NWMLS - Data, Downtime, Insurance, etc.

July 7, 2008

  1. Upcoming Data Changes
    On July 3rd, NWMLS Database Download Policy/rule revisions will go into effect as approved by the Board of Directors.  The download policy (available on the Discover website) is being adjusted so that the real estate “Website Fields” better describes the data authorized for member use and display.  Another change expands the authorized data display to include listing price history, DOM, and CDOM.  Displaying DOM information also requires that CDOM is also displayed.  NWMLS Rule 27 is in effect with on July 16 with the new language.
     
  2. Downtime
    NWMLS as announced scheduled downtime for Tuesday July 8th from 9 PM to 6 AM.  All systems will be offline for scheduled maintenance.  The resulting impact on updating real estate broker websites is currently unknown.
     
  3. Health Inusurance
    Regence has announced an individual plan rate increase effective 8/1/08.  Group Health Co-operative has recently developed an individual plan that allows members to use the physician of choice.  See the Discover website for additional information.
     
  4. NWMLS Golf Tournament
    Registration is now available on the Discover website.  The North Golf Tournament will be held at Snohomish Golf Course on Thursday, August 7th. The morning tournament will be Stroke Play Format and the afternoon will be Scramble Format.  Cost is $65.00 and includes green fees, a power cart and lunch.

 

Virtual Home Tours 070308

July 7, 2008

we received request to add four real estate virtual tours last week.  One in Island County and three in North Puget Sound region.

  1. Coupeville Rambler $324,900
    Like new one story home in the town of Coupeville. Built in 1999, 3 BR, 2 full BA, 2 car garage. Great Room floor plan w/vaulted ceiling. Large eat in kitchen, formal dining, formal living w/gas fireplace. Master suite w/soaking tub, separate shower, walk in closet … more
     
  2. Mount Vernon Split Level Home $549,900
    Great view, location & schools. 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath home on approx 1.1 acres. Remodeled kitchen adjoins dining area & living room w/beautiful cathedral ceilings & lots of windows for optimum lake views. Master w/sitting area, .75 bath & walk-in closet … more
     
  3. Burlington Vacant Land $225,000
    Great shy 1 acre lot on the corner of District Line Rd and Cook Rd. Beautiful Skagit Valley soil for growing your own garden & enjoying the awesome mountain views as you live in the agricultural community. Lot certification completed. Quick access to I-5 & the city of Burlington … more
     
  4. Burlington Vacant Land $215,000
    Great 1 acre lot on the corner of District Line Rd and Cook Rd. Beautiful Skagit Valley soil for growing your own garden & enjoying the awesome mountain views as you live in the agricultural community. Lot certification completed … more