If you’ve been thinking about buying your first home, you’ve probably been experiencing lots of different feelings and emotions. Doubt, confusion and excitement tend to top the list. The home buying process can be daunting, particularly for first time home buyers, but it’s important to keep things in perspective. Tips For First Time Home Buyers Step […]

I’ve been flipping houses since 1993, first in Pasadena, CA and more recently here in Tacoma.  Over the span of those 27 years, I’ve renovated more kitchens than I can count.  Looking back on some of my “greatest hits”, I thought I’d share a few tried and true principles that have worked well for me […]

This well maintained three bedroom two bath home is nicely sited on a quiet street between the I-5 corridor and the airport, just blocks from area schools and parks. Features include a new roof in 2019, newer windows, hardwood floors, a wood burning stove and an  updated kitchen. Single Story SeaTac Home Convenient To Airport […]

Like many non-profits in Pierce County, Tacoma Arts Live has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic – both financially and programmatically – but the organization has risen to the occasion.  Ever resourceful, the staff has developed some innovative ways to continue serving the community during these challenging times. Tacoma Arts Live Goes Virtual As […]

As a city commissioner on Tacoma’s Landmarks Preservation Commission, a former board member of Historic Tacoma and a long time restorer of historic homes, I often get questions from friends and clients who are restoring their own homes.  Window replacement can be a hot topic of conversation. Wood Wrapped Windows Are Better Than Vinyl Original […]