The Proctor area has some of the coolest shops in Tacoma. Some of The Hume Group’s favorites are Browne (wine), Garden Sphere, because Gabe and Travis and the crew there are fantastic, and Fleet Feet for running shoes! They assess your stride and give you tailored suggestions about the right shoes. The Pacific Northwest Shop: A Local Gem... Read More »
And yes, property values are among the reasons! Why the Arts? A city without art would be bland, boring and disconnected. But vizualize the opposite; vibrant murals, lively performances, and neighbors who actually know and engage with each other. That’s the magic of arts for a community like ours. Sadly, since Covid, arts programs and performances are... Read More »
Primo Grill: Mediterranean-Inspired Cuisine Primo Grill stands out as a premier dining destination on 6th Ave, offering a refined Mediterranean-inspired menu in a vibrant setting. The restaurant features an open kitchen, allowing diners to observe the culinary action firsthand. Notable offerings: • Applewood-fired pizzas • Tagliatelle pasta • Expertly prepared pork chops Primo Grill is open until 9 PM on... Read More »
Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, we wanted to share some insights about the real estate market. Take a look at the graph below—a couple of things are immediately apparent… The Market is Seasonal: Like clockwork, our business slows during the holiday season. January starts the ramp-up for the year and things peak in the summer. A Smaller Ramp in Recent... Read More »
The average homeowner is now older, and older owners face distinctive questions, like how long to hold onto their real estate! Some envision moving one day to a single-level home or apartment, a retirement community, or even assisted living. Many begin paring down belongings years in advance and making repairs that might help the house sell more easily. Others would prefer... Read More »
Do cool things in Tacoma and you might find yourself featured here. Take Irina Rasputnis, for example. I met Irina when she needed a drummer in her outlandish marching band. More on the band later. First, I must bring rapidly approaching Porchfest to your attention! She created the event last Summer. Porchfest Porchfest, according to the website, “is a free,... Read More »
REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE Revised March 13, 2024 At the end of February there were 969 homes on the market in Pierce county representing a 1.6 month supply. There was a nearly equal number of pending sales. Both of those facts point to a seller’s market as we head into the 2024 season. Mortgage rates are stubbornly high... Read More »
Spring is nearly here… a time of rebirth… a time when Realtors remind you to set your clocks ahead and offer generic home maintenance tips beneath a cheery stock photo. Here’s something gleaned from a real life experience… It had been more than a decade since I last bought a lawn-mower. Times have changed! The store was stocked with electric... Read More »
Free Trees There are countless good reasons to plant trees on your property and/or in your planting strip, which is why Grit City Trees, Tacoma’s street tree program, offers free trees to eligible Tacoma residents. As explained at the Tacoma Urban Forestry website City of Tacoma – Grit City Tree, trees improve human health by capturing and reducing air pollutants,... Read More »
Over the years we have learned and developed these resources for helping aging parents with their real estate. When it comes to aging parents and family members, few of us want to think about the potential challenges associated with caring for them in the future. As a result, we often kick the proverbial can down the road, waiting until we’re... Read More »
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