This sophisticated northeast facing 11th floor corner unit at Cristalla offers dramatic city and Space Needle views, an efficient layout and easy access to a wide range of building amenities. Features include engineered hardwood floors, central heat and air, remote control blinds, a stacked washer/dryer and a stylish kitchen with granite counters, newer stainless appliances and a […]

Rapidly escalating home prices in North Tacoma are straining the limits of affordability for a lot of first time home buyers who are now starting to explore adjacent neighborhoods that have historically been less desirable. Up and Coming Neighborhoods in Tacoma Many people think of North Tacoma as anything north of State Route 16, but […]

As a Realtor and long-time commissioner on Tacoma’s Landmarks Preservation Commission, I’m sensitive to the proper and improper use of the term Victorian in real estate marketing descriptions.  A true Victorian is almost always an older, historic home with very distinctive architectural elements.  Understanding these defining elements may help to avoid confusion about which homes […]

The median home price in University Place and Fircrest is 10% higher today than it was just 12 months ago, due in large part to strong buyer demand, historically low interest rates and unbelievably low housing inventory levels. Fourth Quarter Market Update for University Place On January 1st of this year, there were only 10 […]

The median home price in Tacoma’s North End is 15% higher today than it was just 12 months ago, due in large part to strong buyer demand, historically low interest rates and unbelievably low housing inventory levels. Fourth Quarter Market Update for North Tacoma On January 1st of this year, there were only 9 single […]