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Tacoma, WA Real Estate News

By Christopher Lotte, Central Ohio Real Estate Agent, 614-390-9243
(KW Greater Columbus Realty)
Kitsap County, Pierce County and Mason County are great places to buy a home in Washington. Located in the Puget Sound region of Washington State, it is known for its beautiful scenery and outdoor recreation opportunities. The county seat is the city of Port Orchard, and other notable cities include Bainbridge Island, Bremerton, and Silverdale.You'll find plenty of options if you're looking for a place to call home in Kitsap, Pierce and Mason County. There are homes for sale in all price ranges, and the real estate market is very active.Pierce County Communities Anderson Island Ashford Bonney Lake Buckley Carbonado Dupont Eatonville Edgewood Elbe Fife Fircrest Fox Island Gig Harbor Graham Greenwater Lake Tapps Lakebay Lakewood Longbranch Mckenna Milton Orting Pacific Parkland Puyallup R...
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By Ben Kinney, We do real estate:Tech, Training, Sales, Brokerage
(Ben Kinney Team)
2006 E Harrison StTacoma, WA 98404 Lots of potential in this 3 bedroom, 1 bath home on extra large fully fenced lot. Just up the hill from freeway access and minutes to the Sounder Station for ease of commuting. With a bit of work this one becomes a home of your dreams. Would also make a great rental as is!! Being sold as is. Sellers will do no repairs whatsoever. Cash preferred, will go conventional with ease. TEXT BKTSOUTH to 59559 for Details Gail Smith(360) 561-0852KW Tacoma | The Ben Kinney Team
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By Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS, South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!
(Fathom Realty Washington LLC)
Just Ducky… A woman brought a very limp duck into a veterinary surgeon. As she laid her pet on the table, the vet pulled out his stethoscope and listened to the bird's chest.After a moment or two, the vet shook his head and sadly said, "I'm sorry, your duck, Cuddles, has passed away."The distressed woman wailed, "Are you sure?""Yes, I am sure. Your duck is dead," replied the vet."How can you be so sure?" she protested. "I mean you haven't done any testing on him or anything. He might just be in a coma or something."The vet rolled his eyes, turned around and left the room. He returned a few minutes later with a black Labrador Retriever. As the duck's owner looked on in amazement, the dog stood on his hind legs, put his front paws on the examination table and sniffed the duck from top to ...
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By Ben Kinney, We do real estate:Tech, Training, Sales, Brokerage
(Ben Kinney Team)
This North Tacoma home is a great opportunity as an investment or a home with plenty of space for everyone. Built at the turn of the century with all its original charm. Original hardwood under the carpets, beautiful original mill-work makes this home a classic. Updated kitchen, master on main floor, 1 additional bedroom on main, 3 more bedrooms up and 1 more down make for a total of 6 bedrooms plus 3 bathrooms. Conveniently located in the Ruston area with easy access to shopping & recreation.Gail Smith(360)561-0852KW Tacoma | The Ben Kinney Team
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By Ben Kinney, We do real estate:Tech, Training, Sales, Brokerage
(Ben Kinney Team)
14308 Duryea Lane S, Tacoma 98444Nothing has been left untouched in this beautifully remodeled mid century modern home behind gates on 3+ acres sitting along a year round private creek. Beautifully updated kitchen with new cabinets, counters, flooring & SS appliances. Two master suites in the main home on opposite ends, w/2 additional oversized bedrooms. Everything is new, including all wiring, windows, roof, appliances, mechanical, air conditioning, carpet, flooring, paint both int. & ext. 1 bedroom ADU could be rented out.Gail Smith(360) 561-0852The Ben Kinney teamKeller Williams Tacoma
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By Ben Kinney, We do real estate:Tech, Training, Sales, Brokerage
(Ben Kinney Team)
1113 S 96th St, Tacoma 98444 This is a fixer that has tons of potential. Lot is over 15,000 sf and can be divided. One lot for the house and an additional building lot if desired. Buyer to check with city on sub-dividing. Seller is selling as is. Sits on a corner for easy access to additional lot if divided. House was moved in the 60's and a poured concrete foundation was poured at that time.Gail Smith(360) 561-0852The Ben Kinney teamKeller Williams Tacoma
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By Ben Kinney, We do real estate:Tech, Training, Sales, Brokerage
(Ben Kinney Team)
2527 Fremont St, Tacoma 98406Meticulously updated home with new hardwood floors throughout, upgraded kitchen, dining, bathrooms & wraparound Trex deck to enjoy the views of the Narrows Bridge, Puget Sound, the Olympics, Gig Harbor & Point Defiance. The views are expansive & can be seen from all levels of the home, especially from the private upper back yard. 3 bedrooms on the upper floor & one on the lower plus an extra large family room. Plenty of storage adjacent to the utility room. Sunsets don't get any better than thisGail Smith(360) 561-0852The Ben Kinney teamKeller Williams Tacoma 
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By Qualls Team - Quincy & Amy Qualls, Real Estate for the PNW
(Thunderbird Real Estate)
•NEW to Investment Market - Fully-Leased Tri-Plex above Downtown Tacoma!•http://www.quallsrealestate.com/property/185/1288865/716-S-Yakima-Ave-Tacoma-WA-98405/"Income-producing Tri-Plex, around the corner from Wright park, Tacoma General Hospital & Bates Tech College. Sits right on a bus line, right above Downtown. All units currently rented. Unit A in front building offers 2 bdrms, spacious living, dining rooms & kitchen, and laundry room. Garden area in front. Units B & C in back building secured by gate, grass courtyard in between, alley access. 2 bdrm apartment w/ vaulted ceilings upstairs, studio apartment below. Internal tour upon accepted offer."[716 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma WA 98405. MLS #1288865. Exclusively listed for sale by the Qualls Team & Thunderbird Real Estate. Equal Housin...
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By Qualls Team - Quincy & Amy Qualls, Real Estate for the PNW
(Thunderbird Real Estate)
*INVESTORS: Fully-Leased, Income-Producing Duplex near Downtown Tacoma!*http://www.quallsrealestate.com/property/185/1288872/936-S-Sheridan-Ave-Tacoma-WA-98405/"Victorian Duplex above Downtown Tacoma! Incoming-producing & has basement ready for renovation; add a third unit for a tri-plex, or square footage to Unit 1. Either option leads to additional revenue! Bay windows, high ceilings, spacious bedrooms & kitchens, & lg decks off both units add charm & character to this unique property. Ideal location near Tacoma General Hospital, Bates Tech, restaurants, shopping & parks. Alley entrance w/ parking & fenced yard. Fully rented. Tour upon accepted offer."[Exclusively listed for sale by the Qualls Team and Thunderbird Real Estate. 936 S Sheridan Ave, Tacoma WA 98405. MLS #1288872. Equal H...
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By Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS, South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!
(Fathom Realty Washington LLC)
My daughter has just become the Librarian, a one day a week job, at my grandchildren’s school. She needs help to organize and modernize.The last librarian left a system of notebooks and papers with book titles written out.  They apparently had an automated system years ago but it hadn't been updated and was lost in transition at some point.  This means there isn't even a card catalog system to keep track of books and check them in and out, just lists on papers.  I ask for your help on this crowd funding site...   Visitation Catholic STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Academy is a small private school in Tacoma, WA serving students from preschool to 8th grade.   We have an extensive library for both student research and leisure reading. However, we are without a card system...
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By Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS, South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!
(Fathom Realty Washington LLC)
Referrals Matter- ActiveRain Challenge and March ActiveRain Contest... I have been in the real estate business for almost 19 years. Over this length of time I have given several referrals. I used to use only people who were members of my corporate company networks (Coldwell Banker, RE/MAX) however I was finding my conversion rates we're in the neighborhood of 15%. It was not until I found activerain that I was able to reach a level of between 70 and 75%. How did I improve my odds of success? The first thing I did was look for agents who served in the areas my client was interested in. Starting in 2008 I was able to find several agents using ActiveRain. I threw my corporate companies under the bus and took my clients likes and dislikes into account. I then narrowed down the field of Agen...
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By Ben Kinney, We do real estate:Tech, Training, Sales, Brokerage
(Ben Kinney Team)
3712 185th St Ct E Tacoma, WA 98446 This 2130sqft home is located in the Wyndsong gated community! Open living space, family room w/fireplace. Large kitchen with walk-in pantry & stainless steel appliances, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Master suite with soaking tub, double sinks & walk-in closet. Wonderful upgrades throughout home, ceramic tile & more. Large and fully fenced lot plus a 2 car attached garage. Tamara Lamore Keller Williams Realty The Ben Kinney Team Everett 360-631-2108
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By Ben Kinney, We do real estate:Tech, Training, Sales, Brokerage
(Ben Kinney Team)
816 137th St. STacoma, Washington 98444 A must see home. 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths with an extra bonus room that could be used for an office, den or fourth bedroom. Brand new carpet and refinished wood flooring throughout home. Brand new electrical panel. New appliances! The back yard features a big shop 20x30, and big backyard extra outbuilding and a fenced in dog run. Close to I-5, shopping and JBLM. Tamara Lamore(360)-631-2108The Ben Kinney TeamKeller Williams Everett Realty    
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By Ben Kinney, We do real estate:Tech, Training, Sales, Brokerage
(Ben Kinney Team)
816 137th St. STacoma, Washington 98444 A must see home. 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths with an extra bonus room that could be used for an office, den or fourth bedroom. Brand new carpet and refinished wood flooring throughout home. Brand new electrical panel. New appliances! The back yard features a big shop 20x30, and big backyard extra outbuilding and a fenced in dog run. Close to I-5, shopping and JBLM. Tamara Lamore(360)-631-2108The Ben Kinney TeamKeller Williams Everett Realty    
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By Ben Kinney, We do real estate:Tech, Training, Sales, Brokerage
(Ben Kinney Team)
13502 20th Av Ct E, Tacoma Tacoma, WA 98445  Beautifully updated spacious 4 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath home on corner lot. Large open concept family room with gas fireplace right off kitchen. This home features a security system, central air conditioning, gas heat, tile tub enclosures, private fenced back yard, covered rear patio, walk-in pantry & newer appliances. All newer hard surface flooring on the main floor. 1 block to community park, 3 blocks from Brookdale gold course. Conveniently located for easy access to shopping, dining & freeways.  Gail Smith - Keller Williams Western Realty| The Ben Kinney Team(360) 561-0852
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By Ben Kinney, We do real estate:Tech, Training, Sales, Brokerage
(Ben Kinney Team)
13524 20th Av Ct E, Tacoma 98445 4 bedroom, 2.75 bath, one owner, well-maintained home at end of cul-de-sac. Dining room & over-sized living room w/ gas fireplace. Kitchen has Traver-tine tile w/ Corian counters & newer appliances & wall mount 30" Smart TV. Large eating area w/ easy access to outdoor deck w/ lots of space for outdoor entertaining. Deck overlooks green belt for quiet & privacy. Large family room downstairs. Wired in generator for those power outages. 765 sf garage for shop/storage. New 30 yr architectural roof. Gail Smith(360) 561-0852The Ben Kinney TeamKeller Williams Western Realty
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By Ben Kinney, We do real estate:Tech, Training, Sales, Brokerage
(Ben Kinney Team)
824 E 57th St, Tacoma 98404Cute 3 bedroom, one bathroom craftsman home in Tacoma with over sized yard on a large lot. New carpet. Hardwood floors in living area recently re-stained. 2 bedrooms on the main & extra bedroom up. Built-ins with molding, trim and curved ceilings true to the style of the era. Detached one car garage w/alley access. Partially fenced yard. This is a charming home close to shopping, restaurants, public transportation and easy I-5 access. Great home to live in or for rental/investment opportunities. Gail Smith360-561-0852The Ben Kinney TeamKeller Williams Western Realtya
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By Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS, South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!
(Fathom Realty Washington LLC)
Silly Wednesday HumorThe Dreaded CallMy boss phoned me yesterday, he said, "Is everything okay at the office?"I said, "Yes, it's all under control. It's been a very busy day, I haven't stopped.""Can you do me a favor?" he asked.I said, "Of course, what is it?""Speed it up a little, I'm in the foursome behind you."Thank you for reading and commenting on my blog post! This post was researched and authored by Paul Henderson, REALTOR®. All information is deemed reliable however it should be independently verified by the reader.  
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By Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS, South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!
(Fathom Realty Washington LLC)
A word from George Lane,  In the psychology of the bond and stock markets, disasters and geopolitical crises are good for interest rates. Last week was a classic example. After the North Korean nuclear test, the post-Harvey assessment and the Irma forecasts, money flowed from the stock markets into the bond  markets and interest rates hit their lowest levels of the year. But that was last week. North Korea was quiet this weekend and Irma wasn’t as devastating as predicted so the markets are settling in and rates are moving up to begin the week. Rates will continue to move up and down, but we are at the best levels of the year and it’s a great time to buy a home. Have a great week.   Interest Rates: Monday, September 11, 2017 Based on a loan amount of $200,000           Program Term Int....
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By Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS, South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!
(Fathom Realty Washington LLC)
Silly Sunday Humor A truck driver was driving along on the freeway and noticed a sign that read, "Low Bridge Ahead."Before he knows it, the bridge is right in front of him and his truck gets wedged under it. Cars are backed up for miles.Finally, a police car drives up. The cop gets out of his car and walks to the truck driver, puts his hands on his hips and says, "Got stuck, huh?"The truck driver says, "No, I was delivering this bridge and I ran out of gas."Thank you for reading and commenting on my blog post! This post was researched and authored by Paul Henderson, REALTOR®. All information is deemed reliable however it should be independently verified by the reader.   
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