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FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION WORKSHOP

Shannon M. Krueger (Windermere Commencement Assoc) — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 19:39:01 -0600

Tacoma/Pierce County Homeowners:

FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION WORKSHOP

Learn how to stop foreclosure now!

For more information: www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/education/foreclosure/prevent_foreclosure.htm

SATURDAY

March 14th

10:00am - 6:00pm

Registration begins at 9:00am

Evergreen College

Tacoma Campus

1210 6th Ave

Are your mortgage payments increasing? Are you worried about losing your home? Did you get a loan you can't afford or didn't understand? Do you feel like you were misled by professionals who helped you get your loan? Has your income been reduced?

Come to this FREE seminar and learn about the foreclosure process, income tax issues in foreclosure, safe refinance products and more. Know your legal rights and options.

Bring your loan documents! Certified Mortgage Counselors and Loan modification representatives will be available to discuss options for your mortgage.

Habra Traduccion en Espanol

ORGANIZED BY:

City of Tacoma Safe and Clean Team; Improving Livability through Homeownership

Supporting Community Organizations;

HomeSight, United Way of Tacoma/Pierce County; Tacoma/Pierce County Asset Building Coalition; Tacoma and Pierce County Housing Authorities; Tacoma/Pierce County Association of Realtors; Consumer Counseling NW, Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, and numerous other businesses and organizations.

For more information or to Register call:

1-800-368 1455

How do I get there:

From I-5 take the Hwy WA-16 exit

Take the second exit (Union Avenue)

Continue down Union Avenue for approx. 1.3 miles

Take a right on 6th Ave

At Sprague intersection veer right to stay on 6th Ave

Continue to 1210 6th Ave on right side

Storybook cotage with a king sized master

Shannon M. Krueger (Windermere Commencement Assoc) — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 03:51:22 -0600

Offered at $210,000, 3 bedrooms & 1 bath

2 generous bedrooms and 1 bath on entry level

Terrific master with bonus room upstairs could be used for office, study, or dressing room

plus plenty of room to add second bath upstairs (adding instant equity)

Approximately 1,445 Sq ft

Double lot (.23 acres) with potential to sub-divide per city, or is currently fully fenced with alley access granting plenty of room for toys, animals, and gardening.

Detached one car garage, long drive, plus alley access to back yard if black berries are cleared to provide plenty of parking

Hardwood floors through out
All appliances stay including washer & dryer and NEW fridge

Large laundry/mud room
Easy access to 1-5, Shopping & Pacific ave
Economical gas forced air heat & hotwater heater.

Large master upstairs with bonus room and ample space to add additional bath

Seller will considering paying some closing costs or loan buy down.

Also in area for down payment assistance program or may consider lease option.

MLS# 27175001 For more information on this home or current listings in the area feel free to call Shannon M. Krueger CRS, Licensed Real Estate Agent for over 25 years. Phone: 253-208-5865 direct 6221 Tacoma Mall Blvd Email:ShannonsHomeTeam@windermere.com www.ShannonsHomeTeam.com

Large affordable Lakewood home

Shannon M. Krueger (Windermere Commencement Assoc) — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 03:40:15 -0600

This home has great potential with 2,307 SF, a huge lot, and some upgrades.

Solid brick home on Steilacoom Blvd-- Zoned R4, perhaps sub-dividable if access obtained. All original woodwork and tile for vintage charm. Big daylight basement (separate outside access) is fully finished with a cozy fireplace, 3/4 bath, large finished storage room, & counter/sink installed. Newer architectural roof less than 5 years old.

2 bedrooms, dining, kitchen, family/rec room, and full bath on the entry level.

Home was expanded into former garage space for entertaining purposes, could be reconverted, but right now you can easily party with a BIG crowd of friends. Perfect location for daycare or home business if circular drive added!!! Huge fully fenced yard (.36 acre lot)

For more information about this or any other properties in the Puget Sound area

call 253-208-5865

MLS# 27178561

Windermere Commencement Associates on Tacoma Mall Blvd.

Home Buyer Beware

Shannon M. Krueger (Windermere Commencement Assoc) — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:57:50 -0500

New purchase and sale agreements are going into effect on October 15th, 2007. All agents are required to attend a mandatory training on the new forms and I attended a class taught by Jeff Koop, the "in-house" attorney for the Northwest Multiple Listing service. It was an excellent and informative class about these new statewide sales forms.

This year has seen a couple of major changes in the way real estate must be conducted, out on the street. One major change was enacted at the legislative level, one handed down by the courts. A recent court ruling, in the case of Alejandre V Bull has made it clear that the onus is on the buyer to do due diligence in investigating property purchases, and not to rely solely on sellers's disclosures or poorly qualified inspectors. The case involved a septic system that was going bad, and the seller and the buyer had both had it inspected, with the results saying all was okay. The seller, having had the system inspected, had marked in the Seller's Disclosure Statement that the system had no problems, having relied on the "experts" even though she had called for the inspections after noticing an extra sogginess and odor on her property in very rainy weather.

The case really turned on the fact that the agreement between the parties was a contractual one, and contractually, there should have been a remedy for her inadvertent possible negligence. There was none, so the case was thrown out on summery judgement. This meant that there needed to be a new form to cover this, and as the state's various multiple listing services were already negotiating for a statewide form, it was decided to go ahead with one. The new form is based primarily on the forms of the Northwest MLS, the largest in the state, with changes made to accommodate the requirements of Alejandre V Bull and several other material changes, including a formal rental agreement for all post-closing occupancy agreements.

It is now more important than ever that you have qualified assistance in the purchase and sales of residential real estate. Please contact me if you want more information about the new statewide forms, including the newly revised Seller's Disclosure Statement that the legislature amended at the end of the 2006-2007 session. There are situations now, whereby even if a buyer is willing to waive receiving a form (not a good idea anyway), they can't waive receipt of the new Environmental section!

SOLD--- Darling University Place Rambler for $259,900

Shannon M. Krueger (Windermere Commencement Assoc) — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 15:08:45 -0500

Updated rambler located on private cul-de-sac in a great University Place neighborhood! This home is situated on an exceptionally large (.335 acre) lot; perfect for gardener, pet owners or your own private oasis.

Home features 4 bedrooms and 1 bath and is approximatly 1092 square feet. Update include a newer kitchen, newer vinyl windows, laminate wood and tile flooring throughout and more. Bedrooms are all good sized and the country style kitchen area is just charming.

Neighborhood boasts its own private park, Home Owners Association with dues under $59 a year & much more. The home is located in Chambers Creek Elementary area, and Great UP schools! One year home warranty offered.

Directions: From Bridgeport Way, go west on 54th, turn left on 83rd Ave W home is on the right as you approach the cul-de-sac.

Alphabet Soup

Shannon M. Krueger (Windermere Commencement Assoc) — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 14:20:37 -0500

In Real Estate we, Realtors, often forget that most people don't know what the "alphabet soup" on our business cards means. Often clients might not know what training we have had and what standards that we are held to. So I have decided to blog a few...

1. Levels of Licensing:

Real Estate Salesperson (agent)

Be at least 18 years of age
Complete WREC approved pre-licensing course

60 hours in a classroom/online
Approved course available through Real Estate Express
Hours must be completed up to 5 years before applying for the examination

Pass the WREC examination
Apply to WREC for a salesperson license

Sales Associate License (associate broker)

During first renewal period:

Complete 30 hour Practice Course AND
Complete 30 hours of approved continuing education which includes 3 hours of core material
Approved course available through Real Estate Express

Real Estate Broker

Be at least 18 years of age
Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent
Complete 2 years full time salesperson experience in Washington or another state with equivalent requirements
Complete WREC approved pre-licensing course

120 hours in a classroom/online including 30 hours of each of the following

Real Estate Law, Brokerage Management, Business Management, and an Elective course

Experience and hours must be completed within 5 years prior to applying for the broker examination

Pass the WREC examination
Apply to WREC for a broker's license

2. Like most professions there are the basics that you will see:

Realtor- these are members of NAR (National Association of Realtors) or TPCAR (Tacoma Peirce County Association of Realtors) in this area. Realtors are held to a strict code of ethics you can download the complete list at http://www.realtor.org/mempolweb.nsf/pages/code

Equal Housing- Fair Housing Act, as amended, prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of dwellings, and in other housing-related transactions, based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status (including children under the age of 18 living with parents of legal custodians, pregnant women, and people securing custody of children under the age of 18), and handicap (disability). To view the full descriptions of the fair housing act and other equal housing civil rights go to: http://www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/FHLaws/index.cfm

3. Specialties:

ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative) With over 40,000 members, REBAC is the largest association of real estate professionals focusing on all aspects of buyer representation. Over 30,000 ABR® designees have completed the REBAC course, passed the test and provided documentation of buyer agency experience.

ASP (Accredited Staging Professional) http://www.stagedhomes.com/ Accredited ASP Stagers and ASP Real Estate Agents are true Professionals trained under strict guidelines using my proven Staging techniques developed for over 30 years. When you bring your home on the market and prepare your house for sale always hire an ASP because they are the true leaders in the Staging and Real Estate Industries.

CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist): Members of The Institute who hold the CLHMS designation have successfully demonstrated their expertise in the luxury home and estate market by meeting strict performance requirements.

CRS® (Certified Residential Specialist®): Agents can maximize their potential by earning the CRS® Designation and joining the organization that has served top-producing residential sales agents since 1977. The more than 35,000 CRS® Designees benefit from nationwide referral opportunities, a professional image that attracts customers, and sales and marketing support. The CRS® Designation is awarded to experienced REALTORS® who complete advanced training in listing and selling, and meet rigorous production requirements.

ERC (Employee Relocation Council) was founded in 1964 to help relocation professionals overcome the challenges of U.S. domestic and global workforce mobility by conducting research and facilitating networking that helps its members understand their business environments, anticipate and benefit from emerging trends in employee relocation assistance and learn about industry best practices.

GRI (The Graduate REALTOR® Institute) symbol is the mark of a real estate professional that has made a commitment to providing a superior level of professional services by earning the GRI designation. REALTORS® with the GRI designation are highly trained in many areas of real estate to better serve and protect their clients.

Lakewood Dream Home

Shannon M. Krueger (Windermere Commencement Assoc) — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 16:32:04 -0600

Lakewood Area Home
Active
$499,950 plus seller offering $10,000 redecorating allowance
Lakewood, WA
Property Details   Style: Tri-level
Bed: 4
Bath: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,012
Lot Size: 0.31
Property Code: 77607    MLS#: 27053642  Virtual Tour

Almost every preferred amenity:

Exterior Features:

True wood siding with partial brick front

Large entertainment deck

Two retractable awnings with automatic temperature settings

RV parking with separate deck and rear entrance

Custom 8 zone sprinkler system

Professionally landscaped with Japanese maple, Asian pear, apple and fig trees

Over-sized 3 car garage with sink and shop space

Outdoor lighting & sound system

Two outbuildings

Gas grill hook-ups

Backyard is fully fenced

Koi pond

Custom cement driveway with more than ample parking

Cul-de-sac

Interior Features:

Extensive genuine hardwood floors

Gas & Wood burning fireplaces

Custom tile work in kitchen and throughout home

High-end appliances: Subzero Fridge/freezer, Thermador range with disappearing vent, Reverse osmosis water purifier, instant hot water dispenser, kitchen-aid dishwasher, trash compactor & built-in microwave.

Central vacuum system

Newer gas furnace & Central A.C. installed 2002

Extensive hardwired security system

Numerous built-ins

Ceiling fans in 3 bedrooms

Built-in sound system

High-tech (Ethernet) cabling allows for internet access in every room

Laundry room located near bedrooms w/ separate access to outside by R.V. parking

Garden Paradise

Shannon M. Krueger (Windermere Commencement Assoc) — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 16:30:16 -0600

Fredrickson Area Home
Active
$299,950
Property Details Style: 2 story
4 Bedrooms, 2.5 baths
Sq. Ft.: 2,359
Lot Size: 10,873 square feet

Property address:
7710 194th St Ct E. Spanaway, WA

Property Code: 87404 MLS#: 26200764 Virtual Tour

Former Model Home located in renowned Augusta - One of the prettiest gated neighborhoods in the Frederickson area. This home is located on a large corner lot, with the no neighbors to the right or left. Neighborhood features, low home owners dues of under $13 a month, sidewalks, active homeowners association with monthly news-letters, pressure washer available for neighborhood use, nicely landscaped and maintained yards exhibiting true pride of ownership.

This beautiful four bedroom, two-story home is a gem in the neighborhood. Great open floor plan with soaring ceilings, chandlers, Wilson Art flooring, large living room, cozy family room with gas fireplace, dining room, and open kitchen with breakfast bar & kitchen nook. Upstairs is a large loft/bonus room with built-in shelves, deluxe mater suite with mirror inset walk-in closet & cathedral ceilings, plus 3 additional nice sized bedrooms, and laundry room.

One year American Home Shield warranty offered.

Gorgeous yard approximately a quarter acre. Features: built-in swing, waterfall, patio space (great for those summer BBQs to come), and lots of room to play. Backyard is fully fenced for privacy and peace of mind.

Oversized two car garage with loft storage.

MLS# 26200764

For more information on this home or current listings in the area feel free to call Shannon M. Krueger CRS, Licensed Real Estate Agent for over 25 years.

Phone: 253-208-5865 direct or 253-682-2600 John L Scott UPL

Email:KruegerS@johnlscott.com

http://www.shannonshometeam.com/

First time home buyers welcome!!

Shannon M. Krueger (Windermere Commencement Assoc) — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 16:28:43 -0600

South Hill Condo
Active
$189,900

Property Details Condo Style: 2 story
Bed: 3
Bath: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1190
Property Code: 64333 MLS#:27063820

Puyallup's best value in a condo! Unique second story townhouse comprises the top two floors of a three story building. Big 3 bedroom 2.5 bath unit offers a very homey layout if you don't mind being upstairs. Generous Layout with full size washer & dryer in laundry room, plus half bath on main and all bedrooms upstairs. Front room more generous than most, perfect for the new, bigger TV's with attractive fire place and lots of natural light. Recent condo conversion means all new appliances less then 1 year ago! One car garage located at the foot of stairs, plus 1 more assigned space, and plenty of street parking. Within Puyallup school district! Enjoy everything Southhill has to offer and a maintenance free life!!

For more information please call Shannon M. Krueger at 253-208-5865 or go to http://www.shannonshometeam.com/

SOLD -- Great home for the $$$

Shannon M. Krueger (Windermere Commencement Assoc) — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 18:36:11 -0600

Fircrest Area Home
Active
$334,375
Property Details Style: 1 story
Bed: 4
Bath: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2548
Lot Size: 0.26

Property Code: 92315 MLS#:27003883 Virtual Tour: www.tourfactory.com/321571

Transfer forces sale before sellers could complete all their remodeling dreams. Recent quality upgrades include newer gridded vinyl windows, newer architectural comp. roof, newer kitchen cabinets, gas furnace & hot water heater. Home features Marble entry, great layout with expanded family room (with new laminate floors), off kitchen plus formal living and dining. Quarter acre street to street lot, large insulated/heated garage plus a small shed. All appliances included!!

Bring your decorating ideas and get creative here!!!

For more information please call Shannon M. Krueger at 253-208-5865 or go to www.ShannonsHomeTeam.com

Terminology

Shannon M. Krueger (Windermere Commencement Assoc) — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 15:11:41 -0600

TERMINOLOGY

Blog: Short for Web log, a blog is a Web page that serves as a publicly accessible personal journal for an individual. Typically updated daily, blogs often reflect the personality of the author (webopedia.com). Postings on a blog are usually in chronological order.

Comment spam : Like e-mail spam. Robot "spambots" flood a blog with advertising in the form of bogus comments. A serious problem that requires bloggers and blog platforms to have tools to exclude some users or ban some addresses in comments.

CraigsList : Local community classifieds and forums for finding jobs, housing, goods & services, social activities, a girlfriend or boyfriend, advice, community information, and just about anything else. The free service has about 10 million users a month and 80 topical forums.

Forum : An online discussion group. Online services and bulletin board services (BBS's) provide a variety of forums, in which participants with common interests can exchange open messages. Forums are sometimes called newsgroups (in the Internet world) or conferences. (webopedia.com)

Google : is well-known for its web search service, which is a major factor of the company's success. It indexes billions of Web pages, so that users can search for the information they desire, through the use of keywords and operators. Google has also employed the Web Search technology into other search services, including Image Search, Google News, the price comparison site Froogle, the interactive Usenet archive Google Groups, Google Maps and more.Google has also developed several desktop applications, including Google Earth, an interactive mapping program powered by satellite imagery.

Instant Messaging: Abbreviated IM, a type of communications service that enables you to create a kind of private chat room with another individual in order to communicate in real time over the Internet, analagous to a telephone conversation but using text-based, not voice-based, communication. Typically, the instant messaging system alerts you whenever somebody on your private list is online. You can then initiate a chat session with that particular individual. (webopedia.com)

iPod: Apple's iPod is a small portable music player. Users can transfer songs to their iPod with their computer, iTunes, and the iPod software. (source: .webopedia.com)

MySpace is a social networking and blogging service

Podcast: a podcast is an audio file in MP3 format* and delivered online via RSS feed (webfeed) subscriptions. Podcast subscribers can listen to the show at his or her own leisure, which is the main attraction of this medium. As unlike Internet radio, there is no schedule to follow.
Source: http://weblogs.about.com/od/weblogsglossary/g/podcasting.htm

Wikipedia: is a multilingual, Web-based, free content encyclopedia project. Wikipedia is written collaboratively by volunteers; with rare exceptions, its articles can be edited by anyone with access to the Web site. The project is now operated by the Wikimedia Foundation, a non-profit organization created by Larry Sanger and Jimmy Wales, and has over six million articles in 250 languages,including 1.6 million in the English-language edition. Wikipedia has steadily risen in popularity since its inceptionand currently ranks among the twelve most-visited websites worldwide. Wikipedia's reliability and accuracy have been questioned. The site has also been criticized for its susceptibility to vandalism, uneven quality, systemic bias and inconsistencies, and for favouring consensus over credentials in its editorial process.Wikipedia's content policies and sub-projects set up by contributors seek to address these concerns.Scholarly studies have concluded that vandalism is generally short-lived, and that Wikipedia is roughly as accurate as other online encyclopedias.

YouTube Founded in February 2005, YouTube is a consumer media company for people to watch and share original videos worldwide through a Web experience.

SOLD -- Drastic price reduction!! in the gated neighborhood of Fedrickson

Shannon M. Krueger (Windermere Commencement Assoc) — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 14:13:44 -0600

Fredrickson Area Home

$287,500
Property Details Style: 2 story
4 Bedrooms, 2.5 baths
Sq. Ft.: 2,359
Lot Size: 10,873 square feet