Debi's Tacoma Area Blog

9 out of 10 people ask me with dread in their voices "How's the market?"  My response is it is good.  STOP LISTENING TO THE MEDIA AND NAYSAYERS!  The perpetuation of the negative message is helping to contribute to people not moving forward in their lives and pushing us toward a recession.  To pu...

The media continues to portray the bleakest picture about the real estate market.  Here are some facts. 30% of all homes in America have no mortgage; that means they are owned outright. 20% of all homes in America are owned by investors and are currently rented.50% of all homes in America have a ...

It's right around the corner - the Tacoma Farmer's Market (also known as the Broadway Thursday Market).  The dates are May 15 through October 16, on Broadway starting at 11th St.  If you have never been you have to check it out.  I think the biggest commodity there are the bouquets of beautiful f...

It's a great time to be a residential Real Estate Consultant, for most of us.  Along with the market adjusting itself, there is also an adjustment going on with the available Realtors.  Many people got their license during the HOT market to make a quick buck!  Those people have or are falling by ...

The perfect place to get ideas for remodeling and pick up on show discounts.  The show offers a variety of events for everyone.  Here are just a few:- Yard & Garden Ideas/Supplies- 5,000 square foot "Perfect Backyard"- Farmer's Market- Kids Activities- Model homes- Demonstrations by Ciscoe Morris...

FNMA, FHLMC Loan Limits RaisedFor More Than 70 U.S. CountiesListed below are the counties in Oregon and Washington - Single FamilyREAL ESTATS March 6, 2008 Analysis and Reports of Residential Real Estate Activity inOregon: Benton • Clackamas • Deschutes • Lane • Marion • Multnomah • Washington • ...

Do you remember what it was like to walk into a model home in a new home community?  Lots of people go just to get decorating ideas!  Everything is positioned to draw you in and make you feel at home, including the soft music in the background and the fresh baked cookie aroma.   Just bring your s...

We are having great weather in the Tacoma area.  People are out and about and generally more happy.  The stores were packed with people this past weekend.  Real estate activity is picking up as well.  The phone is ringing, people are going to open houses, listings are picking up and people are bu...

It's almost that time and it's coming early this year.  Don't forget to turn your clocks forward an hour before you go to bed on Saturday night March 8.  I love all of the extra daylight during the spring and summer, now we get more.Things are coming to life again after a winter rest.  Spring in ...

That seems to be the question on nearly everyone's mind these days.  The media portrays a very negative and bleak message.  Here are some truths: This is a very dynamic market.  It's the 5th best market in history.  We have historic low rates coupled with low prices on available inventory.  That ...