The recovery of our local Tacoma market continues. This year looks a lot like last year statistically, and last year was good. The number of sales in Pierce County is nearly identical at just over 5,100 YTD. The median price is up 8% to 227,270 and properties are spending 10 days less on the market than last year, currently 69... Read More »
Finding The Best Listing Agent in Tacoma We ask sellers what they are looking for in an agent and how they will choose. With alarming frequency the answer is “We will see where the price recommendations come in and decide from there.” Say what?! You are going to choose a real estate professional according to the size of the digits... Read More »
Spring is generally the craziest time of the calendar year for home sales in and around Tacoma. As we say goodbye to spring it is fair to say that this one certainly fit that mold. We are optimistic that the summer season will also be good, if not quite as frantic. I know there are buyers who wish to get... Read More »
Curb appeal Spring has arrived right on time. We Realtors notice curb appeal and there is nothing quite like the vibrant colors of daffodils, tulips, rhodies and cherry blossoms to improve curb appeal. It’s just one more reason spring is a great time for real estate. This promises to be a great selling season. Buyers are ready and waiting for... Read More »
I hope the clear, crisp weather has you venturing out. Tonight consider some ice skating downtown, Rockefeller Center style. Local jazzman, Kareem Kandi, will be blowing sweet sounds at Franciscan Polar Ice Plaza at South 17th and Pacific Ave. Music is from 7-9pm. I caught up with Kareem to find out what kind of set a musician plans for an... Read More »
It’s a great November for real estate sales. I am normally planning for next year by now, but instead we are selling homes. Our friend, Marguerite, theorizes that the explanation behind this late activity is the wave of State Farm Insurance employees headed for new offices in the old Russell building downtown, which I discussed a few months back. “If... Read More »
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