The picturesque town of Edmonds, WA, Founded by Logger George Brackett in 1890 - is the oldest incorporated city in Snohomish county. This bedroom community is located on the shores of Puget Sound, just 10 Miles north of Seattle and a little south of Everett, it is blessed with commanding views, quaint shops, good schools and a solid economic demographic. Edmonds is a jumping off point to the Olympic Penninsula via the Washington State Ferries and is a favorite stop for locals and tourists alike. With Boeing, Fluke, Philips and many other major employers in the area, Edmonds is a highly sought after place to put down roots or raise a family. The Cobbin Group, known locally as Realtors Tracy and Jana Cobbin, offer you this resource as a window to the community we call home and welcome you to just browse around to find out more or come see for yourself what we're so proud of here in Washington State.

Edmonds Acupunture

September 2nd, 2010
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When it comes  to Acupuncture  Quin Yin is it located in downtown Edmonds

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Edmonds Real Estate Tip

September 2nd, 2010
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If I Sell My Home, Will I Have to Pay Capital Gains Tax?

The IRS permits a maximum exclusion on capital gain of $250,000 for individuals and $500,000 for married couples filing a joint return who sell their home, but of course some conditions apply.

For the five-year timeframe prior to the date of the sale of your primary residence, you must meet the Ownership and Use Tests the IRS provides in Publication 523, Selling Your Home. These rules ensure you have owned the home for at least two years, and lived in the home for at least 24 months out of the last five years. Additionally, you may not have excluded a gain on your taxes from the sale of a different home within the last two years. Note that if you sell your property for less than your original purchase price, you cannot claim a capital loss.

A ‘reduced maximum exclusion’ can apply to those who must sell their home due to a change in their place of employment, health issues, or unforeseen circumstances that affect qualified individuals. In all cases, it is best to consult your tax professional or IRS guidelines if you have any questions about the taxes you may be responsible for if you sell your home.

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Edmonds Real Estate

August 31st, 2010
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Check out this great property near downtown Edmonds its for sale. For a private tour contact your ^Edmonds Realtor ^the Cobbin Group

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Edmonds Weekend Insight

August 29th, 2010
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Arthur and the Witch

Young King Arthur was ambushed and imprisoned by the monarch of a neighboring kingdom. The monarch could have killed him but was moved by Arthur’s youth and ideals. So, the monarch offered him his freedom, as long as he could answer a very difficult question. Arthur would have a year to figure out the answer and, if after a year, he still had no answer, he would be put to death.

The question…? What do women really want? Such a question would perplex even the most knowledgeable man, and to young Arthur, it seemed an impossible query. But, since it was better than death, he accepted the monarch’s proposition to have an answer by year’s end.

He returned to his kingdom and began to poll everyone: the princess, the priests, the wise men and even the court jester. He spoke with everyone, but no one could give him a satisfactory answer.

Many people advised him to consult the old witch, for only she would have the answer.

But the price wo uld be high; as the witch was famous throughout the kingdom for the exorbitant prices she charged.

The last day of the year arrived and Arthur had no choice but to talk to the witch. She agreed to answer the question, but he would have to agree to her price first.

The old witch wanted to marry Sir Lancelot, the most noble of the Knights of the Round Table and Arthur’s closest friend!

Young Arthur was horrified. She was hunchbacked and hideous, had only one tooth, smelled like sewage, made obscene noises, etc. He had never encountered such a repugnant creature in all his life.

He refused to force his friend to marry her and endure such a terrible burden; but Lancelot, learning of the proposal, spoke with Arthur.

He said nothing was too big of a sacrifice compared to Arthur’s life and the preservation of the Round Table.

Hence, a wedding was proclaimed and the witch answered Arthur’s question thus:

What a woman really wants, she answered….is to be in charge of her own life.

Everyone in the kingdom instantly knew that the witch had uttered a great truth and that Arthur’s life would be spared.

And so it was, the neighboring monarch granted Arthur his freedom and Lancelot and the witch had a wonderful wedding.

The honeymoon hour approached and Lancelot, steeling himself for a horrific experience, entered the bedroom. But, what a sight awaited him. The most beautiful woman he had ever seen lay before him on the bed. The astounded Lancelot asked what had happened.

The beauty replied that since he had been so kind to her when she appeared as a witch, she
would henceforth, be her horrible deformed self only half the time and the beautiful maiden the other half.

Which would he prefer? Beautiful during the day….or night?

Lancelot pondered the predicament. During the day, a beautiful woman to show off to his friends, but at night, in the privacy of his castle, an old witch? Or, would he prefer having a hideous witch during the day, but by night, a beautiful woman for him to enjoy wondrous intimate moments?

What would YOU do?

What Lancelot chose is below.

BUT….make YOUR choice before you scroll down below.

OKAY?

Noble Lancelot said that he would allow HER to make the choice herself.

Upon hearing this, she announced that she would be beautiful all the time because he had respected her enough to let her be in charge of her own life.

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Edmonds Insight of the Day

August 27th, 2010
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Getting ahead in a difficult profession requires avid faith in yourself. You must be able to sustain yourself against staggering blows. There is no code of conduct to help beginners. That is why some people with mediocre talent, but with great inner drive, go much further than people with vastly superior talent.”

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Edmonds Chamber Event

August 26th, 2010
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SEPTEMBER AFTER HOURS AND RIBBON CUTTING
Please mark your calendar for this upcoming Ribbon Cutting and After Hours event…

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

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Ribbon Cutting @ 4:30 pm   *******   After Hours from 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Hawaiian Luau * Beverages * Fun * Networking
Please come in your favorite Luau attire!!

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Edmonds Insight of the Day

August 23rd, 2010
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“Never does a man portray his character more vividly than his proclaiming the character of another.”

Winston Churchill
1874-1965, Former British Prime Minister, This message brought to you by ^the Cobbin Group your Edmonds Realtors

Edmonds Insight of the Day

August 18th, 2010
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“When you are clear, what you want will show up in your life, and only to the extent you are clear.”

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Connecting Science and Spirituality

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Edmonds Insight of the Day

August 11th, 2010
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“I don’t know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody.”

Bill Cosby
Comedian, Actor and Author

Some of you connected to Social Media may of heard about the vicious hoax about Bill Cosby passing, it is not true he is still alive a well! Its hoax’s like these that poison the internet and Social Media I for one am glad Mr Cosby is still with us I have always respected his achievements and contributions to society.

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Edmonds Insight of the Day

August 9th, 2010
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“You need to overcome the tug of people against you as you reach for high goals.”

George S. Patton
1885-1945, American Army General

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