November in Tacoma Hello Fall! This month we are excited to not only provide another list of things to do in Tacoma but a way of getting to them! Recently, we sat down...
Moving to Tacoma FAQ Nothing drives me nuts like the google results for common searches people make when they start exploring the possibility of moving to Tacoma. There are all these trashy out of...
October in Tacoma Oh Fall, we knew you were coming, but did you have to make such an appearance!? Don't worry my fellow chilly Tacomans, we've found some things to keep you warm...
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GRAND Nutrition Co. Gig Harbor, Washington- Nutrition Professionals and Health Coaches The post GRAND Nutrition Co. Gig Harbor, Washington- Nutrition Professionals and Health Coaches appeared first on Paige Schulte.
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Ebb Tide Gallery- the oldest artist cooperative in Gig Harbor, Washington The post Ebb Tide Gallery- the oldest artist cooperative in Gig Harbor, Washington appeared first on Paige Schulte.
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Be a Washington State Fair Pro with These Tips! The Washington State Fair is happening now through Sunday, September 23rd! Our REALTORS® share their insider tips with you as you plan to “Do the Puyallup!”
September in Tacoma With only a few weeks left in summer, we wanted to give you some final outdoor options as well as some fun ways to transition into fall. Enjoy another local...
WPP Welcomes Alex Hendry Windermere Professional Partners is proud to welcome Alex Hendry to the office located at 2727 Hollycroft Street, Suite 210, in Gig Harbor! As someone who has spent his entire life...
WPP Welcomes Ferrah Seifert Windermere Professional Partners is proud to welcome Ferrah Seifert to the office located at 4701 S 19th Street, Suite 200, in Tacoma! Ferrah is an empathetic listener whose uses mindful...
WPP Welcomes Riley Holder Windermere Professional Partners is proud to welcome Riley Holder to the office located at 4701 S 19th Street, Suite 200, in Tacoma! “My style is pragmatic absurdity. My goal is...
WPP Welcomes Danette Abraham Windermere Professional Partners is excited to welcome Danette Abraham to the office located at 2209 N Pearl Street, Suite 200 in Tacoma. “Danette has a calm and steady approach that...
April in Tacoma Spring is here and we couldn't be happier! This month we found ways to get outside and explore Tacoma, experience light in new ways, maybe find a new job and...
May in Tacoma Those April showers have finally paid off and we find ourselves in the beautiful month of May. This month we have found a few ways ways to shop local, enjoy...
July in Tacoma There's no denying it now, summer time is here! Like much of the Puget Sound, Tacoma loves to take advantage of the weather and offer as many outdoor festivals and...
August in Tacoma We're in the thick of summer and before you know it, those Autumn clouds will be rolling in. Time to get out and explore the neighborhoods, the brews, the culture...
WPP Welcomes William Moody Windermere Professional Partners is proud to welcome William Moody to the office located at 2727 Hollycroft Street, Suite 210 in Gig Harbor! William is someone who loves spending time with...
Neighbor Spotlight - Meet Bill from Gig Harbor When REALTOR® Joyce Shipley moved to Gig Harbor in 2005, little did she know that she was moving in right next door to friends who would soon become more like...
WPP Welcomes Gervon Simon Windermere Professional Partners is proud to welcome Gervon Simon to the office located at 4701 S 19th Street, Suite 200, in Tacoma! REALTOR® Gervon Simon is dedicated to being transparent...
How to buy a house in Tacoma when the market is hot Whether you’re moving to Tacoma for work or just because it’s amazing here, you’re probably trying to figure out how to buy in this market. It’s wild to think...
How to sell your house when Tacoma’s market is hot I’ve been having a lot of conversations with past clients and friends about selling their house while Tacoma’s housing market is so hot. When you’re selling having a strong...
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WPP Welcomes Totiana Atterbury Windermere Professional Partners is proud to welcome Totiana Atterbury to the office located at 4701 S 19th Street, Suite 200 in Tacoma! REALTOR® Totiana Atterbury is ready to show you...
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...
Three Questions to Ask Your Realtor The average person knows six realtors. Six! Here are three easy, but important, questions to help you whittle down your list and find the realtor who will be the best...
A new park! Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Dune Peninsula opens today at Point Defiance, a new 12-acre park right on the water. Today Metro Parks also opened Wilson Way, a new pedestrian and bike promenade that finally...
Most Affordable Tacoma Neighborhoods 2019 When I started GetRealTacoma.com as a Tacoma Real Estate Blog back in 2008, homes values in Tacoma were absolutely crashing. I would write regularly about the foreclosures and opportunities...
WPP Welcomes Jerome Sirmans Windermere Professional Partners is proud to welcome Jerome Sirmans to the office located at 10919 Canyon Road East in Puyallup! Known for his absolute determination, openness, and understanding, REALTOR® Jerome...
Neighbor Spotlight - Meet Ejay From University Place What happens when you meet your neighbors? This question is at the heart of our Meet the Neighbors video series. With thousands of people moving to Pierce County in just...
WPP Welcomes Muaz Yhaya Windermere Professional Partners is proud to welcome Muaz Yhaya to the office located at 4701 S. 19th Street, Suite 200, in Tacoma! REALTOR® Muaz Yhaya enjoys the opportunity to provide...
Buying a Condo in Tacoma THE GIST OF THIS POST: The Tacoma condo market is different than many other cities. It is very important that you work with a real estate agent who is...
WPP Welcomes Kira Vega Windermere Professional Partners is proud to welcome Kira Vega to the office located at 2209 N Pearl Street, Suite 200, in Tacoma! Known as someone who will always fight for...
Tacoma Real Estate Prices April 2019 So far this year in Pierce County, over 4,000 homes have sold. It’s still a strong sellers market in most neighborhoods. The average sold price of a home in...
Summer 2019: Tacoma real estate market is the hottest in the country It’s been reported everywhere that the Tacoma real estate market is the hottest in the country. The Tacoma area has overtaken Seattle as the hottest housing market in the...
“What a Year!” 2019 Community Service Day For the past 35 years, Windermere has taken a day to close all offices in the name of making positive changes through local service projects. Community Service Day was born...
Selling Your Home But Not Sure Where to Move to? You Might Need a Rent Back Agreement Selling your home can be a daunting process, and finding the right real estate agent who can guide you through each step of selling is key to a successful (and...
What Was it Like to Move From Seattle to Tacoma? A Home Buyer’s Story This spring, REALTOR® Curtis Gibson had the pleasure of working with a younger couple who wanted to move from Seattle to Tacoma. At first, they had searched for a home...
New Home on Your Mind? 5 Quick Tips to Make You a 5-Star Buyer! We’ve all heard it, right? A lack of homes available for sale is the talk of the town here in our local real estate market. This low inventory song has...
This Week In the Garage | Episode 5 Welcome to This week In The Garage Episode 5! Today we take a look at our friends Odd & Inger's 2008 Newmar Grand Star Class A Motorhome. This is their...
This Week In the Garage | Episode 5 Welcome to This week In The Garage Episode 5! Today we take a look at our friends Odd & Inger's 2008 Newmar Grand Star Class A Motorhome. This is their...
This Week In The Garage | Episode 4 Welcome to This Week In The Garage Episode 4! This week we had a visit from our friend Warren Holbrook and his 1942 Plymouth Coupe. Warren had this same make...
WPP Welcomes Tina Rood Windermere Professional Partners is excited to welcome Tina Rood to the office located at 4701 S 19th Street, Suite 200, in Tacoma! Known as someone who enjoys finding common ground...
This Week In The Garage Episode 3 Welcome to Episode 3 of This Week In the Garage! Today we talk with our friend Flight Instructor Chuck Cox out at SpanaFlight about his 1995 SeaRey experimental kit-built airplane...
This Week In The Garage Episode 2 Welcome to Episode 2 of This Week In the Garage! Today we talk with our dear friend Kent Atwood about his love for all things Coca-Cola. Some might even consider...
Neighborhood Spotlight on The Villages at South Hill in Puyallup Lined with sidewalks and featuring a beautifully manicured entryway, The Villages at South Hill is a picturesque housing development in a prime Puyallup location. Residents cherish this neighborhood not only...
How to Remove Racist Restrictive Covenant Language From Your Home’s Property Deed in Pierce County “In the Pacific Northwest, there is an unfortunate legacy of housing discrimination,” shares REALTOR® Anders Ibsen. “Developers and property owners would write discriminatory language in private covenants to prevent certain...
WPP Welcomes Bobbi Stephens Windermere Professional Partners is proud to welcome Bobbi Stephens to the office located at 10919 Canyon Road East, in Puyallup! Known as someone who is passionate, knowledgeable, and a great...
Thinking of Selling your Home This Spring? Here are 5 Reasons Why Your Answer Should Be #YAAAS! 1. Demand is High. Nearly all of my current buyers are competing in multiple offer situations, and when I say multiple, I mean mul.ti.ple. Let me tell you, our local...
Builder Spotlight: See the Latest From University Place-Area Builder Mykland Construction Mykland Construction is creating some of the most high-quality, gorgeous new construction homes in the region right now. Recently, REALTOR® Curtis Gibson had the honor of helping some clients purchase...
Elsa Borgen named TPCAR’s 2018 REALTOR® of the Year Windermere Chambers Bay is proud to congratulate Elsa Borgen as the recipient of the 2018 REALTOR® of the Year Award from The Tacoma-Pierce County Association of REALTORS®. The award...
Run Around Town with the Tacoma Run Club: All Skill Levels Welcome! Whether you’re a beginning runner or you’re just looking for fellow runners to cover some ground with, Tacoma Run Club offers motivation, community, and fun! “About a year ago...
WPP Welcomes Duncan Ewing Windermere Professional Partners is proud to welcome Duncan Ewing to the office located at 2209 North Pearl Street, Suite 200, in Tacoma! Duncan’s friends know him as someone who is...
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...
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 competing with...
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 Junior Daffodil Parade is Coming Soon to Proctor! “Next month, the Proctor District will host the 55th Junior Daffodil Parade to the delight of many Tacoma families,” shares REALTOR® Anders Ibsen. “Parading children and their parents highlight all...
Have You Heard of Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma? “Every month, the Slavonian Hall in Old Town Tacoma opens its doors for free so visiting artists can delight guests with majestic classical music from around the world,” says...
Anders Ibsen Encourages Tacoma Residents to Share Input on Titlow Park Restoration “Titlow Beach is the gem of west Tacoma, with accessible beachfront and walking trails, a fun spray park for kids, and delicious waterfront dining nearby,” shares REALTOR® Anders Ibsen. For...
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 determining...
March in Tacoma Spring has almost sprung and we are excited to escape our wintery cave and get out and about. Check out a few places you may find us this month!March 8thTacoma...
Help Public School Teachers Pay for Classroom Essentials & Special Projects with DonorsChoose.org “Teachers are the lifeblood of the community and DonorsChoose.org is an organization for teachers,” shares REALTOR® Greg Devey. “It helps connect teachers to the community and gives the community a...
Week #8: Going Native Did you know a typical neighborhood in Washington has more than 25 species of birds and mammals? (Courtesy of Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife wdfw.wa.gov/living/landscaping) As spring approaches, perhaps...
Crawlspace Tips Venture below our home with us while John shows you the importance of maintaining a clean and dry crawlspace. Being one of the more rarely visited areas of your home...
Whose Equity Do You Want to Build: Your’s, or Your Landlord’s? Feeling super passionate about this topic as rent rates continue to rise, (and it’s no secret that, based on historical data, they will continue to increase overall as our years...
4 Fun Facts About Monkeyshines in Tacoma Each year in February, Tacoma experiences the wonder of “Monkeyshines.” This fascinating tradition started in 2003 when a local artist known as “Ms. Monkey” came up with a fun plan...
Week #6: Exercising Your Funny Bone Week #6: Exercising Your Funny Bone When was the last time you remember actually laughing out loud? There are statistics floating around that the average adult laughs 15-20 times per...
Lake Tapps Life: A Winter Wonderland! Is there anything better than a surprise snow day here in the Pacific Northwest? One of the many things I love about living in the Lake Tapps neighborhood is that...
Spotlight on Fife’s Saddle Creek Community, A Dream Neighborhood for Fitness Enthusiasts REALTOR® Maggie Schauble recently helped her clients purchase this gorgeous 5-bedroom, 2.75-bath home. Located in Fife’s Saddle Creek Community, Maggie’s buyers especially appreciate the outdoor opportunities that surround the home...
Exploring the Radiance Community in Fife: 3 Big Reasons Residents Love Living Here REALTOR® Maggie Schauble is helping us shine the spotlight on the Radiant Community in Fife and all of the reasons why people love living here! Here are the 3 big...
February in Tacoma Tacoma is always a bustling town, even when the temperatures drop. Check out these February activities happening throughout the city and maybe we'll see you around!February 1st & 2ndIndigo Frozen...
Morgan Mullin’s Pierce County Guide to 5 Alternatives to the Gym “The New Year is always about new beginnings and resolutions,” shares REALTOR® Morgan Mullin. “Are you one of those people who added a healthier lifestyle as a 2019 goal but...
Regina & Madison Share Their 2 Favorite Go-To Self-Care Professionals “Sometimes you just need a RESET and January is a perfect time! REALTOR® Madison Lord and I are passionate about sharing our self-caring gurus,” shares REALTOR® Regina Madiera-Gorden. We are...
WPP Welcomes Alina Tristan Windermere Professional Partners is proud to welcome Alina Tristan to the office located at 4701 S 19th Street, Suite 200, in Tacoma! Alina loves working with people, and she wants...
WPP Welcomes Rachel Holland! Windermere Professional Partners is proud to welcome Rachel Holland to the office located at 4701 S 19th Street, Suite 200, in Tacoma! REALTOR® Rachel Holland works hard to educate and...
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Week #4: Pet Emergencies Pet 9-1-1 If you are fortunate to be a pet guardian, then you know it’s a matter of “if”, not “when” you will need expert veterinary care outside of regular...
Discover Mid-Century Modern Style in Pierce County with Regina Madiera-Gorden & Madison Lord “Mid-century modern homes are back in style and highly sought after in today's market,” shares REALTOR® Regina Madiera-Gorden and REALTOR® Madison Lord. “Mid-century Modern is hard to define but includes...
Enjoying Beer in Kid Friendly Tacoma If you’ve ever hung out with John and me outside of work, 9 times out of 10 there's likely a tasty brew involved (don’t judge). We’ve watched the great “brewery...
Park Place North Offers 55+ Community Living Right Next to Point Defiance (+Listing!) Nestled right next to Point Defiance Park and all of its scenic attractions, Park Place North is a highly desirable 55+ community in Tacoma. For those who are looking for...
WPP Welcomes Amy Thor Windermere Professional Partners is proud to welcome Amy Thor to the office located at, 10919 Canyon Road East, in Puyallup! “Hi, I’m Amy Thor, local REALTOR®, outdoor enthusiast, total people-person...
What’s it Really Like to Live in the Canterwood Golf & Country Club in Gig Harbor North? Tucked away in a prime Gig Harbor location just minutes from Highway 16, Canterwood Golf & Country Club presents a fabulous opportunity. Here, a community filled with gorgeous homes wraps...
