Marysville, WA

Hmmm.... It's time to go on that well deserved celebratory dinner after buying a new home in Marysville. Oh where to spend your hard earned money?? Here is a quick list of places my family loves in Marysville.

Oh, there are other places we just have not been yet. Please forgive us for omitting those places that are great that we have not had the fortune of eating at... Better yet, send them to me... (yum)

Here ar some great spots:

• Sticky Finger's BBQ. WOW!! Ever had a HUGE baked potato smothered with home made BBQ sauce, the BBQ meta of your choice, and more smokey BB sauce for dippin?? YUM
• JR Phinickey's Steakhouse- Awesome steaks, dinners, spirits and atmosphere....Oh Yeah
• Cristianos-Try the Awesome Pizzas, and the" two meals in one" HUGE Italian Chef Salad....
• MAXI's Chinese food- Great American Chinese food and cool place! Yeah....
• Maxwells- Log Cabin style eatery. Great dinners and good service..

This is the short list. These places are sure to please. In addition, a dynamite breakfast place in Arlington is Patty's Eggnest at Island Crossing....

Wow...This list just made me hungry...... Time to go...

Be sure to e-mail me for the complete list of "JIM O'DAY'S GUIDE TO EATING MARYSVILLE"

I have lived in the Marysville area for 25 years and I love it! I help families buy and sell homes in Marysville every day, and I love what I do. I have teamed up with a financial educator named Dan Keller who helps my clients make smart mortgage decisions every day...

Marysville has a lot to offer families moving into the area. Dan and I have teamed up to create a dynamite relocation packet for anyone moving into the area. Where are the best parks? the best places to eat? What are the numbers for the City of Marysville? Schools? Local banks? Where should I shop? Who are the biggest employers in town? Our many years of experience in the Marysville area have gone into this relocation kit! Call me at 425-359-2708, or visit my website at www.odayhomes.com and send me an e-mail. The kit is free and a valuable resource!

I specialize in helping first time buyers find the right home in Marysville. Teaming up with Dan has made the home buying process less stressful.. E-mail Dan at dan.mortgageadvisor@gmail.com

Now is such a terrific time to buy! Looow interest rates and low prices in Marysville. New homes from the low 200's is incredible.

Many of my clients are using the USDA loan program! Certain areas of Marysville qualify for a zero down, no Private Mortgage Insurance loan...saving my buyers thousands!!!

Need a Marysville expert (and someone who lives in the community?)
Call Jim 425-359-2708

jimoday@johnlscott.com

After our last staff meeting, I realized the importance of getting together. Oh I remember the Buffinni "100 Days to Greatness" and how we all pledged that we would stay together as a group and never break up.... Well, here we are 10 months later and no group. Every man/ woman/ child for him/her self! seems to be the new battle cry..

We really need to be getting together in small groups. Come on, how likely is it that the tip you shared with the group today is going to translate into me getting the edge on you and stealing your clients and or listings?

Getting together allows us to vent, and, instead of isolating ourselves, we are held accountable. Instead of quietly putting our heads in the sand and ignoring the world (and our clients, potential business, etc) we have to face each other. So everyone, get a small group going. Now is the time to make your office the "Most Trusted Office full of Trusted Real Estate Advisors" in your market......

As more and more short sales pop up in different Seattle neighborhoods and suburbs, it is important to try and get the rules straight.

Short sales have typically taken much longer to negotiate as a rule and as a result some of the stats in the MLS have probably been off at times as a result. Here is what the definition of a short sale is according to the NWMLS:

"A "Short Sale" is a sale that does not produce sufficient funds to cover the existing monetary encumbrances against the Property, closing costs, real estate commissions, and other financial requirements of closing. Seller's creditor(s) are those third parties who have an interest in the Property in the form of a deed of trust, some other security, or a lien (e.g. tax lien)."

The MLS has changed the way short sales are to be handled going forward and it begins with the very basic rule that the listing should be disclosed as a short sale. There are other changes regarding the commission as well as how the listing should be marked in the MLS while all parties wait for lien holder approval.

Overall, It is a good start, but much more needs to happen to educate the consumer as to the ins and outs of a Seattle short sale transaction.

Cooper Jacobs Real Estate Services, Serving Seattle neighborhoods and Seattle suburbs, e-PRO, REALTOR, Broker

Welcome to the first 2008 snapshot of what is going on in our market place today, January 18^th.

The supply and demand in real estate is best gauged by looking at the number of pending sales. Here is a snapshot of what our market looks like today in Marysville for residential homes.

What does this mean?

Sellers, if you are between $200,000 - $350,000, priced right and your property shows well, then get ready to move. You should see an offer.

Buyers, there is plenty of inventory to choose from, but don't wait too long, homes are moving.

Looking over the data from last month compared to today, the sales have increased from 12% to 14%. The average days on market for listings has gone from 98 in December to 85 today. Our market is picking up, get ready for spring & ready to move!

If you are thinking about selling your home in or moving to Marysville, give me a call.

Jen Hudson, GRI (360) 652-1200 or jen@jenhudsonhomes.com