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Interest rates are at a new low!!!

Wow, great news folks!! Interest rates have come down even more and are at THE lowest spot again.

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Hot, hot, hot

This article has nothing to do with Real Estate.

Just keeping cool in this hot weather…

1. Stay damp, sweating helps keep you cool. Another way to stay cool is to spray yourself with a spray bottle filled with cold water. If you do that and sit in front of a fan, it has a cooling effect just like when you sweat.
   
2. Wear proper (or no) clothing. Wearing light colors reflects light where dark colors absorb. Lighter colors will keep you cooler. Light fabrics like cotton can breathe and help to keep you cool as well.
   
3. Turn off things that you don't need that generate heat. Phone chargers don't need to be plugged in if the phone is not charging. Unplug anything with a clock, not only does it use electricity when turned off, it also generates heat. Computers generate a lot of heat. Shut down your computer if you are not using it. Your microwave has a clock on it. That also generates heat. Dust busters or other small appliances sitting in a charger generate heat. If your coffee maker has a clock on it, that generates heat as well.
   
4. Stay downstairs if possible. A basement is always cooler than the rest of the house because heat rises. Normally a basement is about 5-10 degrees cooler than the other floors of a house.
   
5. Spicy food can make you feel cooler. Most countries where spicy food is a staple (Mexico, India, etc.) are countries with warmer climates. Eating spicy food and then producing sweat helps cool down your body. Don't forget to stay hydrated when you are doing a lot of sweating. Dehydration can bring its own set of health problems
   
6. Soak your feet in a baby pool or bucket of water (don't do it in the sun, if possible). If you are inside, a cat litter box or bucket filled with cold water has a drastic effect on your body. You can even put a chair next to your tub and soak your feet there. If you are able to have a baby pool outside, that works great too. Just having your feet wet will make your entire body feel more comfortable. This works for dogs too! Some dogs will actually lie down in the pool, where others will just stand in the cool water.
   
7. Freeze bottles full of water. You can use the frozen bottles (plastic bottles only) to hold behind your neck to cool you off. You can also drink them as they start to melt. Remember to put more bottles in the freezer as you are using them so you always have a supply of frozen bottles. Keep air circulating, draw the blinds. Fans will help cool you off. Even the little hand-held, battery operated fans can have a cooling feeling. There are some little fans that mist you with water, like item number one on this list, to help make you feel cooler.
   
8. Do exercise during the cooler hours. Exercising in the early morning or evening is much easier during the hotter months of the year. You will have more energy and be able to exercise longer if you are not as hot.
   
9. Eat cool foods instead of cooking. Salads, fresh fruit and cheese are great options for the summer. Keeping that oven turned off will go a long way to keeping your home cooler.Run the dishwasher and/or dryer during cooler hours of the day. Any appliances will give off heat, even the microwave. If you do need to run these appliances, again, try doing it at night when it is cooler. Or go out while the dishwasher is running, leaving the exhaust fan on in the kitchen, to remove the hot air.
   
10. That brings us to the last thing, which is to go somewhere cooler. If you have chores to do, do it when the day is at its hottest. Malls, grocery stores, movie theaters, banks and just about any other business will have air conditioning. Leaving your home when it is at its hottest and going back when it is cooler seems like common sense, but you don't always think clearly when it is so hot!
    

HOORAY!!!!!

Amazingly great news for all you first time home buyers out there!!! The Tax credit deadline has been extended and you now have until September 30th to close on your house. Here is a link so you can "Read all about it!" (pun intended!)

http://www.inman.com/news/2010/07/1/tax-credit-closing-deadline-extension-passes-congress

Remember! Please don't hesitate to call (253-466-3253) or email us (eric@andersonrealestateteam.com) with any of your Real Estate needs! We are ALWAYS happy to help!

WELCOME!

Hello all! We are so excited to be starting a blog! Who are we? Well that's a great question...

We are Eric & Rachel Anderson, a husband and wife real estate team serving the great Pacific Northwest, specifically Pierce County, WA. Our business is run out of Puyallup, WA which is why we chose to name our blog "Puyallup Homes", but don't let that fool you! We can show or list any home in the Puget Sound region.

We have been Realtors for 8 years and have seen the market do some crazy things. Some good and some bad. We have learned to take every opportunity to work together through tough times and learn new and exciting ways to help our business grow! Which results in us being better equipped to meet all your real estate needs!

It’s a confusing time and place in our real estate and financial world right now. We understand first-hand the roller-coaster ride of thoughts, emotions and decisions that are taking place for many, many homeowners affected by the economy and the unstable market out there.
But, there’s good news in all of this… Anderson Real Estate Team can help.

We have teamed up with McFerran, Burns and Stovall, Attorney’s at Law (Pierce County’s #1 Short Sale negotiators,) to offer distressed homeowners first-class service and attention for their situation. We are experts in this area and have done enough consultations and sales to help you decide your best plan of action.

So, whether you’re thinking of missing a payment or have missed several payments, you need to speak to an expert. You need to know your rights in the state of Washington. You need to talk to someone that understands and cares. You need to call us today. We offer a Free consultation to go over your situation and help you decide your next steps.

We believe in old fashioned customer service. Our Goal is to treat each and every one of our clients with respect and integrity and honesty. You know, basically how we would all like to be treated!

Please, Don't hesitate to give us a call for any of your real estate needs! We are always more than happy to help. You can reach us at our office 253-466-3253 or email us at Eric@AndersonRealEstateTeam.com We are excited to get to know you!