Gig Harbor Home Buyer’s Seminar January 9, 2013 This month we are going to have a wonderful Home Buyer’s Seminar for you. Join Stacia Whatley with Hawkins-Poe Inc. and Lynn Jabs with Cobalt Mortgage Inc. for our third Home Buyer’s Seminar. We will have some wonderful gifts and surprises in store for attending our third Home Buyer’s Seminar on January 9, 2013. Please join us to find out how to purchase a home in this ever changing housing market. The new statistics for December 2012 were just released and there are some surprises coming up that will affect your buying power in the future. We will discuss this in detail on Wednesday and you will want to bring a friend because this information should be shared with the world. If you have thought about buying a home or know someone who is t... 01/04/2013

A 4 bedroom home for sale with spacious updated kitchen has become available and is likely to attract a good deal of attention. This pleasant 4 bedroom home for sale with spacious updated kitchen in Gig Harbor, WA, stands on a large lot with the potential for subdivision. This 4 bedroom home for sale with spacious updated kitchen is a single family home of 4,443 square feet. It was custom built in 1992 and was last sold in 1993. The present owners of this 4 bedroom home for sale with spacious updated kitchen in Gig Harbor, WA have upgraded throughout and maintained this 4 bedroom home for sale with spacious updated kitchen in excellent condition. One of the main features is undoubtedly the fantastic view over the Harbor from many of the rooms of this 4 bedroom home for sale with spacio... 01/04/2013

Gig Harbor Forza Coffee House I have to say that I am normally a huge Starbucks fan when it comes to my coffee. I’m sure that wasn’t the first sentence you were expecting to see when you clicked on the Gig Harbor Forza Coffee House blog, but it’s true. I do however have to say that the Gig Harbor Forza has great coffee and what I love the most about them and why I continue to bring clients and meet new prospects there is their friendly atmosphere. All of the staff has always been on point with their customer service and that is a very important aspect in my business so I like to make sure to share that with my business associates. I know that Forza is a chain like anyone else, but they really capture the charm and grace of the Gig Harbor area. I have never had a bad experience there and... 12/19/2012

Gig Harbor Wind, Water, and Snow? This has been a crazy 12 hours here in Gig Harbor. We have seen rain, wind, floods, and we have possible snow in the forecast for this evening. I’m not sure Gig Harbor can take anymore abuse today. It all started last night around 10:00pm when the wind started to pick up with a cold front that was moving through. As usual with great consistency the temperature soared significantly while the wind howled most of the night. I woke up around 3:30am to my power out, but thank goodness it was only for a short period of time. The Gig Harbor winds were still a blowing when I woke up this morning at 6:00am. I had to leave to go to the gym and on my way there were several limbs and small trees down all over Gig Harbor. Our area is full of large trees and it is al... 12/17/2012

Gig Harbor Home Buyer’s Seminar December 13, 2012 This month we are going to have a wonderful Home Buyer’s Seminar for you. Join Stacia Whatley with Hawkins-Poe Inc. and Lynn Jabs with Cobalt Mortgage Inc. for our second Home Buyer’s Seminar. In the spirit of the holiday season we will have some wonderful gifts and surprises in store for attending our second Home Buyer’s Seminar on December 13, 2012. Please join us to find out how to purchase a home in this ever changing housing market. The new statistics for November 2012 were just released and there are some surprises coming up that will affect your buying power in the future. We will discuss this in detail on Thursday and you will want to bring a friend because this information should be shared with the world. If you have thought abo... 12/10/2012

Gig Harbor Housing Statistics for November 2012   As I sit in my morning meeting and wait to hear what the latest Gig Harbor Housing Statistics are for the month of November I really am getting excited. I know for myself that things have been picking up so it must be great news. Sure enough we are sitting pretty for a huge shift in our Gig Harbor Housing Market. We have already seen a shift with the housing inventory in Gig Harbor and things are getting ready for a huge shift. The prediction is being made that with the current Gig Harbor housing inventory and the interest rates having to go up some time that we are getting ourselves ready for prices to begin to go up. In the last six months we have seen the home prices in Gig Harbor sustain. They have shown no sign of going down at all.... 12/07/2012

Christmas Lights in Gig Harbor ~ Artondale Area I have been on the hunt for the best places to go see Christmas Lights here in Gig Harbor and I decided I would share with everyone. I decided to start in the Artondale area of Gig Harbor since it’s closest to my own home and it’s where my daughter likes to practice her driving skills. Last night we hit up Whitley Hills which is a neighborhood in the Artondale area of Gig Harbor. They had some great lights in the entire neighborhood.  We drove in the second entrance to Whitley Hills and we were immediately greeted with some fantastic Christmas lights. Artondale has so many neighborhoods strung along here and there and I am going to head out from now until Christmas to make sure to find what you are looking for. I want to also challenge the... 12/04/2012

Ten homes in Pierce County, Washington, priced over a million dollars, go pending in November... What a surprise to see after a sluggish year for higher priced homes. Ten homes with an average days on market of over 93 days go under contract. Up until now the homes priced under $250k  was where the market movement was however this was the first month that I have seen  a market where more than one or two luxury homes have shown movement. Some predict inflation and higher interest rates in the near future may be the driving force here. Any thoughts?    This post was authored by Paul Henderson. ©2012, All Rights Reserved, This content may not be reproduced or reprinted (Except for ActiveRain Re-blogging) without express written permission of Paul Henderson, RE/MAX Professionals, Tacoma, WA... 12/01/2012

9428 Kopachuck Drive NW Gig Harbor, WA 98335 ~ Artondale This home is a unique and exceptional lodge style waterfront home located in Gig Harbor, WA within the Artondale community. You are not going to want to pass up this amazing home that is over 6,000 sq. ft. of superb workmanship. There are four bedrooms and 3 ¾ bathrooms. There is plenty of room for entertaining. Not only is this home an amazing waterfront home, but it also sits on 5.1 acres and is ready for the equestrian lovers. Right outside your door you will enjoy 316 feet of low bank waterfront with a bulkhead and stairs. There is a small dock to enjoy your small boating craft. You can swim and kayak right from your back door. The Artondale community has many waterfront homes to choose from and they all have spectacular views... 11/30/2012

Artondale Price Reduction! XXX 78th Ave NW Gig Harbor, WA 98335 This great Artondale property in Gig Harbor has a new price! We have lowered the price to $129,000 and now we are waiting for you to call this property home. This 5.87 acre Artondale lot has everything you can imagine to build your dream home. It is located close to everything yet still private enough from your neighbors. The neighborhood is well established and waiting for its newest neighbor. It is partially cleared so you are able to see your vision for where you would like your new home to go. There is a creek that runs along the north side of the property that you can enjoy year round. I suggest installing a zip line to you can swing above the valley with the creek below. With your new Artondale location you are close ... 11/29/2012

Gig Harbor Housing Market Stats ~ Inventory & Median Price There has been a lot of talk in the National News that our housing market is on the mend. The Gig Harbor housing market Stats and Pierce County housing market Stats are seeing growth much faster than even National averages. The Gig Harbor Housing Market was the last to hit bottom which was about October 2011 and we have been seeing a steady increase since January 2012. Month by month our inventory of houses on the market has gone down and the average and median price have started to rise. In the mean time the interest rates have continued to go down and we are still getting ready for the perfect storm. We are in year 4 of the housing crisis and this is going to be a wonderful ride back up. We are also seeing the Days on Market g... 10/24/2012

Top Ten Most Expensive Luxury Homes In Gig Harbor If a luxury home is what you are searching for then luxury is what you’ll get. Most people don’t think of Gig Harbor, WA when they first think of luxury homes, but I want you to take another look. Most of the luxury homes here in Gig Harbor are tucked away or are kept a big secret. That is because Gig Harbor wants to keep it that way. From the spectacular waterfront luxury homes to the prodigious acreage estates. There are more options than most would think when it comes to luxury homes. In recent years Gig Harbor has become established as a place for luxury. A part of that is our harbor and the easy access by boat. The boating community has long been here and that is howGig Harbor was founded. With old charm and new beginnings Gig Harbo... 09/25/2012

Here are some tips for your home improvement real estate projects for our local Gig Harbor area. 1) Beware of Craigslist Contractors.   Most of the scam artists in Gig Harbor find you through Craigslist. 2) Quality Knows Quality.  The key to finding quality contractors is to ask reputable sources such as going to your local huge tile supplier, local master builders association, or your local hardware store.  In contrast, if you hire one bad contractor, they will hiring very poor subcontractors. 3) Check their license and bonding info.   Some scam artists will use the license and bonding of another contractor; make sure the person you are talking to is licensed and bonded by checking here. 4) Compare bids. Always get three bids for every job, but don’t take the lowest bid.  Take the midd... 09/23/2012

New Vacant Land Listing! XXX 78th Ave NW Gig Harbor, WA 98335 This desired Artondale area 5.87 acre lot which is close to schools, downtown Gig Harbor and highway 16. It is partially cleared with a small creek for your enjoyment. Private, yet so close to all the amenities that Gig Harbor has to offer. The main road is a paved private road and already has a perfect spot cleared for your driveway. You will want to come and check out this gorgeous piece of property today. Horses Welcome! 5.87 Acre Lot in Gig Harbor, WA Overview Maps Photos Features Description Neighborhood $135,000 Lots and Land Main Features Lot: 5.87 acre(s) Location XXX 78th Ave NWGig Harbor, WA 98335USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: Stacia Whatley Haw... 09/19/2012

Have a Happy Weekend Gig Harbor! I hope that everyone takes advantage of this amazing weather we have been having in Gig Harbor and around the sound! It is a very rare thing to have it be this warm this time of year. There is no rain in site! But I also want you all to be safe! We have a high firer danger in the area and if you are going to be out this weekend please be aware! Have fun Gig Harbor! 09/14/2012

  Gig Harbor Open Houses ~  September 15th ~ 16th, 2012 Stop by every week to get the latest Gig Harbor Open House information right here! I post the Open House list every week in Gig Harbor starting Friday’s so that you can get your weekend planned on which homes you would like to see. Now is the time to buy a home in gorgeous Gig Harbor. The housing market is changing for the better in our area and you wouldn’t want to miss the boat! This Is 10 Of The Gig Harbor Open Houses.   09/14/2012

This lovely 3 Bedroom home for sale in Key Center, Gig Harbor, WA sits perkily at the end of a wide drive lined with beautiful landscaping and mature trees. The 3 bedroom home for sale in Key Center, Gig Harbor, WA is white with a steeply sloped, contrasting roof that also covers a good-sized carport. On one side of the house is a charming, separate double garage with a complete apartment in the upper story, under the barn-type roof. This 3 bedroom home for sale is on property that’s already zoned for commercial or residential use, so lots of possibilities open up when you take in the beautiful one-bedroom garage apartment, which offers some fantastic views through designer windows, a great kitchen, and a delightful style and personality. The neighborhood is serene and inviting, and yo... 08/02/2012

You’ll enjoy the eye-catching beauty of this 3 bedroom home for sale in Kopachuck, Gig Harbor, WA inside as much as outside. Wonderfully situated on a gentle slope of prime Pacific Northwest real estate, this 3 bedroom home for sale offers stunning, expansive views of Horsehead Bay and Carr Inlet below, as well as the majestic foothills of Olympic Mountain and the dense Kopachuck State Park that frame the property. You and the fam will make lots of great memories out on the spacious deck of this welcoming 3 bedroom home for sale, taking in the sunsets over an enticing barbecue or sipping your morning java in the glory of a sunrise. Inside this 3 bedroom home for sale in Kopachuck, Gig Harbor, WA, you’ll find miles of gorgeous windows and warmly glowing, magnificent wood floors. Artful ... 08/02/2012

Gig Harbor Lock in Your Mortgage Rate Today! Have you taken a look at mortgage rates lately? Today’s recently updated survey by Freddie Mac shows 30 year fixed rate mortgages as averaging 3.56%! The fifteen year fixed rate mortgage is only 2.86% and adjustable rate mortgages are super low, too. The 5/1 year adjustable rate mortgage is coming in at 2.74% and the 1 year adjustable rate mortgage is 2.69%. Rates this low haven’t been seen in a long time. As a Real Estate Broker, I can tell you plenty of reasons why any time is a good time to purchase a home. It’s all about your personal situation, the market, and what works best in your scenario. I know the local market and as such can share advice to help you find the best value no matter what the real estate market at large may be doing. ... 07/12/2012

McCormick Forest Park In Gig Harbor ~ Lets Hit The Trails! Recently I have started to get my butt back in shape and I wanted to find a place where I could go for walks. I have walked in several places in Gig Harbor, but McCormick Forest Park is better than most. I love that it is heavily wooded so that even on the hottest day you won’t die of heat exhaustion. You also won’t get sunburned, I am fully aware of this at all times considering I am very sensitive to the sun. My dogs love it too! The trails are wide enough so that I can take both my dogs at the same time and have plenty of room to roam. Just remember to have them on a leash! I have seen several patrons have their dogs off leash, but since there have been several bear sightings there I wouldn’t recommend it. Don’t be alarmed a... 07/11/2012