The number of homes for sale across King County jumped 44 percent in July from a year ago, the biggest increase in a decade. (Greg Gilbert/The Seattle Times) King County home prices have fallen from the peak reached earlier in the year as home sales hit their lowest point for the month of July since [...]
Classic craftsman in desirable N. End locale-great walking to Proctor or waterfront. Home lives "large" with plenty of spaces that can be designed for your needs-choose to have your master on main (3/4 bath attached) or 2nd level, huge finished attic, a large laundry room that can be multipurpose and a dry basement that could [...]
Gig Harbor Trifecta-great neighborhood, convenient locale and a lovely home in superb condition. Kitchen w/storage galore opens to large family room and expansive deck-both great for entertaining! A green belt surrounds the back of the property so you have both quiet and privacy. Many features to appreciate - wood floors in living, dining and kitchen, [...]
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) keeps historical data on many aspects of homeownership. One of their data points, which has changed dramatically, is the median tenure of a family in a home, meaning how long a family stays in a home prior to moving. As the graph below shows, over the last twenty years (1985-2008), the median tenure [...]
Yeah, it's in Tacoma, according to MONEY magazine By Meredith Spelbring [email protected] July 10, 2018 12:48 PM Updated July 10, 2018 07:43 PM The only combined zoo and aquarium in the Northwest, waterfront views and public gardens — what's not to like? MONEY magazine is a believer in Tacoma's Point Defiance Park. The national publication [...]
Millennials are more willing than other buyers to give up home features to purchase in their ideal location A Trulia study says millennials are more willing than other buyers to compromise on their must-haves to purchase a home they can afford. (Jared Soares for The Washington Post) During the second quarter of this year, U.S. home [...]
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Parking is sometimes difficult in the N. End of Tacoma . here’s an idea: It’s the latest must-have for wealthy Londoners: a James Bond-style underground garage which delivers expensive cars to the surface at the touch of a button. The sophisticated, hydraulic system allows urban homeowners to hide coveted vehicles beneath a normal-looking driveway. The [...]
Classic 1955 Rambler that makes you truly appreciate the smart design and forward thinking of that era-spacious living rooms with a circular flow, broad windows that connect outside to in, and bedrooms on a quieter end of the home. Even better, this one has the modern updates we enjoy today-gleaming hardwoods, kitchens and baths recently [...]
Beatles Love I recently was in Las Vegas and was able to see the “Beatles Love” show – it was one of the most amazing things I’ve ever experienced. Beatles music combined with the extraordinary acrobatic dancers and aerialist – a feast for the eyes and ears for sure! Consequently, I’ve been in a “Beatles [...]