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SEWER AND WATER LINE INSURANCE

I learned something new last week – during an inspection we learned that the home my clients will be purchasing needs a new sewer line.  It’s never fun to call a listing agent and let them know that his/her clients will need to make an expensive repair. However, this time when I called the agent [...]

2019-03-15T07:00:22-07:00March 15th, 2019|

Just Listed in Lakewood – Tacoma Country Club – $950,000

25 Forest Glen Lane SW, Lakewood 98498 This home is truly Special-it's not the norm to find a home so beautifully “made”–exquisite spaces with aesthetic that both dazzle and hug you at the same time. So many luxury touches–high end appliances, marble finished bathrooms, flagstone and hardwood floors, cathedral ceilings, “Nanawall” folding doors, 3 gas [...]

2019-03-13T14:38:49-07:00March 13th, 2019|

7 Things To Avoid After Applying for a Mortgage!

Congratulations! You’ve found a home to buy and have applied for a mortgage! You are undoubtedly excited about the opportunity to decorate your new home! But before you make any big purchases, move any money around, or make any big-time life changes, consult your loan officer. They will be able to tell you how your [...]

2019-03-13T10:34:48-07:00March 13th, 2019|

Preparing to Spring Forward

Some Highlights: In the majority of the country, this weekend marks the start of Daylight Savings Time as we set our clocks forward an hour on Sunday at 2:00 AM EST.Whether you plan on buying or selling this spring, these tips could help you ‘spring ahead’ of your competition!Spring brings two things: more buyers & [...]

2019-03-08T10:25:10-08:00March 8th, 2019|

No Worries… Home Prices Coming in for a SOFT Landing

Home prices have appreciated considerably over the last five years. This has some concerned that we may be in for another dramatic correction. However, recent statistics suggest home values will not crash as they did a decade ago. Instead, this time they will come in for a soft landing. The previous housing market was fueled [...]

2019-02-28T15:55:44-08:00February 28th, 2019|

Where Did Americans Move in 2018?

Some Highlights: Every year United Van Lines conducts their National Movers Study by tracking their customer’s movement state-to-state over the course of the year.Vermont claimed the top spot of states with the highest percentage of inbound residents following a campaign that covered relocation costs for skilled workers who moved to the state.The most common response [...]

2019-02-15T10:07:08-08:00February 15th, 2019|

My Dad

12 years ago today my Dad passed away – in some ways it feels like it was yesterday and in some ways it was 5 lifetimes ago.  My Dad wasn’t perfect but he was the perfect father for me and I miss him every day – I thank him for my grit, straight arrow approach, [...]

2019-02-01T13:10:12-08:00February 1st, 2019|