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The Muljat Group North’s Bloghttp://muljatgroupnorth.com/en-usThu, 17 May 2012 11:18:00 GMT10GDRSSFeeds v1.0What's the Magic Color for Selling Your House?http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/05/17/whats-the-magic-color-for-selling-your-house<div align="left">  <div align="center"> <div align="center"><img style="border-bottom-color: #ffffff; border-top-color: #ffffff; width: 234px; height: 160px; border-right-color: #ffffff; border-left-color: #ffffff" border="4" alt="" src="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/images/paint_main_01.jpg" width="234" height="160" /></div> </div> </div> <div align="left">Color plays a big part in selling a house.  How you decide to dress your walls can convince a buyer that your home is move-in ready or leave them looking elsewhere.  If the goal is to see the sparkle of "love at first sight," consider picking the right paint palette to suite a range of buyer tastes.</div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left">The best rule of thumb for home remodeling is to stick to a color palette that isn't too bland but also isn't too bold.  For smaller spaces, such as bathrooms, choose colors that make the room look bigger such as warmer whites.  For the bigger rooms, select a paint that is a couple of shades darker to create a cozy atmosphere.  For bedrooms, calming paint colors work best.  Make sure the palette flows from room to room.</div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left">Read complete Better Homes & Garden article right here: <a style="font-style: italic; color: #008000; font-weight: bold" title="Magic Cor" href="http://www.bhgrealestate.com/Live/Make-Over/Color/What-s-the-Magic-Color-for-Selling-Your-House-.html">Magic Color</a></div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left"><span style="color: #008000">MULJAT GROUP NORTH | 505 Front Street | Lynden WA | 360.354.4242 |</span> <a style="font-style: italic; color: #008000; font-weight: bold" title="muljatgroupnorth.com" href="http://www.muljatgroupnorth.com/">muljatgroupnorth.com</a></div><P><a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/05/17/whats-the-magic-color-for-selling-your-house" target="_blank">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/05/17/whats-the-magic-color-for-selling-your-house#comments" target="_blank">Comments</a></P>The Muljat Group Northhttp://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/05/17/whats-the-magic-color-for-selling-your-houseThu, 17 May 2012 11:18:00 GMTMortgage Rates Hit Lowest Point Ever, Againhttp://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/05/11/mortgage-rates-hit-lowest-point-ever-again<div>Average U.S. rates for 30-year and 15-year fixed mortgages fell to fresh record lows this week.  Cheap mortgage rates have made home-buying more affordable than ever for those who can qualify.</div> <div> </div> <div>Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the rate on the <strong>30-year loan ticked down to 3.83</strong> percent.  That's the lowest since long term mortgages began in the 1950s.  And it's below the previous record rate of 3.84 percent reached last week.</div> <div> </div> <div>The <strong>15-year mortgage, dropped to 3.05 percent</strong>, also a record.  That's down from last week's previous record of 3.07 percent.</div> <div> </div> <div>With Spring here and the record low mortgage rates, will you consider buying?  If so, call The Muljat Group North today!  There is a great selection of homes on the market right now.</div> <div> </div> <div><span style="color: #008000">MULJAT GROUP NORTH | 505 Front Street | Lynden WA | 360.354.4242 |</span> <a style="font-style: italic; color: #008000; font-weight: bold" title="muljatgroupnorth.com" href="http://www.muljatgroupnorth.com/">muljatgroupnorth.com</a></div><P><a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/05/11/mortgage-rates-hit-lowest-point-ever-again" target="_blank">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/05/11/mortgage-rates-hit-lowest-point-ever-again#comments" target="_blank">Comments</a></P>The Muljat Group Northhttp://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/05/11/mortgage-rates-hit-lowest-point-ever-againFri, 11 May 2012 15:53:00 GMT6 Tips For A Painless Closinghttp://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/05/09/6-tips-for-a-painless-closing<div align="center"><img style="border-bottom-color: #ffffff; border-top-color: #ffffff; width: 349px; height: 257px; border-right-color: #ffffff; border-left-color: #ffffff" border="4" alt="" src="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/images/real-estate-mortgage-rate-low.jpg" width="349" height="257" /></div> <div align="left">Closing on a house can be joyful or horrific.  You've finally found the house or your dreams.  You signed a contract and got approved for a mortgage.  You've hired the movers.  Now comes the most important part: the closing.</div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left"><strong>1.  Ask questions</strong></div> <div align="left">Knowing what to expect and communicating with all parties involved in the deal are key to a successful closing.  A week before closing, talk to the people who are representing you, and tell them you'd like to spend a couple of minutes to discuss what to expect.  Don't be afraid to bother your loan officer or your real estate agent.  </div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left"><strong>2.  Anticipate human error</strong></div> <div align="left">You don't want a failed closing because of missing loan documents. </div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left"><strong>3.  Review loan documents in advance</strong></div> <div align="left">One way to ensure all is going as planned is to tell the lender that you want to review the documents before closing.  By law, you have the right to review the closing-settlement statement, or the HUD-1 form, at least 24 hours before closing.  Compare that form to the good-faith estimate you received when you applied for the loan.</div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left">You should have everything you are going to sign before you sign it.  A lot of people don't do that. When they get to closing, they are nervous, and they just want to sign and get the keys.  That's how people get in trouble.</div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left"><strong>4.  Take a check</strong></div> <div align="left">Another reason to review the loan documents in advance is so you know how much money you must bring to closing.  And yes, you will need a check at closing, most likely a certified one.  Many buyers are so anxious and excited that they forget they need to stop at the bank to get the check.  Using a wire transfer is an option, but it may delay the closing. Some people think a wire transfer is faster, but the closing won't happen until they have actual confirmation that the wire hit.</div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left"><strong>5.  Take part of the day off</strong></div> <div align="left">A smooth closing may take less than 30 minutes, but you won't know for sure if your closing will go as planned until it's done.</div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left"><strong>6.  Expect the unexpected - including typos</strong></div> <div align="left">You're at the closing table.  You're told everything is good to go.  All you need to do is sign.  You must double-check the numbers on the mortgage note you are signing, even if you have received the HUD-1 form before closing.  To prepare for the unexpected delays, borrowers should try to schedule their closings for earlier in the day.  And don't wait until the last day on the contract to close.</div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left">Read the complete MSN Real Estate article by Polyana da Costa right here - <a style="font-style: italic; color: #008000; font-weight: bold" title="6 tips for a painless closing" href="http://realestate.msn.com/6-tips-for-a-painless-closing">6 tips for a painless closing</a></div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left"><span style="color: #008000">MULJAT GROUP NORTH | 505 Front Street | Lynden WA | 360.354.4242 |</span> <a style="font-style: italic; color: #008000; font-weight: bold" title="muljatgroupnorth.com" href="http://www.muljatgroupnorth.com/">muljatgroupnorth.com</a></div> <div align="left"> </div><P><a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/05/09/6-tips-for-a-painless-closing" target="_blank">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/05/09/6-tips-for-a-painless-closing#comments" target="_blank">Comments</a></P>The Muljat Group Northhttp://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/05/09/6-tips-for-a-painless-closingWed, 09 May 2012 11:15:00 GMTHALLMARK STORE FOR SALE!http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/05/07/hallmark-store-for-sale<div>Owner is retiring after 30+ years so here is an opportunity to buy an established Hallmark business in downtown Lynden.  Inventory and fixtures are worth far more than the list price.  Store manager is willing to stay on and train new owners.  New owners need to be approved by Hallmark.  Call our office today for more details or check out the listing: <a style="font-style: italic; color: #008000; font-weight: bold" title="Hallmark Store | MLS# 352268" href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/352268">Hallmark Store | MLS# 352268</a></div> <div><img style="border-bottom-color: #ffffff; border-top-color: #ffffff; width: 289px; height: 221px; border-right-color: #ffffff; border-left-color: #ffffff" border="4" alt="" align="left" src="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/images/storefrontwebsize.jpg" width="289" height="221" /></div> <div> </div> <div><img style="border-bottom-color: #ffffff; border-top-color: #ffffff; width: 264px; height: 198px; border-right-color: #ffffff; border-left-color: #ffffff" border="4" alt="" src="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/images/cashregister.jpg" width="264" height="198" /></div> <div> </div> <div align="left"><span style="color: #008000">MULJAT GROUP NORTH | 505 Front Street | Lynden WA | 360.354.4242 <span style="color: #008000">|</span></span> <a style="font-style: italic; color: #008000; font-weight: bold" title="muljatgroupnorth.com" href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/352268">muljatgroupnorth.com</a></div><P><a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/05/07/hallmark-store-for-sale" target="_blank">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/05/07/hallmark-store-for-sale#comments" target="_blank">Comments</a></P>The Muljat Group Northhttp://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/05/07/hallmark-store-for-saleMon, 07 May 2012 12:38:00 GMTWhat Are You Waiting For?http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/05/03/what-are-you-waiting-for<div align="center">Over the last 30 years, mortgages have averaged 8.32%  Today's rates are around half that! </div> <div align="center"> What are you waiting for?</div> <div align="center"><br />  </div> <div align="center">In 1981 the average home price was $82,500 with interest rates were 16.63%</div> <div align="center">In 2011 the average home price was $242,300 with interest rates were 4.0%</div> <div align="center"> </div> <div align="center">Please click to see: <a style="font-style: italic; color: #008000; font-weight: bold" title="200 Year Interest Rate Chart provided by PrimeLending" href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/docs/mortgagerates.pdf">200 Year Interest Rate Chart provided by PrimeLending</a></div> <div> </div> <div align="center"><img style="border-bottom-color: #ffffff; border-top-color: #ffffff; width: 183px; height: 140px; border-right-color: #ffffff; border-left-color: #ffffff" border="4" alt="" src="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/images/Mortage.jpg" width="183" height="140" /></div> <div align="left">Three things to think about:</div> <ul> <li> <div align="left">Average Home Prices have gone-up approximately 3 times in 30 years (US Census)</div> </li> <li> <div align="left">Because rates are about one-fourth what they were 30 years ago, the payment for an average home is less than it was thirty (30) years ago (FHLMC)</div> </li> <li> <div align="left">Average rent is up over 4 times in 30 years</div> </li> </ul> <p align="left"><span style="color: #008000">MULJAT GROUP NORTH | 505 FRONT STREET | LYNDEN WA | 360.354.4242 | </span><a style="font-style: italic; color: #008000; font-weight: bold" title="muljatgroupnorth.com" href="http://www.muljatgroupnorth.com/">muljatgroupnorth.com</a></p><P><a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/05/03/what-are-you-waiting-for" target="_blank">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/05/03/what-are-you-waiting-for#comments" target="_blank">Comments</a></P>The Muljat Group Northhttp://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/05/03/what-are-you-waiting-forThu, 03 May 2012 10:22:00 GMT3.39 Acres With A Recently Remodeled Home!http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/05/01/339-acres-with-a-recently-remodeled-home<div><em>New on the market</em>....lovely home with a recent remodel.  Wide open 3.39 acres with a stunning Mt. Baker and Twin Sister mountain view.  Quiet area, but yet close to town.  Picture yourself gardening, building a barn or shop on this ideal home site.  Loads of room to park an RV.  This home has an unfinished basement with many possibilities for expansion.</div> <div>  <div align="center"><img style="border-bottom-color: #ffffff; border-top-color: #ffffff; width: 405px; height: 117px; border-right-color: #ffffff; border-left-color: #ffffff" border="4" alt="" src="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/images/Front_VirtualWEBSIZE.JPG" width="405" height="117" /></div> </div> <div align="left">Take a peek <a style="font-style: italic; color: #008000; font-weight: bold" title="at the full-motion video of this property | MLS# 350514" href="http://tours.tourfactory.com/tours/tour.asp?t=860655">at the full-motion video of this property | MLS# 350514</a>  Call our office for more details on this listing 360.354.4242.  Any of our Realtors would be happy to assist you with your home search!</div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left"><span style="color: #008000">MULJAT GROUP NORTH | 505 Front Street | Lynden WA | 360.354.4242 |</span> <a style="color: #008000" title="muljatgroupnorth.com" href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=detail&startrow=42&cfid=17534279&cftoken=78087482"><strong>muljatgroupnorth.com</strong></a></div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left"> </div><P><a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/05/01/339-acres-with-a-recently-remodeled-home" target="_blank">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/05/01/339-acres-with-a-recently-remodeled-home#comments" target="_blank">Comments</a></P>The Muljat Group Northhttp://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/05/01/339-acres-with-a-recently-remodeled-homeTue, 01 May 2012 16:13:00 GMT3 Day Count Down - Nation-Wide Open Househttp://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/04/25/3-day-count-down-nation-wide-open-house<div><span style="font-size: 12pt"><strong>The Nation-Wide Open House bonanza is this weekend!</strong> </span>  </div> <div> <img style="border-bottom-color: #ffffff; border-top-color: #ffffff; width: 324px; height: 237px; border-right-color: #ffffff; border-left-color: #ffffff" border="5" alt="" align="left" src="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/images/nationwideopenhouse.jpg" width="324" height="237" /></div> <div style="font-size: 10pt" align="justify"><span style="font-size: 10pt">Call any of our experienced Realtors @ The Muljat Group if you are in the market for a new home.  This is a great opportunity to see what's available in  Whatcom County.    We are Members of Northwest Multiple Listing Service and have access to every Listing on the market.  Check out our  Open House Ad right here -<br /> </span><span style="font-size: 10pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt"><a style="font-style: italic; color: #008000; font-weight: bold" title="Muljat Group North Open Houses" href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/docs/MuljatGroupOPENHOUSE_6x_4.25.12.ai.pdf">Muljat Group North Open Houses</a></span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt"><strong><br /> Open House Dates & Times:</strong></span></div> <div><span style="font-size: 10pt">April 28, Saturday | Time:  11am-1pm</span></div> <div><span style="font-size: 10pt">April 29, Sunday   | Time:     2pm-4pm</span> <div> </div> <div> </div> </div> <div> </div> <div>Additional information ~  <a style="font-style: italic; color: #008000; font-weight: bold" title="Nation-Wide Open House" href="http://www.whatcomopens.com/">Nation-Wide Open House</a></div> <div><span style="color: #008000">MULJAT GROUP NORTH | 505 Front Street | Lynden WA | 360.354.4242 |</span>  <a style="font-style: italic; color: #008000; font-weight: bold" title="muljatgroupnorth.com" href="http://www.muljatgroupnorth.com/">muljatgroupnorth.com</a></div><P><a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/04/25/3-day-count-down-nation-wide-open-house" target="_blank">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/04/25/3-day-count-down-nation-wide-open-house#comments" target="_blank">Comments</a></P>The Muljat Group Northhttp://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/04/25/3-day-count-down-nation-wide-open-houseWed, 25 Apr 2012 09:35:00 GMTINVESTOR - DEVELOPER WANTED - 36.13 Acres For Salehttp://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/04/24/investor-developer-wanted-3613-acres-for-sale<div><img style="border-bottom-color: #ffffff; border-top-color: #ffffff; width: 274px; height: 208px; border-right-color: #ffffff; border-left-color: #ffffff" border="4" alt="" align="left" src="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/images/signwebsize.jpg" width="274" height="208" /><img style="border-bottom-color: #ffffff; border-top-color: #ffffff; width: 275px; height: 209px; border-right-color: #ffffff; border-left-color: #ffffff" border="4" alt="" align="right" src="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/images/land_over_golf_coursewebsize.jpg" width="275" height="209" /></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div>36+ Acres have just been listed!  This amazing view property surrounds the award winning 18-hole Desert Canyon Golf Course.  Imagine the possibilities of future development; potential for a water park, resort and approximately 185 multi-housing site.  Possibilities are endless!  The Sellers are motivated and are open to Offers!</div> <div> </div> <div>Situated in the town of Orondo, <a style="font-style: italic; color: #008000; font-weight: bold" title="Douglas County." href="http://www.douglascountywa.net/about.asp">Douglas County.</a>  Douglas County is located near the geographic center of Washington.  The Columbia River binds it on the North, the West and the South.  Douglas County is geographically diverse with elevations ranging from 600 feet above sea level near the Columbia River to more than 4,000 feet on Badger Mountain.  Irrigated orchard lands are abundant.  County residents enjoy four distinct seasons.</div> <div> </div> <div>Additional information is available for this parcel <a style="font-style: italic; color: #008000; font-weight: bold" title="right here" href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/345110">right here</a></div> <div> </div> <div>MULJAT GROUP NORTH | 505 Front Street | Lynden WA | 360.354.4242 | <a style="font-style: italic; color: #008000; font-weight: bold" title="muljatgroupnorth.com" href="http://www.muljatgroupnorth.com/">muljatgroupnorth.com</a></div> <div> </div> <div> </div><P><a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/04/24/investor-developer-wanted-3613-acres-for-sale" target="_blank">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/04/24/investor-developer-wanted-3613-acres-for-sale#comments" target="_blank">Comments</a></P>The Muljat Group Northhttp://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/04/24/investor-developer-wanted-3613-acres-for-saleTue, 24 Apr 2012 14:35:00 GMT4 Mistakes Emotional Home Sellers Makehttp://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/04/18/4-mistakes-emotional-home-sellers-make<div>The greatest hindrance to a home sale can be a seller who is seized by emotion.</div> <div> </div> <div>It is very important for sellers to (keep) in mind that a real estate transaction is most likely the single largest financial transaction they will ever undertake.  It should be viewed and handled primarily as a business transaction, with cold, hard decisions being made on a financial and investment basis.</div> <div> </div> <div>Home sellers who allow emotions and sentimental attachments to overtake them during the sale risk making hasty, poor decisions.</div> <div> </div> <div>Here are a few  tips to help any home seller avoid making emotional mistakes that could cost money.</div> <div> </div> <div><strong>1. Overpricing </strong></div> <div>Getting top dollar is the dream of every home seller.  But getting a buyer to pay a premium for features that are valuable only to you?  That's closer to fantasy.</div> <div> </div> <div>Many sellers make the mistake of thinking that their home is special and that a special buyer will pay more because they also fell in love with the property.  The truth is that prices have nothing to do with the seller's emotional affinity for the property.  It's a different market.  If the sellers bought their home during the market's peak, they may have to face the unappealing prospect of losing money on the sale in today's market.  This is a difficult position for a seller to be in, but it's one that reflects today's realty.</div> <div>  </div> <div><strong>2. Attending a Showing</strong></div> <div>There are legitimate reasons why a seller might want to be present for the home's showing.  But having a seller there tends to sour the experience for most buyers.  Sellers think that every little thing is a complaint against how they may have maintained the property.  The reality is that observations from buyers - though sometimes harsh - have nothing to do with the person selling the home.</div> <div> </div> <div>Having a seller present for an open house or the first or even second showing tends to stifle potential buyers from expressing opinions.  After hearing negative feedback, some sellers reject offers for emotional reasons.  Sellers should use their agents to insulate them from the process and filter relevant information.  They should meet buyers only when a serious offer is on the table.</div> <div> </div> <div><strong>3. Rejecting Early Offers</strong></div> <div>Sellers be warned:  The longer a property sits on the market, the worse the offers are likely to get.  Once the property is marketed, it will receive the most attention during the first two weeks.  If it is priced right, an educated buyer who has been in the market for a while sees the home as a fit, will put a serious foot forward.</div> <div> </div> <div><strong>4.  Taking offers personally</strong></div> <div>A seller needs to be ready to hear criticism of their lovely home and be able to deal with it as a negotiating tool and not take it as a personal affront and walk away from a potential sale for emotional reasons.  By it's very nature, a real estate transaction is aggressive and confrontational, since the seller wants to highest price and the buyer wants the lowest.</div> <div> </div> <div>Read the complete article courtesy of Michael Estrin of Bankrate.com/realestate.msn.com right <a style="font-style: italic; color: #008000; font-weight: bold" title="here." href="http://realestate.msn.com/4-mistakes-emotional-home-sellers-make#1">here.</a></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="color: #008000">MULJAT GROUP NORTH | 505 Front Street | Lynden WA | 360.354.4242 |</span> <a style="font-style: italic; color: #008000; font-weight: bold" title="muljatgroupnorth.com" href="http://www.muljatgroupnorth.com/">muljatgroupnorth.com</a></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div><P><a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/04/18/4-mistakes-emotional-home-sellers-make" target="_blank">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/04/18/4-mistakes-emotional-home-sellers-make#comments" target="_blank">Comments</a></P>The Muljat Group Northhttp://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/04/18/4-mistakes-emotional-home-sellers-makeWed, 18 Apr 2012 10:49:00 GMTPrice Reduced!http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/04/13/price-reduced<div align="center"><img style="border-bottom-color: #ffffff; border-top-color: #ffffff; border-right-color: #ffffff; border-left-color: #ffffff" border="4" alt="" src="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/images/frtgood1websize.jpg" width="448" height="336" /></div> <div align="left">Beautiful Living in this golf course home.  This home was just reduced $10K to a new asking price of $419K.  Wonderful setting in a well-kept neighborhood.  Many custom features - vaulted ceiling, floor to ceiling fireplace, granite counters, gorgeous master suite with french doors leading to the back patio, dream walk-in closet and spacious master bath.</div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left">Curious to see the interior?   <a style="font-style: italic; color: #008000; font-weight: bold" title="Press here to preview a full-motion Video of this listing." href="http://tours.tourfactory.com/tours/tour.asp?t=833957">Press here to preview a full-motion Video of this listing.</a></div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left"><span style="color: #008000">MULJAT GROUP NORTH | 505 Front Street | Lynden WA | 360.354.4242 |</span> <a style="font-style: italic; color: #008000; font-weight: bold" title="muljatgroupnorth.com" href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/324081">muljatgroupnorth.com</a></div> <div align="left"> </div><P><a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/04/13/price-reduced" target="_blank">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/04/13/price-reduced#comments" target="_blank">Comments</a></P>The Muljat Group Northhttp://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/04/13/price-reducedFri, 13 Apr 2012 12:06:00 GMT7 Keys To Selling Your House When Sales Are Slowhttp://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/04/12/7-keys-to-selling-your-house-when-sales-are-slow<div style="font-family: Verdana; color: #ff0000" align="center"><span style="color: #000000"><span style="font-size: 10pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt"><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #000000"><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt"><span style="background-color: #000000"><span style="background-color: #000000"><span style="color: #ffffff"><span style="color: #ffffff">It's a whole new world for home sellers.  <br /> So, how do you make your house stand out so it will sell when all sales are slow?</span> <div> </div> </span></span></span></span></span></span></div> <div style="font-family: Arial; color: #ff0000"></span></span></span></span><span style="color: #000000"><strong style="color: #000000">Price Your Home Aggressively.</strong>  When mortgage rates are low and buyers are chasing too few houses for sale, sellers can ask high prices and get them.  Even when houses are overpriced for the market, sellers are likely to receive some offers, as buyers are often desperate to find a home that meets their needs.</span> </div> <div style="font-family: Arial; color: #ff0000"> </div> <div style="font-family: Arial; color: #ff0000"><span style="color: #000000">Instead of pricing your home aggressively high, you should consider pricing your home no higher than the middle of the range for homes comparable to yours.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="color: #ff0000"><strong style="color: #000000">Quickly Cut The Price If You Don't Get Action</strong></span>.  Everyone wants to sell their home for as much money as possible.  Nobody wants to "give" their home away.  But homes that languish on the market in a slow market are forced to make one price reduction after another, as buyers and agents may begin to wonder why the house has been on the market for so long.</div> <div> </div> <div><span style="color: #ff0000"><strong style="color: #000000">Find The Right Agent</strong></span> - It's Critical.</div> <div> </div> <div><span style="color: #ff0000"><strong><span style="color: #000000"><strong>Curb Appeal</strong>.</span></strong></span>  After pricing, nothing will bring more potential buyers into your home than a house with outstanding curb appeal.  Take a walk down your street with a critical eye.  How does your home stack up from the outside?</div> <div> </div> <div><span style="color: #ff0000"><strong style="color: #000000">Consider Home Staging</strong></span>.  The quickest way to add value to a home for sale is a fresh coat of paint.  After, you may want to consider home staging - either do it yourself or hire an outside firm.  A home staging professional will come in and take away some furnishings and rearrange others to make your home show better. </div> <div> </div> <div><span style="color: #ff0000"><strong style="color: #000000">Fix Stuff.</strong>  <span style="color: #000000">If you don't have the time or skill, find a handyman to go through your home and make repairs.  With so many homes on the market, buyers can afford to only bid on those that are in move-in condition.</span></span></div> <div><span style="color: #ff0000"><span style="color: #000000"><strong></strong></span></span> </div> <div><span style="color: #ff0000"><strong><span style="color: #000000"><strong>Offer Flexible <span style="color: #000000"><strong>Terms</strong>.</span></strong></span></strong></span>  Flexibility is the key now.  You'd like to close in two months, but the buyers might be able to close sooner.  Find a way to make it happen.  You were planning to take the appliances to your new home but the buyer offers to pay the full asking price - but with appliances.  Leave the washer & dryer behind (and go to a store that offers a no payment/interest plan for a year).  Remove all sentimental items, prior to listing your home. <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt">By: HomeInsight | Lankarge/Nahorney for Homesight</span> </div> <div> </div> <div><span style="color: #008000">MULJAT GROUP NORTH | 505 Front Street | Lynden WA | 360.354.4242 |</span> <a style="font-style: italic; color: #008000; font-weight: bold" title="muljatgroupnorth.com" href="http://www.muljatgroupnorth.com/">muljatgroupnorth.com</a></div> <div> </div><P><a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/04/12/7-keys-to-selling-your-house-when-sales-are-slow" target="_blank">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/04/12/7-keys-to-selling-your-house-when-sales-are-slow#comments" target="_blank">Comments</a></P>The Muljat Group Northhttp://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/04/12/7-keys-to-selling-your-house-when-sales-are-slowThu, 12 Apr 2012 10:57:00 GMTFresh Spring Takehttp://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/04/10/fresh-spring-take<div>Looking for some Spring inspiration?  Some great ideas by Better Homes and Gardens on how to revamp a living space that celebrates Spring.  Some colorful accents from pillows, flowers, fabric can help transform a neutral look into a whole new fresh look. </div> <div> </div> <div align="center">Complete article can be found right here: <a style="font-style: italic; color: #99cc00; font-weight: bold" title="Room Makeovers" href="http://www.bhg.com/rooms/living-room/makeovers/fresh-spring-living-room/#page=1">Room Makeovers</a></div> <div> </div> <div align="center"><img style="border-bottom-color: #ffffff; border-top-color: #ffffff; width: 459px; height: 383px; border-right-color: #ffffff; border-left-color: #ffffff" border="4" alt="" src="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/images/550_101371495.jpg" width="459" height="383" /></div> <div align="center"><span style="color: #008000">MULJAT GROUP NORTH | 505 Front Street | Lynden WA | 360.354.4242 |</span> <a style="font-style: italic; color: #008000; font-weight: bold" title="muljatgroupnorth.com" href="http://www.muljatgroupnorth.com/">muljatgroupnorth.com</a></div><P><a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/04/10/fresh-spring-take" target="_blank">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/04/10/fresh-spring-take#comments" target="_blank">Comments</a></P>The Muljat Group Northhttp://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/04/10/fresh-spring-takeTue, 10 Apr 2012 13:20:00 GMTHousing Math: Rent vs Buyhttp://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/04/04/housing-math-rent-vs-buy<div><img style="border-bottom-color: #ffffff; border-top-color: #ffffff; width: 191px; height: 120px; border-right-color: #ffffff; border-left-color: #ffffff" border="4" alt="" align="left" src="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/images/Mortgage-Calculator.jpg" width="191" height="120" />Buying Is Now Cheaper Than Renting 98% of the Time</div> <div> </div> <div>As the cost of renting rises and home values keep dropping, it gets easier and easier to figure out whether it's smarter to buy or rent.  A new study indicates that in 98 out of 100 U.S. housing markets, buying is the more affordable option.</div> <div> </div> <div>Interested in reading more about the rent-buy debate....<a style="font-style: italic; color: #008000; font-weight: bold" title="click here to read the full article from TIME Moneyland, by Brad Tuttle" href="http://moneyland.time.com/2012/03/21/housing-math-buying-is-now-cheaper-than-renting-98-of-the-time/">click here to read the full article from TIME Moneyland, by Brad Tuttle</a></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="color: #008000">MULJAT GROUP NORTH | 505 Front Street | Lynden WA | 360.354.4242 |</span> <a style="font-style: italic; color: #008000; font-weight: bold" title="muljatgroupnorth.com" href="http://www.muljatgroupnorth.com/">muljatgroupnorth.com</a></div><P><a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/04/04/housing-math-rent-vs-buy" target="_blank">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/04/04/housing-math-rent-vs-buy#comments" target="_blank">Comments</a></P>The Muljat Group Northhttp://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/04/04/housing-math-rent-vs-buyWed, 04 Apr 2012 10:35:00 GMTAttention All Home Sellers!http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/04/03/attention-all-home-sellers<h5 style="font-size: 8pt"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Attention Sellers ~</span></span></h5> <div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 10pt"><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt">Effective April 1, 2012, it is now required by <strong><em>law</em></strong> that a Seller of any owner-occupied single family residence equip the residence with carbon monoxide alarms in accordance with the state building code before a Buyer or any other person may legally occupy the residence following the sale.</span></span></span></span></span></div> <div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 10pt"><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman"> </span></span></span></span></span></div> <div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 10pt"><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman">This requirement applies to all single family residences, including single family homes, condominiums, and manufactured/mobile homes.</span></span></span></span></span></div> <div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 10pt"><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman"> </span></span></span></span></span></div> <div><a style="font-style: italic; color: #008000; font-weight: bold" title="Point of Sale Requirements" href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/docs/CarbonMonoxieAlarms.pdf"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 10pt"><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman">Point of Sale Requirements</span></span></span></span></span></a></div> <div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 10pt"><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman"> </span></span></span></span></span></div> <div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 10pt"><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman">MLS has revised the Purchase and Sale forms accordingly to this new law.</span></span></span></span></span></div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="color: #008000">MULJAT GROUP NORTH | 505 Front Street | Lynden WA | 360.354.4242 |</span> <a style="font-style: italic; color: #008000; font-weight: bold" title="muljatgroupnorth.com" href="http://www.muljatgroupnorth.com/">muljatgroupnorth.com</a></div> <div> </div><P><a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/04/03/attention-all-home-sellers" target="_blank">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/04/03/attention-all-home-sellers#comments" target="_blank">Comments</a></P>The Muljat Group Northhttp://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/04/03/attention-all-home-sellersTue, 03 Apr 2012 11:26:00 GMT6 disclosures you must make, or it could cost youhttp://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/04/03/6-disclosures-you-must-make-or-it-could-cost-you<div>These days, the trend among cash-strapped home sellers seems to be to say less in hopes of getting more at closing.  But in the long run, this less-than-full disclosure can prove costly.</div> <div> </div> <div>Lawsuits stemming from nondisclosure of a property's problems are becoming a bigger issue, according respondents in the National Association of Realtors  2011 Legal Scan survey.  Of the agents who responded 75% ranked this issue among their "top three current and future issues."</div> <div> </div> <div>"I think a lot of sellers don't have a full understanding of  what the seller disclosure means when they fill it out," says Illinois home inspector Jack McGraw.  "You can often tell there has been work done" on a house, he says.</div> <div> </div> <div><a style="font-style: italic; color: #008000; font-weight: bold" title="Read here.....to find out the 6 disclosures you must make" href="http://realestate.msn.com/sellers-6-disclosures-you-must-make-or-it-could-cost-you">Read here.....to find out the 6 disclosures you must make</a></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="color: #008000">MULJAT GROUP NORTH | 505 Front Street | Lynden WA | 360.354.4242 |</span> <a style="font-style: italic; color: #008000; font-weight: bold" title="muljatgroupnorth.com" href="http://www.muljatgroupnorth.com/">muljatgroupnorth.com</a></div><P><a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/04/03/6-disclosures-you-must-make-or-it-could-cost-you" target="_blank">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/04/03/6-disclosures-you-must-make-or-it-could-cost-you#comments" target="_blank">Comments</a></P>The Muljat Group Northhttp://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/04/03/6-disclosures-you-must-make-or-it-could-cost-youTue, 03 Apr 2012 09:30:00 GMTCHECK THIS OUT!http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/03/30/check-this-out<div align="center"><img style="border-bottom-color: #ffffff; border-top-color: #ffffff; border-right-color: #ffffff; border-left-color: #ffffff" border="4" alt="" src="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/images/kitcrop.jpg" width="448" height="229" /></div> <div align="left">Are you tempted by this kitchen?  Trust us, the rest of this home is just as incredible!!  This custom beauty is set on a .60 Acre, creekside lot.  Features hardwood floors, fully finished daylight basement, laundry room on each level, 4 bedrooms, incredible master suite with deluxe master bath, office, formal living room and spacious family room open to the kitchen.  Want to find out more?  Take a look at the Virtual Tour by clicking on the following:   <a style="font-style: italic; color: #008000; font-weight: bold" title="muljatgroupnorth.com" href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/336817">muljatgroupnorth.com</a></div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left"><span style="color: #008000">MULJAT GROUP NORTH | 505 Front Street | Lynden WA | 360.354.4242 |</span> <a style="font-style: italic; color: #008000; font-weight: bold" title="muljatgroupnorth.com" href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/336817">muljatgroupnorth.com</a></div><P><a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/03/30/check-this-out" target="_blank">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/03/30/check-this-out#comments" target="_blank">Comments</a></P>The Muljat Group Northhttp://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/03/30/check-this-outFri, 30 Mar 2012 12:25:00 GMT7 Terms Every Homebuyer Should Knowhttp://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/03/28/7-terms-every-homebuyer-should-know<div align="center"><img style="border-bottom-color: #ffffff; border-top-color: #ffffff; border-right-color: #ffffff; border-left-color: #ffffff" border="4" alt="" src="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/images/homebuyer.jpg" width="448" height="161" /></div> <div align="left">When buying a home, understanding your contract is one of the most important protections you have to ensure you to make an informed decision.</div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left">As with everything else about real estate, sales contracts or purchase agreements vary from state to state and even by real-estate company, in some places.  Variations in regulations place even greater emphasis on working with professionals who have local knowledge.</div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left">While the terms used may change from place to place, seven common terms are particularly difficult to understand.</div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left"><strong>1.  Buyer Cost Sheet</strong>.  This sheet is not part of the purchase contract, but it's still important .  A property purchase agreement can range from a few pages to a dozen or more depending on your location and the complexity of the transaction.  Buyers need to focus clearly on your sheet, sometimes called "cash to close."</div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left"><a style="color: #008000" title="Read complete article by clicking here." href="http://realestate.msn.com/7-terms-every-homebuyer-should-know">Read complete article by clicking here.</a></div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left"><span style="color: #008000">MULJAT GROUP NORTH | 505 Front Street | Lynden WA | 360.354.4242 </span>| <a style="color: #008000" title="muljatgroupnorth.com" href="http://www.muljatgroupnorth.com/"><strong>muljatgroupnorth.com</strong></a></div><P><a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/03/28/7-terms-every-homebuyer-should-know" target="_blank">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/03/28/7-terms-every-homebuyer-should-know#comments" target="_blank">Comments</a></P>The Muljat Group Northhttp://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/03/28/7-terms-every-homebuyer-should-knowWed, 28 Mar 2012 13:07:00 GMT5 Low-Cost Kitchen Redoshttp://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/03/27/5-low-cost-kitchen-redos<div>The kitchen is the focal point in many homes and is one of the features buyers compare closely while looking for a home. </div> <div> </div> <div> <div align="center"><img style="border-bottom-color: #ffffff; border-top-color: #ffffff; border-right-color: #ffffff; border-left-color: #ffffff" border="4" alt="" src="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/images/cabinets1az.jpg" width="448" height="298" /></div> </div> <div> </div> <div>Some simple upgrades you may consider before listing your home are:</div> <div> </div> <div>1.  Hardware - Replacing cabinet hardware, such as handles, knobs & hinges is a quick and easy fix.  </div> <div> </div> <div>2.  Faucet - Many options in terms of height, spouts, pullout hoses and folding necks</div> <div> </div> <div>3.  Lighting - Adding an LED undercabinet light can have a dramatic effect</div> <div> </div> <div>4.  Organization - Buyers today choose functionality over elaborate decoration.  Over-the-door hooks, baskets in the pantry, drawer organizers will add appeal to any kitchen</div> <div> </div> <div>5.   Countertops - Laminate can mimic the contemporary look of granite at a significant discount</div> <div> </div> <div>These are just a few simple starter points we thought we would share with you from RealtorMag.Realtor.org</div> <div> </div> <div><span style="color: #008000">MULJAT GROUP NORTH | 505 Front Street | Lynden WA | 360.354.4242 </span>| <a style="color: #008000" title="muljatgroupnorth.com" href="http://www.muljatgroupnorth.com/"><strong>muljatgroupnorth.com</strong></a></div><P><a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/03/27/5-low-cost-kitchen-redos" target="_blank">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/03/27/5-low-cost-kitchen-redos#comments" target="_blank">Comments</a></P>The Muljat Group Northhttp://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/03/27/5-low-cost-kitchen-redosTue, 27 Mar 2012 12:58:00 GMTCarbon Monoxide Alarm Deadlinehttp://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/03/21/carbon-monoxide-alarm-deadline<div align="center"><strong><span style="color: #ff0000"><span style="color: #ff0000">Carbon Monoxide Alarms:  Important Deadline</span></span></strong></div> <div align="center"> </div> <div align="center"><span style="color: #ff0000"><span style="color: #ff0000"><img style="border-bottom-color: #ffffff; border-top-color: #ffffff; width: 119px; height: 94px; border-right-color: #ffffff; border-left-color: #ffffff" border="4" alt="" align="absMiddle" src="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/images/carbon-monoxide-detector-lg.jpg" width="119" height="94" /></span></span></div> <div align="justify">Three years ago, the WA State Legislature passed legislation requiring the Building Code Council to create rules requiring all residential  buildings to be equipped with carbon monoxide alarms.  The final carbon monoxide alarm rules go into effect April 1, 2012.</div> <div align="left"> </div> <ul> <li> <div align="left"><strong>Carbon monoxide monitors must be installed in all new residential construction</strong></div> </li> <li> <div align="left"><strong>All sellers of residential property must install carbon monoxide alarms prior to closing</strong></div> </li> </ul> <div align="left"><span style="color: #008000"> MULJAT GROUP NORTH | 505 Front Street | Lynden WA | 360.354.4242 | </span><a style="font-style: italic; color: #008000; font-weight: bold" title="muljatgroupnorth.com" href="http://www.muljatgroupnorth.com/">muljatgroupnorth.com</a></div><P><a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/03/21/carbon-monoxide-alarm-deadline" target="_blank">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/03/21/carbon-monoxide-alarm-deadline#comments" target="_blank">Comments</a></P>The Muljat Group Northhttp://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/03/21/carbon-monoxide-alarm-deadlineWed, 21 Mar 2012 09:41:00 GMTCelebration Event - ALL WELCOME!http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/03/14/celebration-event-all-welcome<div style="font-family: Arial"> <div align="center"><img alt="" src="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/images/celebration_of_champions_2.jpg" width="448" /></div> </div> <div style="font-family: Arial"> </div> <div style="font-family: Arial" align="center">Our Office Invites you to attend:  a Celebration of Champions, on March 20! </div> <div style="font-family: Arial" align="center"> Everyone is welcome to attend this celebration with  the Lynden Lions and the Lynden Christian Lyncs High School Basketball teams for their State Championship win in Yakima.  </div> <div style="font-family: Arial" align="center"><strong><em>Tickets available at</em></strong></div> <div style="font-family: Arial" align="center">The Muljat Group North 360.354.4242</div> <div style="font-family: Arial" align="center">  the Reserve Restaurant Lounge 360.778.2849</div> <div> </div> <div>  <span style="font-size: 12pt"><a style="color: #008000" title="Time, Place and Celebration of Champions event details can be found by clicking here." href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/docs/LC-LHS_CHAMPS_POSTER.pdf"><strong style="font-size: 10pt">Time, Place and Celebration of Champions event details can be found by clicking here.</strong></a></span> </div> <div> </div> <div>MULJAT GROUP NORTH | 505 Front Street | Lynden WA | 360.354.4242 | <a style="font-style: italic; color: #008000; font-weight: bold" title="muljatgroupnorth.com" href="http://www.muljatgroupnorth.com/">muljatgroupnorth.com</a></div><P><a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/03/14/celebration-event-all-welcome" target="_blank">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/03/14/celebration-event-all-welcome#comments" target="_blank">Comments</a></P>The Muljat Group Northhttp://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/03/14/celebration-event-all-welcomeWed, 14 Mar 2012 09:50:00 GMTNEW CONDO LISTING!http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/03/12/new-condo-listing<div align="center"><img style="border-bottom-color: #ffffff; border-top-color: #ffffff; width: 127px; height: 97px; border-right-color: #ffffff; border-left-color: #ffffff" border="4" alt="" align="left" src="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/images/Dementfrontresize.jpg" width="127" height="97" /></div> <div align="center">Our office has a new Condominium listing!  You'll need to <strong><em>act fast</em></strong> on this one....It features a beautiful open floor plan all on one level.  Lovely southern exposure with a view of the valley.  2 bedrooms, 1.75 bath, laminate wood floors, corner gas fireplace, patio and attached garage. </div> <div align="center"> <a style="font-style: italic; color: #008000; font-weight: bold" title="Press here for more listing details | MLS# 329441" href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/329441">Press here for more listing details | MLS# 329441</a></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div><span style="color: #008000">MULJAT GROUP NORTH | 505 Front Street | Lynden WA | 360.354.4242 |</span> <a style="font-style: italic; color: #008000; font-weight: bold" title="muljatgroupnorth.com" href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/329441">muljatgroupnorth.com</a></div> <div> </div> <div> <div align="center"> </div> </div><P><a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/03/12/new-condo-listing" target="_blank">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/03/12/new-condo-listing#comments" target="_blank">Comments</a></P>The Muljat Group Northhttp://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/03/12/new-condo-listingTue, 13 Mar 2012 09:49:00 GMTCONGRATS TO FRANK MULJAThttp://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/03/06/congrats-to-frank-muljat<div align="center"><img style="width: 158px; height: 198px" class="img" alt="" src="http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/s320x320/420826_361792830518997_160785270619755_1132512_1184454295_n.jpg" width="158" height="198" /></div> <div> </div> <div align="center">  <span style="font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; color: #001a81; font-size: 14pt">Congratulations to our very own Frank Muljat for being selected as<br /> Bellingham Business Journal's Readers Choice Businessperson of the Year.</span></div> <p align="center"><span style="font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; color: #001a81; font-size: 14pt">Well done Frank!!! For more than 45 years you have made a difference in our community.  Thanks for all you've done.</span></p><P><a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/03/06/congrats-to-frank-muljat" target="_blank">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/03/06/congrats-to-frank-muljat#comments" target="_blank">Comments</a></P>The Muljat Group Northhttp://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/03/06/congrats-to-frank-muljatTue, 06 Mar 2012 08:23:00 GMTLynden Schools - State Basketball Tournamenthttp://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/02/29/lynden-schools-state-basketball-tournament<div><img style="border-bottom-color: #ffffff; border-top-color: #ffffff; width: 253px; height: 373px; border-right-color: #ffffff; border-left-color: #ffffff" border="4" alt="" align="left" src="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/images/basketball_hoopwebsize.jpg" width="253" height="373" />It's going to be a wild crazy weekend of prep basketball at the state tournament this weekend in Yakima!</div> <div> </div> <div>Lynden Christian has both boys' and girls' teams in the Class 1A tournaments and Lynden High School duplicated the feat in the Class 2A tournaments. </div> <div> </div> <div>"We did the math, and it's pretty astronomical," Lynden athletic director, Mike McKee said in a phone interview." It's tough enough to do it with two teams from the same school....I would say the WIAA gets pretty lucky, because I figure attendance at the SunDome is going to be pretty good with four Lynden teams there."</div> <div> </div> <div>Read <a style="font-style: italic; color: #008000; font-weight: bold" title="The Bellingham Herald article right here." href="http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2012/02/27/2412737/prep-basketball-lynden-ready-for.html">The Bellingham Herald article right here.</a></div> <div> </div> <div>Good Luck to Both Schools - <span style="background-color: #ffff00">Lynden</span> <span style="background-color: #008000">Lions</span> &<span style="color: #ffffff"> <span style="background-color: #000080">Lynden Christian Lyncs</span></span>!</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div><span style="color: #008000">MULJAT GROUP NORTH | 505 Front Street | Lynden WA | 360.354.4242 |</span> <a style="font-style: italic; color: #008000; font-weight: bold" title="muljatgroupnorth.com" href="http://www.muljatgroupnorth.com/">muljatgroupnorth.com</a></div><P><a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/02/29/lynden-schools-state-basketball-tournament" target="_blank">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/02/29/lynden-schools-state-basketball-tournament#comments" target="_blank">Comments</a></P>The Muljat Group Northhttp://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/02/29/lynden-schools-state-basketball-tournamentWed, 29 Feb 2012 12:39:00 GMTExisting-Home Sales Rise 4.3%http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/02/29/existing-home-sales-rise-43<div align="center"><img style="border-bottom-color: #ffffff; border-top-color: #ffffff; width: 243px; height: 188px; border-right-color: #ffffff; border-left-color: #ffffff" border="4" alt="" align="left" src="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/images/nasdaq.jpg" width="243" height="188" />More positive news regarding the housing market.  Sales of previously occupied homes in the U.S. rose last month and the inventory of unsold homes contracted to a level considered healthy by economists.</div> <div align="center"> </div> <div align="center">Existing home sales increased 4.3% from a month earlier to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.57 million, the National Association of Realtors said.</div> <div align="center"> </div> <div align="center">"The housing market is genuinely improving," said Lawrence Yun, the trade group's chief economist.</div> <div align="center">Read the complete <a style="font-style: italic; color: #008000; font-weight: bold" title="NASDAQ article right here." href="http://www.nasdaq.com/article/us-january-existing-home-sales-rise-43-20120222-00960">NASDAQ article right here.</a></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div><span style="color: #008000">MULJAT GROUP NORTH | 505 Front Street | Lynden WA | 360.354.4242 |</span> <a style="font-style: italic; color: #008000; font-weight: bold" title="muljatgroupnorth.com" href="http://www.muljatgroupnorth.com/">muljatgroupnorth.com</a></div><P><a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/02/29/existing-home-sales-rise-43" target="_blank">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/02/29/existing-home-sales-rise-43#comments" target="_blank">Comments</a></P>The Muljat Group Northhttp://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/02/29/existing-home-sales-rise-43Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:22:00 GMTWarren Buffet's Advice: Buy Houseshttp://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/02/28/warren-buffets-advice-buy-houses<div>Billionaire and Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffet gave out some advice yesterday on TV.  Buffet said on CNBC that Americans should buy distressed houses, which are really cheap right now, and rent them out.</div> <div> </div> <div>He states further that "Buying houses are even better than stocks & advices buyers to take out a 30-year mortgage and refinance if rates go down.</div> <div> </div> <div>"Single family homes are an attractive investment right now"</div> <div> </div> <div>Watch the complete interview right here:  <a style="font-style: italic; color: #008000; font-weight: bold" title="Warren Buffet Interview" href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/46538421">Warren Buffet Interview</a></div> <div> </div> <div>Tell us what you think?  Give a Muljat agent a call today, 360.354.4242</div> <div> </div> <div><span style="color: #008000">MULJAT GROUP NORTH | 505 Front Street | Lynden WA | 360.354.4242 |</span> <a style="font-style: italic; color: #008000; font-weight: bold" title="muljatgroupnorth.com" href="http://www.muljatgroupnorth.com/">muljatgroupnorth.com</a></div><P><a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/02/28/warren-buffets-advice-buy-houses" target="_blank">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/02/28/warren-buffets-advice-buy-houses#comments" target="_blank">Comments</a></P>The Muljat Group Northhttp://muljatgroupnorth.com/blog/2012/02/28/warren-buffets-advice-buy-housesTue, 28 Feb 2012 11:23:00 GMT