Archive for January, 2008

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Chinese Language Class at Kalles Junior High, Puyallup

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Kalles Junior High School, downtown Puyallup, WA.

Yes…..You can take Chinese language classes in Junior High now. This is the first year Chinese is offered at the junior high level, in Puyallup.

The world is getting smaller and smaller.  America and China are becoming more and more intertwined. Jeff Crosland teaches the class to the junior high students.

For more information about China and the Puyallup School District, or to find out how to get in touch with Mr. Crosland, Click Here.

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Kidstown International, Sponsors in Puyallup

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Kidstown International

Chuck Valley from Puyallup, Wa and a very special friend, in Romania.

More children that Chuck and his group help.

Kidstown International is a group of special people, here at home and abroad, helping orphans in Romania, India and Nepal. It’s a tough life there. A friend of mine, here in Puyallup, is very deeply involved. He sponsors and helps others in our community to help as well.

Chuck Valley, local businessman, has been helping this cause for quite a while now. Some of us have not even heard of this organization…Yet he has been overseas, giving what he can.

For more information, of if you have some questions…Click Here!

If I can do anything to help get some answers, Please Call ME!

Dennis Endres, Keller Williams Realty in Puyallup, 253 683-3100.

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Support America’s Armed Forces at Top Foods, in Puyallup

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A special thank you to the people from the US Post Office for helping us.

Just one of many Top Foods baskets full of contributions.

Linda and Dennis stuffing packages for the Troops overseas.

Marjie Madlena and Dennis Endres, stuffing packages for the troops…..                         both work out of Keller Williams Realty office in Puyallup.

I keep reminding you about Vicky Mohler and her gang of volunteers. She and a bunch of her helpers packaged and mailed over 145 care packages to our deployed Troops this last weekend.

For those of you who don’t know…there are a lot of young folks over there with no family, and no one to write to. They don’t get any cookies in the mail. They don’t even get mail. If you, or someone you know, would like to write someone…Please, Call me or Vicky!!!

We want to extend our thanks to all of you who contributed and to Top Foods for their support and allowing us to use their space to do all the packing we did.

To see more great photos and to get more information….Click Here!

Email Vicky:        www.vicky@mohlermanor.com

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Bradley Lake Park, Puyallup, Wa

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Some of you remember about a week ago, they trucked in some snow to Bradley Lake Park, on South Hill, Puyallup. The kids of all ages had a blast……Too bad we couldn’t have scheduled today’s snow to come on a weekend again, huh??

Stay tuned…..there is supposed to be more on the way.

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Snow??? In Puyallup???

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Yes, it snowed quite a bit at my home and in our little community. My wife was thinking about going by the office today….until she couldn’t get her car out of our subdivision. 4X4’s were towing rigs up the hill. I finally went to McClendon’s and bought a snow shovel. They say more is on the way.

So…..Be careful and Be Prepared.

And if you’re buying a home this week…….don’t buy one on  a hill!

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Real Estate Statistics in Puyallup and Pierce County

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These are just examples of some of the homes that are for sale in the area. 

  

Year to Date December 2007 Pierce County Statistics

         All Sales(vs. Year to date 2006)

               Residential Sales Volume: off 27%

               Plexes(2-5 units) Sales: off 40%

               Land Sales: decreased 43%

              Average Residence: $309,662 up 5%

       Existing Home Sales(vs. Year to date 2006)

               9116 units sold this year vs. 13,118

               Average price up 6% to $316,808

        Condos, Townhomes and Commons(vs. Year to date 2006)

                Average Sale Price: 253,206, up 3%

                Median Sale price: $237,000, up 7%

                 50% are new.

                 1802 sold  vs. 1802 sold last year: Unchanged

            Projection   

                  Relative inventory decreased to 9.5 months, a buyers market.

These statistics were brought to you by our friends at Fidelity National Title Insurance Company and by Dennis Endres, Realtor, Associate Broker with Keller Williams Realty in Puyallup, Ambassador for the Puyallup/Sumner Chamber of Commerce, and all around nice guy.

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Local Realtor Honored by Puyallup/Sumner Chamber

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Ethan Offenbecher awarding Dennis Endres the “Ambassador of the Year”.

Realtor, Dennis Endres of Keller Williams Realty in Puyallup, was honored this week by the Puyallup/Sumner Chamber of Commerce.  Awarded the “Ambassador of the Year” award,  in this civic minded, for business people organization. One of the  Chamber’s functions is to help local businesses to get a good footing. Grow forth and prosper.

Well, apparently, I was seen doing just that. Help the people. Show up. Do what’s needed when asked. Meet the members and talk about business. It doesn’t sound that difficult……..maybe some of you should call me. Ask how you can get involved. It’s a small commitment. Only a few hours a week or even a few hours a month.

I was so surprised when given the award, I could only utter a weak……”thank you”.

Would you like to help your business grow? Help your community? Get Involved?

Call Dennis today. The Ambassador of the Year looks forward to assisting you in Helping Our Community….at 253 683-3100.

To Help Your Community or for more information at the Chamber’s website…Click Here.

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Indulge Cupcakes in Puyallup

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Here it is….207 North Meridian in Puyallup, Wa….just north of the tracks.

        

The two cooks about to give me one.        Jen making a sale to a happy customer.

                  Eat just one….or eat a dozen…..Jen nor Julie will tell!!

My favorite. Chocolate cupcake, chocolate icing, chocolate sprinkles. mmm!

I took the rest back to the office. Now I have none. See you tomorrow, Jen.

Have you had anything lately in your mouth that you said….How did they get that to taste that good????? Well, you need to drive by 207 N. Meridian in Beautiful Downtown Puyallup, Washington and stop in at “Indulge Cupcakes”. Too busy?? Call ahead, place an order..253 904-8234

Yes, Virginia…..they are that good!!!

They have Espresso and they have cupcakes. What more can you ask for.

Jen and Julie say they love cooking and they are now my two best new friends! Stay for a cupcake or stay all day. It’s a place where friends or family come to visit!

When you stop by……………..Please tell them you heard it from me, Dennis Endres, your favorite local Realtor/Associate Broker with Keller Williams Realty and Ambassador for the Chamber of Commerce.

To call and place an order. 253 904-8234

For more information go to Indulge Cupcakes Website…Click Here!

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Honest Mechanic in Puyallup

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You can see Alton’s big sign out front.

This is where you pull in to ask Alton about your vehicle.

A couple weeks ago my wife backed her car into a ditch. Since then, it was making those grinding noises and not shifting right. Well, knowing Alton, I sent my wife down to see him. You remember Alton. I wrote an article about his automotive repair shop on 112th St. E. in Puyallup a few months ago.

You guessed it!! He fixed it for her and for a ridiculously low price. At least she thought it was the best price that she would have gotten anywhere.

Here is the BEST part. It’s fixed and it only took a couple of hours!!

Alton continues to amaze me. I’m glad he doesn’t sell Real Estate…..He would be my fiercest competitor. He does his job like I do mine! Get the job done right for a fair price.

Alton…..let’s make a deal….I won’t fix cars, if you won’t sell homes!!!

Your friendly local Realtor at Keller Williams Realty, Dennis Endres.

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I Have a Dream……In Puyallup

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We have all heard the speech. We probably remember parts of it. The parts I remember most have to be…I have a dream!!! Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. thought we should be heard by what we have to say, not judged by where we come from, what color we are or which God we pray to. If what someone is saying is important…..We should listen to them.

I HAVE A DREAM!!

World Peace…….

National Peace…..

Peace in our Hometown….

Thank you for listening!

To listen to Dr. King’s speech of 1963, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial Click Here.