Progress is happening at Cedarside, where new homes are being built right now. Scanning from the current site renders views of Bellingham Bay, Lummi Island, and all sorts of city locations. For more information, please contact Joe Hoppis at 360-527-1777.
Merci! Danke! De nada! Domo arigato! On February 8, Hoppis Real Estate had the opportunity to thank you! We celebrated our human connections with clients, friends and families. “The Party” at the Depot Market, across the street from our office, was a way of showing appreciation to our clients who have become friends and to celebrate the people who help us do what we do. Acme Farm and Garden, 22 Cousins, and Dashi Noodle provided amazing food for all in attendance.
We are fortunate to work with so many people who not only help our business prosper, but help us grow as individuals. Thank you for choosing to work with us! We appreciate your continued support, and look forward to another great year together.
We enjoyed our time with you, so be sure to watch for details for our next gathering.
Our community is always coming up with ways to go greener. Well Puget Sound Energy has stepped up to the challenge and is offering a FREE energy-saving refridgerator delievered to your home at no charge!
Who qualifies? PSE Customers who have a refrigerator that was manufactured in or before 1992, is in working/cooling condition, is regularly used, and is the primary food storage in the kitchen and plugged into a properly grounded (3-prong) outlet to ensure safety.
Here are some more details:
Qualifying PSE residential electric customers can upgrade their old refrigerators for a new, energy-efficient model. There is no cost for the new ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerator, its delivery or the removal and recycling of your old fridge!
To schedule delivery of your FREE refrigerator from PSE while program funding lasts, call 1-877-341-2314, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
See below to find out if you qualify for a free ENERGY STAR fridge.
I. Refrigerator Replacement Program for Families in Need
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) wants to help families in need to get energy-wasting old refrigerators off the grid and replace them with new energy-saving ENERGY STAR ones.
Benefits to PSE residential electric customers:
Program requirements:
Call to action:
Customers can call to 1-877-341-2314 to find out if they are a PSE residential electric customer, if their old refrigerator qualifies, and to schedule an appointment.
II. Secondary Refrigerator and Freezer Decommission Program
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) wants to help PSE single-family residential electric customers get energy-wasting old refrigerators and freezers that are located in the garages/basements off the grid.
Benefits to PSE single-family residential electric customers:
Program requirements:
Call to action:
Customers can schedule their pickup appointments online at PSE.com/Fridge or call 1-866-551-9755.
III. Refrigerator Rebate
PSE will help you pay for that more efficient refrigerator with a $75 rebate for the purchase of ENERGY STAR® CEE Tier 2 and 3 premium-efficient refrigerators from participating retail stores. For specifics
Rebate form is on PSE.com and has specific qualifying information
A new article posted by the Seattle Times about Obama’s Home Affordable Refinance Program.
Business & Technology | A guide to administration’s new mortgage-refi plan | Seattle Times Newspaper.
This is good news for all of Whatcom County
http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2011/10/05/2214152/whatcom-county-home-sales-jump.html
Read this article in the Seattle PI this morning: http://www.seattlepi.com/realestate/article/Home-sales-surged-in-August-while-prices-fell-2157742.php
Check out this awesome article from Realty Times. They have broken down some great ideas on how to spruce up your home, for considerably less than you think… read below.
-Heather
Having your home look like a million bucks doesn’t have to cost you big. Following a few simple design tips and researching the latest styles can help you can transform your dull space into divine living.
The first rule of budget design is to have a clear focus. Work on one room and one design at a time. The reasoning behind this is simple. It’s too easy to go over budget if you are shopping for multiple projects at the same time. By focusing on one room, you can be clear on what items you really need.
To know what items you need, come up with a design plan. You might have a great design mind and can plan a room from scratch, but most of us need guidance. Where are good places to get inspiration?
Now that you’re inspired, develop a solid design plan. In a notebook or on your computer, draw out your future room. Choose colors and patterns. The clearer the design in your head, the more closely you’ll be able to create it. Use this drawing to create a shopping list of items.
Don’t do any shopping, though, until you calculate a budget. How much can you afford to spend? Even $100 can make a huge difference in a room. New paint, throw pillows, and curtains can be inexpensive changes, especially if you know the tricks of budget shopping.
Budget design means going outside of retail shopping. Garage and estate sales can be wonderful shopping grounds, especially if you already have an idea of what you need. However, don’t compromise style for cost. The last thing you want to do is spend money on something that doesn’t’ really work.
Clearance is your best friend. Shop sales, use coupons, and always take a look at clearance racks. Don’t forget about online clearance as well. Many stores have fabulous deals and minimal shipping costs.
You can do anything you set your mind to. A great way to save money is to do projects yourself. An upholstered headboard, for example, can cost upwards of $500, but building one yourself can cost less than $100. Headboards, shelving, pillows, and artwork are all within the reach of any amateur. YouTube is a wonderful resource for how-to videos. Plus, it’s free!
Another money saving tip is to use faux instead of luxury goods. This means faux silk curtains instead of real silk. Choose laminate floors over hardwoods. Use faux fur instead of real fur, which looks just as great and is also cruelty free.
Finally, reuse what you already have. You may have items in others areas of your home that will now work for your newly designed space.
The key to budget designing is to have a clear plan and to stick to you. Do this and you’re sure to have a room of which you’re proud.
Published: July 14, 2011
Check out this! Acme Farms and Kitchen is a community supported agricultural business who brings together local, Whatcom County produced food and provides an easy convenient Bellingham location for you to pick it up. How cool is that?!
I love that Bellingham is so local driven. We have an amazing community of local lovers who support each other and make us a well-connected, sustainable group!
Go check out the details, food, farmers and more at their website
http://acmefarmsandkitchen.com/
Thanks for helping out our community by supporting local businesses!
Heather
