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Beautiful Views of Mt. Rainier from this rambler on level 1 acre lot in small community. Come home to open layout, vaulted ceilings, & room to entertain. Spacious dining room and living area make it easy to relax. Master bedroom/bath have great mountian views. Jetted soaking tub, Central Vac, Heat Pump, Wired for Generator, garden space, new roof, and plenty more. 3-car attached garage & carport for RV. Deck runs the length of the house. Come home, relax!

Mountain peeks up behind the house.

You think this is beautiful? You should see it when the sun rises in the morning and when the full moon hovers over it in the evening.

Sit on the deck and enjoy!!!

Offered for $299,950.

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Beautiful New Construction by Legacy NW Homebuilders! Own your new home in this cul-de-sac development built w/ quality inside and out. Ramblers feature an open layout with a quality kitchen and Master Suite w/ 5-piece master bath. From the cabinetry to the painted white trim and appliances, this builder does it right. Good -sized lots are fully fenced with sprinkler systems and beautifully landscaped front & back. Near military base, schools, and shopping, yet away from the mainstream.

See more Legacy NW Homes at www.WrenHollow.com

http://www.tourfactory.com/505235

   Very clean four bedroom two and a half bath home in great location on South Hill. Desired Puyallup School district. Bright clean kitchen with breakfast bar, appliances stay. Open Living space with nice gas fireplace for your enjoyment. Front Den perfect for sitting room or office/den space. Large front patio, great for enjoying sunsets. Large five piece master bathroom, with soaking tub, double sinks, seperate commode, and large walk in closet. Look no further, you've found your home!

Spring is here and so is the real estate activity in Puyallup. After a dismal 2008 and a rough start to 2009, it seems that buyers are beginning to come out and actually purchase homes in Puyallup. Granted a majority of the sold homes in the past month are bank owned or short sales, the increase in activity is a welcome sight.

The biggest indicator of the increase in real estate activity is the number of pending sales in Puyallup, 143 as of this posting for the past 30 days. Compare that to 68 pendings in March of 2009 and 86 pendings in April 2008.

Now the question is how many of those will turn into SOLD properties. The ratio of pendings to solds has dropped in the past year, due to a number of factors, mainly financing difficulties. As underwriters of the loans continue to enforce strict guidelines, conditions imposed make it more challenging to close on a transaction. Appraisers are also under much scrutiny, so they are being more cautious with value estimates.

Overall, the indication is that we are either in the late stages of the down curve or the early stages of recovery. Either way, is appears we are near the bottom and it is a good time for qualified buyers to catch a good deal with low interest rates in Puyallup.

Brian Solinsky

Real Estate Professional

"Bringing Home Your Dreams"

Brian Solinsky was born and raised in Washington State and received his Bachelor's degree in education from Gonzaga University and a Master's Degree in Technology at City University.

Brian served at Kalles JH as a junior high school teacher and coach for 13 years before becoming a real estate professional. Family life is very important to Brian, who lives in Puyallup with his wife and two kids: (pic) Taylor, Lissa, and Tanner

Using his education and coaching background, Brian excels in communication and educates his clients throughout the home -selling and home-buying process to empower clients to make educated decisions in regards to their investment.

As an agent, Brian has continued his education with endorsements as an Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR), a Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE), and a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE).  He has been recognized as the "Rookie of the Year" in 2007,  "Agent of the Month" by the Keller Williams Western Region and has also been awarded numerous monthly awards by his office for listings and sales. Brian currently leads The Solinsky Team at Keller Williams, a group of agents ready to serve the community with care and integrity every step of the way.

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See the Virtual Tour of this Condo in Kent!

Beautiful surroundings and a terrific location. Timber Ridge boasts a clubhouse and pool, while being a desirable community. This 2 bed end unit backs the natural setting for great views off the back patio. Warm colors inside and newer carpet make this feel like home. Large master suite and kitchen with appliances included. W/D in unit stay with purchase. Two parking spots too!

Timber Ridge has  a nearly 92% owner-occupancy rate (buyer to verify) because people love to live here. Close to freeway access and downtown, yet away from the mainstream.

Call the listing agent for further questions about this property!

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Rambler in Lacamas Valley Estates on acre, easy access to Military Bases. Open floor plan with vaulted ceilings. Home has eat-in kitchen and large living area. Huge backyard, patially wooded. Come home to your own privacy! Buyer to verify information to their satisfaction.

This home is listed as a short sale. Contact the listing agent for more information.

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Enter to vaulted ceilings and open layout with 5 spacious bedrooms. Kitchen with new microwave and dishwasher. Plenty of hot water with two water heaters, one to heat the gorgeous master bathroom soaking tub. Upstairs bedroom has deck with partial view of Mt. Rainier. Plenty of storage space, covered patio, shop on a fully fenced lot.

This home could be used as an adult living home with disabled access and 3 main floor bedrooms.

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Searching for new construction in Tacoma? Make sure to take a look at this development by Legacy NW Homebuilders.

1953 Square Foot Rambler, 3 bed, 2 bath

Listed at $245,000

NOW AVAILABLE!!!

Wren Hollow is a cul-de-sac with 22 lots of ramblers and 2-stories.  

Built with quality inside and out, these homes boast large kitchens and master suites with 5-piece master baths.

Master Bedroom in Rambler

                                                                                      Open Floor Plan

Fully Landscaped & Fenced

Sprinkler system included!

See more at www.WrenHollow.com

Visit the site on Saturday or Sunday from 12-4 and see more of this and other homes.

Find more homes at www.FindWestWAHomes.com

and learn more about The Solinsky Team at Keller Williams by visiting www.BrianSolinsky.com

 This real estate market has caused

unbearable stress and heartache.

As a Certified Distressed Property Expert

and REALTOR®,

I can give you the expertise necessary

to save your credit,

relieve the uncertainty

and most of all, help your family.

Call me, Brian Solinsky, and let's get started

to the path of recovery.

Direct: 253-881-4240

FOR RELEASE: IMMEDIATE

DATE: 4/03/09                                                       For more information, please contact: 253-881-4240

BRIAN SOLINSKY EARNS PRESTIGIOUS DESIGNATION TO HELP HOMEOWNERS IN DANGER OF FORECLOSURE

Brian Solinsky of Keller Williams Realty Puyallup has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales. This is invaluable expertise to offer at a time when the area is ravaged by "distressed" homes in the foreclosure process.

Short sales allow the cash-strapped seller to repay the mortgage at the price that the home sells for, even though it is lower than what is owed on the property. With plummeting property values, this can save many people from foreclosure and even bankruptcy. More and more lenders are willing to consider short sales because they are much less costly than foreclosures. 

In the Pierce County area, more than 1,000 homes are in danger of foreclosing. It is happening in all price ranges. Local experts say that even high-priced homes are not immune.

"This CDPE designation has been invaluable as I work with sellers and lenders on complicated short sales," said Solinsky. "It is so rewarding to be able to help sellers save their homes from foreclosure."

Alex Charfen, founder of the Distressed Property Institute in Boca Raton, Fla., said that Realtors® such as Brian with the CDPE designation have valuable training in short sales that can offer the homeowner much better alternatives to foreclosure, which virtually destroys the credit rating. These experts also may better understand market conditions and can help sellers through the emotional experience, he said.

The Distressed Property Institute opened in January 2008 and provides training on-site and online. The CDPE is the premier designation for Realtors helping homeowners in distress and handling short sales.

"Our goal is to educate as many people as possible so we can help as many homeowners as possible," Charfen said.

For more information about CDPE designation or to find a certified distressed Realtor in your area, please call 1-800-482-0335.

"What!!!!"

"Is our Congress nuts?"

Those were my thoughts when I saw the $15,000 non-refundable tax credit for all homebuyers had been reduced to $8,000 for first time homebuyers only.

Here I was looking for a dramtic increase in sales in the upcoming months with $15,000 to each home buyer. It was glee! Excitement! Finally some hope to get housing back on track.

Then, thud - in the second to last paragraph of an article in the News Tribune about the so-called, "Economic Stimulus Package" I saw it. The $15,000 stripped from the bill.

What does Congress think about the current real estate market? I don't think they think much about it. It appears they think more about spending our money for "programs" that fit within their political scope, than they do about getting our economy out of trouble.

I saw it said best in this quote by a colleague of mine, "When the president signs on this bill, $50 will be the new $20 in America."

Recently, people have been calling me about the financial hardships they are in and trying to find the solution to get out of trouble.

There are options out there for those who are struggling and there are people who can help and support through the process.

This article I found, Is a Loan Modification Right for You?, provided some great insight for me as a real estate agent helping people through these difficult financial times.

Feel free to comment and share what you are finding works and what is not working. The more we work together to get people through these tough times, the better it will be for our country. God Bless America! It starts with one person at a time to make a real difference.

Next week: There are three basic ways to approach a mortgage modification, according to consumer advocates.

253-881-4103

2009 is off to a fantastic start! We launched our new team format with 6 agents ready and willing to work hard to care for clients and their needs.

Our new name is WEST VALLEY HOME TEAM. We are still at Keller Williams based in Puyallup WA, serving Western Washington with agents in King, Pierce, and Thurston counties.

Our new Logo reflects our home and commitment to clients:

We are located in Western Washington in the Puyallup Valley - hence the name West Valley - finding homes and selling homes with a team concept.

West Valley Home Team hit the ground running in 2009! Check out our listings in the Tacoma/Spanaway area at www.WrenHollow.com and a rambler at a great price in Lakewood at www.LakewoodRambler.com .

There are more listings to come as our team reaches out to those who need or want to sell their homes. With a professional presentation, sellers can know they will receive quality service, marketing that reaches the world, and a strong team of negotiators on the job for them.

Buyers also find quality service, incredible search tools, and a team of professionals willing to spend the time to find the RIGHT home for the client, then negotiate on their behalf for the best deals around.

2009 looks to be an amazing year, so contact the West Valley Home Team and be part of the excitement. Whether moving in the area, referring to the area, or just want some real estate questions answered, know that we are here for you.

West Valley Home Team - Serving Western Washington State with professionalism and service.

Visit us at

www.BrianSolinsky.com

www.WestValleyHomeTeam.com

www.FindWestWAHomes.com

Short Sales and Foreclosures seem to be everywhere right now and finding success with them can be quite a challenge. When considering your financial situation and the possibility of missing payments, it is best to get help early. The longer you wait the more difficult it is to find a solution.

At West Valley Home Team, we do all we can to help people stay in their home. In reality, homeowners have the following options when faced with financial difficulties involving house payments:

Option 1 - Refinance - always consider a refinance first

          Benefits: Current interest rates on a 30 year fixed rate mortgage are averaging around 5%-5.25%

          Drawbacks: Your home must appraise at a certain value and we are finding sometimes the current loan amount is greater than the home value, which will make it impossible to refinance unless you bring money to the table.

Option 2 - Loan Modification - take your current loan and adjust (modify) the terms

           Benefits: Stay in the home with little or no harm to your credit score. There are a number of ways to modify a loan, depending on your lender.

           Drawbacks: Loan Modification can be time-consuming and stressful as banks can be challenging to negotiate with. Sometimes lenders will modify the loan for a short time period, then it resets. Be wary of companies that charge a fee up-front for loan modification.

** We work with a third party to do loan modifications with NO up-front fees and do everything possible to wrap the loan modification fee into the modified loan amount so there are no out-of-pocket expenses.

Option 3 - Short Sale - sell the house with underlying lien holders approval to forgive a portion of what is owed.

           Benefits: Reduce the harm to your credit score. Avoid foreclosure.

          Drawbacks: You must move to a new location. Negative affect on credit.

I came across this article called Success with Short Sales at Realty Times.

** When the first two options are not available to clients, we then provide the option of a short sale.

Option 4 - Bankruptcy - file bankruptcy (talk with a bankruptcy attorney about benefits/drawbacks for you)

Option 5 - Foreclosure - bank "takes back" the home and attempts to sell at auction. If no sale at auction, it typically goes on the market as an REO (real estate owned) property. Bank owned.

At West Valley Home Team, we do all we can to help home owners avoid the last two options. We are finding more and more people are heading into difficulty with their mortgage payments due to ARMs resetting, job loss, medical situations, divorce, etc.

Once again the key is to get help early! Contact us for more information about how you can get help.

If you have other ideas that could help home owners, please submit your comments. The more homes we can save the better for everyone.

WREN HOLLOW

            by Legacy NW Homebuilders

Visit Wren Hollow to find the Rambler you have been looking to buy. Spacious and open, this 1953 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, one-story comes fully landscaped front and back with sprinkler system.

Located at 15927 19th Ave E, Tacoma WA 98445 

Listed at $245,000

MLS# 28159834

1953 Square Foot Rambler

 Curb appeal at it's finest. Quality paint, hardi-plank siding, 50-year composition roof, long driveway, fully landscaped front yard, and double-pane windows put this home a cut above the rest and we haven't even been inside yet.

 Easy - Open Layout

Enter to spacious entryway with bedroom/office close at hand. Proceed to kitchen marked with elegance and great room featuring soaring vaulted ceilings and plenty of space for entertaining. Hallways take you to bedrooms. Master has high ceilings and enough room for sitting area. Laundry room attached to the two-car garage.

Kitchen

Plenty of counter and cabinet space, breakfast bar and 42" upper cabinets.

Family Room

High, vaulted ceilings and natural paint tones make this room a favorite.  

Master Suite

High ceilings in a 19'4" x 13'10" room can fit all your furniture and even add a sitting area if you choose.

5-piece Master Bath is attached with a walk-in closet.

Back Yard

Fully Landscaped and Fully Fenced with a sprinkler system and a patio. Enjoy your yard with low maintenance and privacy.

Ramblers are available right now in Wren Hollow, with others under construction. Come out and pick your lot on new construction where you can choose your interior paint colors and extras.

Listing Agent:

Brian Solinsky

Keller Williams Realty

253-278-7857

bsolinsky@kw.com

www.briansolinsky.com

WREN HOLLOW

                by Legacy NW Homebuilders

Looking for new construction? Make sure you see these homes in Southeast Tacoma, near Spanaway. Buyers  have been flocking to the site in the past month with prices for these beautiful homes starting under $250,000.

Front and Backyards come fully landscaped and fully fenced with a sprinkler system. Hardi-plank siding and a 50-year composition roof help make this new construction the best in the Spanaway area.

 Rambler Style 1953 listed at $245,000

This 1953 square foot Rambler has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a spacious kitchen that opens to a great room.

When you enter the model home, you will find everything that comes standard, including 42" upper cabinets with plenty of storage space, a huge Master Bedroom with vaulted ceilings and a 5-piece master bath with a walk-in closet.

It is hard to find a quality one-story new construction of this size for this price. Down-sizing is made easier when you move into a home like this. 

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Two-Story Style 1999 listed at $249,950

This 1999 square foot two-story boasts 4 good-sized bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and a 3-car tandem garage.

Kitchen and dining area is a delightful place to visit and entertain. The Family Room provides a cozy setting with features that add character.

The Master Suite with it's vaulted ceilings and 5-piece master bath, make this home one to visit. Once you see it, you won't want to pass it up! This style is selling fast.

Two-Story Style 2226 listed at $257,950

The pride of the neighborhood. This 2226 square foot two-story provides 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and an enormous bonus room.

Island kitchen opens to the great room so entertaining is easy. Lots of storage space under the stairs or convert into a massive pantry.

Master Suite with 5-piece master bath and walk-in closet is located near the upstairs laundry room to simplify the processes of life.

Construction on the first of this style is due for completion in December of 2008.

Make your way to Wren Hollow to find your next dream home!

Listed by:

Brian Solinsky ABR, CNE

Accredited Buyer's Representative, Certified Negotiation Expert

Keller Williams Realty

253-278-7857

bsolinsky@kw.com

www.BrianSolinsky.com

   Starbucks Grand Opening

Opening day is Thursday, October 16th for the new Starbucks Drive Through in Fredrickson! Owner and operator, Gwen Joseph, is offering free drinks on opening day:

"Stop by our new Starbucks Location on 176th and Canyon road this Thursday October 16 from 4pm to 7pm. Just for stopping by you'll have your choice of any tall beverage on us! Friends, family and free coffee what more could you ask for? Everyone is welcome to join the fun so bring a friend or two along with you."

Canyon Crossing is located on 176th and Canyon Road. If you have not visited Fredrickson lately, take advantage of this offer and make a visit. Things have sure changed at that intersection.

Canyon Crossing has a Safeway, Taco Bell and of course the new Starbucks. More is planned and lease space is still available.

Be sure to bring your friends and family to enjoy your treat on Thursday, October 16th from 4pm-7pm!

Yes, there is a drive thru for your convenience!

Stop by and order your specialized drink and treat while talking with your favorite baristas!

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The Puyallup market has mixed reviews for the month of September 2008. For the first time this year, sales cracked the 100 homes sold and 10% of listed homes sold in September. Pending sales were also up in September as compared to previous months.

On the flip side, the median sales price dropped $19,000 from August to $249,950 and the average sales price dropped $20,000 from the August average.

If buyers continue to gain confidence and more homes are sold, we should see the median sales price increase in the coming months. However, if buyers fall back into the "fear of the market crashing" mentality, then we will see drops in sales and in prices.

Being that the holiday season is just around the corner, it will be interested to see what happens in the Puyallup market in the coming months.

My recommendation is to buy before the holidays, if you have the ability to get approved. Interest rates are near the lowest levels of the year, home prices are at the lowest level of the year, and you can anticipate the inventory to drop as we enter the holiday season. If you want the best rates, the lowest prices, and the best selection now is a great time to be a buyer.

Sellers that need to sell should list if they are ready, willing, and able to price correctly for the market. Consider that home values dropped 7% in a month in the Puyallup market. Sellers must understand the need to price below the market to even have a chance to sell at this time.

*statistics are from a reliable source, but are not guaranteed. For more information regarding your area, contact a full-time real estate specialist.

Hey all you coffee drinkers in the Puyallup area. The Solinsky Home Team has requested to continue the 2 for 1 drink special at Forza's on South Hill for the month of October.

Guess what? They will do it!

In the month of October, visit this location and receive 2 drinks for the price of 1.

All you have to do is mention the Solinsky Home Team sent you and you get the 2 for 1 special!

 Forza Drive Through is located on Meridian near 128th in the Rite-Aid/Goodwill parking lot.

Drive Through today and pick up your Forza's!

The Solinsky Home Team at Keller Williams is committed to building community through the real estate business.

We enjoy parternering with other locally-owned businesses to provide discounts for our clients and friends.

Be part of our community and tell others about the Solinsky Home Team at Keller Williams!