Local News: PUD summer classes get kids excited about science

Having a child of our own, we always stay abreast to fun, educational activities for kids in North Central Washington. An article in today's Wenatchee World caught my eye. The Chelan County PUD has created a Summer Science Learning Experience for kids. It's always great to see the city and/or big business give back, especially in our special community. Here's a link to the article:

http://wenatcheeworld.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070719/NEWS04/707190398/1001

Thanks Chelan County PUD!

Featured Local Business of the Week: LeMaster Daniels

This week's Featured Local Business of the Week is LeMaster Daniels, Certified Public Accountants and Advisors. Visit their website at:

http://www.lemasterdaniels.com/wenatchee.asp

We're featuring LeMaster Daniels because The Davidson Team is a very satisfied client. We take advantage of accounting services for our business LLC, and also have all our accounting/bookkeeping done through Quick Books. LeMaster Daniels also provides consulting and advising for personal and business endeavors.

From a cost perspective, they certainly are not the cheapest in the Wenatchee area; they're not the most expensive either. We chose LeMaster Daniels because they offered the best value for the quality of service provided, the people are SUPER customer service centered, and they truly care about their clients.

The Davidson Team fully endorses LeMaster Daniels as one of the top Accounting choice in the greater Wenatchee area!

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Receive our monthly newsletters and stay up-to-date on local real estate.

As real estate professionals, we're often asked, "How's the market?" To answer that question, we send a regular e-newsletter that provides housing market trends and helpful homeowner tips.

We share this newsletter with clients, friends and neighbors in the area, and they enjoy it so much we wanted to share it with you as well. Whether you own a home, are looking to buy, or are thinking about making a move, this newsletter simplifies your life with:

· Info on how real estate trends affect the market
· Seasonal tips for maintaining a home's comfort and value
· Room additions that add to the experience (and resale value) of a home
· How-to's on makeovers-tools, wall coverings, furniture, and the results
· Latest ideas on how backyards, gardens, decks, and porches are becoming the hottest new living spaces
· And much more!

The newsletter comes monthly, which gives just enough breathing room between issues so you start looking forward to receiving the next one. If you would like to receive our monthly newsletter, simply email us at info@wenatcheehouses.com.

Additionally, if you're selling your home in North Central Washington, check out our Free Over-The-Net Home Valuation service: http://www.wenatcheehouses.com/home_worth.php.

And if you're buying, don't miss out on our Exclusive Buyer System, where you beat out other buyers on hot new homes and properties right when they come on the market: http://www.wenatcheehouses.com/email_home_listings.php.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

The Davidson Team - Blaine & Erin Davidson
Phone: 509-293-2214
E-mail: info@WenatcheeHouses.com
Website: http://www.wenatcheehouses.com/
Blog: http://www.wenatcheehouses.blogspot.com/

P.S. Please know that we are the only people who will be using your email address. We do not share your information with anyone!

Wenatchee Wild Fires Update

If you're up to date with Wenatchee area news, you've heard about the wild fires. Here's an article from today's Wenatchee World newspaper that will bring you up to speed on what's been happening:

http://wenworld.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070709/NEWS04/707090398/1001

Blaine's Recipe of the Week - 7/5/07

Summer is definitely here, and what better way to cool off and enjoy a hot day or evening shade than with a yummy cocktail. This one's refreshing and packs a punch...enjoy!

Mexican Summer Dream

1.5 oz Cointreau
1.25 oz ounce tequila reposado
1 oz orange juice
.5 oz yuza juice
4 bar spoons of mango puree

Shake all ingredients together and serve in a salt-rimmed tulip glass. Garnish with an orange.

Make Getting a Home Loan a Breeze

Here's a good newsletter from our preferred Mortgage Advisor, Kevin Nelson, from Discover NCW Mortgage:

If you're thinking of financing a home, here is some help to make things easier. You can simplify and expedite the loan application process by having the following documents available:

Income

* Last two years' W-2 forms
* Last two pay stubs (covering one month's wages)
* Last two years' signed Form 1040s
* All appropriate schedules if more than 25% of your income is from self-employment, overtime, or commissions, or if you are employed by a relative
* Current business income statement, if self-employed
* Last two years' business tax returns if you own 25% or more of a business
* Proof of Social Security, pension, or disability income

Assets
* Last two months' bank statements
* Copies of stocks and bonds or U.S. savings bonds
* Last quarter report for investment or trust account
* Current statement for 401(k) or IRA accounts
* Real estate owned: address, current value, loan balance, monthly payment, and rental income, if any
* Listing agreement and sales contract if selling your current home
* Value of personal property and household goods

Liabilities
* Complete list of current debts and minimum monthly payments, including name of creditors and account numbers where applicable.
* Last 12 months' cancelled checks (front and back) for rent or land contracts.

Property Information
* Copy of your sales agreement
* Copy of MLS listing card

Other data may be necessary depending on your circumstances. Getting a head start on paperwork is always a good idea. Loan pre-approval makes your offer stronger and cuts down on possible delays.

Just let me know when you are ready to get started.

Sincerely,

Kevin Nelson
Discover NCW Mortgage
(509) 663-9521
E-mail: kevin@kevinnelson.biz
Web site: http://www.kevinnelson.biz

Featured Local Business of the Week: Wenatchee Natural Foods

While I love to cook and especially enjoy creating/eating dishes which aren't the healthiest in nature, 95% of the time I follow a very strict nutrition and fitness plan. Why? In addition to the physical benefits, I'm all about the increased energy and positive feelings I get from being in shape and putting healthy foods into my body. My philosophy on this is, "If I were an Indy car racing in the Indianapolis 500, would I use plain old unleaded gas, or would I put high performace gas into the tank to optimize my return?" The answer is easy, but many people refuse to treat their bodies like my example of the Indy car...and who wouldn't argue that our health is far more important of a race!

I'll get off my high horse now, but I want to share the only place in Wenatchee (to my knowledge) that is part organic market and provides a whole array of vitamins, minerals and supplements, teas, health books and much more:

Wenatchee Natural Foods (http://www.wenatcheenaturalfoods.com)

Wenatchee Natural Food's Mission
~to utilize the gifts of nature to sustain and enhance our health and our lives,and all those who enter here,~to share, educate and assist any who will hear,to the best of our ability,~to be committed to the on-going education of ourselves in all issues of health and natural healing,~to never underestimate the power of God's natural pharmacy, and to remember to give thanks, for it is He who provides all that we need.

How are you running your race!?!

Warm regards, Blaine Davidson