5 Beautiful, Dog-friendly Beach Walks You Won’t Want to Miss This Summer
With the weather getting nice, it's time for those long walks on the beach you hear so much about! REALTOR® Morgan Mullin and her dog, Bentley, have put...
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Find everything you need for a swoonworthy garden at GardenSphere in the Proctor District
It's that time of year! Time to fertilize the lawn, spread bark, plant flowers, and feed the birds and the honeybees! And when it comes to finding expert advice...
6 of Our Favorite Dog Parks in Pierce County
Mix up your next pet outing at one of Pierce County’s amazing dog parks! Locals have the inside scoop on the top spots for all pups, with amenities that...
Find Handmade Gifts, Classes & A Memorable Experience at Throwing Mud Gallery in Tacoma
It’s Not Too Late to Start Your Garden!
No matter the size of your garden, even if it’s just a couple of pots sitting on your porch, the Pacific Northwest has great weather to grow a...
Trillium Employment Services: A Nonprofit Doing Amazing Work in Our Communities!
As a former employee of Trillium Employment Services, REALTOR® Morgan Reay has some unique insight to share about this wonderful nonprofit agency. Previously, Morgan worked for Trillium in Kitsap...
Caring for springtime’s orphaned or injured baby animals
REALTOR® Monica Wylie’s passion is animal welfare, and she’s here to share more info about what to do when you find abandoned baby animals. Mother...
First things First
More and more in this competitive market Realtors will not even begin to show you homes until you are pre-approved with a lender. It may seem kinda mean and...
Ready for Summer? Don’t Miss The 4th Annual Hit It Here 2018 Summer Baseball Camp in Gig Harbor
Trying to line up some fun summer activities for a baseball player? REALTOR® Chris Burk is looking forward to the 4th Annual Hit It Here 2018 Summer Baseball Camp in...
Tacoma Spotlight: Discover Over 40,000 LPs & CDs at Hi-Voltage Records on 6th Ave
One of REALTOR® Stacey Gendreau's favorite spots in Tacoma is Hi-Voltage Records, a must-visit place if you’re growing your record collection or are on the search...
Windermere Professional Partners Team Wins 2nd Place at Gig Harbor Paddlers Cup Dragon Boat Race!
The mountain was out, the sun was shining bright, and a great time was had by all at the seventh annual Gig Harbor Paddlers Cup at Skansie Park last weekend! ...
Get ready for outdoor activities in Gig Harbor and the Key Peninsula
Tacoma Just Got Way More Fun: Alma Mater Grand Opening!
As one of the multitudes of ex-Seattleites now happily living in Tacoma, I love so many things about Tacoma. Less traffic, friendlier people, PARKING, more space,affordability, amazing parks, beautiful...
What To Do if You Find a Litter of Abandoned Kittens in Pierce County
REALTOR® Monica Wylie is passionate about animal welfare, and she’s here to share some important facts about cats in our community! So you found yourself a litter...
Podcast: ACHH: Build Housing Not Walls
Nate Bowling hosts a panel of two City of Tacoma employees, a developer, and a Metro Parks commissioner to dive deep into rising housing costs in Tacoma. We look at...
Point Ruston: A Wonderful Blend of Tacoma’s Old & New
Located in Tacoma’s North End, Point Ruston is one of REALTOR® Morgan Mullin’s favorite spots to hang out: “Old Town keeps true to the...
What You Need to Know About Pierce County’s Community Cats
REALTOR® Monica Wylie is our resident expert on animal welfare in our community, and with spring in full swing, Monica wanted to take a moment to share some important...
Locals Try Pronouncing South Sound Street Names
The South Sound has a rich history of cultures and families that have led to a variety of unique street names. I challenged friends and past clients to pronounce a...
Pro Tips for Enjoying 5 Family-Friendly Bike Trails & Parks in the Puyallup Area
Puyallup’s many opportunities for getting outside and enjoying the outdoors is one of the top reasons why people choose to live there! REALTOR® Amber Tuck is excited...
Exciting Times Are On The Horizon At Pierce County Summer Camps
Roasted in Tacoma: Shining the Spotlight on Valhalla Coffee Co.
Have you ever been on 6th Ave, and suddenly… you smelled something rich and amazing? That, my friends, is the smell of happiness here in the Pacific Northwest! We...
Browns Point Lighthouse Park in NE Tacoma
Did you know Pierce County has a historical lighthouse? Brown’s Point Lighthouse Park is located on the tip of Brown’s Point in Northeast Tacoma. Two...
The Pierce County Beekeepers Association, Saving the World One Bee at a Time!
REALTOR® Stacey Gendreau is a member of the Pierce County Beekeepers Association, and this organization does some amazing things in our community. PCBA provides a variety of valuable services...
Locals weigh in with their favorite Puyallup Daffodil Parade tips
Community Meeting: Annexation of Browns Point & Dash Point
A meeting was held this week at the Brown’s Point Improvement Club to discuss the possible Tacoma annexation of Browns Point and Dash Point. The house...
9 Tips From Locals on Where to Fish in Pierce County
In Pierce County, we’re fortunate to be surrounded by gorgeous scenery and opportunities for getting outside and staying active. And with the Puget Sound and a long list of...
Summer Camp Recommendations for Kids in Gig Harbor
How to get the most money for your horse farm without spending a lot of money
As a Realtor who specializes in listing and selling horse properties in Western Washington, I’m often asked by sellers what they should do to get their horse farms...
Silk Thai Cafe: Serving Up Authentic Thai Dishes & Romantic Atmosphere on 6th Ave
Silk Thai is one of Jason Helton’s all-time favorite restaurants, and it’s a sentiment that many locals share. “Located in Tacoma’s very happening ...
Planning a Visit to Point Defiance Park in Tacoma? Don’t Miss These 6 Highlights!
Featuring an incredible 760 acres, Point Defiance Park is a destination for locals and out-of-towners alike! It’s so much more than “just” a park, too—this...
Why Rent If You Can Buy
Home ownership rates are the lowest they have been in the last 50 years. Yet a large portion of Americans are still renting properties, instead of enjoying a home of their...
Podcast: Dean Burke: Tacoma and the Sea
Dean Burke comes on the podcast to talk about how all Tacoma’s can have a closer connection to the sea. Dean is the Executive Director of the Tacoma...
#LocalLove with Regina & Madison: 6 Unique & Favorite Businesses in Pierce County
To kick off our #RMrewards for the month of February, we are featuring a #LocalLove campaign to recognize and show some love to our favorites spots around Pierce County! From...
6 Fun Ways to Stay Active In & Near University Place
Many of us start the new year with fitness goals and the best of intentions, but it can be easy to get sidetracked! REALTORS® Debbie Homeyer, Elsa Borgen,...
What Makes the Town of Ruston a Destination? Local Austin Wagner Shares Ruston Highlights
“While primarily residential, the Town of Ruston offers countless opportunities for fun experiences,” shares REALTOR® Austin Wagner. “Being a quiet but central location, the Town of...
Amazon Go
Jonathan and I checked out Amazon Go for you… You probably heard that behemoth Amazon opened a store in downtown Seattle called Amazon Go. The big idea is there is...
#BizintheGig: Date Night in Gig Harbor
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. For those of you who have failed to make a plan, all is not lost! Chocolate, flowers, and wine are always...
PODCAST: Forest Beutel & The Tacoma Music Scene
Punk Rock, Punches & Puget Sound: Before moving to Tacoma 10 years ago, Forest was a drummer for various punk rock bands and was deep into the rock n roll scene...
3 Local Tips for How to Spend a Fun Day in Sumner with Kids
3 Big Reasons to *Love* the Stewart Crossing Neighborhood in Puyallup
Nestled in the Puyallup Valley just off of West Stewart Avenue, the Stewart Crossing neighborhood has some remarkable home buying opportunities available! There are several reasons why REALTOR® Rex...
Ageing and Lifestyle Choices
My mother would have been 99 on January 26. Remarkably, she was able to live out her life in the same house I grew up. When my parents entered their 90&rsquo...
#BizintheGig: Harbor General Store Has it ALL!
There’s nothing better than another badass entrepreneur mom to interview…meet Stephanie Sagle mom of 4 boys, at the time of this interview baby boy #4 was only&hellip...
#BizintheGig: 2018 Goals: More I Love Kickboxing! Copy
Another New Year’s Resolution to “work-out” more, I know, “SO BASIC!” But I also said I’d meditate on the regular, so I...
Regina & Madison’s 5 Favorite Things About Fircrest (+ A Mid-Century Home Listing Not to Miss!)
As Fircrest experts, REALTOR® Regina Madiera-Gorden and REALTOR® Madison Lord know the ins and outs of this small city that’s nestled in between Tacoma and University...
Achieve Feng Shui In Your Home
Achieve Feng Shui In Your Home ~ What is Feng Shui If you take the time to dig into the philosophy around feng shui, you’ll understand that it doesn...
Storage Ideas For Small Bathrooms
Storage Ideas For Small Bathrooms Is your bathroom small? It’s the worst, isn’t it? Well, unfortunately, small bathrooms are very common, and are usually the smallest...
The Best of Both Worlds: 3 Things to Love About Living in the Kopachuck Area of West Gig Harbor
If you’re searching for a place where you can have more home square footage and land all while being near city conveniences, the Kopachuck Area in West Gig...
Your Guide to Boarding Horses in Pierce County
5 Things Residents Love About Wellington Ridge in Gig Harbor
Recently, REALTOR® James Fisher sold this gorgeous 3-bedroom home in Gig Harbor’s Wellington Ridge neighborhood. Located just north of Canterwood, this sought-after community offers its residents a...
Podcast: The Tacoma Dating Scene
What is Tacoma’s dating scene really like, these days? Marguerite is new to the dating scene and is looking for some pro-tips which led to her inviting...