Your Guide to Woodinville & Woodinville Real Estate

Free Santa Pictures in Woodinville (& Holiday Cheer)

michelle — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:28:11 +0000

Please come join the Woodinville Windermere Office for quality, Santa Pictures in our downtown office. Pictures will be taken by a professional photographer and will be sent to you within a week. You will be able to email or print as many copies as you would like. In addition we will have cookies, warm drinks and plenty of good cheers. Stop by and say hello. We are also collecting donations for the Forgotten Childrens Fund - please help if you can.

Tax Credit Extension & Expansion - get the facts

michelle — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:06:59 +0000

The bill is on the way to the President and should be signed today. What does it mean to you if you are a First Time Homebuyer or Move-up Buyer? (Or someone wishing to sell your home to these groups of buyers!)

The National Association of Realtors has created this easy to read table that shows the highlights - please call me if you would like more information.

Avondale Roadwork: Test Patch Grinding Patch Underway

michelle — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 02:18:45 +0000

Are you curious about the road work on Avondale?

The committee for A Better Avondale has been hard at work over the last year meeting with DOT and county executives to get the road improved and the county to address the road noise (read more @ www.ABetterAvondale.org).

So what are they doing?

King County Department of Transportation has begun the work on a test patch between NE 144th and NE 151st St. They are currently working on the northbound lane (causing a temporary shut down of the lane) and will begin work on the southbound lane approximately next Wednesday. The work on each lane involves removing damaged panels, digging down about one foot, adding new foundation material (gravel), compacting the gravel, then testing for proper compaction, before doing a “hot pour” to re-pave where needed. They are using “hot pour” because it cures faster and the road can be re-opened as soon as possible. After the panel repair, the road will be grinded using the Next Generation Grinding technique.

The grinded surface is expected to be smoother, quieter and safer. Noise measurements will be taken and analyzed after the project. At that time, decisions will be made about how to repair (re-surface) the remaining sections of old Avondale road. The feasibility of grinding vs. resurfacing with Asphalt Rubber will be studied.

By the way, for those curious, there was a delay in starting the project because of other road closures in the area (which could impact Avondale traffic) and the beginning of school.

Great Video for 1st time home buyers - Don’t miss the $8K Credit!

michelle — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:27:36 +0000

Here is a a video that explains the $8K credit. Act soon - you need to close by November 30th.

Historical Mortgage Rate Chart - We Continue To Be At 30-year Lows!

michelle — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:24:27 +0000

Here are the rates on the first day of the quarter for the last 30 years and then the first day of the month for the last 13 months. Sometimes you need to see the change to know how good we have it.

Woodinville-Duvall Road Widening Project - Community Meeting 9/17

michelle — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:13:54 +0000

When: Thursday, September 17th, 6pm-8pm
Where: Wellington Elementary School Gymnasium

The City of Woodinville has scheduled a community meeting to get your input on the Woodinville-Duvall roadway section alternatives for this project.

At this meeting you will learn about the design schedule, have the opportunity to discuss the sections considered, and express your input.

The meeting is an open house - so drop in when you can to ensure that your voice is heard.

For more information, contact Assistant Public Works Director Clinton Moyer, at 425.489.2700.

Kenmore Summer 2009 Concert Series

michelle — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:42:50 +0000

The City of Kenmore is proud to announce the lineup for its seventh annual Kenmore Summer Concert Series. This free community event is held for eight consecutive Thursdays starting July 2 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Saint Edward State Park, 14445 Juanita Drive NE. (Parking is available at the Park.)

The open stage at Saint Edward State Park is an ideal location to relax and enjoy a casual evening amidst the park’s natural beauty. Visitors are invited to bring blankets, lawn chairs and picnic dinners to share a special summer night under the open sky. Safeway will be on-site selling food to support cancer research. All concerts are free and open to the public. Each night features different music from around the globe.

July 2
Patrick Landeza
Hawaiian slack key guitarist with hula dancers
www.patricklandeza.com

July 9
April Verch
Canadian fiddle champion
www.aprilverch.com

July 16
Danny Barnes Acoustic Band
Bluegrass banjo with a twist
www.dannybarnes.com

July 23
Yogoman Burning Band
Reggae infused happy dance music
www.yogomanburningband.com

July 30
Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys
American roots, rockabilly & western swing
www.bigsandy.net

(More)
Aug 6
Crooked Still
Fermenting folk music
www.crookedstill.com

August 13
Quetzal
A new experience in Chicano music
www.quetzaleastla.com

August 20
Vagabond Opera
Diverse, zany music from the cabaret
www.vagabondopera.com

The Kenmore Summer Concert Series is presented by the City of Kenmore and sponsored by KBCS 91.3fm, James G. Murphy Co., Grocery Outlet, Bastyr University and Northshore Utility District.

For more information, please call Kenmore City Hall at 425.398.8900 or visit the City’s website at www.cityofkenmore.com/events.

Quarterly Real Estate Market Report - Brookside Country Club June 2009

michelle — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:22:34 +0000

The quarterly Market report for the Woodinville neighborhood of Brookside Country Club has been published. This report summarizes the real estate activity over the last 12 months - showing what is Active, Sold and was on the market and cancelled in the last 12 months.

Click here - Brookside Country Club Quarterly Real Estate Report June 2009

If you would like more information on this report - or would like to see a report on your neighborhood, please let me know.

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

Interest rates are going back up! Don’t miss out.

michelle — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 21:52:14 +0000

If you are waiting for the market to be at the absolute bottom - be careful. Changes in the interest rate can offset any further depreciation that might take place and you might just miss out.

Northshore School District - Proposed Budget Cuts 4/14/09

michelle — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:49:40 +0000

On April 14, 2009, the 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.

You can view the new information 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