Why, what’s the matter,
That you have such a February face,
So full of frost, of storm and cloudiness?
– – – William Shakespeare “Much Ado About Nothing”
Do not have a February face! Get out and enjoy all the great happenings and with this months newsletter on events, tips and eye on the market how could you not!
Ready or not here we come roaring into 2017! Some great and exciting things coming soon to Real Estate and to help serve my clients in a better, faster and more economic way. Stay tuned but in the meantime enjoy the monthly newsletter full of events, tips and tricks for this month. Stay warm and safe!
Happy November~ Lots of great happenings around our community and safety tips. Make it a great month and hey don’t sweat it only 54 days till Christmas!
Come and join us for this special event! Edmonds Community College in partnership with the VFW, the Triton Student Veterans’ Association, and other organizations on campus and in our community is hosting a Memorial Day Ceremony and Wreath Laying to honor America’s fallen service members, and to strengthen relations between Veterans, the college and the local community. The ceremony will include a ceremonial lowering of the campus flags to half-mast, a presentation in the Mukilteo Hall Black Box Theater, musical performances and a procession to the Boots to Books and Beyond Memorial for a Wreath-Laying Ceremony.
I will be there and afterwards at the reception handing out drinks to all. Please come join us and help make this celebration special!
Thank you for your service and helping to keep our neighborhoods safe!
National Police and EMS week may 11-17th.
Are you a Hero that is looking to save on your next home sale or purchase and all the services that go along with it? Contact me and I will show you how easy it is.
Welcome to May and your eye on the market
With Tax day upon us I thought this would be a great reminder.
Tax Returns- 7 years- Keep tax returns and all supporting tax docs. including W-2s, 1099 forms, property tax info, bank statements, mortgage interest statements, cancelled checks, receipts, home purchase, home improvement info.
Paycheck Stubs 1 year- Shred after confirming info matches W-2.
Home Ownership- Mortgage docs 10 years, After property has sold 7 years Mortgage statements 7 years, After property has sold 10 years, Repair bills/contracts 10 years.
Insurances- Home 5 years, Life of policy + 3 years, Medical 5 years
Investment/Retirement Accounts- IRA contributions permanently, 401K annual summaries- Keep until you close the account. Investment statements 7 years after last account is sold.
Permanently- Never Shred- Adoption/Guardianship Papers, Birth Certificates, Citizen/Naturalization,Health/Immunization, Lawsuits, Marriage/Divorce Decree, Pension Plan Docs.Veteran Papers.
If it is time to get rid of some of those old docs look for a shredding event near you. Here is one sponsored from BECU this Saturday.
The weather is ugly today so sitting here working on client files my mind started to wander to all the great things, activities and adventure that can be found in our great state and especially here in Snohomish County. So join me in checking out some ideas for fun stuff to do to either get out of the rain or have fun in it!
Happy Friday everyone! I hope this weekend is a great one for you. Here is a bit of Real Estate News from one of my Real Estate Partners in Title.
Were still hot here in the Northwest!
Home of the week
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Finally thinking of what to do?
What’s Happening:
If your staying local The Taste of Edmond’s is always a favorite and starts today at 11:00 am.
Head on out to the races the Nascar 150 is Saturday at the Evergreen Speedway.
Time to vrrrrrooom into the weekend!
