
Puget Sound Market Indicators & News PMI releases risk index, buying in Seattle low risk - The PMI Group, 07/14/2008 Housing Crisis is Over - Wall Street Journal, 5/6/2008 Financial crisis is overblown - MSN.com, 03/12/08 Snohomish County has fastest-growing economy in state (SCBJ, 01/08, bottom of page) '07 home prices not so bad after all (Seattle Times 01/28/08) Pricing is more important in a soft market (Forbes, 01/02/08) Seattle surpassed in annual home-value increases (Seattle PI, 11/26/07) Real Estate Industry Resources Home inspection & Appraisal: United Appraisal & Inspection, LLC Preferred Lender: Homestead Mortgage Preferred Title & Escrow: First American Title & Escrow Heating & Air-Conditioning Service: Bob's Heating & Air-Conditioning Preferred Vendors Buchanan Chocolates - One of our primary sources for closing gifts, and a favorite of ours! Wicked Cellars - Wine shop in North Everett with personable & knowledgeable service. Molbak's - Nursery in Woodinville with the largest selection in home decor products. "Green" Building & Environmental Design EDCMag.com - webzine on environmental design and construction. Green Up! - information on the renewable energy program through Seattle City Light. King County Incentive Program – the King County/Seattle Built GreenT Incentive provides funding for single-family residential, town home and community development projects to help offset the cost of certifying and designing innovative projects that meet green-building standards. ModernGreenLiving.com – your source to design, build, remodel, furnish or find your green home. GreenProgress.com – news and information on developing technology regarding green building. Greenblock.com – information on the manufacturer of insulated concrete forms – an emerging building system that lowers a homeowner’s dependence on energy resources. Other Sites & Ideas We Dig... FishingMagician.com – Dennis loves flyfishing, and this site keeps him dreamin’ about his next weekend on the water. Sail Sand Point – One of the reasons we love to live in the Puget Sound: water recreation. Gizmodo.com – Jesse needs his daily updates gadgets and technology. Cool Hunter – Site on modern design and marketing trends. Moo.com – We have Pickett Street moos! PowderChurch – Getting the latest read on the mountain is essential to Winter Sport Fun!
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