New Listing: Gig Harbor dream home that’s Move-in Ready!
Gig Harbor is one of Pierce County’s most desirable areas, and when you walk through this gorgeous property, it’s easy to see why! Located on…
Tacoma Real Estate Market - Summer 2022
It’s time for an update on the summer 2022 Tacoma Housing Market. For the month of July 2022 Tacoma home prices were up 16.3% when compared to the same month in 2021.
10 Best Tacoma Dog Groomers
A clean pet is a happy pet, and regular grooming is important to keeping your pet healthy and happy. Dog grooming generally involves regular bathing…
Tacoma Redfin: How to use Redfin to find Tacoma Real Estate for Sale
Tacoma Redfin. How to use Redfin in your Tacoma Real Estate search.
The Tools We Use to Manage our Tacoma Rental Properties
We own and manage a handful of rental properties here in Tacoma and over the years we have discovered some incredibly helpful tools to help make managing them a bit easier.
A Guide To The University Of Washington Tacoma Campus
The University is where most people, young and old, can learn, grow, and develop themselves. The University of Washington, Tacoma, is located in the heart of downtown Tacoma, a vibrant and welcoming community…
Tacoma’s Best Donuts
We wanted to take a moment to bask in the glory that is Tacoma’s wonderful list of local donut shops. Listed in no particular
Zillow Tacoma: How to Use Zillow to Find Tacoma Real Estate for Sale
This article will provide an overview of the Tacoma real estate market and how to make the most of the Zillow Tacoma platform when searching for a property.
New Listing: Ferndale Craftsman for Sale- the Perfect Starter Home!
Located in the heart of Ferndale, this two bedroom, one bathroom rambler craftsman is the perfect starter home. Less than a five…
The Advantages of our Rising Rate Market for Home Buyers in Tacoma
In the past 6 months, home loan interest rates have risen by approximately 2%. If you are considering buying a house and you are…
Buying a Home in Tacoma Remotely: What it Looks Like.
Thanks to Zoom, FaceTime and apps like Marco Polo, buying a house remotely isn’t as crazy as it might seem…
New Listing: South Seattle Rambler with Farmhouse Updates for Sale!
Charm abounds at this South Seattle rambler. Located in SeaTac, Washington, this gorgeous four bedroom house is only five minutes away from the airport…
How to figure out how much the house you’re buying is “worth”
The two biggest fears of every buyer are:
1. You don’t get the house
2. You paid too much for the house
Unfortunately, these two fears….
TOP 3 THINGS TO DO BEFORE SELLING YOUR HOUSE
Meet with a local real estate agent!
The biggest thing I can encourage is to set up a walkthrough with your real estate agent BEFORE you start doing repairs/upgrades/moving etc…
How to Build a Tacoma DADU: PART 2
Welcome back! If you’ve read Part One of this blog series, you already know that Tacoma has specifically…
Interview with a Local Lender from Pierce County
LA: What makes a good lender vs a bad one when you're buying a home and how do you find that out?
CC: First and foremost, their reputation. You can’t necessarily ask…
AirBNB Travel Tips for 2022
Most AirBNB’s charge a daily rate that can be expensive with fees and taxes, but if you book for a week (or more), the price can drop substantially (10-25%).
The truth about an FHA Loan: Pros & Cons
If you’re interested in buying a home in Tacoma or Pierce County and you don’t have 500 thousand dollars floating around, I suggest you start by seeing if you qualify for a home loan. If you’ve already started your research, you have probably heard of an FHA loan..
Tacoma Real Estate Market - Winter 2021 / 2022
It’s time for an update on the winter 2021 - 2022 Tacoma Housing Market! We have good news for both buyers and sellers in Tacoma!
Can I Build an ADU in Tacoma?
Most single family homes are allowed to build an ADU or DADU in Tacoma thanks to the updated rules passed back in 2019.