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All Gas . . No Brakes!

NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!   High School Gx Ultimate Frisbee

In June, we traveled to Allentown, Pennsylvania, to play in the High School National Invite Tourney.   

The Roosevelt High School Girls Ultimate Frisbee Team brought home the national championship trophy after an incredible season, finishing the year UNDEFEATED!   

This phenomenal group of girls had a super talent line up, a deep bench and grit that was unmatched (reflected in the final score of the championship 15-7).  Morgan and Paige (and their parents) are so grateful for this experience and this community.   2026 National championship will be on the WEST COAST - Lets Go!

Johnson (32) & Johnson (42)

So proud of these girls.  As the only freshman on this rock-star team, they worked hard . . and had a blast.  
 
 
 

Market Update:
by Adam Zylstra 

From Adam last Friday, 5th, after the Jobs Report was published:

Since then, the inflation rate was published at 2.9%, up slightly from 2.7% the previous month.


This morning’s Jobs Report confirmed what we’ve been expecting for months: the labor market is slowing. The BLS reported just 22,000 jobs created in August, well short of the 75,000 expected. June’s numbers were also revised lower from 14,000 to -13,000 officially breaking a 54-month streak of job gains.

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On top of that, the unemployment rate ticked up from 4.2% to 4.3%. 

Together, these signs give the Fed plenty of reason to cut rates at their September 17th meeting. The only question now is whether the cut will be 0.25% or 0.50%. are reacting this morning, stocks and bonds are rallying while the 10-Year Treasury sells off.


Current Rates:

30-Year Fixed – 6.25%
15-Year Fixed – 5.875%
Jumbo 30-Year Fixed – 6.50%
Jumbo 5/6 ARM – 5.875%
FHA/VA – 5.75%
 
 
 

European Travel Goodness

After a lot of dreaming and planning, we were able to take a family trip to Spain and Portugal.  It was an unforgettable experience, even with the typical travel snags along the way (lost luggage, tummy bugs, HOT humid weather, etc). 

We biked our way through Madrid, toured a castle, slept in a palace, explored cathedrals, practiced Spanish and Portuguese language, enjoyed a night of flamenco, learned to make paella from a Spanish chef, kayaked in a glass bottom boat, gobbled pastel de nata (Portuguese custard tarts), walked ALOT (logged 8 miles our last day), took a dip in the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, cruised the Douro Valley, experienced all modes of transportation available (bike, tuk-tuk, train, bus, subway, car, plane), tasted lots of gelato . . . and so much more.

Most of all, we are so grateful for the privilege to explore the beautiful landscape, and unique cultures / peoples of Spain and Portugal.  Can't wait to start planning our next adventure!
 
 
 

SAVE THE DATES

  • Seattle Modern Home Show:  September 13  more here
  • Remodel Home Tour:    October 18th   10-5pm More info below. J&J will be touring to stay up to date with our RRS 'Residential Remodeling Specialists' certification... Register for FREE
  • Month of November:  Fall = soo many leaves . . .Seattle Public Utilities will pick up Extra Yard Waste - FREE of charge.  
  • Pie Drive:  Each year we work with people in our circle to raise funds to purchase pie/ whipped cream for donation to the Magnusen Food Pantry (run by the University Food Bank) for Thanksgiving.   More details coming your way in November 
  • Montlake Turkey Trot:  November 27                                              Our family has committed to running  this 5K - a beautiful setting (Washington Park Arboretum),  supporting University Foodbank.  Click here to join the fun or to donate!
 
 
 
 
 
 

Remodeling News

Christi's Remodel Vision - It's Happening!

In previous newsletters, we introduced our good friend Christi (Lari's pal from nursing school).  We've been working with Christi to upgrade her home in West Seattle using our Residential Remodeling Specialist skills and contractor contacts.

Exciting news - Christi's project dreams are becoming a reality.  Construction is underway!  Check out these before and in-progress images . . . more to come after the work is complete!

Have questions about remodeling projects?  Curious about how an uodate might change the value of your home?  Need a contractor referral?  Please reach out - we are here to help!

Before image and rendering of  remodel design.

Looking GOOD!

Lari's college bud Christi - Carport and driveway update +  primary bedroom with deck addition.
 
 
 

FREE Seattle Area Tour

Join J&J for this FREE REMODELED HOMES TOUR!   Fun way to explore local homes that have been remodeled: See what is trending, get some ideas - by area designers/contractors.  We'll be there keeping up to date for our RRS 'Residential Remodeling Specialists' certification, to help our clients with their projects! October 18 - register for free

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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