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First developed by Benjamin Franklin in 1784, he proposed the idea of daylight savings in an essay called “An Economical Project for Diminishing the Cost of Light.”
In 1966, the U.S. Uniform Time Act established a set pattern for observing Daylight Saving Time across the country. In 2005, the Energy Policy Act was passed, changing the [...]

We’re starting a new series of pages with community specific information.  We’ve posted the first - Kirkland Real Estate.  There are quick links to Kirkland Real Estate Quick Searches, a map, demographics, Kirkland neighborhoods, schools, utilties and information about relocating to Kirkand, WA.  Check it out!

How long do water heaters last? How about life expectancy of shower surrounds or furnaces, or roofing materials? Bamboo floors?
I found an interesting study done by the National Association of Home Builders called, “Life Expectancy of Home Components”. You can read the whole report on their website, but here are a few of the answers.

Common [...]

This is my third presidential election year since joining the real estate industry.  It seems that every time one has rolled around, the real estate market stalls.  In 2004, the election came and went and the market seems to fire back up nicely.  Based purely on my unscientific personal impressions - then and now - [...]

Among the somewhat disheartening news recently for the real estate market, I found a positive tidbit.  The recent Distressed Homeowner Law that came with “unintended consequences” is in the process of revision.  According to the Washington Association of Realtors:
“The components of the legislation being finalized include a qualified exemption for real estate licensees subject to [...]

So, this post is related to the housing market only in the sense that it’s part of the broader economy.  David Walker, former Comptroller General of the US, has been trying to get the word out about the mess in the market now for a few years. 
Here’s a link to a recent article written by the distinguished [...]