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Lessons in long-term planning from an anniversary

A column from a financial adviser.

Business slowdown in Issaquah

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Business slowdown in Issaquah

City sees an increase in businesses closing.

Winter chill begins to settle into real estate market

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Winter chill begins to settle into real estate market

A monthly real estate snapshot by John L. Scott Real Estate.

Apartment community on Issaquah plateau sold for $125 million

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Apartment community on Issaquah plateau sold for $125 million

One of the largest apartment sales of the year in the Puget Sound.

Why the month of October has bad business reputation

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Why the month of October has bad business reputation

A monthly business column by Mercer Island financial adviser Bob Toomey.

Issaquah, Sammamish real estate market transitions into fall

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Issaquah, Sammamish real estate market transitions into fall

A monthly real estate snap shot by John L. Scott Real Estate.

Mercer Island financial adviser Bob Toomey plays a classical guitar. Courtesy photo

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Music and financial planning

A monthly financial advice column from S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.

Following a lawsuit, the company will no longer have no-poach provisions at their franchises. Ashley Hiruko/staff photo

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First AG lawsuit against company no-poach clause ends with $150K payment

Jersey Mike’s had the contract provisions in place until April 2018.

Change to U.S.-backed condo loans comes as summer market wraps up

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Change to U.S.-backed condo loans comes as summer market wraps up

A monthly real estate snap shot by John L. Scott Real Estate.

Mercer Island financial adviser Bob Toomey recently summited Mount Shasta in California. Courtesy photo

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Financial success and mountaineering

The steps to achieving financial success mirror mountain climbing.

Local real estate market mirroring rising summer temps

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Local real estate market mirroring rising summer temps

A monthly real estate snapshot by John L. Scott Real Estate.

First Issaquah Sports Medicine Combine captures community’s curiosity

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First Issaquah Sports Medicine Combine captures community’s curiosity

More than 50 exhibitors show off area’s wellness edge

Eastside business booms with summer options

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Eastside business booms with summer options

Locals can visit numerous new developments this summer, all within Eastside communities.

Rates and inventory bring opportunities for buyers

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Rates and inventory bring opportunities for buyers

A real estate snapshot by John L. Scott Real Estate.

‘Dynamic’ housing market enters pre-summer phase

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‘Dynamic’ housing market enters pre-summer phase

A monthly real estate snapshot from John L. Scott Real Estate.

Snoqualmie Casino executive chef Justin Lee and pastry chef Chuck Dugo created a blackberry cheesecake push-pop that one the people’s choice and best dessert award in the Issaquah Epicurean Experience contest. Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce / courtesy photo

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Issaquah has crowned the best local appetizer and dessert

The chamber of commerce hosted a month-long contest to find the best dishes among local restaurants.

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Eastside chambers to gather for inaugural business summit

Five Eastside chambers of commerce collaborated to host the Eastside Regional Business Summit.

Eastside market heats up as major tech news hits

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Eastside market heats up as major tech news hits

A real estate snapshot by John L. Scott Real Estate.

The Issaquah Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Spira Power Yoga on April 9. Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo.

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Spira Power Yoga celebrates ribbon cutting

Dora Gyarmati opens second location in Issaquah.

Seattle Cancer Care Alliance comes to Issaquah

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Seattle Cancer Care Alliance comes to Issaquah

The nationally accredited care provider recently opened its Issaquah clinic to serve Eastsiders.