The COBRA Subsidy through the government ends on 12/31 which could have a significant effect on our economy.  Currently the subsidy reduces COBRA premiums by 65% for qualifying households.  This is a significant financial factor for many and is only...

I finally got my Googlewave invite and am having a blast reading all Cheryl's posts on it.  I have a few extra invites if anyone wants to...

  Via Jim Cheney Your Rincon Valley Realtor (Saint Francis Property Santa Rosa, CA): I have a client now, and have had clients in the past, who want to know whether or not they should pay points to buy down their loan.  First of all, let me say...

Now back to work!  I just put my visiting family back on the road at four AM and am settling back into a very clean house for the weekend!  It is so hard to believe how fast 2009 has gone by! I still have a couple of closings before the new year comes,...

Seattle Shop Local Holiday Gift Guide:   You have heard the saying "support the little guy".  I like the little guys of the world and will go to a small mom and pop store before I will hit a larger chain almost any given day.  Support your local...