Prepping for Doomsday Like a Pro

Steven King, you do not scare me. Kathryn Schulz, you keep me up at night with the lights on. You terrorized the Pacific Northwest in July with your New Yorker piece entitled The Really Big One. The article depicted the Cascadia subduction zone, a geological fault line running from Mendicino, California to Vancouver B.C. and its potential to devastate our... Read More »

Tacoma Market Stats

Here are the numbers for August, 2015 in Pierce County. Recall that anything below 4 months’ worth of inventory means “seller’s market”. We are well into that territory after August numbers posted. Expect some balancing out between now and February. I expect sales volume to lessen and for new listings to hit the market early in the year, as usual.... Read More »

A Home for Everyone In Tacoma

You probably know we are fanatical about Tacoma and want it to continue to improve as it has in so many ways over the years. Last year I wrote about Metropolitan Development Council opening the Randall Townsend Apartments. MDC is applying an innovative approach to homelessness, referred to as “housing first”. The concept is to provide housing along with access... Read More »

Home Entertainment at its Best!

It is challenging to find new construction in Tacoma’s north end, particularly around University of Puget Sound where the homes were generally built in the early 20th century. Newer construction houses are few and far between. This large, beautiful home was constructed in 2007 and offers so many unique features. I will name a few. An elevator shuttles you and... Read More »

Secluded feeling of nature right in town! Close to Farmer’s Market

This beautiful cottage in town is nestled on a large property with a two decks and mature trees—offering a remote feel despite being in the heart of the north end. Lots of room for gardens. In addition to the bedrooms, you’ll find two loft spaces that would be great for art, crafts, playroom, study, yoga, or meditation. Lovingly reimagined kitchen... Read More »

Uncharted Waters

The Sensory Deprivation Tanks at Uncharted Waters Every so often I bring a Tacoma business to your attention, particularly if it is fascinating like the one I am about to mention. Uncharted Waters opened last Thursday on South 12th and Proctor. My client and friend, Jonathan Murray has been working on this for years and was thrilled to finally launch.... Read More »

North Tacoma Basement Rambler

Proud to offer this gorgeous North Tacoma home at $369,900. [iframe id=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/fIF4Fu79Pqk”] 5 Beds, 2.5 Baths, 2,720 SQFT     MLS #758327

Dutch Colonial View Home Tacoma

They say the three rules of real estate are location, location, location.  This home has all three, plus classic charm and updates in just the right proportions. [youtube id=”8Lc2QugG_38″ align=”center”]

Serenity and Sound Views… in town! North Tacoma

[youtube id=”Lm-iQes6JSw” align=”center”] Here is a new video about a view home perfect for an owner who wants to feel like they are in a remote location without actually being outside the city.  The sense of privacy, the sense of nature and beauty on this tucked away home site is unique.  You can sit on the back deck overlooking Narrows... Read More »