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Uncategorized Why Your Offer Isn’t Being Accepted Welcome to the 2018 Tacoma market, Buyers! In case you haven’t heard, let me catch you up to speed. It is a sellers market out there. What does that mean for you? Buyers have little to no power in this market, unless the house falls under one of these categories: It stinks (literally)… or figuratively  […]
Listings 2 Homes on One Parcel in the Heart of the Lincoln District At a Glance: Front House: 3812 S Thompson 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Sq Footage: 1,600 Currently Rented for: $1,490 Back House: 3810 S Thompson 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom Sq Footage: 1,200 Previously Rented For: $1,095 MLS# 1255871 Two homes for the price of one, located in the heart of the Lincoln District! Front home is a […]
Uncategorized 4 Bed, 2 Bath Open Concept Home in Central Tacoma 5401 S 11th Street, Tacoma WA 98465 At a Glance:  Square Footage: 1,625  4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths with 2 of the bedrooms located upstairs, two downstairs, and a bathroom on both floors. Remodel in 2014 included fresh paint, new flooring, new appliances, new windows, and a new roof. Large covered deck off of the living […]
Uncategorized Gold Star Showing Tips for Sellers: Ten Details That Create An Amazing Showing Experience There are times where it-is-clear that a seller has gone above and beyond to romance the buyers and the buyers agents of the world, and I find myself swept off of my feet. Here are ten details in my experience showing homes, that help create the BEST showing experiences possible for me and my buyers. […]
Uncategorized Sellers, Let’s Not Creep Buyers or Their Agents Out! I have been on more house tours than I can count at this point. Recently I have been showing a ton of houses, and I have experienced good and bad viewings with my buyers. The vibe of the house can be just as important as the house itself. How comfortable the showing is can be […]
Uncategorized Why Would a Seller Care Who My Lender Is? The seller is not working with the lender directly, so why do they care who I use? This is a great question that I get frequently while talking about strategy in multiple offer situations. Sometimes it isn’t on the listing agent or sellers radar who you are using, but there are instances where a savvier […]
Buying Real Estate Why Does a Seller Care What Type of Loan I Use? Why does my loan type matter to a seller? Loan types you typically see are Conventional, FHA, and VA. Each have their own set of benefits for buyers, but why does a seller care what type of loan a buyer is using? One of the main reasons a seller might favor one offer over another […]
Buying Real Estate Why Does a Seller Care If I’m Using Cash or a Loan to Buy Their House? When I first sit down with people to help them understand the home-buying process, prepping them for the journey ahead, one of the topics I dive into is why a seller cares where the funds to buy the home are coming from. In the end they get paid the same, regardless of where it comes […]
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Listings 3 Bedroom Victorian Home in Central Tacoma -SOLD- Summary:  Address: 1314 S Fife Street Tacoma, WA 98405  Square Feet: 1,316 3/Bedrooms, 1.75 Baths  Offered At: $255,000 MLS#1179911 This Victorian home is located in Central Tacoma, near 6th avenue! The roof is brand new, as well as the flooring both on the main floor and upstairs, and there is fresh interior paint throughout! Right […]
Listings Modern 3 Bedroom Townhome Near Downtown Tacoma -SOLD- Summary:  2374 Court G, Tacoma WA, 98405 Square Feet: 1,539 3 Bedrooms/2.5 Baths 1 Car Garage Offered At: $279,950 MLS#1135959 This modern and spacious 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home has been updated since it was first purchased in 2014! Bright, clean feel from fresh interior paint and large windows throughout. Seller commented that the layout […]
Listings 3 Bedroom Starter Home Near Mckinley -SOLD- Summary: 3818 E K Street Square Footage: 1,000 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath Fully Fenced Yard & Brand New Roof  New Heat Pump For Efficient Heating and Cooling Offered At $195,000 MLS# 1135590 Tucked away from the street, this affordable 3 bedroom, one bath home is located just a few blocks off of Mckinley and E 38th. […]
Listings Beautifully Updated, Classic 3 Bedroom Home in Tacoma -SOLD- Summary Square Footage: 1,690 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Plus Bonus Room/Office Upstairs 4 Car Detached Garage/ Work Shop along with long driveway for guest parking Fully Fenced Yard with Patio Space Offered At $269,950 MLS# 1113362 Just a few minutes drive down S Yakima, and you will find yourself in the heart of the lively Lincoln District. The […]
Buying Real Estate Invitation to Discrimination: “Love Letters” and Fair Housing   The real estate market in Tacoma, the past couple of years especially, has been difficult for buyers. There are multiple offers, low inventory, and folks with cash, eliminating the seller’s need to accept an offer from buyer using traditional financing, which requires additional steps like an appraisal. While representing a buyer, it is my […]
Listings Spacious 3 Bedroom Home in South Tacoma -SOLD- At a Glance Square Feet: 1,222  Lot Square Feet: 6,000 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath  Fenced Gravel Parking Space in Back, Off of Alley Offered at $175,000 MLS# 1038365 Located on a lovely, quiet street, this darling home offers character, essential updates (including new wiring, sewer line, and electrical panel), and a functional layout. The seller said that […]
Listings Bright, Cheerful, 3 Bedroom Home in the Heart of Lincoln District! 763 S 40th Street, Tacoma, WA 98418 At a Glance:  1,320 Sq. Ft. 6,000 Sq. Ft. Lot  3 Bedrooms/1 Bath Detached, 2 Car Garage This bright, cheerful, & clean home is located in the heart of the Lincoln District. Restaurants, shops, & markets just a couple of blocks away! Find some of the best sushi in […]
Uncategorized 4 Effective, Inexpensive, Natural Cleaning Products I function best when my space is clean and orderly. I have spent quite a bit of money on mainstream cleaners in the past, until the past year or so when I discovered the beauty of making my own natural cleaning products. The cleaning solutions that I use at home are easy to make, affordable, effective, […]
Minimalism Make Your Home More Energy Efficient and Save Money! About half of the homes in the U.S are under insulated. Insulation provides resistance to heat flow; the more resistance, the less it costs to heat and cool your home. Insulation is necessary in older and newer homes but as a general rule, the older a home is, the more insulation is needed.  Wash your clothes with cold water […]
Minimalism How Exactly Does A Minimalist Sell Real Estate? About a year ago I became interested in creating a minimalist lifestyle. I started to question what I owned, and what I wanted versus what I needed. I have noticed the philosophy that I live by at home transfers into the way I do business. How exactly does a minimalist sell real estate? Unfortunately, housing is not free. […]
Uncategorized Do You Own Too Much Stuff?                               The message our society lives by most often is the more the better. More stuff = more happiness, right? About 6 months ago I started an experiment. I was going to buy less and donate about 1/3 of my belongings. Not all […]
Uncategorized How Reality Real Estate Television Poorly Prepares Buyers   When I decided to start a career in real estate, I had never watched HGTV. Many buyers that I work with are fans of these shows that offer a glimpse into the real estate process. The problem is, what you commonly see on "reality" television is not a true representation of the home buying process! Here are […]
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