Picture courtesy of Lori Cofer, REALTOR "Your Pullman Real Estate Connection"   About the Author: The above piece was provided as a community service by Lori Cofer, a local Pullman Real Estate Agent. Lori can be reached via email at loricofer@yahoo.com or by phone at 509-330-0086. Lori is happy to assist you in all your Pullman real estate and Moscow Real Estate needs.  Lori is "Your Pullman WA Real Estate Connection!"     Looking for Moscow Idaho Real Estate? Lori is happy to assist you in all your Pullman Washington Real Estate and Moscow Idaho Real Estate needs. Lori is "Your Moscow Idaho Real Estate Connection" 05/17/2009

Pullman Washington ~ What's For Lunch This Week In Our Schools? (May 11-May 15, 2009) Courtesy of Lori Cofer, REALTOR ~ "Your Pullman Real Estate Connection"   Monday ~ May 11, 2009   Elementary:  Mozzarella Pizza Sticks w/ Marinara Sauce, Veggies, Fruit, Pudding Pop, Milk    LMS: Mozzarella Pizza Sticks w/ Marinara Sauce, Veggies, Fruit, Pudding Pop, Milk          TUESDAY ~ May 12, 2009 Elementary:  French Toast Sticks, Pork Sausage Links, Asst. Fruit Juices, Strawberries, Fruit, Milk LMS: French Toast Sticks, Pork Sausage Links, Asst. Fruit Juices, Strawberries, Fruit, Milk      WEDNESDAY ~ May 13, 2009   Elementary: Chicken Slugger, Mashed Potatoes, Veggies, Fruit, Keebler Elfin Graham, Milk LMS: Chicken Slugger, Mashed Potatoes, Veggies, Fruit, Keebler Elfin Graham, Milk       THURS... 05/12/2009

Pullman WA Real Estate ~ By Lori Cofer, REALTOR "Your Pullman Real Estate Connection"   Saturday marked the 2009 Graduation Commencement for Washington State University.  Congratulations to all those who graduated!  The city of Pullman was packed full of proud Cougars in their caps and gowns, many of which posed in the City of Pullman Square to have their photo snapped.  It was a beautiful day and the beginning of new horizons for many WSU graduates.  I would like to wish a special congrats Addy Hink and Tanya Guseva!  These two lovely ladies have been receptionists at Richard's Hair Studio, my husband's hair salon for several years now.   We will miss you so much!  All of us wish you every wonderful thing in life!!!       About the Author: The above piece was provided as a community se... 05/10/2009

  Picture Courtesy of Lori Cofer, REALTOR ~ Your Pullman Real Estate Connection  About the Author: The above piece was provided as a community service by Lori Cofer, a local Pullman Washington Real Estate Agent. Lori can be reached via email at loricofer@yahoo.com or by phone at 509-330-0086. Lori is happy to assist you in all your Pullman real estate and Moscow Real Estate needs.  Lori is "Your Pullman WA Real Estate Connection!"         Looking for Moscow Idaho Real Estate? Lori is happy to assist you in all your Pullman Washington Real Estate and Moscow Idaho Real Estate needs. Lori is "Your Moscow Idaho Real Estate Connection" 05/10/2009

Mother's Day Treat - A Hike on Kamiah Butte, Pullman WA By Lori Cofer, REALTOR ~ "Your Pullman Real Estate Connection"     I would love to wish everyone a wonderful Mother's Day!  Many of my clients and friends like myself treasure our families.  I am the proud mother of two fine sons who are now grown and a wonderful new daugther-in-law.  And of course, my little Chewie Pup is my newest "little one."            What a wonderful day I enjoyed with my family.  As we gathered around the kitchen table I was taken back by the blessings of a wonderful loving family.  They say the kitchen is the heart and soul of the home, and I believe it.  I know the heart and soul of my home has got to be the kitchen when my family is gathered.  After lunch together we decided to head off for a hike.  We a... 05/10/2009

Pullman Washington ~ What's For Lunch This Week In Our Schools? (May 4-8, 2009) Courtesy of Lori Cofer, REALTOR ~ "Your Pullman Real Estate Connection"     MONDAY ~ May 4, 2009   Elementary: Pizza Rounds, Veggies, Fruit, Dixie Cup, Milk LMS: Pizza Rounds, Veggies, Fruit, Dixie Cup, Milk   TUESDAY ~ May 5, 2009 Elementary: Cinco de Mayo!, Beef Tacos, Cheese, Lettuce, Salsa, Fruit Churros, Milk LMS: Cinco de Mayo!, Beef Tacos, Cheese, Lettuce, Salsa, Fruit Churros, Milk   WEDNESDAY ~ May 6, 2009 Elementary: Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Veggies, Fruit, Clodhopper (Vanilla Grahams), Milk LMS: Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Veggies, Fruit, Clodhopper (Vanilla Grahams), Milk   THURSDAY ~ May 7, 2009 Elementary: Spaghetti, Breadstick, Veggies, Fruit, Milk LMS: Spaghetti, Breadstick, Veggies, Fruit, Milk... 05/04/2009

Beasley Realty Sponsors the 2009 Annual Wine Tasting and Poster Unveiling of the Lentil Festival Poster in Pullman Washington! By Lori Cofer, REALTOR, Beasley Realty ~ "Your Pullman Real Estate Connection"     Beasley Realty is the sponsor of the National Lentil Festival Wine Tasting and Unveiling of the Lentil Festival Poster on May 28, 2009 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.  It sure is an exciting opportunity and a lot of fun for our team at Beasley Realty! Come join us and be the first to see the 2009 National Lentil Festival poster featuring this now Palouse famous legume.  It will be a fun night whereby you can sample Washington wines and meet the artist of this year's poster.  Along with wonderful Washington wines, you can also enjoy wonderful appetizers and take in the beauty of the Old P... 04/27/2009

     Picture Courtesy of Lori Cofer, REALTOR ~ Your Pullman Real Estate Connection"   About the Author: The above piece was provided as a community service by Lori Cofer, a local Pullman Real Estate Agent. Lori can be reached via email at loricofer@yahoo.com or by phone at 509-330-0086. Lori is happy to assist you in all your Pullman real estate and Moscow Real Estate needs.  Lori is "Your Pullman WA Real Estate Connection!"       Looking for Moscow Idaho Real Estate? Lori is happy to assist you in all your Pullman Washington Real Estate and Moscow Idaho Real Estate needs. Lori is "Your Moscow Idaho Real Estate Connection" 04/22/2009

Pullman Washington ~ What's For Lunch This Week In Our Schools? (Apr. 27-May 1, 2009) Courtesy of Lori Cofer, REALTOR ~ "Your Pullman Real Estate Connection"   Monday ~ April 27, 2009 Elementary: Teriyaki Beef Dippers, White Rice, Veggies, Fruit, Curious George Fruit Snack, Milk   LMS: Teriyaki Beef Dippers, White Rice, Veggies, Fruit, Curious George Fruit Snack, Milk    TUESDAY ~ April 28, 2009 Elementary: Chicken Taco, Cheese, Lettuce, Salsa, Veggies, Fruit, Milk   LMS: Chicken Taco, Cheese, Lettuce, Salsa, Veggies, Fruit, Milk       WEDNESDAY ~ April 29, 2009   Elementary:  Pepperoni Pizza Pocket, Veggies, Fruit, Cookie , Milk   LMS: Pepperoni Pizza Pocket, Veggies, Fruit, Cookie , Milk         THURSDAY ~ April 30, 2009     LMS: Deli Sandwich (turkey ham, turkey, cheese, on steak rol... 04/20/2009

What a great night last night in Pullman, WA.  The Palouse Habitat for Humanity held the first fundaraiser in our area for this great cause.  It was held at the Schwietzer Engineering Event Center and drew a nice crowd to this inaugural event. The Event included Dinner and both a Silent and Live Auction.  Many wonderful items were included in the auction and small groups of people could be seen gathered around the tables making their choices.  Glenn Johnson, the Pullman Mayor, did an excellent job as the emcee and it was super having Brian Funke, as the Auctioneer.  Large Live Auction items included a Scenic Flight Tour over the Palouse and Island Paradise Getaway in Kona, Hawaii.  The last and most appropriate Live Auction item was a beautiful Playhouse built by the Students of the WSU... 04/18/2009

Pullman Washington ~ What's For Lunch This Week In Our Schools? (Apr. 13-17, 2009) Courtesy of Lori Cofer, REALTOR ~ "Your Pullman Real Estate Connection"   MONDAY ~ April 12, 2009 Elementary: Mozzarella Pizza Sticks w/ Marinara Sauce, Veggies, Fruit, Fruit Juice Bar, Milk LMS: Mozzarella Pizza Sticks w/ Marinara Sauce, Veggies, Fruit, Fruit Juice Bar, Milk     TUESDAY ~ April 13, 2009 Elementary: Mini Turkey Corn Dog, Veggies, Fruit, Spring Cake, Milk LMS: Mini Turkey Corn Dog, Veggies, Fruit, Spring Cake, Milk         WEDNESDAY ~ April 15, 2009     Elementary : Spaghetti, Breadstick, Veggies, Fruit, Milk       LMS : Spaghetti, Breadstick, Veggies, Fruit, Milk         THURSDAY ~ April 16, 2009     Elementary: Turkey Croissant Sandwich, Veggies, Fruit, Sliced Strawberries, Milk       L... 04/12/2009

     This beautiful picture of the Snake River Bluffs is Courtesy of Robert & Eric Tetzlaff About the Author: The above piece was provided as a community service by Lori Cofer, a local Pullman Real Estate Agent. Lori can be reached via email at loricofer@yahoo.com or by phone at 509-330-0086. Lori is happy to assist you in all your Pullman real estate and Moscow Real Estate needs.  Lori is "Your Pullman WA Real Estate Connection!"       Looking for Moscow Idaho Real Estate? Lori is happy to assist you in all your Pullman Washington Real Estate and Moscow Idaho Real Estate needs. Lori is "Your Moscow Idaho Real Estate Connection" 04/08/2009

Overhanging Vegetation Pruning Weekend in Pullman WA By Lori Cofer, REALTOR ~ "Your Pullman Real Estate Connection" The City of Pullman Washington is providing the opportunity for residents to get rid of those pesky overhanging branches over sidewalks and streets April 10th-12th, 2009  Pruning is such a chore only to be matched by what to do with all those branches.  I know I have found myself trimming branches only to find I didn't know what to do with all those branches! But, thanks to the city of Pullman there will be dumpsters for you to discard vegetation on Military Hill, Sunnyside Hill, Pioneer Hill and College Hill.  This is a convenient service and saves you the trek out to the dump!  That gives you more time for something fun!  For locations check out www.pullman-wa.gov  So co... 04/08/2009

By Lori Cofer, REALTOR ~ "Your Pullman Real Estate Connection" Easter is around the corner and so is Pullman Washington's annual egg hunt.  Our local egg hunt will take place Saturday, April 11th in Kruegel Park on Pioneer Hill.      Kruegel Park is located on Dilke Street and will host this wonderful event sponsored by the City of Pullman, Pullman Kiwanis Club and many local businesses.        This 48th annual egg hunt will begin at 10:00 AM for ages 1-4 and ages 5-9 will have their opportunity at 10:10 AM.    The little ones all running around searching for eggs is a wonderful family event that is sure to please.  And you never know, Butch the Cougar, our local WSU mascot just might put in an appearance.  So come out for a great family time!    About the Author: The above piece was pr... 04/03/2009

By Lori Cofer, REALTOR ~ "Your Pullman Real Estate Connection"   National Arbor Day is Friday, April 10th.  Pullman Washington  will celebrate with the rest of the country by encouraging all Pullman residents to plant a tree.  From 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM you can come to the Pine Street Plaza downtown Pullman for a free seedling.  Arbor Day has its roots in Nebraska where J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture that a special day be set aside to plant trees.  The first Arbor Day in Nebraska in 1872 was celebrated with over a million trees planted in Nebraska!                                                            Photo Courtesy of Rod Schwartz Trees are wonderful for our environment and enrich our daily lives as they clean the air we breathe, conserve soil and w... 04/03/2009

Things to Do For Your Pullman WA School District Spring Break!!!! By Lori Cofer, REALTOR ~ "Your Pullman  Real Estate Connection" No School for  March 30-April 3rd!  YAHOO!!!  Spring Break is finally here!  So instead of our usual lunch menu I thought I would put together a few things you might want to do during your well deserved spring break!    Palouse Discovery Center is a great way for kids to learn and have fun all at the same time.  Check out their calendar and see that there is lots going on and it seems that eggs are the theme.  It will be Easter before you know it!     A trip to the Pullman Acquatic Center is also a great way to spend an afternoon.  This indoor swimming facility is always a blast regardless of what it's doing outside!     On a nice day maybe a trip to one of o... 03/27/2009

Palouse Habitat For Humanity Fund Raiser, Pullman WA ~ Beans & Jeans By Lori Cofer, REALTOR ~ "Your Pullman Real Estate Connection" Beans and Jeans is the theme of the Palouse Habitat for Humanity benefit fund raiser scheduled for April 17, 2009.   The picnic style atmosphere of this relaxed get together is sure to provide lots of fun and an opportunity to support a very worthwhile cause.  The Palouse Habitat for Humanity has recently finished a home in Genesee Idaho.  That is so cool!!!  The next build is to take place in Palouse Washington and we are hoping to begin this Summer!  Our ability to build this home is dependent upon raising funds locally, so please come out and show your support!!!  There will be live music from Hog Heaven Big Band.  Dinner and a silent auction will also ... 03/25/2009

Washington State University Mom's Weekend ~ April 4, 2009 By Lori Cofer, Realtor ~ "Your Pullman Real Estate Connection" As a Realtor serving the Pullman Washington area, I am often asked by relocating clients about our community.  Pullman is host to Washington State University, and we enjoy many events because our town hosts WSU. One of my favorites is coming up April 4th when Washington State University hosts its Annual Mom's Weekend.  Mom's will pour into our community for a weekend absolutely packed with events! This year's performance Huey Lewis and the News . They will be performing live during Mom's Weekend on April 4 at 8:00 PM at the Beasley Coliseum.  There will be special treats at Ferdinands too!Ferdinands is our local WSU Creamery famous for our Cougar Cheese and gourmet ic... 03/23/2009

Pullman Washington ~ What's For Lunch This Week In Our Schools? (Mar. 23-27, 2009) Courtesy of Lori Cofer, REALTOR ~ "Your Pullman Real Estate Connection"         MONDAY ~ March 23, 2009     Elementary: Pepperoni Pizza Rounds, Veggies, Fruit, Dessert, Milk       LMS: Pepperoni Pizza Rounds, Veggies, Fruit, Dessert, Milk     TUESDAY ~ March 24, 2009   Elementary: Chicken in a Bun, Oven Fries, Veggies, Fruit, Milk LMS: Chicken in a Bun, Oven Fries, Veggies, Fruit, Milk   WEDNESDAY ~ March 25, 2009   Elementary : Beef & Bean Burrito, Veggies, Fruit, Cookie, Milk LMS : Beef & Bean Burrito, Veggies, Fruit, Cookie, Milk   THURSDAY ~ March 26, 2009 Elementary: Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Veggies, Fruit, Dixie Cup, Milk LMS: Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Veggies, Fruit, Dixie Cup, Milk     FRIDAY ~ Mar... 03/23/2009

Pullman WA Real Estate ~ Selling Your Home Part 3 By Lori Cofer, REALTOR, "Your Pullman Real Estate Connection" Spring has sprung and the market is kicking in to full swing! In this three part series we have been looking at ways for you to get your home looking its very best to impress those buyers! First, we looked at ways to increase curb appeal so your home makes a great first impression!   We want those potential buyers to WANT to come in, not drive by!    Next, we looked at tips to get your home in tip top shape for the market  by getting those pesky repairs done, de-personalizing and de-cluttering the space.  We want a great backdrop for the story that is about to be told...selling your home!    Here are few final tips that will help you get your home market ready!  Light the sta... 03/18/2009