Puyallup Homes

Snowmageddon 2012!

2012-01-23T19:02:00.000-08:00

By now we hope all or most of you have had your electricity restored and have been able to restock your fridge and catch up on your laundry! That was one crazy storm that we don't hope to revisit anytime soon! (or ever for that matter!)

Even though we live in the Great Pacific Northwest we Washingtonians are not used to such extreme weather! =) 4 days without power in freezing temperatures is not an adventure we would sign up for again. Luckily we came out the other side of the storm dubbed "Snowmageddon" relatively unscathed! And we pray you did too!

For now, we are optimistic that the groundhog won't see his shadow on February 2nd and Spring will arrive early! =) Until then, we hope you stay warm and dry, and make sure you give us a call for all your real estate needs!

Your Friends, Eric and Rachel
Anderson Real Estate Team!

P.S. - Remember, we love referrals!

Happy 2012!

2012-01-03T12:55:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year to you and yours from Anderson Real Estate Team! We met some great new friends in 2011, and reconnected with a few old ones! It was a fabulous year for us as we learned more about the current real estate market and how to better serve our clients! We look forward to the same and more in 2012!

We so appreciate all the people who have teamed up with Anderson Real Estate Team to enable us to bring you a better experience in the Sale or Purchase of your home. A huge THANK YOU to Teena Williams and the rest of the gang at McFarren, Burns & Stoval, Attorney's Title and Escrow, Sam and Nikki at Eagle Home Mortgage in Sumner, and our own REUSA Northwest, for all the great resources you provide!

We also had the opportunity in 2011 to go to Honduras on a mission trip and to visit old friends, while our friends Teena Williams and Jessica Rogers watched over the business (Thanks guys!). It was such an amazing experience and we hope to be able to do more trips like that in the future!

We are constantly seeking knowledge and experience to help us better serve our clients and we will continue to do that in the new year. Please remember we are always happy to answer your real estate questions and that we build our business by your referrals. So if you or your friends & family are ready to buy or sell in 2012 we hope to be your real estate professionals of choice!

- Eric & Rachel Anderson
Anderson Real Estate Team
253-985-0955

PS - Remember you can follow us here, on Facebook, or at www.andersonrealestateteam.com!

THANK YOU!

2011-12-15T16:57:00.000-08:00

HOORAY! Our annual Customer Appreciation Event was a huge success! We had so much fun meeting (some for the first time) and speaking with all of you, doing Santa pictures and eating snacks! Here is a sample of some of the pictures we took:

Wasn't that fun!?

We also want to give a HUGE thank you to McFerran, Burns & Stovall (http://www.mbs-shortsales.com/) for hosting our event and allowing us to use their beautiful offices for our setting! Teena Williams (& Pluto) for helping out the entire day! And last, but certainly not least, SANTA (www.tacomasanta.com) for taking time out of his Christmas preparations to pose for some pictures! We appreciate you all so much and truly value your time and efforts!

May the new year find all of you happy and healthy as we look forward to a great 2012 and our next event! Please feel free to call or email us anytime for your real estate questions or needs, and make sure you tell your friends and family about us. We love referrals!

~ Anderson Real Estate Team ~
Phone - 253 - 985 - 0955
E-mail - eric@andersonrealestateteam.com
www.andersonrealestateteam.com

Open House THIS Saturday!

2011-08-17T23:14:00.000-07:00

Come on out and visit us at our Open House in Lakeland Hills, Auburn, WA.
Saturday, August 20th at 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.

REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-1 Million Foreclosures Delayed Until 2012

2011-07-25T13:11:00.000-07:00

Wow, thought this was interesting!

REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-1 Million Foreclosures Delayed Until 2012

While looking for blog inspiration...

2011-06-07T13:56:00.000-07:00

I came across these funny comics!

Too Funny! But on a more serious note...

So let that be a lesson to you! Hire a professional - it hurts a lot less that way! ;)

Spring has sprung!

2011-04-08T16:17:00.000-07:00

WOW - We have been busy here at Anderson Real Estate Team! It seems like it was just the beginning of 2011 and here we are 4 months into the year and Easter is just around the corner!

This weekend in Puyallup we are preparing for the 78th Annual Daffodil Festival and Parade, and the following weekend is The Spring Fair! For more information on these fun hometown events visit http://www.daffodilfestival.net/ -or- http://www.thefair.com/spring-fair/!

In other news, Eric and Rachel are planning a mission trip to Honduras! They are leaving on April 15th and will be gone for 10 days helping some friends who run a school! Please pray that they touch many lives while they are there, and that God keeps their family safe while they are separated from their children! What an amazing opportunity to help those in need and to share the love of Jesus!

We here at Anderson Real Estate Team hope you all have a fabulous Easter and experience blessing beyond your expectations! And as always, if you or someone you know is looking for a home, or want's to sell, please give us a call at 253-985-0955 or email us at eric@andersonrealestateteam.com. We appreciate your business and referrals.

- Eric & Rachel Anderson
Anderson Real Estate Team

Happy New Year!

2011-01-11T10:04:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year to you all! We trust you all had a wonderful holiday season, and were able to spend time with friends and loved ones.

We are so excited to start a fresh new year here at Anderson Real Estate Team! We look forward to what 2011 has in store for us, and we hope to continue working with you! Please don't hesitate to call us with any questions you might have regarding the purchase or sale of a home! We are always more than happy to help in any way we can. And remember to refer us to your friends and family also! We love Referrals!!!!

- Anderson Real Estate Team

Merry Christmas!

2010-12-23T13:25:00.001-08:00

As Christmas is closing quickly upon us we would just like to wish everyone a glorious day filled with love, hope and peace. Please take time in all the hustle and bustle of presents and plans and crazy family meals to thank God for your loved ones near or far and to remember the true reason we celebrate. Below is the great story!

The Christmas Story of the Birth of Jesus - Paraphrased from the Bible:

This Christmas story gives a biblical account of the events surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ. The Christmas story is paraphrased from the New Testament Books of Matthew and Luke in the Bible.

References:

Matthew 1:18-25; Matthew 2:1-12; Luke 1:26-38; Luke 2:1-20.

The Conception of Jesus Foretold

Mary, a virgin, was living in Galilee of Nazareth and was engaged to be married to Joseph, a Jewish carpenter. An angel visited her and explained to her that she would conceive a son by the power of the Holy Spirit. She would carry and give birth to this child and she would name him Jesus.

At first Mary was afraid and troubled by the angel's words. Being a virgin, Mary questioned the angel, "How will this be?" The angel explained that the child would be God's own Son and, therefore, "nothing is impossible with God." Humbled and in awe, Mary believed the angel of the Lord and rejoiced in God her Savior.

Surely Mary reflected with wonder on the words found in Isaiah 7:14 foretelling this event, "Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel." (NIV)

The Birth of Jesus:

While Mary was still engaged to Joseph, she miraculously became pregnant through the Holy Spirit, as foretold to her by the angel. When Mary told Joseph she was pregnant, he had every right to feel disgraced. He knew the child was not his own, and Mary's apparent unfaithfulness carried a grave social stigma. Joseph not only had the right to divorce Mary, under Jewish law she could be put to death by stoning.

Although Joseph's initial reaction was to break the engagement, the appropriate thing for a righteous man to do, he treated Mary with extreme kindness. He did not want to cause her further shame, so he decided to act quietly. But God sent an angel to Joseph in a dream to verify Mary's story and reassure him that his marriage to her was God's will. The angel explained that the child within Mary was conceived by the Holy Spirit, that his name would be Jesus and that he was the Messiah, God with us.

When Joseph woke from his dream, he willingly obeyed God and took Mary home to be his wife, in spite of the public humiliation he would face. Perhaps this noble quality is one of the reasons God chose him to be the Messiah's earthly father.

Joseph too must have wondered in awe as he remembered the words found in Isaiah 7:14, "Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel." (NIV)

At that time, Caesar Augustus decreed that a census be taken, and every person in the entire Roman world had to go to his own town to register. Joseph, being of the line of David, was required to go to Bethlehem to register with Mary. While in Bethlehem, Mary gave birth to Jesus. Probably due to the census, the inn was too crowded, and Mary gave birth in a crude stable. She wrapped the baby in cloths and placed him in a manger.

The Shepherd's Worship the Savior:

Out in the fields, an angel of the Lord appeared to the shepherds who were tending their flocks of sheep by night. The angel announced that the Savior had been born in the town of David. Suddenly a great host of heavenly beings appeared with the angels and began singing praises to God. As the angelic beings departed, the shepherds decided to travel to Bethlehem and see the Christ-child.

There they found Mary, Joseph and the baby, in the stable. After their visit, they began to spread the word about this amazing child and everything the angel had said about him. They went on their way still praising and glorifying God. But Mary kept quiet, treasuring their words and pondering them in her heart. It must have been beyond her ability to grasp, that sleeping in her arms—the tender child she had just borne—was the Savior of the world.

We Wish You a Merry Christmas!

2010-11-29T14:44:00.000-08:00

Well folks -

Thanksgiving is over and Christmas festivities are in full swing! This past weekend we had our Annual Appreciation Event and I must say it was a total success! We had so much fun! It was great meeting all of you who came out and shared the experience with us, and though we missed those of you who couldn't make it, we totally understand.

Many of you were unable to come out and see us because you were spending time with family and friends over the Thanksgiving weekend and that is exactly what this time of year is all about! We give thanks for all we have, and take the focus off of what we are lacking, and also to reflect on the miracle of Christmas.

So our wish for you is for Hope, Joy, Peace and Love this Christmas and may God bless you and yours in the new year!

- Eric and Rachel Anderson
& The Anderson Real Estate Team
Short Sale Specialists

- Please don't hesitate to call us at 253-985-0955 for all of your real estate needs, we are more than happy to help.

Here's the latest from our friends at Sumner Home Mortgage!

2010-11-15T13:08:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone - click on the link below - These guys are informative and entertaining! It doesn't get much better than that. =)

http://thinkbigworksmall.com/mypage/archive/4898/54755

Annual Appreciation Event! Come One, Come All!

2010-11-10T10:47:00.000-08:00

Welcoming in Fall!

2010-09-15T10:39:00.000-07:00

What do you think of when you think of Fall? Many people think of the loss/end of Summer, or the early nights and late mornings, nasty weather, and busy school schedules… All those things can be pretty overwhelming to our spirits and I think it’s a good idea to focus on the POSITIVE aspects of Fall!

Fall is a great time to get organized! We will be spending a lot of time indoors for the next few months so let’s take the opportunity to get things spic and span and in their place! I like to start with the yard!

- Mow the lawn (You may want to hose off the mower before you store it away too)

- Fluff up and weed the flower beds

- Pull all those dead flowers out and trim the hedges before it gets frosty!

- Hose off the Patios/Decks/ Driveways

- Clean BBQ and Outdoor Furniture and cover with plastic or store in shed or garage

Now that the outside is looking good you can get the inside organized and cleaned up so you can actually enjoy a clean cozy house during those blustery days (and nights)!

- Put away your summer clothes and shoes (tuck them in the back of the closet or get those nifty totes so you can store them safely in the attic or garage!)

- Go through closets and get rid of things you don’t need or use and donate them to your favorite charitable organization.

- Recycle all the junk mail that piled up while you were out playing around during the Summertime!

- Organize your storage spaces like Kitchen Pantry/Cupboards/Closets/Garage so when you do need something you can easily find it!

- If you are feeling really motivated – Shampoo your carpets, clean under the Stove, Fridge, and Washer & Dryer!

- Stock up! Get canned foods, batteries, flashlights, candles and blankets ready for a power outage, or just so you don’t have to run back and forth between your car and the grocery store so much! Also restock your medicine cabinet (it's almost Flu season)

Last, but not least, surround yourself with things and people you love! Get yummy smelling candles out and make the house smell inviting when you walk through the doors after a long day. Put pretty, cozy blankets and throw pillows on the couch so when you do finally get a chance to sit down you are relaxed! Stock up on games and activities that will entertain the kids when they are trapped indoors because of weather, and organize your videos and DVDs so when it’s time to snuggle down for a family movie night or just a night in by yourself or with your Honey everything will be ready and in its place.There is nothing like coming home and knowing things are clean and organized and feeling free to enjoy the evening!

Here’s to a Happy, Cozy, Relaxing Fall to all of you!

Please remember we LOVE Referrals so if you know of a friend or family member that is looking to buy or sell a home send them our way! We would love to help them!

- Anderson Real Estate Team

Enjoy this video posting!

2010-09-01T16:13:00.000-07:00

Short Sale Specialists

2010-09-01T11:35:00.000-07:00

Visit Short Sale Specialist Network

Open House at 1513 Peach Park Lane NW, Puyallup, WA 98371

2010-08-26T16:02:00.000-07:00

Please join us on Saturday, August 28th from
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
At our Open House!!

1513 Peach Park Lane NW
Puyallup, WA 98371

Listed at $299,950!! That's a $50,000 price reduction!! Wow!!

How to survive a Loan Modification, Short Sale or Foreclosure

2010-08-26T15:49:00.000-07:00

We recently had the pleasure to be a part of this awesome webinar put on by our friends, McFerran and Burns and the guys at TheRESource.tv.

Watch the following webinar on Loan Modifications, Short Sales and Foreclosures:

CLICK HERE

Good Stuff - watch this!

2010-08-25T10:42:00.000-07:00

NARDIGRAS - NAR Social Media Party | Sumner Home Mortgage TV

Have you already or are you thinking about missing a mortgage payment?

2010-08-17T11:58:00.000-07:00

If this is you, please sign up to be a part of this Webinar! It will help you get on the right track to making the best decision for you and your family! Sign up here: http://www.sumnerhomemortgage.net/

Don't wait! There is limited space available!

And Please, feel free to call us with any of your Real Estate questions or needs! 253-466-3253

- Eric and Rachel Anderson
www.AndersonRealEstateTeam.com

Good Information & Good Entertainment!

2010-08-17T11:47:00.000-07:00

These guys are hilarious and you can learn valuable info from them too! Check out the new Video Blog from the guys at Sumner Home Mortgage here: http://www.theresource.tv/ ! You won't regret it!

Goodbye Gimmicks, Hello Lower Prices!

2010-08-02T13:01:00.000-07:00

The new trend in home sales is price cutting! - Now that the tax credits have expired, and many things that have to be used as intensives to sell homes in the past have been deemed illegal, (to discourage bad mortgages) the new trend in attracting buyers is to have a competitive price on your home.

Alot more people have learned to be frugal during these tough economic times and that translates into purchasing a home also. People have decided BIG isn't always better, and they want to make sure they are getting the most for their money! Wise investments instead of large investments, and more long term investing instead of buying properties they hope to turn over quickly.

We could say it a hundred different ways, but instead we will let you read this very informative article from the Tacoma News Tribune: Home sellers rely less on gimmicks, more on price cuts | Real Estate - The News Tribune

Please remember us if you or someone you know would like to buy or sell a home! We are always more than happy to meet with you and come up with a plan of action!

- Eric & Rachel Anderson
The Anderson Real Estate Team
253-466-3253

The Guys at Sumner Home Mortgage Have Done It Again!

2010-07-28T15:08:00.000-07:00

Watch this video and tell us your thoughts!

TheREsource.tv Video

Interest rates are at a new low!!!

2010-07-09T12:34:00.000-07:00

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

See this article for more information!!

For more information on buying a house and what this means for YOU, contact Anderson Real Estate Team today!

253.466.3253 office or eric@andersonrealestateteam.com

Peach Park Lane home. Great price! Wonderful downtown Puyallup location! Check it out!!!

2010-07-08T14:30:00.000-07:00

Hot, hot, hot

2010-07-06T15:00:00.000-07:00

This article has nothing to do with Real Estate.

Just keeping cool in this hot weather…

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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!!!!!

2010-07-01T15:54:00.000-07:00

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!

2010-07-01T14:57:00.000-07:00

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!