Archive for the ‘Everett Living’ Category
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Feb
25
Posted by teresa j barthol
Lets explore some thoughts on this.
It is a New Building, never been lived in. Now it is owned by a local Bank. The price has been reduced from $500k to its current price of $449,950.
Three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, an extraordinarly large kitchen, back yard to play in, and a single car garage.
Also, close to the Bus service, shopping and the access to Hwy 526 and Hwy 5
Bank is offering an attractive Financing Package too!
The research to learn more about what could be the expected rent for this place ….takes us to www.zilpy.com
Just enter the Address where the red arrow points to and click on the Landlords icon. And WALA! you will get the magic figure along with much more information to help with your evaluation. Now if you want the rest of the story, you should call the Real Estate Agent posting this Great Tip! Always here to serve your Real Estate needs.
Teresa Barthol 425-876-9552
Comments from Landlords, Renters, Potential Investors Welcome!
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Jan
21
Posted by teresa j barthol
Tankless Water Heaters strike me as a Good Idea! In homes where I have seen them installed, I have always stopped to point out to my Home Buyers, what a smart idea that is. For a complete review of the system and to give it consideration for you home, visit this article.
Installing a tankless gas water heater is a very worthwhile investment and one that will pay for itself in a very short period of time. Most models last a minimum of ten years so you won’t have to make the investment again for quite some time. The main ways tankless gas water heaters save you money is on your heating bill. This is because the water is only heated as you need it rather than continuously. Since there is no tank to worry about, you won’t every have to deal with the expense of household items being ruined due to a leak like you do with conventional water heaters.
Lowering the heating temperature will also result in you saving more money. With conventional water heaters this can be tricky. However, the process is very easy with a tankless gas water heater. You can use a remote panel that is mounted on your wall to adjust the temperature for various water outlets.
If you are like me, you want the shower to be extremely hot, but you may be able to reduce the temperature for your sinks and your washing machine. For each 10 degrees you lower the temperature you will see an average of a 5% reduction in your energy bills. Lower temperatures have also been proven to make your tankless gas water heater last longer because less minerals and corrosion will build up. Consider insulating your water heater pipes as well, especially if the water is traveling three feet or more from the unit’s location.
It may surprise you, but many people decide to install a tankless gas water heater because they need the closet space! They compared prices and found it to be less expensive to invest in the water heater and gain a closet then to remodel their house so that they can have the extra space available. Home remodeling is often expensive and time consuming. This option is fast and it has multiple benefits, including gaining that closet back.
Many tankless gas water heaters qualify for the $300 Federal tax
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Jan
14
Posted by teresa j barthol
Learn about the community and the place that you may be interested in Buyinga home in.
What is the City doing to protect us from day to day? What Plans do they have for Neighborhood developements? What, if any security concerns are there? I always believe it is good advise for Buyers to check with the Everett Police Department, and the City Planning Department when looking to Buy a home. Buyers can then buy with confidence and an understanding of what to expect in the future. Here is an opportunity to learn more about Everett at this Open House. Go meet your Police force in a friendly way. Take the family!
Everett Police Community Open House
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Thursday January 29
Weyerhaeuser Room, fourth floor Everett Station, 3201 Smith Ave.
Children and families welcome!
Drop in any time to learn about what’s new at the Everett Police Department, view police equipment and talk with police officers who work in specialty units such as K-9, motorcycle, SWAT, crime prevention, schools, marine/dive, anti-crime and investigations.
Also, meet Everett Police Chief Jim Scharf and members of the Everett Police Command Staff.
The open house will include two presentations:
6:15 p.m.: What’s New at the Police Department
6:45 p.m.: Review 2008 Crime Statistics
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Jan
14
Posted by teresa j barthol
Reading the Port of Everett News the other day, this article caught my eye. Blue Heron Slough! Biringer Farms ! Whats happening? Well, interesting enough, quite a lot.
The Port purchased the Biringer Farm property in the early 90’s to use as wetland mitigation for Port projects. Biringer Farm, those are the Berry people and they “are moving to an Arlington Farm location to continue growing strawberries and raspberries in the future” Follow them on http://www.biringerfarm.com 
The thought of those Berries, and a visit to their site will make you feel a burst of Summer. They have a Blog to follow too! Highly recommended for any Pacific Northwest enthusiast. Yum! Berries!
Approximately 300 acres of freshwater wetlands and brackish marsh habitat would be created to be The Blue Heron Slough. “The mitigation bank would provide mitigation for Port projects elsewhere, as well as, provide mitigation credits to third parties. Under the policies of SEWIP and the SEWIP Salmon Overlay, use of this site as a mitigation bank would result in a net increase in salmon habitat area and quality in the lower Snohomish Estuary.”
The Port has a contract with Wildlands.
Wildlands is a habitat development, land management, and environmental planning company with projects throughout the Western and Southeastern United States. Established in 1991, Wildlands is a national leader in establishing wetland and stream mitigation banks and conservation banks that enhance water quality and protect wildlife habitat in perpetuity.
It will be interesting to see this project progress! “Land Stewardship” that’s what this is all about. Good news for Everett! Thanks to all those who see these visions and work to create a lasting legacy.
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Jan
11
Posted by teresa j barthol
Right there in Claremont Village a new Restaurant opened recently. In making the rounds to get the oil changed in the car, get new light bulbs for the house and other things we do on errand day, we made a stop to eat. New, fresh and fun the Clubhouse Grill serves up a great Eggs Benedict (with fresh crab, I must add). Damien Harris, the owner, took time out to sit and talk with us about his vision for his new establishment. We enjoyed getting to know Damien while enjoying our breakfast. A very community minded man with a goal to serve up good food, neighborhood conversations, family fun, live entertainment and much more. Next week, we plan to gather up some of our friends to join us at the Clubhouse Grill. We wish Damien all the Best!
Claremont Village is in the Glacier View Neighborhood. The ClubHouse Grill is located at 4809 Evergreen Way, Everett 98203 This a well established neighborhood near the Everett Golf and Country Club. A great place to find a Rambler style home built in 1940s & 1950s with some wonderful large yards. Neighbors will enjoy this new opportunity to meet up, enjoy good fun & food at the ClubHouse Grill.
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Jan
09
Posted by teresa j barthol
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Jan
07
Posted by teresa j barthol
Snow, ice, wind, rain, cold, flooding….have we missed anything lately? On days like this a home with a Water View is more than interesting. In the Seahurst Neighborhood you will find many homes with a view to enjoy. Seahurst is also walking distance to that View and the home to Howarth Park and Harborview Park.
On a day when the Park bench is wet, stop by, park the car and enjoy the view of the Navy Base and the ships in harbor.
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Dec
30
Posted by teresa j barthol
Not really postal, although we could find reasons to loose our minds. Its Postal like the Postal carrier. As the saying goes, Neither Snow, nor rain, nor heat. Or something like that. On Monday, I was out showing homes to a potential Buyer North of Everett. A real buyer… … looking to take advantage of the low interest rates and some reduced prices on Bank Owned Properties. First house..completely snowed in, knee deep from the road to the front door we walked. Second home, not any better. Third home, no way to even get to the front door without getting stuck in the snow. We returned to my Buyers home, where the power goes out. The wind whips up & is blowing everything over. Then came a down pour of Rain followed by the down pour of hail. Woo… what a trip. Now we know what the postal delivery folks have to deal with everyday. Also, an experience with local weather. I hear its called the Convergence Zone (consult Everett Local Weather) All I know is that I felt like the Postal delivery slogan should have been on my windshield. As for my Buyers, another day when the roads are clear and our adventure is about Buying, not about the weather.
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Dec
23
Posted by teresa j barthol
Which Home would YOU Buy?
Buying a Home with Good Resale Value or the importance of consulting with a Real Estate Agent. Two Clients have called me in the past couple of days with conversations that relate to this point. First Client purchased from me about 4 years ago. I remember at the time all the considerations they had over location and two homes they loved. “Teresa”, they said. “Which one would you buy?” It was clear in my mind they loved the one I did not. Oh Boy! Do I have to answer? Well, the short story is…They did buy the one I recommended. I did tell them why I felt home #2 would have the best resale value. 1. Location was premium 2. Plans for the neighborhood would add value 3. Quality of construction would stand the test of time 4. Floor plan was popular and more. Today, these points are even more important. This home is holding its value better then most in this economy. They are happy! They have held onto the property as a rental. And the home is renting at a premium. All Good News!
Second Client considering 3 different homes today, asks… “Teresa, which one is your favorite” Again, I see the big picture and will share my Experience and knowledge honestly. The points I will offer for consideration will have an impact on their future wealth. Nothing makes me happier then a client calling me four years later with repeat business based on my previous service to them.
Which home would YOU Buy?
Before Buying Your next home call me, Teresa Barthol, 425-876-9552 Your Real Estate Consultant with honest answers. You will be glad you did.
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Dec
22
Posted by teresa j barthol
The snow and ice is keeping us home these days. Now, I know its cold outside, and I expect to dress warmer but, why does inside the house feel like OUTSIDE? What’s with the HEATING? When you have an opportunity to hang around the house a few days, one starts to notice a few things. Like the disorganized pantry, the stale odor of the refrigerator, or the furniture that looks tired……well you know how it goes. But, the REAL concern is why is it so cold IN the house? Maybe we need to evaluate our heating system? The home was built in 1986, surely some updating is in order. Must be better systems to help us stay warm, aside from piling on blankets and wool socks. I think when the driveway is cleared Brennan Heating should pay us a visit. I see from the recommendations of my peers that Brennan Heating is the place to call. Their offer of a free consultation makes me feel comfortable. No high sales pitch. Just honest help in evaluating my concerns.
Free Heating consultation
I wonder if they would bring a Shovel to my Everett address too. This driveway is Big!
www.harborseaglen.com
