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Weekly Real Estate Tip

Everyone needs to read this article! It's a very positive article on today's market!

This is for everyone who is just as concerned about the environment as I am. I've been looking for something to carry my groceries in, and well, I'm picky. I want to find something that's big enough, durable, and also, it has to look good because this girl doesn't carry just anything! Let me know what you think! I have to say, I think I"ve found my grocery bag.

Weekly Fashion Tip

Ok everyone. I just received my new Vogue and my new Bazaar. Now for those of you who know me, you already know my monthly ritual when they first arrive. For those of you who don't, you'll learn something new about me! I put on Sex and the City, the E! channel, or the Style Network and read my magazines. The common theme for spring is bright colors! I know I talked orange two weeks ago, but I'm talking everything bright! The other common theme is edgy. There was a pair of high heels with spikes coming out of it. Yes you heard me right. So be bold this spring season with colors and try going edgy. Don't go safe! Example of edgy. Today I happen to be wearing brown tweed slacks, plaid brown and orange heels, a blue tank with an orange sweater:)

weekly real estate tip

This one is going to the sellers. I really want to emphasize the importance of pricing your house correctly from the get go. If your house is overpriced, it won't get any attention on the MLS nor will it appeal to buyers. It will sit on the market, you'll drop the price and chances are, you'll end up selling it for a lower price than you would have if it would have been priced right in the first place! Now, the reason for this is the longer a property sits on the market, the more people start to wonder what's wrong with it. A great tip is to put yourself in the shoes of the buyer. Really ask yourself from a buyer's perspective what it is worth! I also want to put out a recommendation now for buyers and sellers. If you have any questions about mortgages, refinancing, or anything to do with loans, give James Wirth a call! Check out his blog at http://mymortgageplan.blogspot.com. You'll be glad you did!

weekly fashion tip

This week I would like to discuss mascara. Sorry, boys, this one's only for the ladies (unless of course you are a guy who likes to wear mascara, in which case, I'm never one to judge)! Now, I know it's very tempting to purchase cheap mascara, but let's be honest, does it really work? In my personal opinion, I feel like cheap mascara leaves my eyelashes looking short, thin, and clumpy...not a great feeling. For those of you who know me, you know I need all the help I can get with the length of my lashes. I refuse to purchase anything other than Dior Show mascara. It lasts all day and it not only adds volume to my eyelashes, but it also adds some serious length. Now ladies, I'm urging you to splurge next time you go to buy mascara. Just try it once for me. It doesn't have to be Dior, but treat yourself to something expensive! It's worth it!

My Everett Listing

For those of you who haven't been to coldwellbanker.com or cbbain.com, you should check it out! It shows all of the listings that our company has nationwide/locally. I bring this up because I have a fabulous listing in South Everett. It's a 3 bedroom 2 bath rambler that's a must see! It's listed at 289,950, which is very competitively priced for the market. So take a look at it on our website or go and visit it! Give me a call if you'd like to see it in person! If you go to our website, an easy way to search for the house is to search for me under list of agents and you can view my personal listings. Like I said last week, now is the time to buy!

weekly real estate tip

I know that buyers are a little nervous to buy in the current market, but I have to say, it's a new year and 2008 looks like a fantastic year to buy real estate! I know you're asking yourself, "why does Stephanie say this with such confidence?" Well let me tell you why, because interest rates are low and there's a lot to choose from out there! If you ask me, it's a better time to buy now than it was two years ago because you'll get the house for market value and there's so much more inventory that you can move into a house you really, truly love. Take it from me...it's time to move into your dream home!

weekly fashion tip

I was at Bellevue Square over the weekend (yes during the Seahawks game) and as I was looking around the different shops, I was very happy to see that orange is sticking around this winter season. I think it's a color that should be worn by anyone who can pull it off. That is my challenge to everyone this week. Try on something orange whether it be a sweater, a shirt, or heck, even a scarf. Just give it a shot!