Rights vs. Responsibilities - 02/29/08 07:26 PM

So often I hear agents blaming other agents, buyers blaming sellers, sellers blaming buyers, loan officers get blamed by everyone, and so on and so forth.  What am I getting at here?  I'm afraid that in our society, many people have become more focused on their rights and what they feel they … (4 comments)

Gig Harbor Open Houses - 02/29/08 02:37 PM
Here's the weekly look at Gig Harbor's open houses for this weekend.  Not too long ago open houses were beginning to fade away, as they were simply a tool for real estate agents to get more customers.  Now, as the Gig Harbor real estate market shifts, open houses are becoming a … (0 comments)

Gig Harbor's public transportation - 02/28/08 03:12 PM
Many folks moving to Gig Harbor, or thinking of moving to Gig Harbor, often have questions about our transportation system.  Many who are considering buying a home in Gig Harbor will be working in Seattle or Tacoma, and want to know what the commute will be like. 
I've never ridden the public … (1 comments)

Gig Harbor's Galaxy Theater and more Nearing completion - 02/27/08 07:55 PM
Gig Harbor's Uptown Center is getting further and further along.  I didn't really want to say this, for fear that my wife would read it, but Ann Taylor Loft is now open in Gig Harbor.  I'm going to have to sell a few more houses to support her Ann Taylor habit.  … (1 comments)

Gig Harbor's best home buy? - 02/27/08 03:02 PM
Are you looking to move to Gig Harbor?  Want a home that's in a neighborhood, but still private?  You want to be close in to downtown Gig Harbor?  Do you need a large house?  Maybe you like gardening, playing in the yard, or just lounging in your hot tub.  Pretty sure … (0 comments)

Gig Harbor High School and Peninsula High School spring sports are starting! - 02/26/08 04:51 PM
Before I entered the world of real estate, I taught math for 7 years and was the head track and field and cross country coach at Life Christian Academy in Tacoma, WA.  Coaching cross country was a lot of fun, but it was a completely anonymous sport, and we were up against football … (1 comments)

The truth about Gig Harbor's weather - 02/25/08 05:47 PM
I frequently get emails and phone calls from folks who are considering a move to the Gig Harbor area.  One of the most common reservations is the weather.  I can't begin to count the number of times I've heard, "Isn't it always rainy in Gig Harbor?"  If by always you mean sometimes, … (6 comments)

Can I trust you, Mr. Realtor? How can it always be a good time to buy? - 02/24/08 01:42 PM
Some websites have fancy segments like "Wealth-building Wednesdays" or "Fun Fridays" or "Tasty Tuesdays."  I'm going to make today "Story-time Sunday."  I doubt this will be a weekly thing, as stories take a lot of work.  But...I'm feeling inspired.  Enjoy.
Irving Elleson was a very smart, practical young man.  He had just … (4 comments)

What is your home...really? - 02/23/08 11:36 AM
I need to stop getting so caught up in these online forums that I read.  I just can't believe how negative some people are about everything.  I'm not an outwardly giddy type of person, but some of these folks must just be miserable.  I jumped into the online world with the idea … (3 comments)

Gig Harbor Open Houses - 02/22/08 04:49 PM
Are you thinking of moving to Gig Harbor?  Maybe you're just visiting Gig Harbor and think touring some homes sounds like fun.  Or maybe you're a Gig Harbor resident and you want to compare your home to other homes that are for sale in the area.  Whatever the case, here is … (0 comments)

Slow Down! Enjoy a walk in Gig Harbor, Washington - 02/18/08 09:37 PM

I don't know why I get such a kick out of this photo, but it cracks me up.  I was walking with Sebastian through Canterwood Golf and Country Club yesterday, and when I got about 20ft away, this radar actually picked up my speed!  Since nobody was around, I kept going … (4 comments)

Weekly Gig Harbor Real Estate Update - 02/18/08 05:18 PM
For my weekly look at the Gig Harbor real estate market, I wanted to revisit the absorption rate of houses for sale in the area.  As a reminder, the absorption rate measures how long it will take for our current home inventory to be completely sold, or absorbed.  To calculate this … (3 comments)

Gig Harbor, WA Open Houses - 02/15/08 08:20 PM
Here is the weekly look at the open houses you'll find in Gig Harbor this weekend. 
If you would like more information on ANY of these homes, I'd be happy to provide it for you.  If you are looking to relocate to Gig Harbor, or simply purchase a new home in the … (0 comments)

What does community really mean? - 02/13/08 08:53 PM
My goal is to promote the community of Gig Harbor.  I want people to get a good understanding of all the good that goes on here.  The link below is a recent news story featuring a Keller Williams agent from Tacoma, as well as the Gig Harbor Keller Williams' Operating Principal.  … (3 comments)

Gig Harbor, WA open houses - 02/08/08 09:56 PM
Here is the list of open houses in Gig Harbor for this weekend.  If you'd like a list of opens for Tacoma, Port Orchard, or Key Peninsula, please contact me and I'll get that right out to you!
 This information is taken from the NWMLS and deemed reliable.  I am not the … (0 comments)

Relocating to Gig Harbor, WA - 02/06/08 08:54 PM
Are you considering relocating to Gig Harbor, Port Orchard, or the surrounding area?  Moves don't have to be intimidating, in fact, I think I can make moving to Gig Harbor quite easy.  First, you need to gather information.  Far too many people seem to bury their heads in the sand and … (0 comments)

Helping Love, INC in Pierce County, WA - 02/02/08 01:26 PM
Later this month, a group of folks from Believer's Fellowship church here in Gig Harbor will be setting out to renovate a barn at Love, INC's headquarters in Puyallup, WA.  Love, INC's mission is to "mobilize the Church to transform lives and communities In the Name of Christ." 
One thing that Love, … (2 comments)

This weekend's open houses in Gig Harbor, WA - 02/02/08 10:01 AM
Following is a list of open houses for the Gig Harbor area this weekend.  For more information on any of these homes, driving directions, etc, please feel free to contact me.  While I am not the listing agent for all of these homes, as a Realtor it is my job to … (0 comments)

 
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