http://blog.leavenworthleavenworth.com Powered by leavenworthleavenworth.com Sat, 13 Sep 2008 16:24:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Field At Walker Canyon  When I was a kid growing up here in Leavenworth it was sometimes hard to find things to do.  We had television but that was mostly just an aggravating event since we only got three channels, all by antenna and all snowy at best.  On ... http://blog.leavenworthleavenworth.com/2008/09/the-field-at-walker-canyon-by-mike-west-ownerbroker/ The year of 1951 was called “the year of the big snow” by many old timers.   My dad whose name was Russell West, was a snow plow driver for the Washing State Department of Transportation.  Although his given name was Russell, nobody here in Leavenworth knew him by that name ... http://blog.leavenworthleavenworth.com/2008/08/the-year-of-1951-was-called-%e2%80%9cthe-year-of-the-big-snow%e2%80%9d-by-many-old-timersby-mike-west-broker/   Wildlife  So here’s a picture of me when I was a little younger, like about fifty years younger I believe.  It must have been big news because it made the first page of the Leavenworth Echo that week.    The man in the photo holding the deer by the horns is my ... http://blog.leavenworthleavenworth.com/2008/07/wildlife-by-mike-west-broker/ If the empty nest syndrome is near, or if you can count the years until retirement on one hand, then it’s the perfect time to consider a 2nd home in Leavenworth. With only a short, beautiful 2 hour drive from Seattle, Leavenworth offers endless summer and winter activities along with ... http://blog.leavenworthleavenworth.com/2008/06/time-for-vacation-dream-home-by-stephanie-cuthill-realtor/ So a few days ago it was my birthday.  I turned fifty-six and took a moment to stop and take stock of my life so far.  I only took a moment because, as I said, I’m now fifty-six years old and didn’t want to waste too many moments.  In fact, ... http://blog.leavenworthleavenworth.com/2008/06/wisdom-and-aging-by-mike-west-broker/ So here we are, all wondering just where we are, financially speaking that is.  Some say we are teetering on the brink of a recession, some say we are already in a recession.  There are certainly some slow downs in different sectors of the economy, not so much in others.  ... http://blog.leavenworthleavenworth.com/2008/06/share-the-wealth-by-mike-west-broker/ Salutations!  In my never ending quest for knowledge I have been perusing the articles and recent news stories regarding the current debacle over interest rates, housing prices, and inflation.  Of course there are many different concepts and rationales from as many experts in their fields.  I certainly wouldn’t want to ... http://blog.leavenworthleavenworth.com/2008/06/interest-rate-debacle-by-mike-west-broker/ Another beautiful day in Leavenworth, another day marketing Leavenworth real estate.  I have been doing this job for about twenty-seven years.  Before that I didn’t think I would stay at any job for more than two years, much to my wife’s displeasure. I had managed to stick with the U.S. ... http://blog.leavenworthleavenworth.com/2008/06/in-good-hands-by-mike-west-broker/ Another beautiful day in Leavenworth, another day marketing Leavenworth real estate.  I have been doing this job for about twenty-seven years.  Before that I didn’t think I would stay at any job for more than two years, much to my wife’s displeasure. I had managed to stick with the U.S. ... http://blog.leavenworthleavenworth.com/2008/06/another-beautiful-day-in-leavenworth-by-mike-west-broker/ 1.  Pay special attention to the front door, which is considered one of the most powerful aspects of the entire property.  Besides being the first impression from a buyer; abundance, blessings, opportunities, and good fortune enter through the front door. Make sure the area is swept clean of cobwebs and ... http://blog.leavenworthleavenworth.com/2008/06/feng-shui-for-great-showings-after-you-list-your-home-with-prudential-mike-west-real-estate-here-are-5-feng-shui-tips-to-ensure-successful-showings-by-stephanie-cuthill/