Happy Birthday America!!

Can you believe it? The 4th of July is almost here! For me, the holiday brings up images of family softball games, great food and of course…fireworks!

Many cities that we service in King County have a blanket ban of fireworks. However, the majority of there cities do offer public shows so you can get your fireworks fix. I have included links to as many events as I can find for those events. The cities that do not allow fireworks are as follows:

Burien
http://www.3treepoint.org?

Des Moines
http://www.desmoines50th.com/July.html

Federal Way
www.cityoffederalway.com/

Renton
http://rentonwa.gov/living/default.aspx?id=5920

SeaTac

Seattle
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/musicnightlife/2009397928_nwwfourth02.html

Tukwila
http://culturemob.com/events/5883113-family-4th-at-fort-dent-park-wa-tukwila-tukwila-wa-venue

The following Cities provide their own definitions of Legal and Allowable Fireworks:

City of Kent
http://www.ci.kent.wa.us/fireprevention/index.aspx?id=2730

City of Auburn
http://www.auburnwa.gov/Emergency/Police/Fireworks_Regulations.asp

Black Diamond and, Maple Valley and Covington adhere to these general rules set by the Fire Marchall:
http://www.ci.blackdiamond.wa.us/Docs/Notices/lglfwrks.pdf:

For a more complete list of events around King County, please visit http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/musicnightlife/2009397928_nwwfourth02.html and have a VERY safe and happy 4th of July!!

Featured Listing Friday!

4 bedroom split level at a GREAT price!

Monthly Rent: $1,350
Deposit (Refundable): $1,000

Lease Term: 12 months
Square Feet: Approx. 1600
25031 35th Ave So Kent WA 98032


This 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath split level home has been remodeled on the inside, to include berber carpet and updated wall colors. The full bath upstairs has also recently been remodeled. All appliances are included. It is well-located near I-5 for superb commutability. The house sits on a very nice size lot and even has an entertainment deck off the kitchen eating area. There are two seperate entrances which could be a great setup for a roommate situation. For further information or to set up an appointment to view please contact Dawn Hardley at dhardley@bell-anderson.net or 253-852-8195 x208.

Featured Listing Friday!

Gorgeous Home with Amazing View of the Puget Sound!

Monthly Rent: $2,200

Deposit (Refundable): $1,600
Lease Term: 12 month

168 S 295th Pl Federal Way, WA 98003

This home is a MUST SEE!! Too much beautiful detail to name! This 2800 square foot home features 4 bedrooms, one of which is located on the ground, one full bathroom, two ¾ baths, and a half bath off the mud room. EVERYTHING has been redone from the dark wood flooring, natural stone and carpeting, to new paint, fixtures, appliances, siding, the works! Excellent attention to detail and beauty is found at every turn with granite counter tops not only in the kitchen but all bathrooms as well, brand new stainless appliances, and lots of windows and natural light. Located at the top of a cul-de-sac, there is an amazing Puget Sound view from the living room, dining room, kitchen, master bedroom and second bedroom. The oversized master bedroom boasts a wood-burning fireplace and walk-in closet, and in addition to the seperate dining room, there is a cozy breakfast nook off the kitchen leading to an extra family room. Three car garage with plenty of parking. This home can be rented furnished for an additional $700 per month. Call now to book your viewing appointment! Contact Kasey at 253-852-8195 x 216 or kmedina@bell-anderson.net.

IREM® & NARPM® Sign Memo of Understanding

The following news story was pulled from the National Association of Residential Property Manager's website regarding their recent affiliation with the Institute of Real Estate Manager's. We here at Bell-Anderson are very excited about this news, as several property managers belong to one or both of these organizations.

(Washington, DC, April 22, 2009) – The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM®) and the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM®) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlining a collaborative working relationship in support of their common goals. IREM® President Pamela W. Monroe and NARPM® President Fred Thompson, MPM® RMP®, signed the MOU during a special ceremony held at the just-concluded IREM® Annual Leadership and Legislative Summit in Washington, DC.

Monroe and Thompson, commenting jointly following the signing ceremony, noted that “IREM® and NARPM® are both committed to enhancing the real estate management profession through ethical business practices; providing top-notch educational resources to those who manage real estate as a profession; helping their respective members achieve success with the properties they manage and the businesses they own or that employ them; and, finally, promoting advocacies that benefit the real estate management industry and its clients.”

To advance these shared goals, the organizations will:

• Work together to further advance the real estate management profession within their respective market sectors and through other means as may be determined.
• Extend preferred member pricing on each organization’s products and services to members of the other organization.
• Publish articles developed by each organization and its members in the publications of the other, so long as prevailing editorial policies and deadlines are observed.
• Encourage submission of proposals for presentations at education sessions at the conferences of each.
• Exchange information on legislation, regulatory, and public policy activities affecting their respective members.
• Collaborate on other initiatives, as appropriate.

ABOUT THE INSTITUTE OF REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT

The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM®) has been the source for education, resources, information, and membership for real estate management professionals for more than 75 years. An affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS®, IREM® is the only professional real estate management association serving both the multi-family and commercial real estate sectors. With 80 U.S. chapters, 12 international chapters, and several other partnerships around the globe, IREM® is an international organization that also serves as an advocate on issues affecting the real estate management industry.

Membership includes more than 18,000 individual members and 500 corporate members. IREM® promotes ethical real estate management practices through its credentialed membership programs, including the Certified Property Manager® (CPM®) designation, the Accredited Residential Manager® (ARM®) certification, the Accredited Commercial Manager (ACoM) certification, and the Accredited Management Organization® (AMO®) accreditation. These esteemed credentials certify competence and professionalism for those engaged in real estate management. In addition, IREM® offers Associate, Student, and Academic memberships.
Collectively, IREM® CPM® Members in the United States manage over $1.5 trillion in real estate assets, including 8.4 million residential units and 8.4 billion net square feet of commercial space. An additional 977,400 residential units are managed by IREM® ARM® Members. IREM® Members are employed by some of the most prestigious real estate firms in the world and nearly 70% hold upper-level management positions. Due to their professionalism and vast experience, property owners and investors worldwide continually seek out the management services of IREM® Members.

To learn more about the Institute of Real Estate Management and its chapter network, call (800) 837-0706, ext. 4650 (outside the U.S. call (312) 329-6000) or visit www.irem.org.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MANAGERS

The National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM®), founded in October 1988, provides a permanent trade organization for the residential property management industry. NARPM® continues to be the premier professional association of residential property managers, currently representing over 2000 members comprised of real estate agents, brokers, managers and their employees.

• NARPM® promotes a high standard of business ethics, professionalism and fair housing practice. The Association also certifies its members in the standards and practices of the residential property management industry and promotes continuing professional education.
• NARPM® is an association of real estate professionals who know first-hand the unique problems and challenges of managing single-family and small residential properties.
• NARPM® members know that education and communication raise the level of our profession, so that we may better represent our clients.
• NARPM® is here to represent the interest of property managers.

To learn more about the National Association of Residential Property Managers, call (800) 782-3452, e-mail info@narpm.org visit www.narpm.org.

Source: http://www.narpm.org/about/news/index.html?detailed=308

Featured Listing Friday!

Large 4 Bedroom, 2.5 bathroom Home in Vintage Hills with 3-car garage

Monthly Rent: $1895

Deposit (Refundable): $1200

Lease Term: 12 months

This 2800 square foot home has much to offer! The Master suite has a magnificent soaking tub, shower, 2 sinks and a walk in closet. The three remaining bedrooms have lots of closet space. All the rooms have plenty of light and designer painting on accent walls and arches, with a pleasant neutral color scheme throughout. Featuring an open kitchen/great family room with a deck for entertaining and and summer BBQs, leading into a well-landscaped and fenced yard. There is an extra bonus room as well, perfect for a media room or office. This is a great neighborhood and the location is close to freeways, stores, malls and schools. Cats are possible with approval. There is a $300 non-refundable pet fee per animal. For more information, contact Carrie Fjeld at cfjeld@bell-anderson.net or 253-852-8195 x 206.

To view the complete listing, visit our website at http://www.bell-anderson.net/?page=rplistings