Tacoma Real Estate Blog 
Bank Owned Building Lot in Graham's "The Country" Neighborhood
Monday, May 17th, 2010 at 2:11pm. 179 Views, 0 Comments.
Here's a new listing in Graham's The Country neighborhood. It is a 1 acre, bank owned lot for sale. Priced at $59,900. Check out the listing below or call 253-208-0808 for more information.
Bank Owned Building Lots in Brookdale
Monday, May 17th, 2010 at 1:59pm. 194 Views, 0 Comments.
New to the market are a couple of vacant lots in the Brookdale neighborhood of Tacoma. Just off of C Street, these lots are flat with Water, Sewer and Electricity in the street. Priced to sell at $45,900, they are both a bargain for a small builder or a home owner. Check them out at the links below.
Tacoma Foreclosure on 2/3 Acre lot
Monday, May 17th, 2010 at 1:55pm. 215 Views, 0 Comments.
This Tacoma bank owned home is on a .65 acre lot, features over 1200 square feet, with a remodeled kitchen, bathrooms, updated kitchen, roof and electrical pane. Large detached garage, and plenty of room to grow. Priced at only $174,900. For more information call 253-208-0808 or check out the listing below.
Parkland Bank Owned Home for Sale
Monday, May 17th, 2010 at 1:52pm. 41 Views, 0 Comments.
New Parkland foreclosure listing. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home features over 1500 square feet of updated and remodeled living space. Priced at $169,900 it would make a great investment or rental property. For more details, check the listing here...http://www.realestatesupermall.com/idx/properties/70557/details.html and call 253-208-0808 for a private showing.
Bank Owned Home Close to 6th Avenue District in Tacoma
Monday, May 17th, 2010 at 12:59pm. 40 Views, 0 Comments.
This new listing, located at 3108 South 8th Street Tacoma, WA, is a recent forclosure located blocks away from Tacoma's 6th Avenue District. It has 2 lots (seperate tax parcels) that combine for nearly 7,000 square feet. Close to Farelli's Pizza, Primo Grill and The Red Hot this home is an excellent bargain priced at $169,900. For more info, check out the listing here http://www.realestatesupermall.com/idx/properties/73967/details.html. To schedule a showing call 253-208-0808.
Warning: Don't Put Your Home Buyer Tax Credit in Jeopardy
Wednesday, April 7th, 2010 at 1:32pm. 99 Views, 2 Comments.
As we get close to the expiration date on the home buyer tax credit extension you'll need to be aware of issues that can affect your closing date. Please review these tips to help you meet the deadlines and avoid delays in your closing.
Be sure to have the home in contract by April 30th, 2010. Not just an offer made, but in contract. The sooner you get started, the better.
Be sure to close by June 30th, 2010. For most buyers, 2 months is plenty of time to close. However, here are a few scenarios which may require more time close.
· Purchasing a short-sale: Short-sales often take 2-3 months for approvals. Frequently they can take up to 5 months and, at times, your offer may be rejected.
· Purchasing a home under…
Tacoma Holiday Lights Map
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 at 12:24pm. 329 Views, 0 Comments.
The Tacoma News Tribune is providing a map displaying many of the wonderful Clark Griswoldesque holiday displays in the Tacoma area. Check out the map (website) at the Tacoma News Tribune. Also, if you know of a few special displays that are not listed, help spread the holiday cheer by adding your favorite displays.
Market Update: Tacoma Short Sale Listings
Monday, December 14th, 2009 at 4:56pm. 270 Views, 0 Comments.
Around 15% of the homes for sale in Tacoma are short sales. Tacoma short sale listings require approval of the sale from the seller's lender(s). Approvals can come quickly (within 30 days) or can take 5 or more months, depending on the lender(s). Buyer's who have to move in by a certain time, or who have loan approvals that will expire, should be cautious before proceeding with the purchase of a home requiring short sale approval. However, those buyers who can wait, and who are alright with the idea that the bank may not allow the purchase to go through, may find some of the best deals in Tacoma with these types of listings. As of today, there were nearly 250 homes for sale in Tacoma requiring lender approval.
Could the New HUD 1 Delay Your Tacoma Home Purchase?
Friday, December 11th, 2009 at 2:13pm. 199 Views, 0 Comments.
On January 1st, 2010, new RESPA guidelines require the use of a New HUD 1. The new settlement statement requires additional disclosure to the buyer, and compares final charges to those represented on the buyers Good Faith Estimate. As title companies, escrow agents and loan officers get used to the new system things will get delayed. Inevitable disputes will arise between the involved parties concerning proper compliance and the proper meaning of the rules. The form itself is straight forward but questions will come up. For those purchasing a home in the Tacoma area, most lenders, title companies and escrow agents are fully prepared (or are in the process of preparing) for the new form. However, if you have a Dec 31st closing date, make sure your home…
Tacoma Home Buyer's: What Makes a Kitchen Green?
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009 at 8:46am. 141 Views, 0 Comments.
Buyer's in Tacoma are finding more eco-friendly, Green options available to them. Let's take a look at one of the most popular rooms in the modern household, the kitchen. So what makes a kitchen "Green" and how does it benefit you and the environment. This video explains some of the features in a Green kitchen. From the wood finishes, cabinets and flooring being made of bamboo, to the water saving features of the dishwasher and faucets. This video will explain how you'll benefit from energy conservation in the kitchen. So, check out the video and find out which features you'd like to have in your next Tacoma home...
Green Kitchen Video