Issaquah Alps Real Estate Specialist

Hi all, if you are looking to buy or sell a home in the Issaquah Alps, call me! This is the area that I specialize in. Cougar, Squak and Tiger Mountain. Great locations, super houses. The foothills of the Issaquah/Bellevue area of King County are sure to offer something to please you. Are you looking for a view? Nice neighborhood? A bit of land? An estate? I can help you find just the right home! Call me at 425-890-0124

$8,000 First Time Buyer's Bonus

Here is a link to a video explaining the $8,000 buyer's bonus. Check it out!

www.wahomeowners.com

You are running out of time, so call me and we can arrange a time to find your new home!

NEW CONSTRUCTION - ZERO DOWN!

If you are looking for a great deal in Issaquah, call me! Especially if you don't have a down payment. I know of some single family townhomes that are almost sold out and the lender is offering zero down with 4.125% interest rate on a 30 year fixed mortgage. How can you pass that up??? Perhaps it is time for you to stop throwing money away on rent and own your own home. You will love these homes. They have 2 car garages, gas fireplaces, granite counters, 2 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths and are a real bargain. Call me at 425-890-0124 and we can arrange a time for you to see them. Only 4 left, so HURRY!! Oh, there is also no mortgage insurance required!!

FHA and Mobile Homes

If you are looking to purchase a mobile home and hope to use FHA financing, you will need to get creative because FHA is no longer offering to finance mobile homes. If you need some help figuring out how to buy a mobile home without FHA, give me a call. I would be happy to assist you!

Get tons of Real Estate Info from my WEBSITE

If you are looking for information about selling your home without an agent, want special reports on how to prepare your home for sale, want to search for your new home by map, need a referral for a handyman or some other specialty or wonder why you should use me for your next real estate transaction, CHECK OUT MY WEBSITE: www.sandyyoung.net

And check back often. You can check on the weather in any location, get information about our local schools or community reports. I have what you need on my website. And if you can't find what you are looking for, send me an email. Perhaps I can add it!

I am only an email or phone call away. I always look forward to your feedback and want to help you in any way I am able.

Orange Chocolate Sugar Cookie Bars

I admit that I was watching TV on Thursday while babysitting my granddaughter...aawww....and saw Giada DeLaurentiis making this dessert. I just had to try it! Here is what you do. Lightly spray some cooking spray in your 10x13" pan (approx.)Take a roll of sugar cookie dough (Pillsbury is good) and smoosh it flat in the pan so it is about 1/4" thick. Bake it at 350 in your oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven and spread some orange marmalade over the top. Toast about 1 C of nuts of your choice (I used almond and pecans) and then chop them and sprinkle them on top of the marmalade. Then drizzle some melted chocolate chips over the top. Let it set for a few hours so the chocolate hardens (oops, I didn't do that) then cut apart and enjoy! EASY

Short Sales - Selling your home for less than you owe

Before you decide to sell your house "short" and get out of a bad situation, talk to me. Although banks can and will agree to sell the house for less than you owe, guess what! Unless they put in writing for you that they are waiving any balance owed by you, you are still going to need to pay the bank off! You may close the transaction and breathe a sigh of relief that you got this lousy home loan taken care of, but down the road a week, a month or a year, you could find out that you are in a huge financial bind that you were not prepared for.

Many people are going into foreclosure or selling short and the general public assumes that it is a clean and simple way out. Not so fast!! Be sure you talk to a REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY to find out what your best option is BEFORE you list your house for sale. Foreclosure, Short Sale or Bankruptcy are all options and an attorney can help you decide your best plan of action.

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!

Gardening Class near Issaquah

Hands on Gardening Class!

In an actual landscape
instead of a classroom,
get familiar with:

· Caring for Ornamentals Organically
· Basic Landscape Design Concepts
· Avoiding Deer and Slugs
· Knowing Weeds vs. Plants
· Growing and Harvesting Food
· Incorporating Backyard Chickens
· Composting
· Plant Propagation

When: 4 Thursdays—July 9,23, Aug 6, 20
6:30-8:30pm or 10am-12pm. Limit 8 attendees.
Who: Adults and youth 6th grade and up
Where: Tiger Mtn. area of Issaquah.
Tuition: $80 (incl 4 classes, pro-rated if start late)
Instructor: Samantha Zistatsis of Toad Hollow Designs.
For registration and directions, call Toad Hollow Designs at 425-765-4767 or e-mail at toadhollow@integrity.com

Toad Hollow Designs
Beautiful Landscape with Purpose for People, Pets, and Wildlife
www.toadhollowdesigns.com