Teresa K. Nelson

I have FOUR listing appointments this week...

What does that mean?

WE'RE BAAACK!!! With homes around the Woodinville, Kirkland, Bothell and surrounding areas selling at record highs, sellers are beginning to see what we have been telling them for the last few months...It's not only a good time to buy - but a great time to sell!

In my office our sales rose 250% for August 09 compared to August 08. AWESOME!

Interest rates still hovering around the 5% mark? AWESOME!

First Time Homebuyers Tax Credit still available? AWESOME!

Thinking of buying or selling?

Visit me on my website http://www.AgentNelson.com

Teresa Nelson

Realtor

John L. Scott Real Estate

206-571-3645

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 End of an Era.

Today, the Seattle Post Intelligencer has printed the last edition of a newspaper that has been in existence since 1863. The front page says, "You've meant the world to us".

There are two newspapers in Seattle. The Times and the P.I. (short for Post Intelligencer).

The P.I. is known for it's big globe statue that graced the roof of the building that housed it. Having two local newspapers has been rough for the P.I. and it could not survive this economy - losing 8 million dollars last year alone.

My grandma used to take the P.I. When I was a little girl I used to love to read the Funnies, and Dear Abby with her.

I like to read, and I like to read the newspaper, but I haven't had a subscription for years.

I am saddened by the loss of the Seattle Post Intelligencer. Sad too, for those reporters and employees that have lost their jobs. Only a few dozen will remain employed by the online version of this news.

I love my online news too.

Out with the old and in with the new.

If you are looking to buy or sell Real Estate in the Greater Puget Sound Area:

Teresa K. Nelson

206-571-3645

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!!!

I don't know about anyone else, but I am soooo excited to be able to attend the REBar Camp in Seattle next friday!

What is REBar Camp? BarCamp is an ad-hoc gathering born from the desire for people to share and learn in an open environment. It is an intense event with discussions, demos, and interaction from attendees. Click here to learn more: http://rebarcamp.com/

So ya want to be a social media butterfly? This is where it is! I'll be there, along with my buddy Sonny Kwan and a whole host of others. See you there?

The details:

Start Time: Friday, February 13, 2009 at 9:00am
Location: Zillow Corporate Headquarters
Street: 999 3rd. Avenue, Floor 41 (Click for map)
City/Town: Seattle, WA

Pre registration may be required see rebarcamp.com link~