and Chelan . Licensed, bonded, insured.
AMS Inspection Services is a Wenatchee home inspection company providing services throughout Western and Central Washington. We boast several certifications and licenses: WA State Home Inspector, WA State Structural Pest Inspector, NW Energy Star Verifier, NW Energy Star Performance Technician, Certified Sustainable Building Advisor. Most clients hire us when purchasing a new home, but we also provide services for sellers and home owners. We walk through every inch of the property with the buyer and their realtor to educate them about each component of their potential investment.
We provide flexible appointment schedules so our clients don't have to miss work or a family activity. AMS Inspection emails the detailed 40-page inspection report to the client within 24 hours of the inspection. Our efficient, detailed and quality services set us apart from everyone else. Our extensive service area compliments our broad scope of experience. We've seen it all. No house is too small, large, old, new or too much work. We do Seattle home inspections, Wenatchee home inspections and anything in between.
Before becoming a home inspector, our owner was a real estate investor acquiring residential and commercial properties for rental income. He understands the importance of a quality inspection and how the results assist this large investment decision. It is important to know about the potential repairs or maintenance a home will require. We provide beneficial information so the buyer knows exactly what type of home they are getting themselves into. Realtors say that our reports are extremely thorough and the color pictures with remarks are most helpful when advising clients with purchase details.
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Reviews of AMS Inspection:
"I have worked with inspectors in the past but none as thorough as Aaron at AMS Inspection. He took his time and went where many would not have gone...i.e. a huge bee hive in the attic. I am also someone that asks a LOT of questions and Aaron was patient enough to take the time to answer all of them. I highly recommend anyone in need of a home inspection to first call AMS." May 27, 2009, Derek Beals www.linkedin.com
"I recommend AMS inspection every chance I get. Aaron is thorough, personable, reassuring, and trustworthy. I used him for the inspection on my own home and wouldn't use anyone else. As a realtor, it's very important that I have a good circle of professionals to refer my clients to. And AMS is always the first team I think of when it comes to home inspections. AMS reports are very thorough, to the point, and are a great asset to any homeowner about to go through this process. I appreciate the AMS Inspection team for their dedication to their service and to their clients." April 29, 2010, Cassie Daughtrey http://www.yelp.com/biz/ams-inspection-services-leavenworth
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