Puyallup Undressed

Will the Polar Bears Survive??

This picture from Flickr and by AngelStar2134

I just received an email from a friend about the Polar Bears and should they be put on the protected list?? There are only a few left and with the way the ice is melting…who’s to know?

If you want to know more about how to get involved, environmentally, Call me….Full-time Puyallup Realtor, part-time environmentalist, part-time Puyallup/Sumner Chamber of Commerce Activist, Full-time parent and part-time Grandparent….Dennis Endres.

To read an article about Polar Bears in Time Magazine…Click Here!!!

To go to the site and add your name to the Petition….Click Here!!!

Price Changes in Puyallup by Zip Code

Home in Puyallup.

                             Existing Single Family Homes 

Zip code                      2007 Average Price                     Change vs. 2006

98371                                   $332,918                                          6.8%

98372                                   $367,242                                          9.7%

98373                                   $320,145                                          6.3%

98374                                   $310,557                                          1.4%

98375                                  $296,032                                         -0.2%

If you’d like to know statistics for different zip codes, for new homes or for attached homes……..Just Call me for listing or selling information, Dennis Endres at Keller Williams Realty. Your local Realtor, Associate Broker, Ambassador for the Puyallup/Sumner Chamber of Commerce and all around nice guy.

Statistics about Real Estate brought to you compliments of Gina Valiani at Commonwealth Land Title Company of Puget Sound,LLC.

Thank you Gina.

Art in Downtown Puyallup

I wonder what he’s dreaming about?

Imagine?  Imagine what???

Veteran in the park…Remember the Fallen.

I believe I will do a mini series on the Art Downtown. There is a lot to see and I don’t want to clog one article with too many pictures.

I’ve included a few pieces for you to find or just enjoy here.

If you get stumped, just Call Me! Maybe I can help you figure out where they are.

Real Estate Statistics in Puyallup and Pierce County

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.

Local Realtor Honored by Puyallup/Sumner Chamber

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.

Indulge Cupcakes in Puyallup

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!

National News isn’t exactly what’s happening in Puyallup

This article was just published by the News Tribune.com

Governor Gregoire is saying that when people, here in our area, see the National news they think it’s the same bad news here. The economy in Washington State continues to Grow.

Just because someone in some other state can’t afford to buy a home or condo….It doesn’t mean we’re in trouble here at home in Washington.

To read the whole article click on the link below:

http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/columnists/callaghan/story/239118.html

Remember….if you want some facts about buying a home here in Pierce County or Puyallup…Call a Realtor.

Call Dennis Endres, Realtor, Associate Broker, Chamber of Commerce Ambassador and all around nice guy.

253 683-3100

Keller Williams Realty

Puyallup/Sumner Chamber of Commerce

Some of our ambassadors.  That’s me, behind the camera.

First, I want to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving Day. 

We had our monthly Chamber Ambassador’s breakfast meeting this week. For those people who have an interest in getting involved in what is going on around our city.     For those who don’t want to get TOO involved. Maybe just stick your toe in to see how much fun it is, or how networking will help your business. If you are a member or if you just want to find out more before you commit to something….

I am here to tell you: 15 years ago, I just wanted to stick my toe out there and SEE!

Well, some of you know or have figured out…….I am fairly involved in my Chamber and now the city functions. If you’d like a new friend, come on down! You are going to click with someone or all of us!!

For more information, or just questions about the Chamber, Real Estate, City functions….Call Dennis Endres @ 253 683-3100. Realtor, Associate Broker, Puyallup/Sumner Chamber of Commerce Ambassador, and All Around Nice Guy!!

Call today!

Puyallup/Pierce County New Homes still going up in Price!

Year to date September 2007

For New Home Construction

Average Sale Price: $375,418, up 9%

Median Sale Price: $331,510, up 10%

1660 sold vs.2981 last year, off 44%; volume off 39% to $623 million

All Sales…year to date 2007

For all sales…. average residence price: $311,197 up 6%

The numbers seem to say that new homes are still driving the price.

Statistics supplied by Commonwealth Land Title Company of Puget Sound, LLC

Thank you, from me…Dennis Endres @ Keller Williams Realty, Licensed Associate Broker, Realtor, Ambassador for the Puyallup/Sumner Chamber of Commerce and all-around nice-guy.

Puyallup Sumner Chamber of Commerce

Here are some of my friends(in the pictures above), behind the scenes, who make the Chamber run!! The picture on the left is the new Executive Director, Sally Zeiger Hanson. A long time resident of Puyallup. Next to her is Lora, then Dolly, then Presley. Stop by and say HI!!!

Some of you know that I am an Ambassador for the Chamber of Commerce. We are in the middle of a search for new members.

There are lots of benefits, including but not limited to: lucheons, after hours get togethers, ribbon cuttings to celebrate new members, business seminars, auctions to raise money, etc. All of these events are there for you as members to come, socialize and pass out business cards.  Yes!! Solicit business. Who better than people you know through the Chamber??

With people like these…who wouldn’t want to join the Chamber??? It’s a blast!

Call me now!! Be the first on your block to join!!!

Dennis Endres @ Keller Williams and The Chamber…253 683-3100