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I’m Giving Up Pacific Grill Grilled Cheeses
It is with a heavy heart that I must announce that I am giving up the Pacific... read more
How to Keep Your Condo Financeable- 7 Top Tips for HOAs
I am a big fan of condos, probably because as a 31 year old single female I am... read more
RANT: Realtors! It is called HILLTOP!
The language Realtors use for marketing a house is sort of legendary. If a... read more
Sellers: Can We Please Talk About Carpet in the Bathroom?
Oh yeah. I’m going there. Long ago, before I was a Real Estate Agent, I... read more
Selling Your House? Put Away the Dolls.
I was talking with local Realtor Monica Scott the other day about all the dolls... read more
Monthly Archives: December 2008
Tacoma Houses & Condos 2008 Sales Statistics: Part 1 – Downtown 98402
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Sold Signs So I promised earlier this week that I would break down the 2008 Sales Statistics for Homes & Condos in the City of Tacoma neighborhood by neighborhood. I know folks around here are pretty sensitive about where neighborhood …
Happy New Year, Tacoma! Wait…. Where’s the Party?
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One of the best things about living in the City of Tacoma is that you are close to the action on a night like New Years Eve. The Weekly Volcano’s SPEW Blog has put out a list of the …
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Tagged City of Tacoma, Downtown Tacoma, Realtors Are People Too
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2.9 Million for City of Tacoma Downpayment Assistance?
The New Tribune is reporting that the City of Tacoma has the opportunity to claim 2.9 Million of the 3.9 Billion Dollar Housing Bill congress passed in July. “Pierce County is eligible for about $4.4 million, and the City of …
My Very Favorite Condo in Downtown Tacoma Sold Today…
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This might sound a little strange, but sometimes I get a little attached to certain properties. That happened with Unit #401 at Cliff Street Lofts. A 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Loft with 14 Foot Ceilings. What I loved most …
Tacoma Home & Condo Year End Sales Statistics for 2008
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Everyone loves a good year end wrap-up. Me included! Here are the sales stats for The City of Tacoma for 2008: Tell Your Friends on Facebook & Twitter!
Adjustable vs Fixed Mortgages Explained. Also- What are Mortgage Points?
Here is a great post on the blog QVisory about the difference between a fixed and adjustable rate mortgage. It’s mortgage rates 101: the difference between a fixed and adjustable rate home loan. Just like it sounds, a fixed rate …
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Tagged ARMS, First Time Homebuyers, Mortgages, Points, Resources
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The Last 9 Downtown Tacoma Condos to Sell
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It’s been a couple weeks since we reviewed the Downtown Tacoma Condos that have sold, so here you are. There were 9 condos that closed, 6 of those I already wrote about earlier this week located at The Esplanade. …
Posted in Downtown Tacoma Condos
Tagged Buyer's Market, Downtown Tacoma, Downtown Tacoma Condos, Sales Ratio, What's Selling
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What Sold in Tacoma this Week! 12-15-08
Between the Christmastime Parties and all the Shopping, 27 people found time to close on houses and condos this week in Tacoma! Here is the breakdown: 22 Houses sold. 5 Condos sold. All 5 condos were located at The Esplanade. …