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Condo in Tacoma – $250,000

1902 Yakima Ave Unit #8, Tacoma, WA 98405 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom & 535 Sq. Ft. Great for 1st time Buyer or investor-rental income of $25k in 2022-can be sold entirely furnished! Convenient locale-close to downtown, medical facilities, I-5 and MLK light rail. Well cared for home that provides for smart and affordable living. Open [...]

2023-02-23T15:36:42-08:00February 23rd, 2023|

Be one who makes the world better, if you can

Opportunity on March 18 to make a difference “if you can” . . . Oscar’s Enemies will be meeting on 3/18 for their monthly roadside garbage pick up – location to be announced.  Typically, it’s a 2-3 hour time window.  This group continues to grow and is definitely trying to make a difference in our [...]

2023-02-22T16:23:23-08:00February 22nd, 2023|

BUYER PEMDAS – Getting Ready to Become a Homeowner

As many of you know I was an educator for 25 years, most of those year spent teaching math (I sooo miss Algebra and Geometry – if you need a spruce up let me know!).  😊   One key protocol that I taught was “Order of Operations”, we used a mnemonic, PEMDAS, to help to remember [...]

2023-02-22T16:21:02-08:00February 22nd, 2023|

Just Listed in North Tacoma – $650,000

4921 N Lexington, Tacoma, WA 98407 On a clear day you can see forever-mountains, water and more mountains! Much to appreciate here-updated and beautifully maintained-a blend of refinished/new hardwoods throughout, new furnace in 2021, gas fireplace conversion and many aesthetic updates. Main level provides the living areas that enjoy the NW beauty through large windows [...]

2021-11-18T12:01:29-08:00November 18th, 2021|

Just Listed – Vacant Land in Graham – $350,000

XXX Meridian Ave E, Graham, WA 98338 Great location - close to amenities and schools! Over 18 acres of possibility for residential or commercial development - potential for 2 residential lots (with a primary home and ADU on each) or commercial development within the Graham Community Plan. A narrow drainage creek that runs through the [...]

2021-10-14T16:32:21-07:00October 14th, 2021|

Just Listed in North Tacoma – $700,000

721 N Ainsworth Ave, Tacoma, WA 98403 Classic Craftsman in Tacoma's North Slope community. Built in the 1920's, this home represents the fine craftsmanship and finishes of the time - gorgeous wood columns throughout the main floor define character, built-in cabinetry provides additional detail and large rooms offer plenty of living options. While the home [...]

2021-10-14T15:10:16-07:00October 14th, 2021|

Happy Home

My husband, Tom, and I have been married for 32 years – yay us! One of the components of our successful partnership is paint. This was evident from the first home we purchased in 1990 to the home that we have now. Our first home, a Parkland rambler, was outdated and dingy so before we [...]

2021-09-30T13:55:48-07:00September 30th, 2021|

Just Listed in N. Tacoma – $450,000

902 N Cushman, Tacoma, WA 98403 Darling North Slope home - completely refreshed and updated. In the kitchen enjoy new maple cabinets, tile backsplash, quartz countertops, new appliances, and fixtures. A refined bathroom includes a new vanity, marble hex heated floors, a 0-entry shower and new fixtures. Throughout the home you'll find refinished wood floors, [...]

2021-09-15T13:21:47-07:00September 15th, 2021|

More Young People Are Buying Homes

There’s a common misconception that younger generations aren’t interested in homeownership. Many people point to the fact that millennials put off purchasing their first home as a reason for this belief. Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist for First American, explains why millennials have put off certain milestones linked to homeownership. Those delays led to their homeownership rates trailing [...]

2021-08-19T13:57:11-07:00August 19th, 2021|