by Marguerite | Jul 16, 2019 | Buying A House, Featured, FeedTacoma, First Time Homebuyers
Whether you’re moving to Tacoma for work or just because it’s amazing here, you’re probably trying to figure out how to buy in this market. It’s wild to think about, but Tacoma is one of the hottest housing markets in the country. An economist...
by Marguerite | Feb 11, 2013 | Featured, FeedTacoma
Do you see the couple in the photo happily leaping into the air because they are so freaking happy they just sold their house? That could be you. For REALZ. What’s that you say? Your real estate agent told you that there wasn’t enough equity to sell a...
by Marguerite | Jan 29, 2013 | Featured
I’m very pleased to post the second podcast (vodcast?) of Get Real Tacoma to the ol’ blog here. This episode is an interview with Kevin Freitas about blogging, community activism, the interwebz, and of course Tacoma!
by Marguerite | Aug 10, 2011 | Featured, Marguerite's World, My Real Tacoma
It is with a heavy heart that I must announce that I am giving up the Pacific Grill Grilled Cheese. Yesterday I stepped on the scale and realized that no, every single pair of jeans I own has not shrunk. It is true. I have gained 12 pounds. I don’t want to hold...
by Marguerite | Aug 10, 2011 | Downtown Tacoma Condos, Featured, FeedTacoma, Tacoma Real Estate
I am a big fan of condos, probably because as a 31 year old single female I am a part of the largest demographic of Condo Buyers. Nowadays 42% of Condo buyers are single women, (single men make up 20% and married couples 30%). It’s an attractive premise, you...
by Marguerite | Aug 2, 2011 | Featured, FeedTacoma, Rants, Tacoma Real Estate
The language Realtors use for marketing a house is sort of legendary. If a house is small it is, “Quaint” or “Charming.” If a house is a dump it’s a “Fixer Upper” or “Needs Tender Loving Care.” I’ve never...
