Briefs: Real estate agent joins RE/MAX in Edmonds

Real estate agent joins RE/MAX in Edmonds

RE/MAX Direct Realty announced that realtor Jeffrey Miller has joined the real estate office in Edmonds. Originally licensed in Colorado, Miller will focus on residential single- and multi-family homes. He is involved in the Edmonds Rotary Club and the Lynnwood Arts Commission. Some of his favorite pastimes include golf and hiking in the Olympic and Cascade mountains.

EvCC to offer introduction to hospitality class

Everett Community College is offering a new introduction to hospitality class spring quarter for students considering careers in event planning, restaurant management or the hotel industry. The class, Business 230, is 12:20 to 2:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays March 28 until June 9. EvCC’s two-year hospitality business management degree directly transfers to Washington State University’s bachelor’s degree hospitality business program.

Everett real estate company aims to help first-time buyers

Locally owned First Time Home Buyers Realty announced that it has plans to help lower the large percentage of non-owner-occupied homes in Everett. The current level of non-owner-occupied homes amounts to a little over half of the population in Everett. First Time Homebuyers Realty can, and has been, putting people into homes with zero money down through low threshold loans.

Block Advisors tax preparation business opens in Everett

Block Advisors has opened at 910 SE Everett Mall Way, Suite 101, Everett. The company is a new innovative national tax preparation service that focuses on handling the most complex personal and small business tax returns. In addition to tax preparation, Block Advisors offers personalized planning and support year round.

Barnes &Noble in Lynnwood hosts Academy Awards inspired event

Barnes &Noble at 19401 Alderwood Mall Parkway in Lynnwood wants customers to know there are several activities planned at the store in February. These include an awards party at 5 p.m. Feb. 20 with games, prizes and movie trivia supplied by Entertainment Weekly. For details on this and other events, visit the company’s website.