Hello all: I'm not sure I've posted much in the past couple of months. To put it lightly it's been a wild ride! But I'm back in the Rain and missed you! An update on my end. After 8 years of hard work, toil and sometimes frustration, I exited the mortgage business. I just didn't want to change to another company after my company downsized me. It's actually a relief and I have to say I'm smiling more these days. I started my new position as Sales Manager at Environment Control in late June. Environment Control is a full-service janitorial and building maintenance company. My journey started innocuously as me applying for and getting hired to clean commercial office space after hours. From there it morphed into a job offer and acceptance as Sales Manager to build out their sales efforts. ... 08/08/2014

11904 SE 228th PL Kent, WA 98031   The price on this Fannie Mae Short Sale has just been adjusted to $249,950! Over 1900 square feet 3 Bedroom plus main floor office/Den AND 3 Car Garage!   Bring your toolbox and imagination this one has equity opportunities galore! 08/05/2014

Good morning! it is absolutely beautiful here. Last Wednesday I started a brand new gig. Honestly, it was out of the blue. Let me back up a bit. On June 3rd I showed up for work. This was after receving what sounded like an ominous phone call from the Regional VP the day before. He wanted to talk to me. Here's the picture. I was working in an office of one. When I started there were 6! I figured they were going to let me go. I was right. I no longer had a home. I have to admit I wasn't crushed. God always has a plan and I figured that something else was in store. Add to that the fact that real estate can be a thankless business, especially mortgages these days. Perhaps I had worn out my welcome! I knew I needed to find something quick or my money would run out. I had been supplementing ... 06/30/2014

Find similar homes for sale like homes in Yorkshire in Kent WA. Yorkshire neighborhood in Kent, WA is in the heart of Kent West Hill. It is conveniently located close to I5 and HWY 167. Close to shopping centers, golf courses and parks. Most of the homes range 1,200-2,500sq. ft. Need assistance for down payment click here. Access community reports of Yorkshire, Kent west hill. Click here to see Free local school reports. Find more homes in and around the Yorkshire community Here. Thinking of selling your home on the Kent west hill or surrounding areas? Click here. 06/17/2014

This morning I walk among headstones in the quiet field. At first I noticed the perfect patterns row after row. Then my thoughts were hushed, my heart moved. Freedom indeed, is not free. I gaze over marker after marker after marker and I can’t help but factor survivors and the fallen... born 1899 Bellingham, died 1918 Belgium born 1921 Renton, died 1944 France, born 1932 Seattle, died 1952 North Korea, born 1950 Tacoma, died 1971 Vietnam, born 1969 Kent, died 1990 Iraq, born 1982 Auburn, died 2003 Iraq, born 1990 Spokane, died 2011 Afghanistan. On and on through time it goes,so many served freedom's call, bless you, and thank you for your sacrifice. Humbled, remembering... Forever grateful, as I walk the quiet field.   05/23/2014

Kent Lake Meridian 4 Bedroom Home For Sale Search current inventory of Homes For Sale in Kent WA  Listing Details 2 Story Home For Sale in Kent by Lake Meridian 28022 150th Place SE, Kent WA, 98042Price: $320,000MLS number: 617174Bedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 2.5Square Footage: 2300 Call Debi Braulik at 206-949-4785 to see if this property is still available and arrange a showing. Great Cul-de-sac location Very nice Schneider resale in Kent's East Hill. Built in 2003 and located in Meridian Ridge / Hunter Oaks, this home features 9 foot ceilings, white mill work, rounded corners and thoughtful built-ins. Neutral paint throughout, a King-sized master suite with 5 piece bath including a soaking tub, and a main floor den (with closet) make this home ideal. And the large fully fenced backyard with ... 04/15/2014

Updated April 2, 2014.  If you are currently considering moving to (buying or renting) in the West Kent and West Auburn areas of South King County in Washington state, click here for some valuable information and statistics: http://www.homesearchbybrandon.com/micompare/zip/98032/comparezip/98001/ Both Puget Sound areas are a great place to live. It is so easy these days to do your research on potential new neighborhoods.  Use an agent resource such as this before you make that decision to purchase or rent. Good luck! 04/02/2014

Tuesday I had appointments in Seattle, then a quick trip across the lake to the Eastside and back to Renton. It was one of those typical winter days in the Pacific Northwest when the rain really pours all day long. I'm headed down Benson on Easthill Kent for my office in the afternoon listening to NPR and thinking, "When the rains come, they run and hide their heads." That was 1966 when The Beatles released Paperback Writer and on the flipside, Rain. These two songs had a big impact on my musical direction. They were no longer the 4 young Lads singing cute songs like, "I want to hold your hand." They both had grit and bite, droning harmonies, irony with a sardonic grin, and insight with attitude. Kinda like the weather does today. Ringo said years after The Beatles, that he thought Rain... 02/20/2014

Just Sold Kent West Hill Rambler in Cambridge Community A great, solid-built 1987 3 Bedroom Rambler located on a beatifully landscaped cul-de-sac lot in the Cambridge community of Kent, WA. This home was listed for $249,950 and sold for $250,000 We were lucky to have represented the buyers on this sale and wish them many years of happy memories in their new home! 02/17/2014

  Replacing your windows can be one of your home's most attractive features and can also provide you with convenient ventialtion, ease of use, superior natural light, and cleaning convenience not found in older windows. Window Replacement Kent Green City Window and Door If you have an older home or have inefficient windows you could be throwing 30% of your heating and cooling dollars out the window, literally. On average, the owner could expect to recoup approximately 69% upon the sale of the home when replacing their older windows with new energy efficient windows. Window Replacement Kent Green City Window and Door http://www.greencitywindow.com  We are a General Contractor with over 45 years of experience in the building trades specializing in replacng residential windows & doors. We ... 12/02/2013

Autumn Leaves, After the Storm... I was thinking how funny it is that last week I was in Orting on a beautiful warm autumn afternoon taking photos of Mt. Rainier, Halloween pumpkins and pink haystack piggys between visits with clients and today I turned on the heat for the first time to take the damp chill out of the air in my condo. I’m such a fan of the seasons, all of them, and I’m no wimp when it comes to cooler temperatures. I say frugal perhaps to a fault, that’s my upbringing and I wanted to put off that turning on the heat as long as possible. "Where’s my old comfy sweater I put away late last spring?" Last weekend we had quite a storm blow through the area. It was our annual and typical autumn blast with lots of power outages as we pass the equinox. Our reminder, yes we’re head... 11/05/2013

Kent 1 story home for sale This great rambler style home is not being sold as a short sale. Nor is it bank owned. Pride of ownership shows in this home. It has been well taken care of in it's 32 year life. The original owners have made this home sparkle. New paint inside and out. New carpeting. New light fixtures. All of it neutral so the new owners do not have to do a thing - just move their furniture in and start enjoying this Kent 1 story home.  Situated on a .24 acre lot, tucked away at the end of a cul-de-sac this home is very private. It features 3 bedrooms, 1.75 baths, a 2 car garage, and approximately 1310 square feet of living space. The vaulted living room and large windows make this home feel really spacious.  Click here for more pictures of this great Kent 1 story home for s... 06/07/2013

$351,000 , 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 0 half baths, 1,990 square feet     geri wehry | RE/MAX Select R.E. | (206) 819-4234 24316 94th Ave S, Kent, WA Lovingly maintained rambler 3BR/2BA Single Family House   offered at $351,000 Year Built 1989 Sq Footage 1,990 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 4 Car garage Lot Size 24,393 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Plus, plus, PLUS! This custom rambler needs to be seen to appreciate! The home has been lovingly maintained w/refinished hardwoods, new carpet, new paint, new lighting & new roof. The kitchen features a built in desk, island w/prep sink & all new appliances. The master has its own 5-piece master bath & walk in closet w/built in storage. There are closets galore, a laundry room w/a window & built in ironing b... 04/18/2013

Thursday, my friend and coworker Rachel was gifted an iPhone. The only downside was it was wrapped in a big old piece of clear packing tape to keep the cracked screen together and attached. While we were talking about it I jumped online and Googled for iPhone repairs and found iCracked.com. I noticed there were reviews on Yelp.com so I headed over to check them out. Hey Rachel, “this looks pretty cool.” Try this website, or here’s the phone number, give them a call. They have a location in Renton. Rachel calls iCracked and within a few minutes she has a quote, they're sending a tech out to repair the phone on site, and how about tomorrow, does that work for you? We’re laughing, "Now this is what I call WOW service!" But wait there’s more! About an hour later Rachel say’s, OMG! My fiance... 01/19/2013

A 10 acre 3 bedroom home for sale in Kent, WA has recently come onto the market and is highly likely to generate plenty of interest due to its potential for developers. The property is currently ideal for those with horses or other livestock, but this 10 acre 3 bedroom home for sale may also be suitable as an investment opportunity or for development. Built in 1945, this 10 acre 3 bedroom home for sale is a single story with a daylight rambler basement having direct access to outdoors. This 3 bedroom home for sale that sits over 10 acres of land was built in a cabin style and covers 2,940 square feet. Hardwood polished floors and paneled ceilings reflect the traditional design of the 10 acre 3 bedroom home for sale in Kent, WA. This adorable 10 acre 3 bedroom home for sale has 2.5 bath... 01/07/2013

Today it’s definitely Fall and our lingering summer weather said goodbye. I’m headed home this evening up Benson Highway after work. Little did I know there was a fun little surprise waiting. Traffic was really heavy this evening and it took about 3 lights to get to the intersection of SE 240th, but I wasn't complaining. It was unavoidable not to see the road side marketing going on. This young lady must be on a drill team or in gymnastics. She was so much fun, very engaging, and put on a wonderful spirited performance for us all. Halloween is one of my favorite unofficial holidays. Such fun getting all dressed up and pretending to be somebody else. Who say's the Friday evening commute can't be fun? 10/12/2012

Schedule a Showing/Request Info FREE List of Home Available with NO Money Down Kent, WA Homes for Sale Karim Khoury REMAX Town Center RTC Team 425-263-2374 Questions?Schedule a Showing! Information valid for the date of this posting only. Please contact us for the most current information and status of this property. 22736 129th Place SEKent, WAScan with your smartphone & take me with you. Description Photos Maps & Local Schools Move in Ready 2 Story Home $ Click for current price5 BEDROOMS2 BATHROOMS (2 full) 2838 Square Feet This Kent home qualifies for zero down financing! Fannie Mae Value Priced Home. Last sold in '08 $401,000. Great value in this 5 bdrm move in ready home!. Large island kitchen with pantry, slab granite counters, luxurious master suite with fireplace, walk in and ... 10/08/2012

A great day at our Kent office today working on projects. I stepped outside around 2:30 this afternoon to take a break and enjoy the sunshine for a few minutes. The shadows are long like October, but it's a balmy 72° outside. I heard on the radio this morning there's a high pressure zone a few hundred miles off the coast that's keeping our usual overcast skies and the start of the rainy season away for another week or so. It hasn't been this dry around here in September / October since the mid 1920's. This is for my friend Charlie Buell. I love his "The Shadow Knows" profile picture. 10/05/2012

My escrow team knows me all too well. We had an awesome month end and they closed well over 100 transactions this month from our Kent Branch. If you know escrow, and you know what two LPOs, two assistants, and one part time receptionist/assistant can do in a month, it's mind boggling! It was totally a bucking bronco amazingly amazing crazy ride busy kind of month end this August 2012 and we celebrated by treating ourselves to a couple of takeout lunches this week. I'm the first one to admit, I'm kind of the absent minded professor type, and the great leftovers from these delightful lunches were offered up to me, the token bachelor male of the office! But I spaced and totally forgot to take them home yesterday. So when I got to the office today they posted the obvious big sticky note on ... 08/31/2012

A Summer Rescue Back in January when the L. A. Times dissed us in Seattle as a bunch of Snow Wimps, the entire region instantly came together in shared indignation. Those were fightin’ words and Northwest bloggers all over the area weaponed up, pointed their postings south, and fired off several canonical blasts over their blogs bow. One of the best shots was by KING 5’s Art Thiel (he made us all proud) with:Critics of Seattle in snow: Shut the hell up But now in the dog days of summer on the other side of the year with temperatures in the high 80’s and getting warmer, those cold snowy days of winter seem so long ago. Hey, I’m not complaining. After last winter I promised myself I’d never complain about summertime heat again, especially to my southern California pals about how I'm wilti... 08/17/2012