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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;line-height: 1.5;&quot;&gt;The 2013 holiday season has arrived! Here are some local events to get you and your family out and enjoying some holiday cheer. Head out and enjoy this great time of year.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.portofeverett.com/home/index.asp?page=9&amp;amp;recordid=2014&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Holiday on the Bay in Everett&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
When: December 7, 12 pm - 8 pm&lt;br /&gt;
Where: Waterfront Center, 1205 Craftsman Way, Everett&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
A farmer’s market, holiday craft fair, and 25 of your favorite local vendors on hand for great gift ideas, delicious food, and fun activities. Tree lighting, Santa, and a lighted boat parade finish the day.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.arlingtonwa.gov/index.aspx?page=24&amp;amp;recordid=2238&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hometown Holidays in Arlington&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
When: December 7&lt;br /&gt;
Where: Legion Park, Olympic Avenue, Arlington&lt;br /&gt;
Come downtown and enjoy an old fashioned Christmas celebration. Santa arrives at the parade, sing along with the carolers and enjoy the tree lighting.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alkitours.us/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Snow Train To Leavenworth&#039;s Lighting Festival&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
When: December 7, 14, 21 and 22.&lt;br /&gt;
Where: Everett Station to Leavenworth 3201 Smith Ave., Everett&lt;br /&gt;
Join Alki Tours on the only daylight train to the legendary Christmas town of Leavenworth to see the annual Lighting Festival. Price includes round-trip train transportation, breakfast and dinner and loads of onboard entertainment. Availability is limited. Visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alkitours.us/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.alkitours.us&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.komonews.com/weather/lights/snohomish&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Holiday lights in Snohomish County&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
KOMO News web site offers a great listing of the most impressive holiday light displays throughout Snohomish County. Visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.komonews.com/weather/lights/snohomish&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.komonews.com/weather/lights/snohomish&lt;/a&gt; for all of the latest area listings.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cityofmillcreek.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=161&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Santa Parade and Tree Lighting in Mill Creek&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
When: December 7, Parade at 3:30 pm – 5 pm&lt;br /&gt;
Where: Mill Creek City Hall, 15728 Main St., Mill Creek&lt;br /&gt;
Santa’s coming to Mill Creek in the annual parade followed by the tree lighting ceremony. Disney characters, carolers, Santa and his elves, and music by the Jackson High School jazz band and drumline.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://marysvillewa.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=340&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cedarcrest Holiday Tour of Lights in Marysville&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
When: 6:30 – 9 pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from December 5-30&lt;br /&gt;
Where: Cedarcrest Golf Course, 6810 84th St. NE, Marysville&lt;br /&gt;
Fun for the entire family at the spectacular Holiday Tour of Lights at Cedarcrest Golf Course. Hop on the Rotary Train for a tour of dazzling lights through the tree-lined and hilly golf course. Call 360-363-8460 for more info.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.countryvillagebothell.com/santas-arrival&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Santa at Country Village in Bothell&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
When: December 7, 10 am – 8 pm&lt;br /&gt;
Where: 23718 Bothell Everett Highway, Bothell&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
Come welcome Santa as he arrives at Country Village to greet the children of Bothell. There will be music throughout the day, train rides, and thousands of twinkling lights. A traditional Christmas tree lighting follows Santa&#039;s landing. Visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.countryvillagebothell.com/santas-arrival&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.countryvillagebothell.com&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.marysvillewa.gov/calendar.aspx?eid=652&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Merrysville for the Holidays in Marysville&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
When: December 7, 6:30 pm&lt;br /&gt;
Where State Avenue in Marysville&lt;br /&gt;
Come see the electric lights parade, Watertower lighting and fireworks show. A special holiday concert starts at 7 pm. Visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.marysvillewa.gov/calendar.aspx?eid=652&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.marysvillewa.gov&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanwoodchamber.org/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Old Fashioned Christmas in Stanwood&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
When: December 7, 10 am – 2 pm&lt;br /&gt;
Where: Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center, 27130 102nd Ave NW, Stanwood&lt;br /&gt;
Free photos with Santa, music of the season, sweet treats, museum tours, craft tables, and special gift bags for each child. Visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanwoodchamber.org/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.stanwoodchamber.org&lt;/a&gt; for more info.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pacificachamberorchestra.org/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pacifica Chamber Orchestra Christmas Concert in Everett&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
When: December 8, 3 pm&lt;br /&gt;
Where: First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett&lt;br /&gt;
Four Seasons, Summer by Vivaldi, Quintet Op. 56 No. 1 by Danzi, Fantasia on a Theme by Vaughn-Williams, Symphony No. 84 by Haydn, and a Holiday Sing Along! Details at &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pacificachamberorchestra.org/&quot; target=&quot;_top&quot;&gt;www.pacificachamberorchestra.org&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ci.everett.wa.us/default.aspx?ID=1721&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Wintertide in Everett&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
When: December 5&lt;br /&gt;
Where: Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett&lt;br /&gt;
Craft projects, face painting, a holiday photo booth, Santa, cocoa, hot cider and cookies, holiday tree lighting, caroling, bonfire, and more. Visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ci.everett.wa.us/default.aspx?ID=1721&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.everettwa.org&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.schack.org/events/fa-la-la/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Fa-La-La: Holiday Sale of Fine Art and Crafts in Everett&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
When: December 13, 12 – 6 pm and December 14, 10 am – 6 pm&lt;br /&gt;
Where: Schack Art Center, 2921 Hoyt Ave., Everett&lt;br /&gt;
Join in for holiday cheer, live music, and handmade, one-of-a-kind gifts from more than 30 local artists. Visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.schack.org/events/fa-la-la/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.schack.org&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.countryvillagebothell.com/fun-frosty-0&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Fun with Frosty at Country Village in Bothell&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
When: December 21, 12 – 3 pm.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
Where: 23718 7th Ave. SE, Bothell&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
Come out and meet Frosty the Snowman and enjoy a magic show, craft projects, fun and games. Pony rides (weather permitting) and train rides too!. For more information visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.countryvillagebothell.com/fun-frosty-0&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.countryvillagebothell.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.olympicballet.com/Nutcracker&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Olympic Ballet presents The Nutcracker in Everett&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
When: December 13 – 15 and 19 - 22&lt;br /&gt;
Where: Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Avenue, Everett&lt;br /&gt;
Come out and see this family favorite as we journey through Clara&#039;s magical dream on Christmas Eve. &amp;nbsp;Visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.olympicballet.com/Nutcracker&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.olympicballet.com/Nutcracker&lt;/a&gt; for details.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h4&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Don&#039;t miss our &lt;u&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pacificridgehomes.com/blog/cheers-seattle-holiday-events-calendar&quot;&gt;Seattle Holiday Events Calendar&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/u&gt; for even more festivities!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;line-height: 1.5;&quot;&gt;One of the best parts of living in any of our Pacific Ridge communities is the close proximity to Seattle and all of the big city events. The holiday season brings out the best of the city every year and we’ve put together some of the most popular things to do here. Get out and experience some &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.holidaysinseattle.com/Home.aspx#Events&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;holiday cheer Seattle style!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://social.macys.com/believe/#/events/washington/holidayparadeseattle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Macy&#039;s Seattle Holiday Parade and Santaland 2013&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
When: Friday, November 29, 9:00 am - 10:00 am&lt;br /&gt;
Where: Downtown Seattle&lt;br /&gt;
The annual parade begins at Seventh Avenue and Pine Street; loops through downtown streets ending at Fourth Avenue and Pine Street. The parade features more than 25 inflatable floats, marching bands and drill teams and culminates with Santa’s arrival. On the 6th floor of downtown Macy’s you can visit Santa in Santaland starting at 11 am after the parade. The Macy’s Star will be lit for the holiday season that evening at 5 p.m.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://social.macys.com/believe/#/events/washington/treelightingseattle&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Macy&#039;s Star Lighting and Fireworks Show&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
When: Friday, November 29, 5:00 pm&lt;br /&gt;
Where: Westlake Center 400 Pine Street, Seattle&lt;br /&gt;
Macy’s will continue the tradition of the Holiday Star Lighting Ceremony in conjunction with the annual Seattle Westlake Center tree lighting. This event begins at 5 p.m. and will include an incredible fireworks display (weather permitting).&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gingerbreadvillage.myevent.com/3/events.htm&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Gingerbread Village&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
When: Nov. 26 – Jan. 1&lt;br /&gt;
Where: Sheraton Seattle Hotel lobby&lt;br /&gt;
Each year, talented Sheraton chefs are paired with local architects and together they spend more than 400 volunteer hours each year designing, baking and building the colossal gingerbread village that welcomes more than 100,000 visitors. &amp;nbsp;This year the display will bring nursery rhymes to life.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://Woodland Park Zoo’s WildLights&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Woodland Park Zoo’s WildLights&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
When: Nov. 29 – Jan. 1, 5:30 pm -8:30 pm&lt;br /&gt;
Where: Woodland Park Zoo&lt;br /&gt;
Woodland Park Zoo continues its winter lights festival this 2013 holiday season featuring approximately 375,000 LED lights presenting and two and three dimensional animals, reindeer visits, holiday carousel, and festive winter refreshments. Visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://Woodland Park Zoo’s WildLights&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.zoo.org/wildlights&lt;/a&gt; for details.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.argosycruises.com/dining-cruises/christmas-ship-festival/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Argosy Christmas Ship Festival&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
When: Nov. 29 – Dec. 23 Times and departure locations vary&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
Decorated with thousands of white lights, the Spirit of Seattle – the Official Christmas Ship – leads a flotilla of brightly lit boats during the Argosy Christmas Ship Festival. Each night, the Argosy Christmas Ship sails to different Puget Sound waterfront communities. Choirs onboard sing 20-minute performances to these communities, all broadcast via a state-of-the-art speaker system.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seattlecenter.com/winterfest/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Seattle Center Winterfest&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
When: Nov. 29 – Dec. 31&lt;br /&gt;
Where: Seattle Center , 305 Harrison Street, Seattle&lt;br /&gt;
The 74-acre Seattle Center campus, illuminated in twinkling lights, sets the scene for five weeks of free and affordable, fun-filled activities and entertainment. Winter Train and Village and Winterfest Ice Rink return, along with Saturday afternoon ice sculpting and performances by more than 100 student groups.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ridetheducksofseattle.com/holidayducktour.htm&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ride the Ducks Holiday Lights Tour&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
When: Nov. 30 – Dec. 30, weekdays 6 p.m., weekends 5 p.m.&lt;br /&gt;
Where: Westlake Park Grab some holiday bells and hop on board a sleigh ride tour of the holiday lights in downtown Seattle with a wacky captain. This 40-minute adventure tour is a party on wheels.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mccawhall.com/events/detail/nutcracker2013&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Stowell &amp;amp; Sendak Nutcracker&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
When: November 30 – December 29&lt;br /&gt;
Where: Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, 301 Mercer St., Seattle&lt;br /&gt;
Pacific Northwest Ballet’s one-of-a-kind Nutcracker is a favorite holiday tradition. 200 dancers, gigantic moving sets, a snowfall, and many other surprises fill the stage at every performance.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pikemarketseniorcenter.org/figgy-pudding&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Great Figgy Pudding Street Corner Caroling Competition&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
When: December 6, 6 pm – 8:30 pm&lt;br /&gt;
Where: Westlake Center, 400 Pine St., Seattle&lt;br /&gt;
Caroling teams sing their hearts out on downtown streets to help raise money for the Pike Market Senior Center &amp;amp; Food Bank.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seattlesymphony.org/symphony/buy/single/production.aspx?id=14120&amp;amp;src=t&amp;amp;dateid=14120&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas Show&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
When: December 17, 7:30 pm – 10 pm&lt;br /&gt;
Where: Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle&lt;br /&gt;
Celebrate the season with some of the living legends of gospel. The Blind Boys bring back their Grammy-winning Christmas show back to Seattle.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.spaceneedle.com/news/2013/10/space-needle-new-year/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New Year’s Eve Fireworks at the Needle&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
When: December 31, midnight&lt;br /&gt;
Where: Space Needle, 400 Broad St., Seattle&lt;br /&gt;
Join more than 50,000 people ringing in 2014 at the base of the world-famous Seattle Space Needle. The fireworks display boasts more than 2,000 pyrotechnic effects. Watch free from the ground or splurge for a more lofty view from the observation deck.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h4&gt;&lt;strong&gt;For more choices, checkout the &lt;u&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pacificridgehomes.com/blog/holiday-events-snohomish-county-0&quot;&gt;Holiday Events in Snohomish County&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/u&gt;.&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h4&gt;

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 <title>It&#039;s Not Too Late - Spend the Holidays in Your Own New Home!</title>
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&lt;p&gt;As the holiday season draws closer, many area homebuyers are looking to capitalize on some great promotions and get moved in before the year ends.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We’re seeing quite a lot of interest in all of our communities that have &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pacificridgehomes.com/find/seattle&quot;&gt;quick&amp;nbsp;move-in&amp;nbsp;homes available&lt;/a&gt; and the first thing most buyers ask is if they can close and move in before the new year. In most cases, the answer is yes!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We currently have six north end and &lt;a href=&quot;/find/seattle&quot;&gt;Snohomish County neighborhoods&lt;/a&gt; with a total of 28 new homes that are available for immediate closing and move in. Here are some brief details about each community:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/find/seattle/bothell/north-creek-estates&quot;&gt;North Creek Estates&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; is a quiet lane of five new homes in the North Creek/Mill Creek area near Bothell. They all have impressive standard features like granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and extensive hardwood flooring. All homes here are ready for quick move-in.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/find/seattle/everett/larimer-highlands&quot;&gt;Larimer Highlands&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; is a neighborhood of beautiful new view homes overlooking the Snohomish River Valley and Cascade Mountains. There is &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pacificridgehomes.com/pop/L2ZpbmQvc2VhdHRsZS9ldmVyZXR0L2xhcmltZXItaGlnaGxhbmRz/lot/347/1/45/1&quot;&gt;one home left&lt;/a&gt; and it is finished and ready for a buyer.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/find/seattle/lynnwood/alder-way&quot;&gt;Alder Way&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; is located near the junction of I-5 and I-405 in Lynnwood. It features great commuter access to Seattle, Everett and the east side as well as all of the restaurants, shopping, and entertainment opportunities of Alderwood Mall, just a short walk away. There are eight homes available for move-in before the holidays.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/find/seattle/lynnwood/veremonte-vista&quot;&gt;Veremonte Vista&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; is a neighborhood of new luxury homes in the Lynnwood/Mill Creek area. Many lots have mountain views and there are two homes that are ready for quick move-in.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/find/seattle/marysville/creekwalk&quot;&gt;CreekWalk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; is an exciting new community in North Marysville with prices starting in the $200’s. It has private access to Strawberry Fields Park and all 72 acres of sports facilities, trails, picnic areas and an off-leash dog park. The community just opened on November 2 and there are eleven homes available now.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/find/seattle/marysville/pacific-meadows&quot;&gt;Pacific Meadows&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; in Marysville is completely sold out except for the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pacificridgehomes.com/pop/L2ZpbmQvc2VhdHRsZS9tYXJ5c3ZpbGxlL3BhY2lmaWMtbWVhZG93cw~~/lot/346/1/37/1&quot;&gt;sales model&lt;/a&gt;, which is loaded with added extras and upgrades and ready for immediate move-in. The neighborhood is close to the Seattle Premium Outlets and Lakewood Crossing shopping center and features private community parks, quiet streets, and beautiful homes.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;As an added holiday promotion, we have reduced prices by as much as $34,000 on many of our move-in ready homes and are also offering zero closing costs through two of our three preferred lenders. Home purchases must close by December 20, 2013 to qualify.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Area home prices have increased over 13% during the past twelve months according to a recent (October 29, 2013) &lt;a href=&quot;http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2022146413_caseshillerxml.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Seattle Times article&lt;/a&gt;. According to &lt;a href=&quot;http://trends.truliablog.com/2013/11/bubble-watch-nov-2013/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Trulia chief economist Jed Kolko&lt;/a&gt;, area home prices are still undervalued when comparing prices to historical trends. And the Seattle market is not in the overvalued or undervalued category.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;So what does all this mean to a prospective buyer?&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Basically, it looks like home prices will likely continue their rise into next year. So if you’re thinking about a new home we encourage you to act now for significant savings. Interest rates are also still near historical lows and there is a good inventory of new homes available.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Great new neighborhoods featuring beautiful homes with great rates and pricing. Celebrate the holidays this year in a brand new home!&lt;/p&gt;
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 <title>New luxury homes now selling near Mill Creek.</title>
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&lt;p&gt;I would like to let everyone know about another &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pacificridgehomes.com/find/seattle/lynnwood/veremonte-vista&quot;&gt;new home community now open in the Lynnwood/Mill Creek area&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;line-height: 1.5;&quot;&gt;Veremonte Vista is a wooded, cul-de-sac of ten new luxury homes overlooking the Mill Creek area to&amp;nbsp;the Cascade Mountains beyond.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We have just opened the doors here and are already seeing a lot of excitement about the neighborhood. People love the location, the view and the fantastic new homes.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Homes start in the $400’s and are available in three, four, five, and even &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pacificridgehomes.com/pop/L2ZpbmQvc2VhdHRsZS9seW5ud29vZC92ZXJlbW9udGUtdmlzdGEvaG9tZXNpdGVzLXByaWNlcw~~/lot/1781/1/1/1&quot;&gt;six bedroom&lt;/a&gt; configurations up to 3,662 square feet. Buyers can choose from six innovative floor plans and hundreds of customizable options to put their own unique touches on a new home.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We’ve included one of our most popular models here, the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pacificridgehomes.com/pop/L2ZpbmQvc2VhdHRsZS9seW5ud29vZC92ZXJlbW9udGUtdmlzdGEvaG9tZXNpdGVzLXByaWNlcw~~/lot/1781/1/9/1&quot;&gt;Chelan II which features dual master suites&lt;/a&gt;, one on the main floor and a second one upstairs.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Included with every home are some impressive amenities. Extensive hardwood floors, slab granite kitchen counters with full-height tile backsplashes, stainless steel appliances, ceramic tile floors in the master bath, and many other extras are all part of these new luxury homes.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Veremonte Vista is conveniently close to Mill Creek Towne Center, Canyon Park, and has easy access to both I-5 and I-405. Alderwood Mall with all of its shopping, dining and entertainment options is also just a short drive away. Martha Lake Park and Martha Lake Airport Park are both close by and offer some great recreational opportunities.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In addition to the model home, there are two additional homes available for quick move-in. The remaining lots have pre-defined home plans but are all available for customization as they move through the building process. Buyers can visit the Pacific Ridge online &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pacificridgehomes.com/home-design&quot;&gt;Home Design Studio&lt;/a&gt; to browse all of the options and upgrades available and create a wish list of things to consider for their new home. Visit the Pacific Ridge web site to log into this useful tool.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Buyers can also take advantage of some great interest rates and financing opportunities through the three &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pacificridgehomes.com/about/financing&quot;&gt;Pacific Ridge preferred lenders&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Luxury homes, a great location, impressive standard features, and the ability to customize your new home. Come on out and take a look at Veremonte Vista. &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pacificridgehomes.com/find/seattle/lynnwood/veremonte-vista&quot;&gt;More photos of these new homes, as well as,&amp;nbsp;driving directions and other details can be found here&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;or, &lt;strong&gt;call Gail Eshleman at&amp;nbsp;425-248-1545.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div class=&quot;image-caption&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/sites/default/files/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/evergreen-state-fair-monroe.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;Evergreen State Fair in Monroe, Washington&quot; class=&quot;size-full wp-image-869&quot; src=&quot;/sites/default/files/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/evergreen-state-fair-monroe.jpg&quot; title=&quot;evergreen-state-fair-monroe&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The Evergreen State Fair in Monroe features outdoor concerts, carnival, a rodeo, races and more. Aug. 22 - Sept. 2&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;We’ve waited a long time for summer to come here in the Northwest, but it’s finally here. There’s so much to see and do this time of year and we’re once again giving you some ideas to keep you and your family entertained. Check out these great fairs, festivals and events in and around Snohomish County and greater Seattle.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Jetty Island Days:&lt;/strong&gt; Build a sand castle, play in the water and explore the nature trails.&amp;nbsp; The ferry departs seven days a week from the 10th Street Boat Launch and Marine Park, located at 10th and West Marine View Drive on Everett’s waterfront. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday through Sept. 3 at 10th Street and W. Marine View Drive, Everett; $3 fee for parking Friday through Sunday; &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.everettwa.org/parks&quot;&gt;www.everettwa.org/parks&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.everettfarmersmarket.com/&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Everett Farmers Market&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;: Sundays, June-Oct&amp;nbsp;11am-4pm Rain or Shine. The finest, freshest farm products in Snohomish County, local musicians, flowers, baked goods, artists and crafts, and delicious eats for your picnics. At the Marina, Port Gardner Landing. 1600 West Marine View Dr, Everett&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sunsetbay.com/&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sunset Bay Beach Camp&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;:&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;June 21st – September&lt;/strong&gt; Enjoy the area’s one and only Beach Camp! Wakeboard, wakesurf, sail, windsurf, sea kayak, overwater zip line, tight rope, flying trapeze, climbing wall and more!&amp;nbsp; Any level of experience and ability is welcome and Beach Camp supplies wetsuits and all the necessary gear.&amp;nbsp;Groups receive their own instructor/guides for the day who tailor the day&#039;s activities to each group’s interests.&amp;nbsp;Located a few minutes from the Alderwood Mall. 14725 Norma Beach Road, Edmonds, 98026 Visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sunsetbaywharf.com&quot;&gt;www.sunsetbaywharf.com&lt;/a&gt; for details.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Everett Craft Beer Festival:&lt;/strong&gt; Noon to 8 p.m. Aug. 17 on Hoyt Avenue between Pacific and Hewitt&amp;nbsp;avenues in downtown Everett; 27 Washington breweries pouring more than 60 craft beers, live music and food; &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonbeer.com/&quot;&gt;www.washingtonbeer.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Moonlight Beach Adventure:&lt;/strong&gt; 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 17 at Marina Beach in Edmonds; see and touch live creatures brought to shore by volunteer scuba divers; dress warmly, bring a flashlight; 425-771-0227.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Seafair:&lt;/strong&gt; Our annual July/August festival with ship tours, air shows, hydroplane races, parades, and street performances on the shores of Puget Sound. Visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seafair.com&quot;&gt;www.seafair.com&lt;/a&gt; for full details. Some highlights are listed below:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Michelob Ultra Seafair Torchlight 8K Run/Walk, 6:30 p.m. July 27, starting and finishing at the Seattle Center; post-race celebration at the Seattle Center; $25 in advance, $35 day of event.&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Alaska Airlines Seafair Torchlight Parade, 7:30 to 9 p.m. July 27, from the Seattle Center at 305 Harrison St., route goes south on Fourth Avenue to Second Avenue and King Street; reserved seating $20 to $50, otherwise free viewing along the route.&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Seafair Torchlight Spectacular, 2 to 6 p.m. July 28; free; prefestival party.&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Seafair Weekend: August 2-4, Features Albert Lee Cup hydroplane races and Patriots Air Show, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday; Friday is free; other prices vary; Genesee Park at Lake Washington. Go to &lt;a href=&quot;http://seafair.com/&quot;&gt;seafair.com&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;52nd Annual Lake Stevens Aquafest:&lt;/strong&gt; July 26 - 28, mostly in downtown Lake Stevens along Main Street; enjoy the grand parade, Carnival, Bite of Lake Stevens and much more. Visit www,aquafest.org for all the details.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bryant Blueberry Farm Festival:&lt;/strong&gt; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 27 at 5628 Grandview Road, Arlington; berry picking, playground, flowers and farm animals; 425-259-0255; &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bryantblueberries.com/&quot;&gt;www.bryantblueberries.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Stanwood-Camano Community Fair:&lt;/strong&gt; Come on out and experience the best lil’fair in the west! August 2 - 4. Stanwood-Camano Fairgrounds, 6431 Pioneer Highway, Stanwood; $7 to $10 daily, free for ages 5 and younger; season passes $20; Check out &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanwoodcamanofair.org/&quot;&gt;www.stanwoodcamanofair.org&lt;/a&gt; for all the details.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Fresh Paint Art Fair:&lt;/strong&gt; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 17 and 18, Port of Everett Marina, 16th and Marine View Drive, Everett; &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.freshpaintfestival.com/&quot;&gt;www.freshpaintfestival.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Evergreen State Fair:&lt;/strong&gt; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, Aug. 22 through Sept. 2, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 3, Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe; arts and crafts, animal barns, carnival, concerts; All the details and info is at &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.evergreenfair.org/&quot;&gt;www.evergreenfair.org&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Spring feeding is the key to a greener, healthier lawn this summer.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;After a long winter we are finally on the verge of spring here in the northwest! It’s the time of year to dust off the lawnmower and start thinking about your lawn, flowerbeds and shrubs. Below are a few tips and suggestions to help you get your yard in shape for the upcoming growing months. Let’s begin with the lawn. Probably the most important thing to do right now is to fertilize now and set up a schedule that will keep applying fertilizer every six weeks throughout the spring and summer months. Putting down turf building fertilizer on regular intervals will help build strong roots to get your lawn through the drier periods that come later in the summer. Plan on mowing your lawn once a week and set your mower height to about 2 inches. Your trees and shrubs also need some attention this time of year. Like the lawn, you should apply a good general fertilizer to your shrubs, perennials and trees. Osmocote is a good brand available at most any home or garden center. Nature should do its part in keeping everything moist, but if you have newly planted items, make sure to keep them moist if they dry out. Concentrate your watering efforts on the root ball and not the foliage for maximum benefits. Some other general tips include keeping leaves and other debris off of the lawn to maximize exposure from the sun. It takes several days of warm, dry weather to eliminate wet spots on the lawn. And don’t forget to fertilize! Summer is on its way with all of the outdoor activities and fun that come alone with it. Get your yard ready for barbecues, family fun time and relaxing in the sun.&lt;/p&gt;
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 <title>Excitement Surrounds our Newest Home Community in Bothell – Quail Run</title>
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New homes for sale at Quail Run include this Move-In Ready Cascade plan - 3277 sq ft, 4-bed&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We’ve opened countless new home communities around greater Seattle over the past 13 years, each with its own unique qualities, views and personalities. I’m excited to announce the opening of our latest Pacific Ridge neighborhood, Quail Run.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This is a small six home neighborhood located on a quiet cul-de-sac in Bothell. We are putting our largest, most popular new home models on the lots and equipping them with the highest level of included amenities we’ve ever offered.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We’ve got our hot selling Chelan II with dual master suites, one on the main floor and one on the second floor out there. Our three-car garage Mason is another popular model along with several others including some with bedrooms and three quarter baths on the main floor. There’s something for everyone at Quail Run.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div class=&quot;image-caption&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://blog.pacificridgehomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/seattle-home-for-sale-with-designer-kitchen.jpg&quot; /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Every home at Quail Run features a gourmet kitchen with slab granite counters, hardwood flooring, stainless appliances including double oven, and pantry.&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;All new homes include some pretty amazing features and amenities that are included. Double ovens and microwaves, slab granite countertops in the kitchen, stainless appliances, and hand scraped hardwood flooring are all the norm here. We’ve also responded to the increased demand for outdoor living spaces. Quail Run homes have fully landscaped and fenced yards and many come with large covered patios.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Probably the biggest draw of this new neighborhood is its location within the prestigious Northshore School District. Children at Quail Run will attend Canyon Creek Elementary School, Skyview Junior High School and Bothell Senior High School.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Our listing agent, Heather Andreini, has already been getting a lot of calls and interest and we haven’t even opened up for sales yet. She’s seeing a lot of pent up demand for new homes in Bothell and is anticipating some brisk sales.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Homes start in the high $400’s in four and five bedroom configurations up to 3,662 square feet. One home is ready for quick move-in and the others are in various stages of construction. Our sales office opens on April 13th.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Rates are still low and homes are selling quickly, so I’d encourage anyone interested in a new home in Bothell to come and check out Quail Run. It’s a great time to buy!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;For more information, please contact Heather Andreini at 425-508-4291&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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 <pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 04:15:46 +0000</pubDate>
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&lt;p&gt;This 2942 square foot, 4-bedroom Olympic floor plan at Pacific Meadows in Marysville is one of the best new home values currently available anywhere in Snohomish county at $299,220 - that&#039;s just $102 per square foot!&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;It’s getting into spring home buying season and I know many of you are out there searching for a new home. I’d like to take the opportunity to show one of our new models to you. Let’s take a walk through the Olympic - One of our most popular 4-bedroom floor plans. This home has 2,942 square feet, two and a half baths, and can be configured with either three or four bedrooms. Come inside through the covered front porch or two-car garage and immediately pass the den and formal dining room on the way back to the spacious corner kitchen.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The Olympic on Homesite 1-30 at Pacific Meadows features a gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, and hardwood flooring.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;The kitchen features loads of counter space, an eating bar, granite counters, stainless appliances and much more. It is also adjacent to the eating nook and large family room, complete with cozy gas fireplace. This open area is perfect for gatherings of all sizes. A powder room rounds out the main floor.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div class=&quot;image-caption&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/sites/default/files/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/4-bedroom-floorplan-with-loft.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;loft space overlooking entry and front yard&quot; class=&quot;size-full wp-image-844&quot; src=&quot;/sites/default/files/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/4-bedroom-floorplan-with-loft.jpg&quot; title=&quot;4-bedroom-floorplan-with-loft&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The Olympic&#039;s loft space provides a bright and secluded space that&#039;s perfect for relaxing with your favorite book or movie.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Upstairs, we’ll find some other unique features to the Olympic. At the top of the stairs, there’s a large loft area, perfect for additional family space. There are also three bedrooms and two full baths. Depending on the configuration you choose, there’s either a large bonus room, or an additional fourth bedroom. The laundry facilities are also conveniently located on this floor.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div class=&quot;image-caption&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/sites/default/files/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/master-bedroom-windows.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img alt=&quot;Master bedroom with large windows&quot; class=&quot;size-full wp-image-845&quot; src=&quot;/sites/default/files/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/master-bedroom-windows.jpg&quot; title=&quot;master-bedroom-windows&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The bright and spacious master suite features plenty of windows in both the bedroom and the bathroom.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;The master suite is a perfect place to get away from it all and relax in your own personal sanctuary. It features a huge walk-in closet, his/her vanity, soaking tub and separate shower. Space, unique features and superb craftsmanship abound in this exciting new home. We have a fully furnished &lt;a href=&quot;http://pacificridgehomes.com/find/communities/pacific-meadows/lot/I_30&quot; target=&quot;_self&quot; title=&quot;4-bedroom home for sale near Everett, Wa&quot;&gt;Olympic available for quick move-in at our Pacific Meadows community in Marysville&lt;/a&gt;. Come on out and take a look!&lt;/p&gt;

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 <description>&lt;div class=&quot;field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden view-mode-rss&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-items&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;field-item even&quot; property=&quot;content:encoded&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;image-caption&quot;&gt;&lt;object classid=&quot;clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000&quot; codebase=&quot;http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0&quot; height=&quot;315&quot; width=&quot;560&quot;&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowFullScreen&quot; value=&quot;true&quot; /&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowscriptaccess&quot; value=&quot;always&quot; /&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;src&quot; value=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/BGX3O37jx3Y?version=3&amp;amp;hl=en_US&quot; /&gt;&lt;param name=&quot;allowfullscreen&quot; value=&quot;true&quot; /&gt;&lt;embed allowfullscreen=&quot;true&quot; allowscriptaccess=&quot;always&quot; height=&quot;315&quot; src=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/v/BGX3O37jx3Y?version=3&amp;amp;hl=en_US&quot; type=&quot;application/x-shockwave-flash&quot; width=&quot;560&quot;&gt;&lt;/embed&gt;&lt;/object&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;em&gt;This short video shows why Alder Way is so popular and includes a walk-through of the Selkirk plan, one of only two floor plans that are still available until Phase Two opens this spring.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;In our last several blog posts we’ve talked about the strengthening local real estate market. Home values are increasing, interest rates remain low, supply is down and houses are selling almost as fast as we can build them.&lt;/span&gt; All of our &lt;a href=&quot;http://pacificridgehomes.com/home&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; title=&quot;New Homes Seattle&quot;&gt;new home communities&lt;/a&gt; are experiencing tremendous sales and we have released new lots in most of our neighborhoods. Here’s an update on &lt;a href=&quot;http://pacificridgehomes.com/find/communities/alder-way&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; title=&quot;Homes for sale in lynnwood, wa&quot;&gt;Alder Way.&lt;/a&gt; To refresh your memory, Alder Way is a neighborhood of 50 homes located near the junction of Interstates 5 and 405 in Lynnwood. Nestled among the more established communities in the area, this new community offers a hard-to-find balance of lifestyle and location. It is a perfect location for those working at Boeing’s Everett plant and Paine field and is literally within walking distance of Alderwood Mall and all of its amenities. Homebuyers have certainly taken a keen interest in Alder Way and phase one is already almost completely sold out. Great news for us, but it puts a bit of pressure on those looking for new homes in Lynnwood when supply is getting a bit limited in certain areas. We’ve already planned for this increased demand and will release all phase two lots in this community coming in spring. We do have three move-in ready homes still available in phase one, so come on out and take a look at these finished models, two Whitmans and a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGX3O37jx3Y&amp;amp;feature=youtu.be&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; title=&quot;4 bedroom home for sale in Lynnwood, WA&quot;&gt;Selkirk&lt;/a&gt;. We keep saying it in every blog post and article we publish, there’s never been a better time to buy a new home in greater Seattle. Stay tuned for more updates!&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;It&#039;s easy to see why Larimer Highlands is one of Snohomish County&#039;s most popular new home communities.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Larimer Highlands, our premier community of luxury view homes near Mill Creek and Everett, has just released the final 19 lots available for building this week. We’ve profiled this community several times since it opened back in October, 2011 both on this blog and in the Everett Herald and Seattle Times and the incredible response we’ve received from area buyers has exceeded our expectations. Homes are selling as fast as we can build them and we’re quickly reaching the sold out level! Once these last 19 lots are sold, we can close the books on another great Pacific Ridge community. We have five homes currently available that are move-in ready and then it’s on to building out the remaining lots in our final release. Just as a quick recap, Larimer Highlands is a new 82-home neighborhood resting on a quiet hill overlooking the beautiful Snohomish River Valley in Everett. Dozens of Cascade Mountain view and green belt home sites are nestled among the winding streets and tall maples, alders and evergreens. Homes here start in the $300’s and range from three to six bedrooms and 2,179 to 3,431 square feet. There are 14 different floor plans to choose from and thousands of customizable options for buyers to put their own individual touches on their new home. We’ve also unveiled some exciting new homes that are exclusive to this neighborhood. The Chelan II showcases a new trend in home design with dual master suites, one on the main floor and one on the second floor, and the Glacier Suite features a bedroom and three quarter bath on the main floor along with a three-car garage. Stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, gas fireplaces, extensive hardwood flooring, rounded drywall corners, and tile countertops in the master bath are all standard at Larimer Highlands. The neighborhood is just a short drive from great shopping, dining and entertainment at Mill Creek Town Center and Silver Firs Center and offers convenient access to I-5. School age children in the neighborhood will attend Seattle Hill Elementary, Valley View Middle School and Glacier Peak High School, all located in the prestigious Snohomish School District.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;Prices are still great and interest rates are incredibly low. There’s never been a better time to buy a new home in greater Seattle.&lt;/p&gt;

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