Greetings to all,

I went to the Tacoma Narrows Bridge ceremony yesterday, and what a marvel!  Not only is it the largest suspension bridge built since 1964, but it is a beauty to look at up close.  But the best part was the drive into Tacoma today.

Four lanes going East with an HOV lane?  Get out of here!  What a dream commute, and the project is not even complete.  Watch out Gig Harbor Real Estate.  It may take 6 months to a year for everyone to figure it out, but this part of the globe is now part of the modern world. 

I am excited by the changes that will happen in the real estate market as a result of the second bridge.  When you can drive 55 mph without slowing down, the area will become a bedroom community to virtually anywhere you want to work.  The toll?  Worth every penny.  With the Good To Go RFID tag, @ $1.75 to cross the bridge is a deal.  Do the math. If you were to cross the bridge everyday for 4 months, that's 120 days for the math challenged, your cost is $210.00.  Many of you will say that is $210 spent better else where.  Well, until you live here, your words are meaningless. 

I love the Key Peninsula.  Quiet, serene, and beautiful.  Plus we are getting a Costco!  Why go to Tacoma except for work.  We are also getting a new movie theater.  Both Costco and the theater will be open before the end of the year. At that point we have everything a person needs to just stay here.  

The only reason for me to go to Tacoma now is the cheaper diesel.  For some reason, people think that because they have to drive over a bridge, gas prices have to remain high.  Well once again, welcome Costco.  They will drive the price of gas and in turn, the price of diesel down in the area.

If you have not driven on the new bridge yet, I recommend it.  The $3.00 toll for those of you without the Good To Go pass, it will be worth your time.  Now get over here and look at the real estate.  Key Peninsula still has the most affordable land anywhere in Pierce Co.

Have a great day!  I am :)