Klein, chamber’s new president
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Kevin Klein
February 7, 2012
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Top 10 Sunniest Cities In the United States
As compared to gloomy days, do “sunny days” put you in a good mood? If you’re like many people in Washington , the answer is “yes”.
In a study of more than 1,200 people, researchers found that daily weather factors such as temperature, precipitation and length of day can alter a person’s emotional state. Of all...
Revamped HARP : Unlimited Loan-to-Value And Same Great Rates
The government’s new, revamped HARP program is 6 weeks from release. Homeowners in Washington and nationwide are gearing up to refinance.
HARP is an acronym. It stands for Home Affordable Refinance Program. HARP is the government’s loan product for “underwater homeowners”. HARP makes current mortgage rates available to households which would otherwise be unable to refinance...
Federal Tax Deadline Extended To April 17, 2012
Traditionally, federal income taxes must be filed with the IRS on, or before, April 15 each year. The date has become such a part of U.S. culture that many people simply call it “Tax Day”.
This year, however, for the 3rd time in 7 years, your federal income taxes will not be due April 15. Instead, because of...
$78,000 awarded to local nonprofits
United Way of San Juan County awarded more than $78,000 to 16 nonprofits in the county. The grants range from $560 to $17,400 to support 24 programs on Orcas, Lopez and San Juan Islands. Grantees include programs for pre-school and elementary school children, senior assistance, hospice, prevention programs, family support, and others.
February 7, 2012
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Disaster assistance for small businesses
San Juan County is one of 35 Washington counties and eight neighboring Oregon counties, now eligible for small, nonfarm businesses to apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
February 7, 2012
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Health Dept. extends hours
San Juan County’s Department of Health and Community Services has extended its customer service hours in its Friday Harbor main office at 167 Rhone Street. it will be open 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
February 7, 2012
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Chef Hobbes hits 100 blog entries
Chef Hobbes Buchanan of Imagine Organics, on San Juan Island, recently posted his 100th blog featuring recipes and cooking videos at www.imagineorganics.blogspot.com.
February 7, 2012
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UW design students present park projects, Feb. 10
A University of Washington Student design team will present their initial research into designing a new visitor center at American Camp, Friday, Feb. 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Mullis Center.
February 7, 2012
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Lock An Instant 13% Savings On Your Monthly Mortgage Payment
Falling mortgage rates make owning a home more affordable. Mortgage rates are directly tied to monthly mortgage payment so as mortgage rates drop, so does the cost of home-ownership.
It’s a money-saving time to buy a home in San Juan County — or to refinance one. Mortgage rates have never been this low in history.
According...
Banks Start To Loosen Up In Underwriting
After a half-decade of tightening mortgage guidelines, banks are starting to “loosen up”.
The Federal Reserve conducts a quarterly survey of its member banks and, last quarter, not a single responding bank reported having tightened its mortgage guidelines for prime borrowers.
A “prime borrower” is defined as one with a well-documented credit history, high credit scores, and a...
