Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Encore is on the Move!
COME BLOG WITH US! Please Join us as we move to a new website that features an "all new Blog". Some of your favorite posts can be seen there as well as all new content!
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Looking for a Wonderful-Immaculate Large Home on a Large Lot?
Look No Further! Encore has the perfect home waiting to be discovered in Heritage Glen in Puyallup!
Click this link to be taken to your next home!
11103 139th St C E, Puyallup, WA 98374
Click this link to be taken to your next home!
11103 139th St C E, Puyallup, WA 98374
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Need a Home Inspection?
Encore is pleased to refer Marc Olsen as one of our preferred service providers. The agents at Encore have worked closely with Marc for many years and know first-hand that he is in the top of his field !
A Home Inspection by a qualified, skilled, licensed professional is essential in any real estate transaction! Marc performs a thorough inspection of the surrounding property, home, and its systems. Upon conclusion of the inspection he provides an easy-to-read computer generated narrative report highlighted with color photos. Marc also takes the time to explain the findings and answer any questions you might have both now and into the future. So, whether you are buying, selling, or just looking for the right inspector to evaluate a problem, contact Marc and let him guide the way!
email: hcbi@rainierconnect.com
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Monday, April 9, 2012
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Weekly Shout Out - About Paola Kendall - Republic Mortgage
Congratualtions to Paola Kendall on her move to Republic Mortgage! As Real Estate Agents we look for lenders in our industry who stand out as being ethical, knowledgable and highly skilled who can provide expert service. Paola Kendall is just that! Now working with Republic Mortgage, she can offer a huge array of financing options. In addition, Paola is fluent in Spanish and is a valuable resource in helping navigate the way through the loan process.We highly recommend Paola and know you will be her next happy customer!! 253-536-3198
Friday, March 16, 2012
Top of the Morning to You!!
Take a quick peek at this great 30 sec. ZING-DING Card! Hope your day is filled with Dancing Leprechauns!!!
Leprechaun
Leprechaun
Monday, March 12, 2012
Congratulations to Al Dillard! Now at Pinnacle Mortgage Planners
A BIG Congrats to Al Dillard in his recent move to Pinnacle Mortgage Planners!
His office is located at 5620 112th Street East / Ste 126 / Puyallup
Al has been a good friend and a highly skilled, experienced lender - and we highly recommend him for your mortgage needs. It's great to have him on our team!! Give him a call 253-230-2172 or email: adillard@pinnaclemp.com
His office is located at 5620 112th Street East / Ste 126 / Puyallup
Al has been a good friend and a highly skilled, experienced lender - and we highly recommend him for your mortgage needs. It's great to have him on our team!! Give him a call 253-230-2172 or email: adillard@pinnaclemp.com
Friday, March 9, 2012
"Spring" Time!
Spring Forward Click this link below to enjoy a quick 30 sec. reminder !
http://www.zingding.com/h/0095627#.T1qi1Mt8aDw.blogger
http://www.zingding.com/h/0095627#.T1qi1Mt8aDw.blogger
Why we LOVE living in the Pacific Northwest!
When we step outside and see the magnificent Mt. Rainier
we remember why we LOVE living here!
And - We LOVE to sell homes with this beautiful view!
Monday, February 6, 2012
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Encore Presents Perfect Home on 3.4 Acres with Shop and ADU
For Sale: 3BR/2+1BA Single Family House in Eatonville, WA, $275,000
Click on above Link to see more details
Click on above Link to see more details
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Is Your Home a Target for Burglars?
13 THINGS YOUR BURGLAR WON'T TELL YOU
1. Of course I look familiar. I was here just last week cleaning your carpets, painting your shutters, or delivering your new refrigerator.
2. Hey, thanks for letting me use the bathroom when I was working in your yard last week. While I was in there, I unlatched the back window to make my return a little easier.
3. Love those flowers. That tells me you have taste... and taste means there are nice things inside. Those yard toys your kids leave out always make me wonder what type of gaming system they have.
4. Yes, I really do look for newspapers piled up on the driveway. And I might leave a pizza flyer in your front door to see how long it takes you to remove it..
5. If it snows while you're out of town, get a neighbor to create car and foot tracks into the house.. Virgin drifts in the driveway are a dead giveaway.
6. If decorative glass is part of your front entrance, don't let your alarm company install the control pad where I can see if it's set. That makes it too easy.
7. A good security company alarms the window over the sink. And the windows on the second floor, which often access the master bedroom - and your jewelry. It's not a bad idea to put motion detectors up there too.
8. It's raining, you're fumbling with your umbrella, and you forget to lock your door - understandable. But understand this: I don't take a day off because of bad weather.
9. I always knock first. If you answer, I'll ask for directions somewhere or offer to clean your gutters. (Don't take me up on it.)
10. Do you really think I won't look in your sock drawer? I always check dresser drawers, the bedside table, and the medicine cabinet.
11. Here's a helpful hint: I almost never go into kids' rooms.
12. You're right: I won't have enough time to break into that safe where you keep your valuables. But if it's not bolted down, I'll take it with me.
13. A loud TV or radio can be a better deterrent than the best alarm system. If yo u're reluctant to leave your TV on while you're out of town, you can buy a $35 device that works on a timer and simulates the flickering glow of a real television. (Find it athttp://www.faketv/.com/)
8 MORE THINGS A BURGLAR WON'T TELL YOU:
1. Sometimes, I carry a clipboard. Sometimes, I dress like a lawn guy and carry a rake. I do my best to never, ever look like a crook.
2. The two things I hate most: loud dogs and nosy neighbors.
3. I'll break a window to get in, even if it makes a little noise. If your neighbor hears one loud sound, he'll stop what he's doing and wait to hear it again. If he doesn't hear it again, he'll just go back to what he was doing. It's human nature.
4. I'm not complaining, but why would you pay all that money for a fancy alarm system and leave your house without setting it?
5. I love looking in your windows. I'm looking for signs that you're home, and for flat screen TVs or gaming systems I'd like. I'll drive or walk through your neighborhood at night, before you close the blinds, just to pick my targets.
6. Avoid announcing your vacation on your Facebook page. It's easier than you think to look up your address.
7. To you, leaving that window open just a crack during the day is a way to let in a little fresh air. To me, it's an invitation.
8. If you don't answer when I knock, I try the door. Occasionally, I hit the jackpot and walk right in.
Sources: Convicted burglars in North Carolina , Oregon , California , and Kentucky ; security consultant Chris McGoey, who runs http://www.crimedoctor.com/ and Richard T. Wright, a criminology professor at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, who interviewed 105 burglars for his book Burglars on the Job.
1. Of course I look familiar. I was here just last week cleaning your carpets, painting your shutters, or delivering your new refrigerator.
2. Hey, thanks for letting me use the bathroom when I was working in your yard last week. While I was in there, I unlatched the back window to make my return a little easier.
3. Love those flowers. That tells me you have taste... and taste means there are nice things inside. Those yard toys your kids leave out always make me wonder what type of gaming system they have.
4. Yes, I really do look for newspapers piled up on the driveway. And I might leave a pizza flyer in your front door to see how long it takes you to remove it..
5. If it snows while you're out of town, get a neighbor to create car and foot tracks into the house.. Virgin drifts in the driveway are a dead giveaway.
6. If decorative glass is part of your front entrance, don't let your alarm company install the control pad where I can see if it's set. That makes it too easy.
7. A good security company alarms the window over the sink. And the windows on the second floor, which often access the master bedroom - and your jewelry. It's not a bad idea to put motion detectors up there too.
8. It's raining, you're fumbling with your umbrella, and you forget to lock your door - understandable. But understand this: I don't take a day off because of bad weather.
9. I always knock first. If you answer, I'll ask for directions somewhere or offer to clean your gutters. (Don't take me up on it.)
10. Do you really think I won't look in your sock drawer? I always check dresser drawers, the bedside table, and the medicine cabinet.
11. Here's a helpful hint: I almost never go into kids' rooms.
12. You're right: I won't have enough time to break into that safe where you keep your valuables. But if it's not bolted down, I'll take it with me.
13. A loud TV or radio can be a better deterrent than the best alarm system. If yo u're reluctant to leave your TV on while you're out of town, you can buy a $35 device that works on a timer and simulates the flickering glow of a real television. (Find it athttp://www.faketv/.com/)
8 MORE THINGS A BURGLAR WON'T TELL YOU:
1. Sometimes, I carry a clipboard. Sometimes, I dress like a lawn guy and carry a rake. I do my best to never, ever look like a crook.
2. The two things I hate most: loud dogs and nosy neighbors.
3. I'll break a window to get in, even if it makes a little noise. If your neighbor hears one loud sound, he'll stop what he's doing and wait to hear it again. If he doesn't hear it again, he'll just go back to what he was doing. It's human nature.
4. I'm not complaining, but why would you pay all that money for a fancy alarm system and leave your house without setting it?
5. I love looking in your windows. I'm looking for signs that you're home, and for flat screen TVs or gaming systems I'd like. I'll drive or walk through your neighborhood at night, before you close the blinds, just to pick my targets.
6. Avoid announcing your vacation on your Facebook page. It's easier than you think to look up your address.
7. To you, leaving that window open just a crack during the day is a way to let in a little fresh air. To me, it's an invitation.
8. If you don't answer when I knock, I try the door. Occasionally, I hit the jackpot and walk right in.
Sources: Convicted burglars in North Carolina , Oregon , California , and Kentucky ; security consultant Chris McGoey, who runs http://www.crimedoctor.com/ and Richard T. Wright, a criminology professor at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, who interviewed 105 burglars for his book Burglars on the Job.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Republic Mortgage Opens and Mark Anderson-Encore RE NW-Wins I-Pad2
Congratulations to Republic Mortgage on their new branch opening in Puyallup. We had a great time attending your open house and are especially excited that our team member, Mark Anderson, with Encore Real Estate NW is the winner of a generously donated I-Pad2 for his agent toolbox!
Friday, January 6, 2012
2011 Home Stats
The numbers are in - from the Northwest MLS - see chart below - 2011 ended with sales volume the highest it has been since 2006! What began as a very slow start, we ended ahead of 2010. We hope this means we have turned a corner and the housing market is finally growing. 2012 is going to be a great year!
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