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Architecture, Community, Historic Homes

Historic Home Workshop for Real Estate Brokers

I’ve always had a deep appreciation for historic homes. It’s one of the reasons that I love living and working in Tacoma, with its abundance of intact architecturally significant historic buildings. It’s no accident that Tacoma still has so many incredible old homes. In part, it’s because city leaders recognize and appreciate that historic […]
Architecture, Community, Gig Harbor Real Estate, Historic Homes, Waterfont Living

Our Top Three Waterfront Sales

Waterfront living isn’t unique to the Puget Sound region, but it’s definitely part of what makes working as a Realtor in the area so special. Jeff, Miles and I have listed and sold some really great waterfront properties over the years. They’ve each had features you would expect to find with a waterfront property, […]
Community, Historic Homes, Tacoma Real Estate

Craft Beer Makers Revitalize Tacoma’s Historic Brewery District

Tacoma was recently featured in a report by KIRO-7 news’ Kevin McCarty. McCarty notes, “Tacoma has always been a beer town… and these days business is booming”. “Several independent craft beer makers are reviving the city’s historic brewery district. Craft breweries large and small are popping up in and around the city’s historic brewery district along Pacific […]
Historic Homes, North Tacoma, Tacoma Real Estate

The Vintage Y – Home in Tacoma’s Theater District

One of the things I love most about selling real estate in downtown Tacoma is introducing clients to the different condominium buildings there – some shiny and new and others tastefully restored. The Vintage Y at 714 Market Street falls into the tastefully restored category. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the […]

Architecture Historic Home Workshop for Real Estate Brokers I’ve always had a deep appreciation for historic homes. It’s one of the reasons that I love living and working in Tacoma, with its abundance of intact architecturally significant historic buildings. It’s no accident that Tacoma still has so many incredible old homes. In part, it’s because city leaders recognize and appreciate that historic […]

Architecture Our Top Three Waterfront Sales Waterfront living isn’t unique to the Puget Sound region, but it’s definitely part of what makes working as a Realtor in the area so special. Jeff, Miles and I have listed and sold some really great waterfront properties over the years. They’ve each had features you would expect to find with a waterfront property, […]

Community Craft Beer Makers Revitalize Tacoma’s Historic Brewery District Tacoma was recently featured in a report by KIRO-7 news’ Kevin McCarty. McCarty notes, “Tacoma has always been a beer town… and these days business is booming”. “Several independent craft beer makers are reviving the city’s historic brewery district. Craft breweries large and small are popping up in and around the city’s historic brewery district along Pacific […]

Historic Homes The Vintage Y – Home in Tacoma’s Theater District One of the things I love most about selling real estate in downtown Tacoma is introducing clients to the different condominium buildings there – some shiny and new and others tastefully restored. The Vintage Y at 714 Market Street falls into the tastefully restored category. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the […]

Historic Homes Misconceptions about Tacoma’s Historic Homes and Neighborhoods There are a lot of misconceptions about historic homes and historic districts in Tacoma. As a Realtor, a former board member of Historic Tacoma and a current member of the Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission, I’m often asked about the potential impact that historic designation might have on a property. Many people worry that historic designation is a negative thing. I believe (and […]

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 […]

Historic Homes Tacoma’s Historic Stadium District Driving through Tacoma’s stylish Stadium district is a popular activity for out of town visitors and Tacoma residents alike, this writer included. The Stadium Seminary National Historic District was first listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977 and occupies the area between North I Street and the shoreline and between First Street […]

Historic Homes Why Replacing Wood Windows is a Costly Mistake As a member of the Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission, former board member of Historic Tacoma and a long time restorer of historic homes, Jeff is frequently asked by friends and real estate clients about restoring their houses. In Tacoma, and across the country for that matter, many home owners believe vinyl windows are an inexpensive […]

Historic Homes Historic Tacoma Buildings – Status Updates Watch List Updates February 11, 2013 Quick Links Visit our Website About Us Latest Newsletter Join Us Historic Tacoma maintains a Watch List of vulnerable properties; click through on the links for more details and photos. Elks Lodge-McMenamins project In the original redevelopment plans, the 1937 annex to the north was to be demolished to […]

Historic Homes Historic Tacoma Nominates Hilltop buildings to historic register Browne's Star Grill & Pochert Building Kellogg-Sicker Building (aka Browne's Star Grill) Address: 1114-16 Martin Luther King Jr.Way Construction Date: 1906 Architect: Carl August Darmer AND Pochert Building Address: 1110-1112 Martin Luther King Jr.Way Construction Date: 1904 Architect: Carl August Darmer Architect Significance: A pioneer architect in Tacoma, Darmer was responsible for designing a number of prominent buildings in […]

Historic Homes Tacoma Schools Endorsed for Historic Designation Historic Tacoma Tuesday Landmark's Preservation Commission Endorses Proposition 1 Bond Measure Last week the City of Tacoma's Landmarks Preservation Commission unanimously voted to endorse Proposition 1 Bond Measure supporting improvement to neighborhood schools. The commission supports the bond because of the district's commitment to preservation, particularly through the recent designation of 6 historic schools, and […]