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The World’s 25 Biggest Companies

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You know what they say: size matters.

The Forbes Global 2000 is a comprehensive list of the world’s largest, most powerful public companies, as measured by revenues, profits, assets and market value. We use a composite score that weighs those four metrics equally, as one barometer alone would present a biased and incomplete account.

This year’s Global 2000 companies hail from 61 countries and account for combined revenues of $39 trillion, profits of $3 trillion, with assets worth $162 trillion, and a market value of $48 trillion. Thanks to a bull market, the total market value of Global 2000 companies grew 9% year-over-year, the most among the four metrics.

Click here to view the slideshow and see Forbes’ list of the world’s 25 largest companies.

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10909 Minterwood Dr KPN, Gig Harbor WA 98329

The Perfect Getaway!

1 bedroom + 1 extra finished room/bedroom; 1.75 bathrooms; 1,392 square feet

10909 Minterwood Dr KPN

Enjoy the peaceful wooded setting around Lake Minterwood from your huge deck, private yard or sun-filled living room! You will fall in love with this cute, cozy cabin that is full of sunlight with many windows, vaulted ceilings and skylight. The extra finished room downstairs can be a 2nd bedrm or den/office. The updated kitchen & bathrooms, storage room, shed & large lot provide lots of opportunities. The home & yard are exceptionally clean, well maintained and simply await a new owner… you!

$146,900

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Livability.com Names the Best Places to Retire, 2014

Each day nearly 10,000 Baby Boomers are turning 65, and retirement is within reach. Nearly four in 10 Boomers plan to move when they retire. With this in mind, Livability.com has named the Best Places to Retire, 2014. These cities offer access to affordable and quality health care, practical cost of living, retiree-friendly businesses and services, as well as several amenities to help keep residents active.

Read more and view the annual list that ranks America’s top retirement cities…

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Seattle a Top City for Young Entrepreneurs

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Seattle is the country’s sixth best city for young entrepreneurs, according to a recent NerdWallet study.

Arlington, Virginia, topped the list, with researchers citing its high percentage of educated young people, the highest per capita income in the nation and access to businesses in the Washington, D.C., area as factors in its No. 1 ranking.

NerdWallet based its rankings on access to funds, networking and mentorship, local economy and affordability, using seven criteria: commercial and industrial loans, number of businesses per 100 people, percent of population ages 25-34, percent of population 25+ with a bachelor’s degree or higher, per capita income, Sept. 2014 unemployment rate, and cost of living index.

Seattle’s score of 58.99 was just under Denver at 59.97.  Rounding out the top six list were Madison, Wisconsin (#2); Lincoln, Nebraska (#3) and Minneapolis (#4).

NerdWallet is a personal finance website that strives to “help consumers make smart financial decisions by putting knowledge in their wallets.” It uses data-driven tools to crunch numbers and gather information to assist decision-making around finance, investing, education, shopping and health.

Based in San Francisco, the bootstrapped startup has more than 100 employees and anticipates doubling its size in the coming year.

Source: NWREporter December 2014

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18928 33rd Ave S, SeaTac, WA 98188

Listed and Sold within 3 days over the holiday weekend!

The real estate market is still busy during the holidays!  Who do you know that is considering buying or selling?  Contact me today!

4 bedrooms; 1.75 bathrooms; 1,440 square feet

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Well maintained and move-in ready, this home simply awaits a new owner! It’s conveniently located near Angle Lake, the airport and freeways, and ideal for someone that prefers minimal stairs. You will admire the fresh bright paint, as well as appreciate newer wood-wrapped windows & some hardwood floors. With so many rooms, there’s so many possibilities! The home features a clean roof, newer carpet, range & washer/dryer. You’ll also enjoy the large, level, fully-fenced lot with plenty of parking.

$220,000

View the detailed listing information and photos…

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving

Here’s a list of local events in Seattle
and the Puget Sound region November 27-30.

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America’s Smartest Cities

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In this difficult recovery, many of the strongest local economies have been those with a high share of educated people in their workforce, particularly areas where technology companies and other knowledge-based industries are growing most rapidly.

To determine the metro areas that are gaining brainpower in the 21stCentury, the nation’s 380 metropolitan statistical areas were scored based on three criteria.

Read the article…

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13307 117th St Ct E, Puyallup, WA 98374

Just Listed!

3 bedrooms; 2.5 bathrooms; 1,528 square feet

13307 117th St Ct E

Absolutely peaceful! This home is well maintained, move-in ready & simply awaits a new owner! You’ll appreciate the newer roof & high efficiency furnace. During summers, relax & enjoy gas BBQs on your covered deck, hang out on your front covered patio &/or cool down with your AC. The recent relandscaping offers low maintenance. There’s RV parking with power, water & sewer available + boat/additional parking w/ power. Don’t miss this home in the friendly, desirable neighborhood of Heather Hills!

$230,000

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Happy Labor Day Weekend!

Labor Day

Here’s a link to local events in the Seattle and Puget Sound areas!