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I like Mark Twain...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:37:11 -0600

While driving down the street today, I heard this Mark Twain quote;

"Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first."

I guess we just keep reliving history and life is to short not to have learned from others mistakes!

Mark Twain was wise beyond his years!

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by Paul S. Henderson, Realtor ®, RE/MAX Professionals & Four Seasons Inc.,

I am a Relocation Specialist and sell homes in DuPont, Lacey & Olympia, Washington.

*Visit my website at http://www.phenderson.net to search for homes in the South Puget Sound and NWMLS for anywhere in Washington State. All information is believed to be accurate, but is not warranted in any way.

The blank canvas vs. dull curb appeal scenario...

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:39:21 -0600

In this market, we have to make an attempt, to get a Buyer past the first impression as they drive up. How many times has your buyer said, not interested without even entering the house in question?

As a selling agent I can't change the style of house but we can make the house look its best. I have worked with hundreds of buyers in my ten years in real estate. Only a hand full of these buyers have been able to get past curb appeal. I also have a problem looking past

Clutter

Unkept landscaping

Peeling paint

Deferred maintenance

I, for one, am tired of referring to a property as an blank canvas, ready to make it the buyers home!

This is an example of a blank canvas;

Now, the same style house, just next door;

So how do you handle the blank canvas vs. dull curb appeal scenario?

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by Paul S. Henderson, Realtor ®, RE/MAX Professionals & Four Seasons Inc.,

I am a Relocation Specialist and sell homes in DuPont, Lacey & Olympia, Washington.

Wordless Wednesday, Bogey's back in town!!!

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:21:39 -0600

Photo taken by Paul S. Henderson, ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES, Realtor® with RE/MAX Professionals & Four Seasons Inc. of DuPont & Lacey, WA. Making real estate services a positive experience for home buyers and sellers in DuPont, Lacey, Olympia or Pierce, Thurston, Mason, and Kitsap counties for over 10 years now.

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by Paul S. Henderson, Realtor ®, RE/MAX Professionals & Four Seasons Inc.,

I am a Relocation Specialist and sell homes in DuPont, Lacey & Olympia, Washington.

As of October 31, 2009 stats for the DuPont’s NW Landing Neighborhood.

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:56:38 -0600

As of October 31, 2009 here are the stats for the DuPont’s NW Landing Neighborhood.

Pre-Owned single family homes

9 Homes Active For Sale
6 Homes Are Pending/ Under Contract
8 Homes have sold since October 1st
2 Canceled or Expired listings
Average days on market of home SOLD in DuPont in October (69 Days)
Highest SOLD price in DuPont since October 1st was listed at $449,950 and sold for $382.5K in 99 days.

Pre-Owned Condos

6 Condos Active For Sale
0 Condos Are Pending/ Under Contract
1 Homes have sold since October 1st
0 canceled or Expired listings
Average days on market of home SOLD in DuPont in October (185 Days)
Highest SOLD price in DuPont since October 1st was listed at $209k and sold for $205.5K in 185 days.

New Construction single family homes

4 Homes Active For Sale
7 Homes Are Pending/ Under Contract
6 Homes have sold since October 1st
2 Canceled or Expired listings
Highest SOLD price in DuPont since October 1st was listed at $484,990 and sold for $474,990.

New Construction Condo

6 Condos Active For Sale

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by Paul S. Henderson, Realtor ®, RE/MAX Professionals & Four Seasons Inc.,

I am a Relocation Specialist and sell homes in DuPont, Lacey & Olympia, Washington.

Friday the 13th foto

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:18:05 -0600

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by Paul S. Henderson, Realtor ®, RE/MAX Professionals & Four Seasons Inc.,

I am a Relocation Specialist and sell homes in DuPont, Lacey & Olympia, Washington.

Wordless Wednesday, When No Means NO!

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:15:46 -0600

by Paul S. Henderson, Realtor ®, RE/MAX Professionals & Four Seasons Inc.,

I am a Relocation Specialist and sell homes in DuPont, Lacey & Olympia, Washington.

This has been one of those weeks...

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:59:47 -0600

Have you ever had one of those weeks?

My internet WIFI decided to say goodbye

I have been on the road daily and using my blackberry to try to comment on my favorite bloggers, but as many of you know, that doesn't work very well. This is my first attempt at a post. I thought I would attempt this and tell you I'll be back soon...

by Paul S. Henderson, Realtor ®, RE/MAX Professionals & Four Seasons Inc.,

I am a Relocation Specialist and sell homes in DuPont, Lacey & Olympia, Washington.

Wordless Wednesday, It's hard to work this way!

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:50:37 -0600

by Paul S. Henderson, Realtor ®, RE/MAX Professionals & Four Seasons Inc.,

I am a Relocation Specialist and sell homes in DuPont, Lacey & Olympia, Washington.

Enjoying the wonders of Washington State!

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:33:07 -0500

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I am a Relocation Specialist and sell homes in DuPont, Lacey & Olympia, Washington.

Why you should relocate to DuPont Washington!

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:35:18 -0500

It is very simple why most of my clients chose DuPont over other areas, small town atmosphere vs. urban sprawl.

The town of DuPont is not new by any means. It started as a company town with just a few houses, a butcher shop and a hotel, built by explosives manufacturer E.I du Pont de Nemours Co. in 1906 to house the workers at the explosives plant. The workers bought their homes in 1951, at which time the town was incorporated.

In the early 1990s a vision for a new DuPont Washington was in the planning stages. In 1994 the first development broke ground of what would be called NW Landing. The planners wanted a small town atmosphere with tree-lined streets and distinctive Craftsman-style architecture. They succeeded with an award winning 3,200-acre mixed use planned community. My clients love the ability to walk or bike to local restaurants, coffee shops or commute to work at such places such as Fort Lewis, Intel, or State Farm Insurance among a handful of other businesses.

Quality of life is so very important to people who have orders to transfer into the area.

Newer schools with high quality education
Walking and bike paths abound
A very short commute to Fort Lewis or the Madigan Army Medical Center
A transit center to Tacoma, Olympia, and Seattle

I have represented over 37 home buyers and sellers since 1999 that purchased homes in DuPont Washington, none have regretted the decision.

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by Paul S. Henderson, Realtor ®, RE/MAX Professionals & Four Seasons Inc.,

I am a Relocation Specialist and sell homes in DuPont, Lacey & Olympia, Washington.

Are you thinking of relocating to Lacey WA...

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:10:38 -0500

People ask why I publish so many photos of Lacey Washington. I am offering a look at the area where you want to live. Words cannot always describe the simple beauty of the surroundings you will see when you relocate here.

Leaves on the ground in Lacey, WA.

I am lucky, as a Realtor, to see so much of the country searching for homes for my clients. It is the best desk job on earth. I get to go out each day and see, smell, and touch the houses that many agents only see on their computer screens.

When you’re looking for someone to help you relocate to the Lacey Washington area, look no further, I have helped over one hundred people in 10 years find a place to call home while their stationed at Ft. Lewis.

I can help you too!

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by Paul S. Henderson, Realtor ®, RE/MAX Professionals & Four Seasons Inc.,

I am a Relocation Specialist and sell homes in DuPont, Lacey & Olympia, Washington.

Wordless Wednesday, Deer in the Clouds...

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:44:55 -0500

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I am a Relocation Specialist and sell homes in DuPont, Lacey & Olympia, Washington.

Speechless Sunday, My view of America in Lacey, Washington!

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:02:19 -0500

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I am a Relocation Specialist and sell homes in DuPont, Lacey & Olympia, Washington.

For God’s sake, save a forest!

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:03:27 -0500

What's up with direct marketing catalogs?

My mail box explodes this time of year with catalogs. My wife calls to discontinue our name on their mailing list only to find more catalogs still arriving from these people. Rather than being taken off the list, we get duplicates.

This is a picture of yesterday’s bounty!

So you ask, what’s the problem?

I get 10 catalogs at my home address

10 at my billing address

maybe 5 at my office address

Now duplicates, when my wife called!

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by Paul S. Henderson, Realtor ®, RE/MAX Professionals & Four Seasons Inc.,

I am a Relocation Specialist and sell homes in DuPont, Lacey & Olympia, Washington.

Are you looking for a Realtor ® in Lacey WA?

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:29:38 -0500

Are you moving to the Fort Lewis area of Washington State? Do you need a Realtor® to help you locate an affordable home in your new community? Well, help is only a call or e-mail away.

Lacey Washington offers affordable homes within a short commute of Fort Lewis. This area has long been a favorite of the discerning buyer with orders to this area.

I offer my clients a full spectrum of affordable options, not just my listings but all the houses for sale in your price range. I look for houses that fit your needs and explain the benefits of each house and the commute.

I am an Army Veteran and know what a strain moving to a new area can be. Is buying a house in Lacey an option? Ask people who have served here what they think.

Ask about;

Schools

Shopping

Job opportunities

When you need boots on the ground to help relocate. Call me or e-mail me and I’ll send you homes for sale in Lacey Washington and surrounding areas at no cost to you. I promise!

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by Paul S. Henderson, Realtor ®, RE/MAX Professionals & Four Seasons Inc.,

I am a Relocation Specialist and sell homes in DuPont, Lacey & Olympia, Washington.

Wordless Wednesday, We are family!

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:27:13 -0500

by Paul S. Henderson, Realtor ®, RE/MAX Professionals & Four Seasons Inc.,

I am a Relocation Specialist and sell homes in DuPont, Lacey & Olympia, Washington.

What happened to all the new cars?

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:51:50 -0500

Have you been out shopping for a new car lately? The selection is dreary to say the least. My wife and I went to six different car dealerships, only to find obscure models or cars with very odd colors.

The dealer’s sales people all offered to order a specific model, just the way we wanted, built to our specifications. We were told by one dealer that if we ordered a car it would be at full market price and would not be eligible for any specials or rebate prices. We were also told that our trade in would be revalued at the time that our new car was delivered; this would be in 8 to 12 weeks.

Remember when you would be able to go to the dealer and drive home with what you wanted. This will only be a fond memory now. Welcome to the new world order of car dealerships…

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by Paul S. Henderson, Realtor ®, RE/MAX Professionals & Four Seasons Inc.,

I am a Relocation Specialist and sell homes in DuPont, Lacey & Olympia, Washington.

Short commute to work...

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:26:37 -0500

Photo taken by Paul S. Henderson, ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES, Realtor® with RE/MAX Professionals & Four Seasons Inc. of Dupont & Lacey, WA. Making real estate services a positive experience for home buyers and sellers in DuPont, Lacey, Olympia or Pierce, Thurston, Mason, and Kitsap counties for over 10 years now.

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by Paul S. Henderson, Realtor ®, RE/MAX Professionals & Four Seasons Inc.,

I am a Relocation Specialist and sell homes in DuPont, Lacey & Olympia, Washington.

Friday foto, Just when you thought it was safe in Olympia, Washington

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:00:57 -0500

Just coming back from the sailboat races with jaws

Photo taken by Paul S. Henderson, ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES, Realtor® with RE/MAX Professionals & Four Seasons Inc. of Dupont & Lacey, WA. Making real estate services a positive experience for home buyers and sellers in DuPont, Lacey, Olympia or Pierce, Thurston, Mason, and Kitsap counties for over 10 years now.

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by Paul S. Henderson, Realtor ®, RE/MAX Professionals & Four Seasons Inc.,

I am a Relocation Specialist and sell homes in DuPont, Lacey & Olympia, Washington.

Thankful Thursday, Color is bursting in DuPont Washington...

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:21:34 -0500

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by Paul S. Henderson, Realtor ®, RE/MAX Professionals & Four Seasons Inc.,

I am a Relocation Specialist and sell homes in DuPont, Lacey & Olympia, Washington.

Wordless Wednesday, So much to enjoy in Lacey, Washington...

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:38:28 -0500

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by Paul S. Henderson, Realtor ®, RE/MAX Professionals & Four Seasons Inc.,

I am a Relocation Specialist and sell homes in DuPont, Lacey & Olympia, Washington.

Seattle Seahawks Sunday Pre-game...

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 22:37:58 -0500

by Paul S. Henderson, Realtor ®, RE/MAX Professionals & Four Seasons Inc.,

I am a Relocation Specialist and sell homes in DuPont, Lacey & Olympia, Washington.

Speechless Sunday, Peaceful Lacey WA...

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 10:13:18 -0500

Photo taken by Paul S. Henderson, ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES, Realtor® with RE/MAX Professionals, DuPont, Lacey & Olympia, WA. I’ve provided positive results to home buyers and sellers in the cities of Dupont, Lacey, Olympia or Pierce, Thurston, Mason, and Kitsap counties for over 10 years now…

by Paul S. Henderson, Realtor ®, RE/MAX Professionals & Four Seasons Inc.,

I am a Relocation Specialist and sell homes in DuPont, Lacey & Olympia, Washington.

Fall Strikes DuPont Washington, Enjoy the color!

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 20:31:46 -0500

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by Paul S. Henderson, Realtor ®, RE/MAX Professionals & Four Seasons Inc.,

I am a Relocation Specialist and sell homes in DuPont, Lacey & Olympia, Washington.

Friday foto, What could go wrong ?

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:22:44 -0500

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I am a Relocation Specialist and sell homes in DuPont, Lacey & Olympia, Washington.

Paul's Blog

I like Mark Twain...

The blank canvas vs. dull curb appeal scenario...

Wordless Wednesday, Bogey's back in town!!!

As of October 31, 2009 stats for the DuPont’s NW Landing Neighborhood.

Friday the 13th foto

Wordless Wednesday, When No Means NO!

This has been one of those weeks...

Wordless Wednesday, It's hard to work this way!

Enjoying the wonders of Washington State!

Why you should relocate to DuPont Washington!

A very short commute to Fort Lewis or the Madigan Army Medical Center

Are you thinking of relocating to Lacey WA...

Wordless Wednesday, Deer in the Clouds...

Speechless Sunday, My view of America in Lacey, Washington!

For God’s sake, save a forest!

Are you looking for a Realtor ® in Lacey WA?

Wordless Wednesday, We are family!

What happened to all the new cars?

Short commute to work...

Friday foto, Just when you thought it was safe in Olympia, Washington

Thankful Thursday, Color is bursting in DuPont Washington...

Wordless Wednesday, So much to enjoy in Lacey, Washington...

Seattle Seahawks Sunday Pre-game...

Speechless Sunday, Peaceful Lacey WA...

Fall Strikes DuPont Washington, Enjoy the color!

Friday foto, What could go wrong ?