City Living Condo with a View!

220 Broadway Unit #10, Tacoma, WA 98402 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Located on the Ground Floor 694 Square Feet Location...

Charming & Affordable Living in the Lovely Stadium District!

301 N Tacoma Avenue Unit #206, Tacoma, WA 98403 Located in The Dorothy Studio Living, 522 Square Feet Coved Ceilings...

Six Unit Multifamily Property Located in Tacoma’s Historic North Slope Neighborhood

909 N M Street, Tacoma WA 98403 The Alberta building is located in Tacoma’s historic North Slope neighborhood. A six...

Completely Updated Corner Lot Home with 1920s Details Still in Tact!

1108 S Grant Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98405 Offered for $425,000.00 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms 1,660 square feet, .119 ac/5,200 square...

Immaculate 4 Bedroom Home with Bonus Room+2 Car Garage

3805 186th St Ct E, Tacoma, WA 98446 4 Bedrooms+ Bonus Room, 2.5 Bathrooms 1,920 square feet Offered for $380,00...

Back to Work After Pausing & Processing Covid-19

Hi Everyone! As many of you know, I have paused my business since early March. Other than meeting people via...

Simply-253’s Buying Process During Covid-19

After pausing my business for two months, I have come up with these guidelines for how I will do business...

Pre-Inspections Becoming the New Norm in Tacoma Home Buying Culture?

It finally happened. Recently I supported a client’s decision to pre-inspect a home before offering on it. Up until now...

Buyer Negotiation Tactics, Pt 2: Deciding How Much to Offer on a Home

What type of negotiator are you? Are you the type of person that just wants to offer what you...

Why Renting Isn’t the Same as Throwing Your Money Away.

In the real estate industry you tend to hear the same slogans repeated and thrown out as truths. There...

Buyer Negotiation Tactics, Pt 1: How Many Negotiation Stages are there in the Home Buying Process?

When people think about negotiating in Real Estate, what usually comes to their mind is making the initial offer. Some...

4 Bedroom Cosmetic Fixer on Large Lot with RV/Boat Parking

710 S Wily Street NW, Olympia, WA 98502 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms 2 Car Garage+RV/Boat Parking 2,516 square feet 12,03...

Updated and Spacious Proctor Home with Large Two-Car Garage

4906 N 26th Street, Tacoma WA 98407 Offered for $520,000 MLS# 1524014 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms Bedroom on the main...

Spacious 3 Bedroom Home Nestled in Lovely Gated Community

1742 181st Street E, Spanaway, WA 98387 Offered for $299,950 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms 1,679 Square Feet HOA $50 a...

The Psychology of Real Estate: Pt 5- Buyer Survival Guide!

Buying a house is exciting, but it can be stressful! Especially for my fellow planners, and worst case scenario thinkers...

3 Bedroom Home with Bonus Room+Second Living Space and Large Yard

4929 32nd Street NE, Tacoma WA 98422 Summary: 3 bedroom with bonus living space & large 4th room downstairs! 1,70...

North End Starter Home Near Point Defiance Park and Ruston Waterfront

3006 N Bennett St, Tacoma, WA 98407 Offered for $275,000 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom 714 Square Feet 6,300 Square Foot...

2 Bedroom Private Oasis in Central Tacoma

4311 S 7th Street, Tacoma WA 98405 Offered for $279,950 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom 828 Square Feet, 6,000 Square Foot...

The Psychology of Real Estate, Pt 4- The Power of Telling Your Home’s Story Through Marketing

If you chat with agents who have been in the Real Estate Industry for 20+ years, you will likely...

3 Kick Ass Addendums to Help Buyers Knock Out the Competition!

Spring and summer are approaching! Traditionally this means we will be seeing an increase in inventory, and more buyers on...

The Psychology of Real Estate, Pt 3- Beyond Terms: Strategizing & Submitting a Winning Offer

The majority of time I have been in Real Estate, the market has been in favor of sellers. I remember...

The Psychology of Real Estate Series, Pt. 2 – Inspection Negotiation Tactics for Sellers

One of the most anxiety producing processes in Real Estate is the inspection negotiations. It is stressful for both...

The Psychology of Real Estate Series, Pt. 1 – Strategically Pricing Your Home

No matter whether the market is favoring buyers or sellers, pricing a home is one of the hardest things...

Bright and Beautifully Updated Home With Vaulted Ceilings

5508 Cricket Lane SE, Lacey WA 98503 Offered for $299,950.00 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms 1,748 Square Feet HOA Dues: $9...

Two Bedroom Condo with Breathtaking Views of Tacoma!

320 E 32nd Street #108, Tacoma WA 98404 Offered for $265,000.00 2 Bedrooms, 1.75 Bathrooms 1,162 Square Feet HOA Dues...

Immaculate Remodeled Craftsman with Original Character Intact!

4827 6th Avenue, Tacoma WA 98406 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom 1,735 Sq Feet, 6,000 Sq Foot Lot Offered For: $415,00...

Spacious 3 Bedroom 2.75 Bath Home in Central Tacoma

1420 S Stevens Street, Tacoma WA 98405 3 Bedroom, 2.75 Bath 2,111 Square Feet, 9,000 Square Foot Lot Offered For...

2 Bedroom North Slope Condo

1120 N K Street #7, Tacoma WA 98403 Square Footage: 638 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath HOA: $225 per month, ...

5 Reasons You Might Not Want to Buy a House Right Now

Working as a Real Estate Agent, I frequently see ads that say things like, YOU ARE THROWING AWAY YOUR...

5 Tips for Buyers Wanting to be Fierce in the Tacoma Market

Right when a new client of mine reaches out to me and asks how the market is, I tell them...

Centrally Located 4 Bed, 1 Bath Home in Tacoma

1601 S Adams, Tacoma WA 98405 Square Footage: 1,280 4 bedrooms, 1 bath, with two bedrooms located on the main...

Why Your Offer Isn’t Being Accepted

Welcome to the 2018 Tacoma market, Buyers! In case you haven’t heard, let me catch you up to speed. It...

2 Homes on One Parcel in the Heart of the Lincoln District

At a Glance: Front House: 3812 S Thompson 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Sq Footage: 1,600 Currently Rented for: $1,490 Back...

4 Bed, 2 Bath Open Concept Home in Central Tacoma

5401 S 11th Street, Tacoma WA 98465 At a Glance: Square Footage: 1,625 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths with 2 of...

Gold Star Showing Tips for Sellers: Ten Details That Create An Amazing Showing Experience

There are times where it-is-clear that a seller has gone above and beyond to romance the buyers and the buyers...

Sellers, Let’s Not Creep Buyers or Their Agents Out!

I have been on more house tours than I can count at this point. Recently I have been showing a...

Why Would a Seller Care Who My Lender Is?

The seller is not working with the lender directly, so why do they care who I use? This is a...

Why Does a Seller Care What Type of Loan I Use?

Why does my loan type matter to a seller? Loan types you typically see are Conventional, FHA, and VA. Each...

Why Does a Seller Care If I’m Using Cash or a Loan to Buy Their House?

When I first sit down with people to help them understand the home-buying process, prepping them for the journey ahead...

3 Bedroom Victorian Home in Central Tacoma

Summary: Address: 1314 S Fife Street Tacoma, WA 98405 Square Feet: 1,316 3/Bedrooms, 1.75 Baths Offered At: $265,000 MLS#1179911 This...

Video Tour: 3818 East K Street, Tacoma

Video Tour: 2374 Court G, Tacoma

Modern 3 Bedroom Townhome Near Downtown Tacoma

Summary: 2374 Court G, Tacoma WA, 98405 Square Feet: 1,539 3 Bedrooms/2.5 Baths 1 Car Garage Offered At: $279,950 MLS#113595...

3 Bedroom Starter Home Near Mckinley

Summary: 3818 E K Street Square Footage: 1,000 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath Fully Fenced Yard & Brand New Roof New...

Video Tour: 5632 South I Street, Tacoma

Beautifully Updated, Classic 3 Bedroom Home in Tacoma

Summary Square Footage: 1,690 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Plus Bonus Room/Office Upstairs 4 Car Detached Garage/ Work Shop along with...

Invitation to Discrimination: “Love Letters” and Fair Housing

The real estate market in Tacoma, the past year especially, has been difficult for buyers. There are multiple offers...

Spacious 3 Bedroom Home in South Tacoma

At a Glance Square Feet: 1,222 Lot Square Feet: 6,000 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath Fenced Gravel Parking Space in Back...

Video Tour: 763 S 40th Street, Tacoma

Bright, Cheerful, 3 Bedroom Home in the Heart of Lincoln District!

763 S 40th Street, Tacoma, WA 98418 At a Glance: 1,320 Sq. Ft. 6,000 Sq. Ft. Lot 3 Bedrooms/...

4 Effective, Inexpensive, Natural Cleaning Products

I function best when my space is clean and orderly. I have spent quite a bit of money on mainstream...

Make Your Home More Energy Efficient and Save Money!

About half of the homes in the U.S are under insulated. Insulation provides resistance to heat flow; the more resistance...

How Exactly Does A Minimalist Sell Real Estate?

About a year ago I became interested in creating a minimalist lifestyle. I started to question what I owned...

Do You Own Too Much Stuff?

The message our society lives by most often is the more the better. More stuff = more happiness, right...

How Reality Real Estate Television Poorly Prepares Buyers

When I decided to start a career in real estate, I had never watched HGTV. Many buyers that I...

Tacoma Cares: Nonprofits in The City of Destiny

I love the great sense of community in Tacoma. There is a large number of nonprofits in the 25...

More Than Movies: What Makes The Grand Cinema Special

I have some history with The Grand Cinema. I have fond memories of walking from my apartment in Stadium...

It Costs You Nothing! And Other Reasons You Want A Buyer’s Agent.

So you are ready to buy a house! You have the Redfin and Zillow App, and your financing terms are...

What the Heck Do Real Estate Agents Do All Day?

When I decided to start a business in real estate, I thought my life was about to become extra glamorous...