Top 10 TACOMA – summer 2017 MUST DO list

With the end of school and the weather warming up its that time of year again…. When we all get the question….   “What are we going to do this SUMMER!?!?”   Here is my Top 10 Tacoma – Summer 2017 must do List (in no particular order) Enjoy!!   Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium https://www.facebook.com/PtDefianceZoo/…

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How to AVOID overpricing your home for sale

Is it possible to be Overpriced in our ultra-HOT Tacoma market…? Here’s what the numbers say   With home prices hitting all-time highs all over Tacoma and surround areas including Stadium district, North Tacoma, Westgate, University Place, Fircrest, Proctor….. you get the idea.   Each new listing selling faster and for more money the question…

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Safeco Field naming rights – any ideas?

Since before our field of dreams opened it was named Safeco Field.    The stadium which has become a symbol of the Pacific Northwest and for what many consider the gold standard for major league baseball parks, will have a new name after the 2018 season.   Safeco stated that they will continue to partner…

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Union Station – Historic Tacoma

One of the most Iconic symbols of the region Union Station in Tacoma is a daily reminder to us all of the grand history of our great City.   Construction of Union Station (designed by Reed and Stem’s) began in 1909 and was completed in May 1911.  From that day forward the architectural style would…

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Here Comes the Sun – With a little Help from my Friends!

Relay for Life Tacoma 2017 was a huge SUCCESS.   This was the first year I put a team together for Relay and WOW was I amazed by all the support, encouragement and LOVE.  The entire  experience was rewarding on so many different levels.   The American Cancer Society community is powerful and so appreciative…

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Beloved Ivan the Gorilla a true TACOMA ICON

When considering a move to Tacoma often my Clients ask me what makes “Tacoma” so special….   For me there are so many things I love about this area I typically ramble on for a few minutes and when I hit the part about our beloved Ivan the Gorilla…. most people can not believe the…

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Tacoma Glass Bridge

What to see when visiting Tacoma?  Don’t miss the Glass Bridge and Glass Museum.   This is a popular place for locals and visitors alike.    Spanning the frequently used 705 freeway through downtown Tacoma , the bridge gives us an opportunity to experience the dynamic relationship between the fast paced movement of the traveling…

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You’ll like Tacoma

This one goes back, way back… way way back…. to when it all started.  July 16 1909!   It was the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition or the (A.Y.P.) as the locals called it… and it was time for Tacoma to shine!   July 16 1909 was the day Seattle (and the world) celebrated Tacoma Day.  Now this…

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