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Buyers Its Time To Make Your Move!

11-15-08
Sandy Noll

While many of you have been sitting on the sidelines waiting for prices to drop, the word on the street is....THEY ALREADY HAVE!!

Here is one analysts view from Realtor Magazine-Daily News I received today:

Daily Real Estate News | November 12, 2008 | These Cities Are In Line for a Rebound


Have we reached bottom? In many cities, knowledgeable observers say yes.

In October 2005 at the peak of the boom, the median sales price for a U.S. home reached 7.3 times per capita income. By this May it was 5.7 times, just about the historical norm. Home inventories have flattened. The decline in sales has ended – and in some places sales have expedited.

"The indicators are starting to look better," says Adam York, an economic analyst with Wachovia.

Here are seven markets that SmartMoney magazine says are in line for a rebound:

  • Seattle
  • Raleigh
  • Des Moines
  • Philadelphia
  • Denver
  • Birmingham, Ala.
  • Salt Lake City

Source: SmartMoney (11/01/08)

The Seattle region has been far behind the nation in
terms of lost value, foreclosures and slow downs. It
would appear we have hit the worst of times and prices
will slowly increase as inventory decreases.

SO IF YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THE RIGHT TIME TO BUY, YOU BETTER DO IT NOW BEFORE YOU'RE CHOICES DECREASE AND PRICES & INTEREST RATES INCREASE. THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO BUY!!

Call me today to begin your quest for the American Dream.......to become a homeowner. You could be in your own home in time for the holidays!!

Sandy Noll
Realtor
Keller Williams Realty Kirkland
425-890-0878
sandy@sandynoll.com
www.letsachieveyourgoals.com
website: sandynoll.point2agent.com
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The North Pole Needs Your Help!

11-14-08
Sandy Noll
It's that time of year again and the North Pole is gearing up!  The Forgotten Children's Fund North Pole is no exception and needs as many Elves as possible to help brighten the day of hundreds of children and their families.

Here's how it all began:




I had the opportunity to volunteer a few years ago at the North Pole wrapping and preparing gifts.  Then on Christmas Eve, I along with Santa and 5 other Elves delivered food and gifts to several families.  I can tell you this was a very moving experience.  To arrive at someones home with boxes of food and coats and toys delivered by none other then Santa himself, put a smile on EVERY child's face.  Tears flowed easily that day for everyone.  Tears of joy at knowing we had just made a difference in the life of a child who might have received nothing!

I remember at our last stop, a single mother of three, couldn't thank us enough for having brought her son a bike.  Many of these families do not live in the safest of neighborhoods and her son's bike had been stolen and that was all he had.  She could not afford to buy him a new one so he just sat and stared out the window hoping his bike would be found.  It was a heart warming feeling to know we brought a little hope to their lives.

My request for you is that you reach out and help this organization.  I know times are tough and money is tight for everyone, but look deep into your heart and I believe you will find a way to support this extraordinary organization.  Everything they provide is done so with donations from people just like you.  Be it a monetary donation, time spent wrapping and preparing gifts, volunteering at the food or bike drives  or delivering gifts on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, it's all important and you are needed.  When the day is done, you can take comfort in knowing you just made life a little better for a child who really is having a tough time for one reason or another!

For information on how you can help, visit the Forgotten Children's Fund website.  Once on the website click on events and then either November or December for the calendar of events.  ( I have also linked them here in my post and at the top of each calender you can click to view the other month).

If you live out of the area but would like to help with a monetary donation you can do so on the website by clicking donation or click on my highlighted text.

I promise, you will not be disappointed you helped in any way.  There is no greater joy then bringing a smile to a child's face!      




Sandy Noll

Realtor
Keller Williams Realty Kirkland
425-890-0878
sandy@sandynoll.com
www.letsachieveyourgoals.com
Your Kirkland, Woodinville, and Bothell Home Expert


Please Pray For The Tran Family

11-08-08
Sandy Noll

It is with deep sadness I write this post. A friend and colleague of mine and my husbands was involved in a scuba diving accident last Saturday, November 1st. Somehow Lou became separated from his dive group and was finally found after 30 minutes underwater and unconscious. It took paramedics another 30 minutes to get his heart beating again. Because of the lack of oxygen, Lou suffered massive brain damage and the doctors gave him no hope of recovery. His mother arrived in the country on Monday and held on to hope and prayers that Lou would come back. Sadly, last night they removed him from life support.

We have known Lou Tran for the past 10 years, he was the "hardwood guy" we referred everyone to for hardwood flooring needs. Lou was only 30 years old and had two small children. A blog posted by his sister Lila, offers her final thoughts on her brother. It just doesn't seem fair sometimes how life plays out! I have to wonder.......Why Lou?

In honor of our friend, I ask that everyone pray for Lou's family, especially his two young kids. It breaks my heart to know they've just lost their daddy. At the hospital one of the kids asked "Hows daddy going to take us to school now?"

Rest in Peace Lou





Sandy Noll
Realtor
Keller Williams Realty Kirkland
425-890-0878
sandy@sandynoll.com
www.letsachieveyourgoals.com
http://youreastsidehomespecialist.activerain.com/
Your Kirkland, Woodinville, and Bothell Home Expert

Food Drive to Benefit Northwest Harvest

10-28-08
Sandy Noll
Northwest Harvest Food Drive


Keller Williams Realty Kirkland
&
Hansen Bros. Moving & Storage
&
FedEx Office

Are asking for your help in
Filling the “Box” for
Northwest Harvest
 
Please Bring Your Donations
November 1st - 22nd To The 
Keller Williams Office at
13131 NE 85th Street, Kirkland, 98033 
For More Information Call 425-285-3200
Donation Times
                                           M-F 9am-6pm
                                       Wednesday the 5th, 12th & 19th until 9pm
Saturday the 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd from 10am-5pm

A Message from Northwest Harvest

Before you buy did you consider a financial donation instead?  Every dollar donated to Northwest Harvest can purchase approximately $4 worth of product.  Your donation goes farther and our food programs have an opportunity to receive fresh fruits and vegetables, perishables and protein items such as meat and fish.

Please give careful consideration to what is in your donation bag. More than 50% of those we serve are children and the elderly—the populations most affected by a compromised diet.  We know that nutrition matters, and we’re committed to providing the most beneficial food possible to our clients.  We believe that fighting hunger, and ultimately helping end it, requires a focus in part on what we eat.  Your food donations provide variety to supplement the staple items and produce Northwest Harvest distributes to our partner programs. We can accept nonperishable items only. Thank you for your generosity!

What Northwest Harvest Can Use

Baby Food     Macaroni Cheese     Brown Rice
Pasta     Chili     Canned Fruit     Canned Meats
Pork & Beans     Canned Milk     Powered Milk
Soup     Canned Vegetables     Cereal     Stews
Peanut Butter     Infant Formula
Items for Senior and Those on Restricted Diets


Thank You For Helping Ease The Burden Of Those Less Fortunate


Sandy Noll
Realtor
Keller Williams Realty Kirkland
425-890-0878
sandy@sandynoll.com
www.letsachieveyourgoals.com
http://youreastsidehomespecialist.activerain.com/
Your Kirkland, Woodinville, and Bothell Home Expert

2008 Annual Eastside Real Estate Agent Panel Event

10-21-08
Sandy Noll
Are you going around in circles trying to figure out how to handle the changes in this shifting market?  Ever wonder what the Top Producers do to keep their businesses going?  If so, you should attend the Eastside Real Estate Agent Panel Event on November 17th from 12-2pm.  

Keller Williams Kirkland along with Windermere, Re/Max, John L Scott and Coldwell Banker have brought six of the areas top producing agents together to sit on the panel to discuss the changes in the market, plus there will be a breakout session to ask questions of these pros!

A box lunch is included in your $10 registration fee and the best part....that $10 fee is going straight to Habitat for Humanity!!

RSVP to RSVP@EastsideAgentPanel.com today to get your spot.  This is one event you don't want to miss!!
 (Flyer below has additional details).
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Sandy Noll
Realtor
Keller Williams Realty Kirkland
425-890-0878
sandy@sandynoll.com
www.letsachieveyourgoals.com
http://youreastsidehomespecialist.activerain.com/
Your Kirkland, Woodinville, and Bothell Home Expert