For the Love of Real Estate ~ Life in the Magic Valley of Walla Walla

Excellent blog post by Alex Morris.  I share his sentiments on this topic and tell my clients that "some money is better than no money."  I have come across a few properties recently that are scheduled for auction.  Let me offer this immediate and sincere disclaimer:    I am saddened by all owner...

"The Victor" Poet: C.W. Longenecker If you think you are beaten, you are. If you think you dare not, you don’t If you like to win but think you can’t, It’s almost a cinch you won’t. If you think you’ll lose, you’re lost. For out in the world we find Success begins with a fellow’s will It’s all in...

Open House in Walla Walla, Washington 99362 tomorrow, December 12th from 1:00-3:00.  Please stop by and tour this fabulous resort style property.  Have some warm cider and hot out of the oven cookies. Address: 1776 Shelton Road, Walla Walla, Washington 99362 This Preferred Properties Listing was ...

Walla Walla, America's New Wine Capital. . . It is exciting to get national recognition for our balanced and elegant wines.  A recent segment done by NBC's Today Show featured Walla Walla, Washington.  An interview by Nilou Motamed, the Features Director of Travel and Leisure discussed "Unexpecte...

That's right and by definition. . . I mean toast in the sense: 1. a tribute or proposal of health, success, etc, given to a person or thing by a company of people and marked by raising glasses and drinking together 2. a person or thing honored by such a tribute or proposal 3. (esp formerly) an at...

November’s home sales rose a modest 2 percent, surprising some Northwest MLS Brokers! KIRKLAND, Wash. (Dec. 6, 2010) – Northwest Multiple Listing Service members recorded a few pleasant surprises last month. Pending sales during November outgained the same month a year ago, marking the first year...

365 Things to do in Walla Walla, Washington 99362.  Walla Walla, Washington was recently featured on NBC's Today Show as one of the best vacation spots in the nation.  Walla Walla was actually preferred over the Napa Valley.  Our local vineyards and wineries have received international recognitio...

Each year fires occurring during the holiday season injure over 1,600 Americans, according to firesafety.gov. By following precautionary tips, you can ensure a safe holiday season for you and your family. When selecting a Christmas tree, needles on a fresh tree should be green and hard to pull ba...

Aside from being a total foody-- I have a hard time saying, "no" especially when it involves helping others.  From time to time, people come to me with their problems, and if I can help them - I do. . .No strings attached. Nadia, a former client came to me needing to sell her house because their ...

As a former school teacher I loved this blog. I appreciated Judi's analogy of personalizing the real estate transaction to that of the wave children wait for from the train workers as the Caboose passes by...Expectations are great for everyone. Where's My Caboose? I read a post recently on Active...