ArchitectureCommunityHistoric Homes June 23, 2019

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 homes are an important part of Tacoma’s identity AND because the city is committed to protecting and preserving its old homes.  In fact, the city’s Historic Preservation Office just won a state-wide award for the outreach programs that they’ve developed to strengthen public understanding of the importance of historic building stock to the fabric of a community.  As a City Commissioner on the Landmarks Preservation Commission, I’m grateful for the opportunity that I’ve had to support the city’s efforts.

 

 

 

 

Historic Homes Workshop

There’s a lot of misinformation out there regarding landmark preservation and how it can and cannot impact homeowners in Tacoma.  This disinformation is due in part to the fact that many real estate brokers aren’t as well versed on the topic as they should be.  In an effort to help better educate the brokerage community, I’ll be leading an informational workshop for local real estate brokers on Monday, July 8th in association with Windermere and the Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission.  We’ll cover the potential benefits that landmark designation can have for homeowners and some of the guidelines that owners of landmarked homes must follow when making external modifications.  We’ll also discuss the ways in which historic restoration and adaptive reuse can pave the way for increased investment capital in the community.

 

 

 

If you have any questions about buying or selling a historic home, please give me a call.  I’m happy to assist.

 

For More Information Please Visit: cityoftacoma.org/HPEvents

 

 

 

 

Jeff Williams is a top-producing Realtor with Windermere Professional Partners, specializing in residential real estate in Tacoma, Gig Harbor, University Place and Lakewood.
Jeff Williams: (253) 303-1135