Washington ranked as the best state to work during the pandemic. Here’s why The study, from Oxfam, ranked states based on worker protections, healthcare and unemployment support. It looked at issues including mandated paid sick and family...
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2020’s Best Real-Estate Markets Whether you’re joining the real-estate business or just looking for a place to call home, it’s important to get a handle on the housing markets you’re considering before investing in a property. This year...
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John L. Scott placed 24th in the large category of the Puget Sound Business Journal’s Washington’s top 100 best places to work in Washington! Quantum’s Best Workplaces score factors in 30 items across six categories including trust in...
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The ABC’s of Life I have in my office a plaque that was given to me many years ago from my team. Today I am reminded of what it says and why each day we live we can make a difference by the example we set. Accept Differences ● Be Kind ● Count...
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Vancouver construction remains strong during pandemic Building development at all stages, from planning to breaking ground to construction, is advancing in Vancouver under the pandemic. It’s a big difference from the Great Recession, when...
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Builder Confidence Makes Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels Builder confidence jumped significantly in July by 14 points to 72, signaling that the housing market is in the midst of recovery even as the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact the...
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Boeing ramps up hiring as defense division secures more business Despite cutting its workforce by 16,100 jobs amid the aviation slowdown, Boeing continues to hire and wants to talk with engineers and other skilled workers who have or can quickly...
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Baby Boomers Are Making Home Renovation a Priority Home renovation remains a popular activity for owners, particularly among older age groups. Baby boomers accounted for more than half of renovating homeowners in 2019, according to a newly...
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Barry’s message: Dale Carnegie, we all may remember him by the best-selling book entitled “How to Win Friends and Influence People” It was published in 1936 with over 30 million copies sold worldwide. It is amazing how impactful his message...
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Seattle-area housing market springs back after tough April Because of Covid-19, the median sale price of houses in King County fell in May compared to the same month in 2019. More great articles here: Portland/Vancouver market makes list...
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Potential homebuyers are going to face historically low inventory this summer LendingTree says that 53% of homebuyers are more likely to buy a home in the next year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, with respondents saying they’re either...
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Supporting Role & Duty of Care Today we are living in a world where being a “Supporting Role” and providing a “Duty of Care” plays a big part in how we stay engage with our clients. We become that “Supporting Role” by being a source of...
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