Buying A Home

Buying A Home, Gig Harbor Real Estate

Creekside Living on the KP

We just listed this meticulously maintained two bed, two bath creek-side traditional on a wooded five acre parcel on the Key Peninsula. If you’re looking for privacy and seclusion, this is the house for you. […]
Buying A Home, North Tacoma, Tacoma Real Estate

Charming North End Craftsman Bungalow

We just listed this meticulously maintained single story Craftsman bungalow in a prime North End location – just blocks from Puget Park and the Proctor District. Features of this tastefully designed three bed, one bath home include: Hardwood floors Gas fireplace Original built-ins Original leaded glass windows Updated kitchen Updated […]
Buying A Home, North Tacoma, Tacoma Real Estate

Charming North Tacoma English Tudor Revival

We just listed this fantastic five bed, four bath English Tudor Revival nestled between Old Town and the Stadium District, offering a great bed and bath count, close proximity to the Annie Wright Schools and a perfect combination of original character and modern updates. Features include: Hardwood floors Original […]
Buying A Home, North Tacoma, Tacoma Real Estate

Low Levels of Inventory in Tacoma’s North End Fuel Prices in the 2nd Quarter

Buying A Home Creekside Living on the KP We just listed this meticulously maintained two bed, two bath creek-side traditional on a wooded five acre parcel on the Key Peninsula. If you’re looking for privacy and seclusion, this is the house for you. […]

Buying A Home Charming North End Craftsman Bungalow We just listed this meticulously maintained single story Craftsman bungalow in a prime North End location – just blocks from Puget Park and the Proctor District. Features of this tastefully designed three bed, one bath home include: Hardwood floors Gas fireplace Original built-ins Original leaded glass windows Updated kitchen Updated […]

Buying A Home Charming North Tacoma English Tudor Revival We just listed this fantastic five bed, four bath English Tudor Revival nestled between Old Town and the Stadium District, offering a great bed and bath count, close proximity to the Annie Wright Schools and a perfect combination of original character and modern updates. Features include: Hardwood floors Original […]

Buying A Home Low Levels of Inventory in Tacoma’s North End Fuel Prices in the 2nd Quarter

Buying A Home Talk to a Lender Before You Start Your Home Search The number of buyers searching for homes in Tacoma’s North End far exceeds the number of homes for sale, which often results in multiple offer situations that require buyers to compete for the house of their dreams. For buyers who plan to finance their home purchase, obtaining loan pre-approval before submitting an offer is critical. […]

Buying A Home Severe Lack of Home Appraisers is Complicating Real Estate Transactions Diana Olick of CNBC recently wrote an article that sums up the reason for frustration for many home buyers and sellers in the South Sound region. Olick notes, “Housing demand is rising rapidly, but a key cog in the wheel to homeownership is in deep trouble. The people most needed to close the deal are […]

Buying A Home Five Major Considerations When Buying an Old House As a commissioner for the City of Tacoma's Landmarks Preservation Commission and a former board member of Historic Tacoma, I've had a lot of experience with historic properties. I've also been buying, renovating and selling historic homes myself for more than twenty years (45 houses and counting). Not surprisingly, clients often seek my advice when they're thinking about buying an […]

Buying A Home List of Considerations When Buying or Selling Horse Property As a Realtor who also happens to be President of the Washington State Quarter Horse Association, I’m often asked to help clients who are purchasing or selling a horse property. Buying or selling a horse property involves a special set of considerations above and beyond those associated with a typical real estate transaction. Below is […]

Buying A Home Words of Advice for First Time Home Buyers If you’ve been thinking about buying your first home, you may be experiencing a whole host of emotions. Excitement, fear and confusion tend to top the list. The process can admittedly be daunting, particularly for first time home buyers, but it’s important to keep things in perspective. Step one – take a deep breath. Step […]