Energy Saving Shareware/ Check this out.

Just saw a news clip on this computer energy saving software and it looked pretty cool. Per the Edison website the program was "created by Verdiem's patented PC power-management technology, which is used by major corporations the world over, Edison is an innovative application that brings dramatic PC energy savings into homes like yours. Easy to download and install, Edison enables you to manage your PC's power usage, save on energy costs, and help preserve the environment."

Check out the link: http://www.verdiem.com/edison/

Tried itout and it doesnt seem to slow my computer at all:)

FHA Approved Appraisal Services

Bennett Appraisals is on the FHA Roster of approved residential appraisers in Washington State. That means we're approved to do appraisals for FHA loans. Our certified residential appraisal team is trained on the rules and procedures in FHA's guidance and policy documents. We've met FHA's eligibility requirements and FHA has approved us to do appraisals for FHA insured loans. Remember, the FHA is different from the VA appraiser panel in that the lender can choose the appraiser.We provide residential appraisal services to all of Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish and Island Counties (including the Point Roberts WA area via the Canadian Border). If you're in need of an appraisal for an FHA loan, please contact us and we'll be able to help you right away.

Bennett Appraisals
(360) 746-0224
bennettappraisals@comcast.net
Website: http://www.bennett4appraisals.com/

Bennett Appraisals serves the following areas: Bellingham, Birch Bay, Blaine, Custer, Ferndale, Fairhaven, Geneva, Silver Beach, Sudden Valley, Sumas, Acme, Anacortes, Alger, Arlington, Bow, Burlington, Camano Island, Cain Lakes, Conway, Concrete, Darrington, Deming, Edison, Emerald Lakes, Edmonds, Everett, Everson, Glacier, Granite Falls, Hamilton, Kendall, Laurence, La Conner, Lake Stevens, Lynden, Lyman, Lynnwood, Maple Falls, Marblemount, Marysville, McMurray, Monroe, Mount Baker, Mount Vernon, Mulkilteo, Rockport, Samish Island, Sedro Woolley, Snohomish, Stanwood,Van Zandt, Whidbey Island, and all of Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish & Island Counties. * Time permitted we also serve Point Roberts via the Canadian Border

First Quarter Snapshot: Statewide, Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, & Island Counties, WA

According to the WCRER (Washington Center for Real Estate Reaserch) First Quarter 2008 Housing Market Snapshot:

WA Statewide: Home re-sales are down (-) 3.6% from last quarter, and down (-) 29.7% from a year ago. Building permits are down (-) 46.7% from a year ago. The median re-sale price is down (-) 2.4% from a year ago.

Whatcom County: Home re-sales are down (-)6.5% from last quarter, and down (-) 12.8% from a year ago. Building permits are down (-) 57.8% from a year ago. The median re-sale price is down (-)3.4% from a year ago.

Skagit County: Home re-sales are down (-)12.3% from last quarter, and down (-) 32.5% from a year ago. Building permits are down (-) 28.9% from a year ago. The median re-sale price is up (+)10.1% from a year ago!

Snohomish County: Home re-sales are down (-) 5.1 % from last quarter, and down (-) 34.8% from a year ago. Building permits are down (-) 46.7% from a year ago. The median re-sale price is down (-) 4.7% from a year ago.

Island County: Home re-sales are up (+) 21.8% from last quarter, and down (-) 30.2% from a year ago. Building permits are down (-) 44.1% from a year ago. The median re-sale price is down (-)1.2% from a year ago.

For Full State of Washington and Counties PDF Info:
http://www.wcrer.wsu.edu/WSHM/2008Q1/Snapshot_08Q1.pdf

Press Release: Chantale at Bennett Appraisals Receives FHA Qualification

Chantale Merrick, a Certified Residential Appraiser at Bennett Appraisals has received her FHA appraisal qualification. Appraisers accepting FHA appraisal assignments must be registered under HUD, and comply with HUD guidelines as well as USPAP guidelines.

Use the below link to check if an appraiser is qualified. https://entp.hud.gov/idapp/html/apprlook.cfm


You should always be sure your appraisal service provider is licensed and in good standing. The Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) maintains a national database of appraisers and their license/certification status. It is available publicly at this link.


We currently provide FHA appraisal services to the Greater Bellingham area, as well as all of Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, and Island Counties. (Including the Point Roberts area via the Canadian Border).


Bennett Appraisals provides FHA residential appraisal services to the following areas: Bellingham, Birch Bay, Blaine, Custer, Ferndale, Fairhaven, Geneva, Silver Beach, Sudden Valley, Sumas, Acme, Anacortes, Alger, Arlington, Bow, Burlington, Cain Lakes, Conway, Concrete, Darrington, Deming, Edison, Emerald Lakes, Edmonds, Everett, Everson, Glacier, Granite Falls, Hamilton, Kendall, Laurence, La Conner, Lake Stevens, Lynden, Lyman, Lynnwood, Maple Falls, Marblemount, Marysville, McMurray, Monroe, Mount Baker, Mount Vernon, Mulkilteo, Rockport, Samish Island, Sedro Woolley, Snohomish, Stanwood,Van Zandt, and all of Whatcom, Skagit and Snohomish Counties. * Time permitted we also serve Point Roberts and certain areas of Island County.