Teri Tveten's (teri) Blog

Over the past several months I have observed that the major newspaper for our county has run articles weekly, and sometimes even more frequently, with a very negative bent on living in my town, on the real estate market in my area, and everything that could possibly affect someone's decision on m...

This is a serene, southwest exposure waterfront estate in gated privacy on Greenpoint at Horsehead Bay in Gig Harbor, WA. The medium to high bank setting of this elegant, custom home gives you unobstructed views of Carr Inlet & Hales Passage from nearly every room, including from the second floor...

I live in one of Gig Harbor's many subdivisions that comes complete with a name and CC&Rs.  In fact, with the exception of the 8 $700,000+ homes called Maple Glen, all little developments have CC&Rs and HOA dues.  My little community happens to be gated.  Gates are supposed to add value and secur...

I just received a listing on a waterfront property that will list for $2,25 million.  While researching some marketing possibilities, I read an interesting account from a Seattle/Bellevue agent who was showing properties to a client from Texas.  As often happens, they ended up stalled in traffic ...