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Bradley Lake Park – Bring on the picnic!

Looking for a wonderful way to relax and unwind? Try beautiful Bradley Lake Park, just at the base of South Hill. This great park features walking trails, fishing for the kids, lots of green grass, picnic tables and the tranquility of the lake. My daughter, Shannon, and I enjoyed a picnic on Mother’s Day! This […]
Puyallup, Puyallup Stats

The value of Zillow

No doubt, Zillow is perhaps the most-visited real estate website. Many of my clients frequent this site. However, be advised that all the information shared on Zillow, comes with this Zillow disclaimer: The Zestimate (pronounced ZEST-ti-met, rhymes with estimate) home valuation is Zillow’s estimated market value, computed using a proprietary formula. It is not an […]
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Hooray, Downtown Puyallup Farmer’s Market has begun!

Looking for a wonderful way to spend Saturday or Sunday morning? Try the Farmer’s Market in downtown Puyallup. Best fresh flowers around, fruits and vegetables, too! Pioneer Park, S Meridian & 4th Ave SW Saturdays 9:00 to 2:00 April 14 – October 13 Sundays 10:00 to 3:00 May 27 – September 2. If you […]
Puyallup, Puyallup Stats

Puyallup homes – Should I buy a short sale?

I have lots of clients who call and say “I want to buy a short sale”. My response always is: ” Short sales are a great option, but not always a great fit for every buyer, in light of their goals. Why do you want to buy a short sale? And let’s talk about your […]

Puyallup Bradley Lake Park – Bring on the picnic! Looking for a wonderful way to relax and unwind? Try beautiful Bradley Lake Park, just at the base of South Hill. This great park features walking trails, fishing for the kids, lots of green grass, picnic tables and the tranquility of the lake. My daughter, Shannon, and I enjoyed a picnic on Mother’s Day! This […]

Puyallup The value of Zillow No doubt, Zillow is perhaps the most-visited real estate website. Many of my clients frequent this site. However, be advised that all the information shared on Zillow, comes with this Zillow disclaimer: The Zestimate (pronounced ZEST-ti-met, rhymes with estimate) home valuation is Zillow’s estimated market value, computed using a proprietary formula. It is not an […]

Puyallup Hooray, Downtown Puyallup Farmer’s Market has begun! Looking for a wonderful way to spend Saturday or Sunday morning? Try the Farmer’s Market in downtown Puyallup. Best fresh flowers around, fruits and vegetables, too! Pioneer Park, S Meridian & 4th Ave SW Saturdays 9:00 to 2:00 April 14 – October 13 Sundays 10:00 to 3:00 May 27 – September 2. If you […]

Puyallup Puyallup homes – Should I buy a short sale? I have lots of clients who call and say “I want to buy a short sale”. My response always is: ” Short sales are a great option, but not always a great fit for every buyer, in light of their goals. Why do you want to buy a short sale? And let’s talk about your […]

Puyallup Emerald Ridge HS – Girls’ Water Polo Team is WINNING! Water polo – what a great sport. And tough!! Even tougher are the girls of Emerald Ridge High School. The Lady Jags started their team about 10 years ago and have been slowly, steadily improving their game. However, this year they are absolutely fantastic, having won 9 of their 11 games. Now these talented athletes […]

Puyallup Stats Puyallup Homes – how many are bank owned? Well, it’s clear that the bank-owned properties are winning when it comes to statistics of how quickly homes are selling in Puyallup (including Edgewood). March stats show 37 active bank-owned properties (about 1/16 of the market of all 518 active properties in Puyallup), 59 pending bank-owned homes (those that have caught offers and are waiting […]

Puyallup Stats Puyallup Home Sales – the ratio is what?? Had to relook the most recent market update from our office – the .81 sales ratio for Puyallup being what caught my immediate attention. I mean, it absolutely feels like 4 out of every 5 homes in Puyallup are selling – buyer activity has been crazy – but to actually see the statistic that represents […]

Things to do Saturday Nightlife on South Hill Looking for someplace fun to enjoy some nightlife on South Hill? Try the NorthWest Vintage Wine Bar in Sunrise Village. My daughter and I stopped in a couple of Saturdays ago, just to enjoy a glass of wine and a nice chat, only to find great music added to what’s already a wonderful, relaxing atmosphere. […]