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Feb. 10, 2016

Fun Events on Friday Near Lake Stevens Homes at the Library

See juggling near Lake Stevens homes.Enjoy an afternoon away from your Lake Stevens home and attend one or both of the special events going on at the Lake Stevens Library on Friday, February 12, 2016. The first event, Gravity Catastrophe with Alex Zerbe, is for the whole family and will take place from 1 until 2 p.m. All in attendance will learn many basic concepts of physics through some amazing juggling. Alex will wow the audience with his skills while he teaches curious minds about such concepts as gravity, friction, gyroscopic stability, and center of mass. Come on out to learn more and never look at juggling the same way again.

The second activity available to teens who call Lake Stevens home is called Antipodean Valentine’s Day Party. This event will take place from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. Antipodean means NOT, so come join others who are against all of the mushiness of Valentine’s Day and have a great time amongst friends. All who come will be able to make black duct tape roses, decorate cookies, eat snacks that give bad breath, play games for prizes, and mock the commercial portrayals of romance. The Lake Stevens Library, located at 1804 Main Street, is a wonderful asset to this community. Come for a special event, to check out a book or movie, get some work done, or utilize one of the many community resources.

Feb. 8, 2016

Take a Valentine's Day Cooking Class on Snohomish Property

Learn to cook on Snohomish property.If you’re looking for something a little bit off the beaten track for Valentine’s Day, check out the special Valentine’s Day cooking class offered at the Hungry Pelican on February 14 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Learn to put together a romantic dinner that will sweep your valentine of their feet. Bring your date and learn to cook an amazing meal on gourmet Snohomish property. Chef Terra will help participants prepare a three-course dinner. Start by poaching prawns, learn to make cocktail sauce, and whip up an artichoke crostini. Then sear a filet of beef and serve it with roasted asparagus and smashed potatoes. If this sounds intimidating, relax! Chef Terra will make the class low stress and fun. Finish the meal with a fabulous cheesecake.

The cost of the class is $150 per couple and includes the three-course special dinner and full beverage menu. You’ll also get to take the recipes and the skills you learn from Chef Terra back to your own Snohomish property. For the next dinner party or date night in, you’ll be cool and confident as you put your new skills to work. The menu can be modified for guests who are eating gluten-free or have other special dietary needs. Check out the Facebook event page for more information. Call 360-243-3278 to reserve your spot.

The Hungry Pelican is located in historic downtown Snohomish at 113 Avenue C. Visit the Hungry Pelican online to see its regular menu and the schedule of upcoming special events.

Posted in Fun Events, snohomish
Feb. 3, 2016

Live in Lake Stevens and Go to Elle Marie for a Great Haircut

Live in Lake Stevens and get a good haircut.All who live in Lake Stevens and are looking for a great salon should check out Elle Marie Hair Studio. With locations in Alderwood, Mill Creek, and Lake Stevens, this salon is regionally recognized for its excellence. Elle Marie has been a winner of the Best of Western Washington contest and has regularly appeared in the top 5. It has also often appeared in the Salon Today Magazine Top 200. Only employing top notch stylists, guests know that they are in good hands when they step into the salon located at 9623 32nd Street SE, Suite B102 in Lake Stevens. Come to feel pampered, get a new look, or choose a fancy style for a special occasion.

Make an appointment online or by calling 425-397-8883 for a men’s, women’s, or child’s haircut, color, perm, relaxer, extensions, deep conditioner, wax, or style. Many color options are available, for everything from covering grey hair to going a little crazy with purple highlights. Brow, lip, chin, and full face waxings can be done at the salon, too. Many quality products are available for purchase to those who live in Lake Stevens. Choose from Redken, Pureology, Sexy Hair, and Hot Heads Hair Extensions, among others. Visit Elle Marie Hair Studio to find more information about services, read stylist biographies, and book an appointment.

Posted in Lake Stevens
Feb. 1, 2016

Enjoy Girls Night Out at Snohomish Real Estate

Go to girls night on Snohomish real estate.All the ladies are invited to enjoy an evening away from your piece of Snohomish real estate and attend Girls Night Out at the Snohomish Event Center. Located at 1011 2nd Street, this event will take start at 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 4, 2016. Purchase tickets in advance for only $10.00. Tickets will not be mailed, all guests who purchase tickets will find their name on a guest list at the door. The $10.00 entry fee will give all ladies access to 4 wine tasting tickets, a dessert bar, and over 100 vendors that are geared especially toward women. It is sure to be a lovely event and guests will enjoy the setup among the beautiful and eclectic facility.

Spend time with friends and also have the chance to win door prizes, raffles, and giveaways. Take all sorts of ideas and treasures back to your Snohomish real estate. This event is only for ladies 21 and over. Enjoy wine from several wineries as well as a wide spread of gourmet desserts and many vendors representing spa services, clothing, beauty products, and many more. Grab dinner with friends at one of the nearby downtown restaurants before attending this event and make a fun night of it. A chance like this to enjoy a fun evening with just other ladies does not come up very often, so take advantage of it. Purchase tickets for Girls Night Out online.

Posted in Fun Events, snohomish
Jan. 29, 2016

How Luxury Homes Get Marketed Is The Way Your Home Should Be Marketed | Inside Real Estate Show #013

In this episode of Inside Real Estate for home sellers, Darin shares why real estate video matters. What inspires him and why it inspires buyers.

And just because your home might not be "high end" or "luxury" or cost $20,000,000 doesn't mean you can't have a great video showcasing and telling the story of your home. 

Why do video for your home for sale? 

A lot has changed in real estate marketing in the last few years.

Darin Persinger was speaking to Realtors and real estate brokers all over North America about how to use video in their real estate business. How to develop and produce beautiful real estate videos to showcase the listings of Realtors.

During this time a company called RUHM came across Darin's radar. They have taken real estate video marketing to the next level for luxury and high end real estate. Visit: http://ruhm.com yourself to see how they do real estate video for luxury homes.

Take a look at a couple of my favorite examples from RUHM.

 

 

 

Visit PersingerRealEstate.com to see how we list, market and do videos for homes. 

 

 

Jan. 29, 2016

Buying Vs Renting a Home | Is Mariah Carey Stupid? | Inside Real Estate Show #012

In this episode of Inside Real Estate I talk about Mariah Carey renting a new place in the L.A. area for $250,000 per month. 

 

Mariah Carey renting a home for $250,000 Should you rent or buy real estate

Does paying $250,000 a month in rent sound like Mariah Carey is throwing money away?

 

Mariah Carey is renting a house with her fiance 

The reality is: Renting a home is twice as expensive as buying a home 

 

 

When you are ready to talk about buy vs rent with us, visit persingergroup.com/meetgreet

 

 

Jan. 27, 2016

The Best Coffee on Lake Stevens Property is at Lundeen's

Get coffee on Lake Stevens property.Tucked into a corner of Lake Stevens property is the Lundeen Coffee Company. Located at 2323 101st Avenue NE, Lundeen Coffee Company is just across the road from Lake Stevens. They’re open Monday through Sunday from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you need to be up and going before the sun, espresso from Lundeen will help you to get up and go. The tiny coffee hut is the perfect stop on the way to work or a anytime you need a little shot of caffeine to keep you going. In addition to freshly brewed joe, there’s also a great menu of blended drinks. It changes with the seasons, and there’s even a special Seahawks menu for game days. Come in wearing Hawks gear and take 25 cents off your drink.

One of the house specialities are toddy shots, a cold brewed coffee that has 67% less acidity than conventionally brewed coffee. Lake Stevens property owners who aren’t big coffee fans will find plenty of other choices to suit their taste. Try a chai latte, an Italian soda, or hot chocolate. Lundeen is a conscientious member of the community and sources its ingredients as locally as possible to support other nearby businesses. Stop in soon and meet the friendly baristas. You’ll be a regular in no time. Follow the Lundeen Facebook page to keep up with news and specials.

Posted in Lake Stevens
Jan. 25, 2016

Will Winter End for Snohomish Home Owners? Find out on Ground Frog Day!

Winter ends near your Snohomish home.Come find out if spring will be coming soon to your Snohomish home, or if winter will be sticking around a little longer at the 11th Annual GroundFrog Day Celebration. This event will take place on Saturday, January 30th, 2016. Come on down from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m to the Avenue A Gazebo in downtown Snohomish. Everyone will gather aroundat 12:05 p.m. for the official prediction from Slew, the official frog weather prophet of the Pacific Northwest. Why rely on the groundhog on the east coast when we have our own animal meteorologist right here?

There is a full day of fun for the whole family. Enjoy cupcakes, hot chocolate and cider as well as frog tattoos, a frog craft, face painting, balloons, and a sidewalk tic tac toe and hop scotch. After the festivities downtown end, all who call Snohomish home are invited to head to the Snohomish Aquatics Center. Special Slew’s Pond Party will begin at 2:00 pm. Cheer for your frog during the Lazy River Frog Race. Enter for a $5.00 donation that will benefit Swim for Life, which helps children in need learn how to swim. The prize package for the winning frog includes the chance to be a Jr. Prince or Princess at the 2017 GroundFrog Day Celebration, a $100 gift certificate to Fred’s Rivertown Alehouse Restaurant, and a 10 session punch pass to the Snohomish Aquatic Center. Have fun at an open swim session as well after the frog race. Check out GroundFrog Day to learn more about this event and view a full schedule.

Posted in Fun Events, snohomish
Jan. 21, 2016

HOME SELLERS | Cold Harsh Reality | Your Home Might Not Sell Inside Real Estate Show #011

 

You might be hearing in the media that the real estate market is "hot" right now, and that is somewhat true.

But...

That doesn't mean your home is guaranteed to sell. In this episode I discuss the number of homes that aren't selling in Snohomish County.

 

To Find Your Home Value: http://getyourinstanthomevalue.com

To Search for Homes: http://persingergroup.com

Jan. 21, 2016

Chasing Your Dream Home | Using A 'Stepping Stone' Home | Inside Real Estate Show #010

This video episode is piggy back off of last week when I talked about the Idea of Your Dream Home.

In this episode I talk about The Chase and how by using a 'Stepping Stone' you give yourself a better chance of someday owning that dream home.  

To Find Your Home Value: http://getyourinstanthomevalue.com

To Search for Homes: http://persingergroup.com