Hawkins-Poe Gets Spooky! - 09/30/11 03:54 PM
Hawkins-Poe Gets Spooky! Personalize funny videos and birthday eCards at JibJab! … (0 comments)

Gig Harbor Real Estate: You Need a Real Estate Broker More Then Ever! - 09/30/11 01:51 PM
Gig Harbor Real Estate: You Need a Real Estate Broker More Then Ever!
Yesterday I was out on tour and we parked our car and as I was getting out I noticed there was a For Sale By Owner sign in the yard of a home across the street. I glanced and thought to myself I will check out the info when I am done looking at this home. As I am coming out of the home I was intending to look at, I noticed someting else about the sign. It was like a beacon shining so bright. I was so … (0 comments)

The History of HOME - 09/30/11 01:33 PM
The History of HOME

Home: one’s place of residence, the social unit formed by a family living together, a familiar or usual setting, habitat, a place of origin, relaxed and comfortable, at ease, in harmony with surroundings.
These are the most common definitions of HOME. Of course to most of us it’s the roof that happens to be over our head. I have heard many things over the years, traditional or not, of what HOME means to people. Or the many different types of homes people have had over the years. I want to examine what home is and how … (2 comments)

Gig Harbor Real Estate: Should I Buy a Fixer-Upper?? - 09/30/11 11:53 AM
Gig Harbor Real Estate: Should I Buy a Fixer-Upper?? In today’s Gig Harbor housing market there are a lot of homes that are Bank Owned or Short Sales. A lot of times these Gig Harbor homes have been vacant and neglected for quite sometime and they usually need some work. You can usually get a great deal on these homes, but you might not be ready for the work that is going to come with purchasing one of these homes. On the other hand you can make it your way and still have equity left in your new home right out … (2 comments)

Facebook and Real Estate! How Do You Use Facebook To Your Advantage? - 09/29/11 06:04 PM
Facebook and Real Estate! How Do You Use Facebook To Your Advantage?
I LOVE Facebook! I have been using before I got into Real Estate, but have found so many ways to use it. I have also had much success with using Facebook. I want to let you know how I use it to share with my Clients, Friends, & Family, but also you wonderful Real Estate Professionals who haven't tapped into what you can do with Facebook.
The best way is to create a Facebook Business Page. It is very easy to create and it takes less than a few minutes. … (6 comments)

Things That Sellers Forget When Listing Their Home For Sale in Gig Harbor - 09/29/11 02:59 PM
Things That Sellers Forget When Listing Their Home For Sale in Gig Harbor
I have been meeting with many Sellers lately and there seems to be a consistent problem with their homes...
CLEANLINESS & FIXING OBVIOUS PROBLEMS
 
You would think this wouldn't be that big of a problem, but everyone has their own idea of what clean is. They also don't understand that your home has to be problem free! No UN-finished projects. I always go through the same routine right before I list their home. I tell them to CLEAN, FIX, AND CLEAN AGAIN. But it seems that when it … (2 comments)

New Gig Harbor Listing! 3302 58th Ave NW Gig Harbor, WA 98335 - 09/28/11 07:18 PM
New Gig Harbor Listing! 3302 58th Ave NW Gig Harbor, WA 98335 You are going to love this home! It is such a charming one level home located in Gig Harbor in the Cromwell area. It has 3 bedrooms 1.75 baths and a very open floor plan with a lot of light. This home is priced to sell and it won't last long. To schedule a private showing please contact me today! Gig Harbor One Level Home in Cromwell … (0 comments)

Have You Heard The News About Interest Rates Gig Harbor Buyers??!!?? - 09/23/11 06:03 PM
Have You Heard The News About Interest Rates Gig Harbor Buyers??!!??
I received an email this morning from my lender that blew me away! I had heard that the Interest Rates were coming down, but had no idea they had become insanely low! Gig Harbor Buyers are in luck! If you have been sitting on that fence waiting for the Interest Rates to drop well now's your chance to take advantage of this amazing time in history!
Watch the video for more info!
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Have You Seen the Interest Rates Today Gig Harbor? - 09/22/11 04:52 PM
Have You Seen the Interest Rates Today Gig Harbor? Every week my office has a meeting and we always discuss at some point what the Interest Rates are doing. With the Fed's keeping the Interest Rates down we are seeing some rates in the 3%'s! I can't believe this! If you are a Buyer who has been waiting for the Interest Rates to go down... They are here! You can't afford to wait any longer! I know you have been hearing this said over and over again in the last couple of years, but it has gotten to a point where … (3 comments)

Gig Harbor Real Estate: I Love Sellers! - 09/20/11 05:44 PM
Gig Harbor Real Estate: I Love Sellers!
All that seems to be talked about now in today's Real Estate Market is Buyers. I want to gear this blog towards my wonderful Sellers and future Sellers! I want them to know that there is a Real Estate Broker who is working for them too! There has been much said about it being a Buyers Market, but I want my Sellers to hear that and act! It is equally a great time to Sell! Sellers this one's for you!
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Buyer Agency Agreements: Brokers Unite! Not Fight! - 09/20/11 02:10 PM
Buyer Agency Agreements: Brokers Unite! Not Fight!
Yesterday was a big day for this topic! I am sure this has been discussed time and time again on here and in other venues. It has also been a huge topic in my office. I used to think it wasn't necessary, but now I realize that I was naive to think so and of course I am giong to tell you why.
When I first started in Real Estate which was not that long ago, I thought the Buyer Agency Agreement was a joke. I gave all the same reasons you all … (5 comments)

Gig Harbor Real Estate Open House Alert! 813 6th Lane Fox Island, WA 98333 - 09/19/11 12:27 PM
Gig Harbor Real Estate Open House Alert! 813 6th Lane Fox Island, WA 98333 This home is Northwest living at it's best! Every part of this home has been meticulously chosen to ensure the best of craftsmanship. From the Kitchen cabinets to the doornobs. You will not find a better home and community for the price. Come out this Sunday to see this spectacular home. You can also get your VIP PASS to ALL of the Open Houses in the area. Fox Island Traditional Northwest Style Home, Gated Community … (4 comments)

Gig Harbor Real Estate: Short Sale and Bank Owned vs Traditional Sale - 09/16/11 05:48 PM
Gig Harbor Real Estate: Short Sale and Bank Owned vs Traditional Sale
The numbers are in and the results are astounding! There has been much talk in the Real Estate Market about it being a time when Buyers can get a deal on a home. They have been told in the National Media that everyone is under water in their mortgage and you can steal a home from someone. I am here to tell you that this is another reason you should ONLY listen to your Local Real Estate Professional. I am constantly keeping you informed of how our Gig Harbor Local … (0 comments)

Gig Harbor Home Pending Inspection! - 09/16/11 05:32 PM
Gig Harbor Real Estate Large Home with Indoor Pool, Indoor Sport Court, & Indoor Hot Tub … (0 comments)

HELLO ACTIVERAIN! I AM BACK! - 09/16/11 04:55 PM
HELLO ACTIVERAIN! I AM BACK!
I am happy to announce that I am back on ActiveRain! I went away for a while and I have decided that I really did enjoy being here in the rain. I met some great people and want to continue on that journey! I can't wait to reconnect with everyone and read and write great blogs!
 
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