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Updated Sophistication Awaits in this 6-Bedroom, 3.25-Bath Masterpiece in Fircrest
Refined elegance awaits at every turn in this immaculately maintained 5,203-square-foot Fircrest home! Boasting an expansive layout that includes 6 bedrooms, 3.25 baths, an updated kitchen, updated bathrooms, a huge laundry facility with a chute, and so much more, this move-in ready residence is truly a dream to spend time in. Located at 1316 Palm […]
Meticulously Maintained 3-Bedroom, 2-Bath Rambler w/Huge Backyard in Spanaway
Discover comfort and convenience at every turn in this picturesque Spanaway rambler! Tucked away in a great neighborhood on a generous 0.79 acres, this property has enough space to be a mini farm. The yard boasts beautiful landscaping, 15 fruit trees, and beautiful gardens, while the home itself is a haven of rest and relaxation. […]
How I found my dream home!
I have been a Realtor for almost 10 years and this is the first home I have purchased since becoming a Realtor… my 8th purchase. Up until I became a Realtor, I totally relied on the agent I hired and I realize how important the choice of an agent is and how important it […]
UPS Gardens
How an unsightly neighborhood patch of brush and weeds with junk cars turned into a wonderful Tacoma North End Neighborhood garden and park: Barbara and Peter Temple Thurston have lived in this neighborhood for 24 years. About twelve years ago Barbara began working with the City of Tacoma to gain access to an […]
Uptown – Gig Harbor
In Gig Harbor we have a great shopping area called UPTOWN!. It has a wide variety of stores including Marshall's, Chico's, JJill, and our newest addition is Home Goods…opening soon to name a few! There is a 12 screen Century Theatre complex and a wide variety […]
Sea Hags in Gig Harbor
My friend Denese and I were out strolling in Gig Harbor down on Harborview St. and saw this adorable shop called Sea Hags! When we went in…guess who I ran into? Melissa Moller is the owner and operator and Melissa used to own a store in Alaska and wanted to open one here. It has […]
Happy Hour At The Tides Tavern in Gig Harbor!
Yesterday was a gorgeous day and on days like that in Gig Harbor, we want to be on the water. And what better place to go than The Tides! When it is warm you can sit on the deck and enjoy the sunshine. For now, it is great to be inside and surrounded by friends […]
Getting Prequalified…before you look at homes!
It always seems that something drives to me write about issues that come up! And here is another one that happened to two of my clients. We looked at 10 – 12 homes, choose one that they fell in love with and all the while, thought they were prequalified…and they weren’t. Lender rules have […]
Teatro Zinzanni
I wanted to share with you a wonderful experience I had with my friends(Kathy, Debbie, and PJ) in Costa Mesa, CA. While visiting down south over the holidays this year, we got tickets to this production. It said dress up in your boas and tiaras…so we did. They offered a 5 course meal which was catered […]
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