August 7th, 2008
Posted by Larry Cragun
Issaquah is like other local markets, many of our agents are dropping out of the business. Actually our MLS lost 1/4th of their membership this last period. The good news for you if you are buying or listing a home is that you will most likely be dealing with the more professional and experienced real estate agent.
Young folk like this will be likely to enter real estate. Perhaps he will be focused on our great city. Many who study the economy, trends, etc. are writing their will be a real estate boom in 2010 to 2012. Oh happy day I would say.
August 5th, 2008
Posted by Kathleen Cragun
The SR 900 Transit Center is now open. It has had transit service for a few weeks, but until just recently you couldn’t get in to park your car. Now you can.
Wed, August 6th at 2:00PM Sound Transit and Issaquah host the dedication of this new facility.
This is Issaquah’s second new parking and transit service garage. We are fortunate that we have this. It will allow many more people ways to cope with our gas prices. Visit www.soundtransit.org for more info. The Center is located at 1050 17th Ave NW.
This Center has all the bells and whistles such as protected shelters for folks waiting for their bus, and emergency call boxes, even a police outpost.
August 2nd, 2008
Posted by Larry Cragun
Click here for the map of Real Estate Agents open houses. These were announced as information in the MLS.
July 31st, 2008
Posted by Kathleen Cragun
If you have a hankering to get your picture taken next to a NASCAR racing car, Mike Wallace’s No. 7 Car, here is your chance. It will be in Issaquah at Sports Clips 775 NW Gilman Blvd, Friday August 1 (that’s tommorrow) from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. In Issaquah Commons by Target and 12th Street Cafe.
Sports Clips is a relatively new Salon in Issaquah and delivers a different kind of hair cut experience for men including scalp massage, steamed towels, neck and shoulder massage. Check out their website www.sportsclips.com
July 31st, 2008
Posted by Kathleen Cragun
We were very sorry to here that Merlin, the wonderful cougar at the Cougar Mountain Zoo has died. He was a very large cat, and was a favorite of our family members when we took them to the zoo. Merlin had a long and good life at the zoo, after being abandoned by his mother at just a few weeks old. Merlin lived to be 16 years old. We will miss you Merlin.
Our sympathy is extended to all the zoo folks who have cared for him and loved him all those years. I know personally that they love their jobs and the animals they care for.
There is still a cougar at the zoo, Nashi. Go visit. Cougar Mountain Zoo will tell you many things you didn’t know about cougars (and all the other animals). We have said it before but this is a great zoo for small children and it doesn’t take all day to see it.
These photos were taken by Ashley Kyser of Irresistable Photography. (and our daughter!)
July 29th, 2008
Posted by Kathleen Cragun
The Resort at Coeur d’ Alene in Idaho is a wonderful place to spend your birthday.
Public beach near the resort. The private beach at the resort is even better. More to come.
Big Sheep Creek Basin in Montana
The Sweeney/Hansen Ranch located in Sheep Creek Basin, in Montana, about 20 miles south of Dell. Pretty remote and it’s a gravel road. This ranch was a homestead of my grandfather, William Sweeney and is still run by one of his grandaughters and her husband.
BBQ Montana way, by (Chef) Ross Hansen, NOT just a hobby cowboy.
This photo was taken just before sundown on I-15 between Butte and Dillon, Montana, from a speeding car.
Priest Lake in Idaho, was soooooo quiet I couldn’t sleep, but I think I could get used to it. (I know I could).
The Coeur d’ Alene, a Resort on the Lake in Idaho
July 27th, 2008
Posted by Kathleen Cragun
Tuesday night was the first Concert on the Green for this season, at the Issaquah Community Center lawn. Thing were really cookin’, people of all sizes and shape and ages were having a great time. The New Blues Brothers were first on the agenda.
Schedule for Tuesday Concerts 7:00 - 8:30pm
July 1 The New Blues Brothers
July 8 Beyond the Fringe
July 15 Brickhouse Show Band
July 22 Cherry Cherry
July 29 The New Brittns
Aug 5 Northwest Rock Legends II
Aug 12 Chuckanut Drive
Aug 19 Andy O
Aug 26 Freddy Pink
Issaquah Highlands has a Concert on the Green in Central Park on Aug 2 Saturday 6:00pm, at Central Park
July 26th, 2008
Posted by Larry Cragun
Matt Thomson writes an interesting article on Gig Harbor Undressed, asking does size matter?
Here is a clip: Our society seems to be obsessed with BIG. Cars are getting BIGGER. Take out meals are getting BIGGER. Prices are getting BIGGER. And in Gig Harbor, houses seem to be getting BIGGER.
Tags: home+size, gig+harbor
July 24th, 2008
Posted by Larry Cragun
The Klahanie neighborhood will be visited by the Mariner Moose this coming Sunday, July 27th. Tanglewood Condominiums located at 25025 S.E. Klahanie Blvd is sponsoring a special event from 11-3 pm. The Mariner Moose will be there from 11:30-12:30 to sign autographs. There will be inflatable games for the kids. Including a speed pitch game to test their baseball throwing skills! Also, if they wear a little league uniform they will receive a limited edition T-Shirt. Everyone that takes a tour at Tanglewood during this event will get dinner at Ivar’s. Every 30 minutes between 11-3, Mariner tickets will be given away by Star 101.5. Free hot dogs are provided by Dante’s Inferno Dogs, free crackerjacks and more!
Tanglewood Condominiums has over 95 happy homeowners already. There are 2 & 3 bedroom homes with prices starting from the mid $200’s. If you can’t make it on Sunday, give Nick a call for a tour at 425-369-1000. Click on the picture below for a video tour of Tanglewood Condominiums. To view floorplans, directions and more features, please click here.
July 23rd, 2008
Posted by Larry Cragun
No we don’t get the NASCAR track you have been hoping for, but we do get The Mike Wallace #7.
A good friend and colleague Jill Jenson is co-owner of the super cool mens and boys haircut shop, Sports Clips. The store has a fun concept check it out at www.SportsClips.com
They get the Mike Wallace #7 on August 1st. Come one come all for this fun event. They will be doing give aways and raffles. It should be something fun to talk about. Kathleen and I plan on being there to take photos, we might get you.
I am going in for a haircut with all of the ‘bells & whistles’. It includes scalp massage, steam towel, and a neck & shoulder massage.
The event is at the Issaquah Commons. That is where Target is and next to the famous 12th Street Cafe. 775 NW Gilman Blvd
Tags: nascar, issaquah, sportsclips
