Texting is the New Black

Posted on September 26, 2014

“Texting has taken over” When I was 13 I would sit for long hours in our rec room listening to Journey and talking to my friends on the (rotary) telephone. My kids don’t do that. They text. I read recently that many young people now consider a phone call to be intrusive. They even view it as presumptuous- for the... Read More »

Making Tacoma a Child-Centered Community

Posted on September 26, 2014

By Nicole Hume What if children were at the heart of our city? Could children come up with community solutions? What if Tacoma were a great place to be a child? These questions and many more came up at the “Symposium On Our Youngest Citizen’s: Building A Child-Centered Community.” The September 23rd event was attended by what looked to be... Read More »

Winning the “Highest and Best” Game

Posted on July 30, 2014

After you’ve found the perfect house in a hot market A great Westgate Tacoma house hit the market for some clients. This was the right area, close to their kids and grandkids, the right size, and comfortably within budget. We met at the house. It was superior to any we had seen in the price range. They wanted to write... Read More »

The Best Listing Agent in Tacoma

Posted on June 30, 2014

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 »

Top 3 Steps to Make Your House the Hottest on the Tacoma Market

Posted on March 28, 2014

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 »