Kim Edwards-Fukei

Seattle remains a popular spot…

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2017527789_realbrownbox19.html

The electronic tolls are coming this month! Check out these links for more info and purchase options for stickers.

http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Tolling/520/

Purchase the popular $5 sticker pass at participating Safeway, Costco, QFC or Fred Meyer stores then activate it online. Visit www.wsdot.wa.gov/goodtogo/retail for a list of retail locations.

· Buy any of five pass options online at GoodToGo520.org.

· Visit a full service Customer Service Center or a Mobile Customer Service Center. Find locations and hours at www.wsdot.wa.gov/goodtogo/contacts.htm.

Want to find out more about Light Rail developments? Attend the Northgate Station Open House at Olympic View Elementary on November 9th, 2011. Follow the link for more details:

http://projects.soundtransit.org/x14668.xml

First Hill streetcar in the offing.

http://mayormcginn.seattle.gov/the-reader-first-hill-streetcars-to-be-built-in-seattle/

The rainy season is sneaking up on us. If you’d like to find out more about landslides, check out these two venues:

Landslide Awareness:

• Oct 29th from 10am -12 pm/ Northgate Community Center/10510 5th Ave NE
• Nov 12th from 10 am-12 pm/ South Seattle Community College/6000 16th Ave SW

http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/emergency/landslides/

Indeed, it is Friday…Check out this article:

http://realtormag.realtor.org/daily-news/2011/10/19/whats-best-day-list-home

The purchase of your home may be your greatest investment. It can also be an emotional experience.  If there is more than one decision-maker involved,  a partner, a husband or a wife for example, things might be more complicated as compromises may have to be made. Then , before you know it you may have become utterly attached to a particular home and you’re all set on getting it, no matter what! But wait! Does it make financial sense? Do the numbers support your desires? It’ s dangerous to overextend yourself! You need to analyze your life-style, your cost of living , factor some monies for repairs and home maintenance and so on. Don’t become “house-poor”.

Today’s real estate market offers plenty of opportunity.