March 2006 Developer Edition Housing Hope needs to raise $1.6 million   (a Harmsen project) Housing Hope begins its home-stretch drive next week for the biggest building program for homeless and low-income families in its 18-year history. Read the Full Story in the Herald (02/25) County's permit process is a winner Two years into his term as Snohomish County executive, Aaron Reardon has done something that eluded all of his predecessors. He has received praise from a builder for how he changed the county's system of handling development permits. Read the Full Story in the Herald (03/06) County's boom could be bigger A Bellevue real estate developer says now is the time to address challenges. Read the Full Story in the Herald (03/08) Hot real estate prices extend to rural land The fastest-growing commodity in Florida farm country last year? Land values, which jumped 50% to 88%, depending on the area. Read the Full Story at USA Today (03/09) Shared Spaces Some days, you look across the hedge and wish you could pick your neighbors. If that's a familiar feeling, a Lake Stevens woman is offering people a chance to act on that wish. Read the Full Story in the Herald (03/11) FEMA to issue new flood maps A study shows that half of those living in flood plains lack insurance. New rules could mean even more people will need insurance. Read the Full Story in the Herald (03/14) Asarco site home density increased The Everett City Council approves a plan to build more multifamily buildings on part of the old smelter property. Read the Full Story in the Herald (03/17) Quote of the Month "Never say famous last words, because they could be." -Billy Crystal (Actor) This edition of Tomorrow was created for: Harmsen & Associates Inc 17614 West Main Street Monroe, WA 98272 360.794.7811 info@h-ai.com This message has been sent to those who have either listed with Harmsen & Associates, Inc. at www.h-ai.com as someone who has expressly shared this address for the purpose of receiving information, are fellow members of professional organizations, or have an existing client relationship with us. If you have received this message by mistake or wish to be removed from the list, please send a message to info@h-ai.com with "unsubscribe newsletter" as the subject. If you have any questions about H&AI's privacy policy, please direct them to info@h-ai.com.