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. The good thing is you can prepare and plan to...
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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! 1,709 sq feet inside of the home, with an 8,480 sq foot lot Fully fenced, with...
North End Starter Home Near Point Defiance Park and Ruston Waterfront
3006 N Bennett St, Tacoma, WA 98407 Offered for $285,000 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom 714 Square Feet 6,300 Square Foot Lot MLS# 1457520 Updated North End starter home! This home was recently remodeled, and sits on a...
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 Lot MLS#1449204 Welcome to this lovely oasis located near it all! This location is perfect for folks...
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 hear them talk about how much the business has changed. The...
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 hunt for their home! You’ll likely be...
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 summers where every time a buyer would send me a...
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 parties of the transaction. Buyers are worried that they may...
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 to do. There are many factors to consider when ...
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: $95 per Month MLS#: 1412508 There are many things to boast of when it comes to this house!...
Two Bedroom Condo with Breathtaking Views of Tacoma!
320 E 32nd Street #108, Tacoma WA 98404 Offered for $265,000.00 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms 1,162 Square Feet HOA Dues: $282 Per Month MLS#1391598 Breathtaking views of the city, bay, and mountains from the Hawthorne Hills...
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: $415,000 MLS#1378595 Immaculate modern craftsman, completely remodeled in 2017, with original charm intact! This home has...
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 $359,950 MLS# 1366729 Needing a lot of square footage in Central Tacoma?… This home...
2 Bedroom North Slope Condo
1120 N K Street #7, Tacoma WA 98403 Square Footage: 638 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath HOA: $225 per month, 2 pets allowed up to 30 pounds each Offered for $205,000 MLS# 1348966 Live in the North Slope District, affordably!...
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 MONEY IF YOU RENT! BUY NOW! The majority of these ads...
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 the ugly truth. It is tough out there for buyers....
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 level, and two bedrooms upstairs Offered for $299,950 MLS# 1289979 Many updates to boast of in this...
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 is a sellers market out there. What does that...
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 House: 3810 S Thompson 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom Sq Footage: 1,200 Previously Rented For: $1,095 MLS# 1255871 Two homes for...
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 the bedrooms located upstairs, two downstairs, and a bathroom on both floors. Remodel in 2014...
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 agents of the world, and I find myself swept off...
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 ton of houses, and I have experienced good and bad...
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 great question that I get frequently while talking about strategy...
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 have their own set of benefits for buyers, but why...
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, one of the topics I dive into is why a...
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 Victorian home is located in Central Tacoma, near 6th avenue! The roof...
Video Tour: 3818 East K Street, Tacoma
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Video Tour: 2374 Court G, Tacoma
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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#1135959 This modern and spacious 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home has been updated since it was first purchased...
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 Heat Pump For Efficient Heating and Cooling Offered At $199,950 MLS# 1135590 Tucked away...
Video Tour: 5632 South I Street, Tacoma
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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 long driveway for guest parking Fully Fenced Yard with Patio Space Offered...
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, low inventory, and folks with cash, eliminating the seller&rsquo...
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, Off of Alley Offered at $175,000 MLS# 1038365 Located on a lovely, quiet...
Video Tour: 763 S 40th Street, Tacoma
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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/1 Bath Detached, 2 Car Garage This bright, cheerful, & clean home is located in the heart of the...
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 cleaners in the past, until the past year or so...
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, the less it costs to heat and cool your...
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, and what I wanted versus what I...
Do You Own Too Much Stuff?
The message our society lives by most often is the more the better. More stuff = more happiness, right? About 6 months ago I started an expirement. I was going to buy...
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 work with are fans of these shows that offer a glimpse...
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 253 built to offer support and give others an opportunity to get involved...
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, through Wright Park, down the hill to Corina Bakery...
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 set and ready to go. Why get a Realtor? There...
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. Touring houses, marketing my business, attending fancy conferences, dreaming up...
The Aroma of Tacoma: Coffee in the 253
One of the many reasons that I love Tacoma is the amount of coffee shops we have! If I named them all this post would be super long, so here...
5 Great Places to Eat Vegan in Tacoma
1. THE RED HOT The Red Hot has a fun, friendly, and laid back atmosphere. They have a full menu of gourmet hotdogs which includes a vegan section! When it comes...
WPP Welcomes Keryn Giguere!
Windermere Professional Partners is proud to welcome Keryn Giguere to the office located at 4701 S 19th Street, Suite 200 in Tacoma! Keryn is new to real estate, but has grown up...
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10 of Our Favorite Restaurants in the Proctor District
Treasured for its small-town feel and its close-knit community, Proctor is the perfect neighborhood to spend a Saturday in! The Proctor District also has several excellent dining options, whether you...
9 *Delicious* Lakewood Restaurants Recommended by Locals (From Asian Cuisine to German Fare!)
Lakewood has no shortage of great eateries, and we have your inside scoop on some of the very best! From Asian to German and everything in between, our locals know...
9 Enriching & Exciting Summer Camps for Kids in the Tacoma Area
7 Delicious Sushi Restaurants Recommended by Locals in Tacoma
Tacomans love their sushi! We asked real Tacomans where the best bites in town are, and as you can see… it was hard to narrow it down. Whether you’re...
Video Tour: 3728 181st St E, Tacoma
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