Quadrant Homes invites you to a FREE CENTER STAGE workshop!

Wells Fargo is hosting an entirely free live event for realtors on May 9th at Qwest Field in the Wells Fargo Club Level Suite which includes a breakfast. Terry Watson is going to meet/greet and speak to realtors. Please indicate that Quadrant Homes referred you!!

The clickable button does not work in our blog so please follow this link to RSVP - https://www.wfhmconsumerevents.com/aspx/splash/FirstStop.aspx

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Quote of the Day

When you know a thing, to hold that you know it; and when you do not know a thing, to allow that you do not know it - this is knowledge. -Confucius

WestView Ridge - First Broker Open!

Join us this Friday May 1st for the first broker open at WestView Ridge! Stop by between 11am and 2pm, tour our fabulous new community and enjoy some drinks and snacks.

Our sales center is located on 75th Avenue SE off of 20th Street SE. From I-5, follow Hwy 2 over the trestle and up 20th Stree SE. Take a left on 75th Avenue SE into WestView Ridge.

We hope to see you there!

MLS #29058798
425.263.9602 • www.westviewridge.com

Apex Penthouses announces new DOG PARK!

As an added NEW amenity exclusively at Apex Penthouses - a private, secure and clean Doggie Park! We will have a fully enclosed approximately 22'x22' area with a dog run, fake fire hydrant, water dish and some play toys. There will be a sitting area for residents or they can watch their pet from just inside the door if its raining!

2424B South 41st Street • Tacoma, WA 98409 • 253.471.5202 http://www.apexpenthouses.com/

Man Cave Open House - Saturday May 2nd!

Home prices post 18.6 percent annual drop in Feb.

In another sign the housing crisis could be reaching the bottom, home prices dropped sharply in February but for the first time in 25 months the decline was not a record.

By J.W. ELPHINSTONE
AP Real Estate Writer

NEW YORK - In another sign the housing crisis could be reaching the bottom, home prices dropped sharply in February but for the first time in 25 months the decline was not a record.

The Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller index released Tuesday showed home prices in 20 major cities tumbled by 18.6 percent from February 2008. That was slightly better than January's 19 percent and the first time since January 2007 the index didn't set a record.

But the good news was mixed. All 20 cities in the report showed monthly and annual price declines, but half recorded annual records. Prices fell by more than 10 percent in 15 cities, including Las Vegas, San Francisco and Phoenix. In fact, Phoenix home prices have lost more than half their value since peaking in July 2006.

Yet, nine of the metros - including Dallas, Denver and Boston - showed improvement in their yearly losses compared to the month before.

"We will certainly need a few more months of data before we can determine if home prices are finally turning around," said David M. Blitzer, chairman of the S&P index committee. Rich Patterson, a Dallas RE/MAX agent, said in the last two months he's seen a lot of first-time homebuyers interested in homes up to $250,000. He attributes the increase to low interest rates and the $8,000 tax credit.

"The buyers are still getting good deals, but they're not stealing properties," said Patterson, noting that sellers are cutting their asking price about 4 percent to snag a deal.

Last week, home sales data for March also contained some glimmers of hope for a turnaround. Existing home sales fell just 3 percent from February to March, and new home sales seemed to have hit bottom.

Consumers overall are becoming more optimistic about the economy. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its Consumer Confidence Index jumped more than 12 points to 39.2, blowing past economists' expectations of 29.5.

For complete article, visit http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2009136476_apushomeprices.html

Introducing... Tenth & State!

Lexington Fine Homes presents

Located within Kirkland’s Moss Bay neighborhood is a quiet, gated enclave of 7 individual new homes. Each new home is a unique reflection of all the best of Kirkland, without the hassle of landscape upkeep. Walkability is paramount with this central location. The extensive Kirkland waterfront, with ample outdoor activities and an artsy ambience for those that enjoy life in the northwest is just outside your front door at Tenth & State. Priced from $1 million.

For more information, please visit www.lexingtonfinehomes.com or call Mark Smith at 206.949.9106

Marisa Nichols gets rave reviews!

The SPNW team knows what a great job Marisa does as community sales manager at Apex Penthouses. But, it's great to hear it from a buyer!

"I felt compelled to write you an email regarding Marisa, and what a wonderful job that she has done with the sale of this condo.

Marisa always made a concerted effort to fix any problems and make sure that I was happy. She has definitely made this process a lot easier and has either answered or gotten an answer to any question I had and both worked late and come in on her days off to accommodate my schedule. There are several things that I would like to have done in the condo and she has more than made herself available to me to let me and the prospective people that I would have do the work into the condo so that I could get estimates on what I wanted to have done which definitely made life a lot easier.

At any rate, I just wanted to write this to you and let you know what a wonderful job that Marisa has done and continues to do and if it had not been for her, I don’t think probably that I would have purchased at Apex. I also feel really good about referring my friends to Apex because I know that Marisa will take really good care of them." - Future homeowner at Apex Penthouses

Thanks Marisa for all you do!

Apex Penthouses
2424B South 41st Street • Tacoma, WA 98409
253.471.5202
http://www.apexpenthouses.com/

Glen Williams Promoted!

Congratulations Glen on your recent promotion to Selling Sale Manager at Veridian Cove! Glen has proven to be a very valuable team member and we look forward to his continued success. We all are very excited and look forward to his contributions. Nice job Glen!

Veridian Cove
300 N 130th St • Seattle, WA
206.367.2823
http://www.veridiancove.com/

SPNW welcomes new member to our family!

We are excited to announce the arrival of Tyson Andrew Trang on April 14th, 2009 at 7:45am, weighing 6lbs 10 ounces.

Congratulations to Christian, Maryanne, and big sister Kayla!

WestView Ridge - Coming Soon!

Construction is already well underway on the first homes in this fabulous new home community in Everett. Our Sales Center will be opening very soon! View our webpage at www.westviewridge.com and fill out the form on the contact page to recieve the latest updates on WestView Ridge.

Life with a view! Every Westview Ridge home has been designed with you in mind. Our homes have been tastefully decorated with warm cabinetry and countertops, tile accents, and stainless appliances. Along with views of Ebey Island and the Olympics, each house has a privately fenced and fully landscaped outdoor space.

Located at 20th St SE & 75th Ave SE in Everett, WA 425.263.9602 www.westviewridge.com

Veridian Cove FHA Class is a FULL HOUSE!

Veridian Cove hosted a free FHA clock hours class - and had a full house in attendance! Agents took a tour of Veridian Cove, enjoyed a light breakfast and lunch, and learned about the following topics:

• Insight into the current mortgage crisis
• Discuss bank stress tests
• Foreclosure rescue plan
• Consumer protection rules
• FHA’s upfront MIP
• Transition to risk-based pricing

Instructor Jillayne Schlicke teaches to a full house! No empty seats in this FHA class.

Debra Mason with Benchmark Mortgage, preferred lender at Veridian Cove, joins the discussion and answers questions from the class.

The group joins Glen Willliams, community sales manager, in the sales center to learn all about this fabulous community!

Veridian Cove is offering 4% SOC on all contracts written by 5.31.09!

300 N 130th St • Seattle, WA • 206.367.2823 • http://www.veridiancove.com/

SPNW Team visits Garage Plus!

The SPNW Team had a great day checking out the Garage Plus showroom!

Stop by today!

The showroom is located at

Linden Park

2102 E Main, Suite 100

Puyallup, WA 98372

Open Wednesday to Sunday - 11am to 6pm

1-877-875-PLUS

http://www.garageplusstorage.com/

Introducing Garage Plus Storage!

Come see what the buzz is all about over GaragePlus! These private and secure garage condos are as premium and personalized as the toys you'll keep in them. If you're looking for the ideal location to house your hobbies, the best place to store your business essentials, the perfect way to cherish your collections, you need to look at GaragePlus.

For more information, visit http://www.garageplusstorage.com/ or call 1-877-875-PLUS.

Mortgage rates fall to new low

Puget Sound Business Journal
by Jeff Clabaugh
April 2, 2009

The cost of borrowing to buy a home is now at its lowest level in almost four decades.

Freddie Mac says the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell from 4.85 percent last week to 4.78 percent this week, a full 1 percent lower than a year ago and the lowest 30 year rate since Freddie Mac started keeping track in 1971.

Long-term adjustable rate mortgages are now on-par with adjustable rate mortgages, with the average one year ARM at 4.75 percent this week.

“Mortgage rates followed other interest rates lower this week amid reports of slower economic growth,” said Freddie Mac (NYSE: FRE) chief economist Frank Nothaft. “The final estimate of economic growth in the fourth quarter was revised lower and personal incomes fell 0.2 percent in February, below market consensus.”

The National Association of Realtors this week reported pending sales of existing homes rose 2.1 percent in February, the second increase in three months.

By region, sales surged by nearly a third in the Northeast and Midwest, but fell further in the West.

For link to article, please visit http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/stories/2009/03/30/daily51.html

Veridian Cove has an AMAZING month!

Come see what all the buzz is about at Veridian Cove!

Seven sales in March at this urban oasis located at the corner of Greenwood and 130th in Seattle. Prices start at just $149,990 and we have great rates available!

300 N 130th St • Seattle, WA • 206.367.2823 • http://www.veridiancove.com/