Tyler Freeman, Realtor

05/31/2026

I sat down with a handful of the 2026 CaptureWA judge panel and asked them some questions. Here are their insightful answers!

Meet Justin Sorensen. With a background in photojournalism, he can tell a story taking a photo of just about anything: real estate, a wedding, a family photoshoot, or landscapes.

I loved his answers to some deep questions!

05/29/2026

Beach Access without Waterfront Taxes 🌊🌲✨

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect single-story layout in Gig Harbor that actually gives you some space to breathe, your Saturday plans just wrote themselves.

Perched beautifully above Wollochet Bay in the quiet Dunbar Cove cul-de-sac, this beautifully updated 3-bedroom rambler is a masterclass in Northwest lifestyle living. Live among the trees and moments away from the water.

The Highlights:
🏡 Rambler Layout: 1,758 sq ft of perfectly utilized main-level living with warm bamboo floors and dual fireplaces (one gas, one wood-burning).
🗺️ The Lot: A level half-acre lot framed by towering 60+ year-old redwoods and a massive greenbelt, complete with walnut, apple, and pear trees, a greenhouse, and raised garden beds.
🍉 The Community Perks: Feet from the neighborhood pickleball/basketball courts, and just one minute from your private, gated community beach park for boat launches, paddleboarding, and summer bonfires.
🚗 Toys Welcome: 3-car garage plus dedicated RV parking with an exterior electrical outlet.
🏔️ Bonus points: Occasional peekaboo views of the Olympic Mountains right from your modern kitchen window.

This one is pre-inspected and sitting under the average Gig Harbor price point at $785,000, which means it’s going to move quickly in this fast May market.

Come check it out in person this weekend before it’s gone! 👇

🗓️ OPEN HOUSE: This Saturday, 5/30 from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

📍 3706 47th Ave Ct NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
🔢 MLS: 2529208 | $785,000 | HOA $1,059/year

Listing Courtesy of Amber Kegley of Windermere Real Estate GH LLC. Used with permission.

Can’t make it Saturday but want a private tour? DM me to set up a time! 📩

05/26/2026

Judge Spotlight: Luca Sforza 📸🏠✨

Our intense week of judging is officially complete, and the “Elite 16” collection has been chosen. Today, we are shining the spotlight on Luca Sforza, the photography lead and creative driving force behind Seattle’s own Lensit Studio.

As an accomplished architectural, interior, and commercial photographer whose work has been featured in publications like Dwell Magazine, Luca has built an incredible reputation for his meticulous attention to detail, cinematic composition, and an uncanny ability to capture the authentic light and vibe of a space in a manner that conveys calm & peace. When I look at one of his photos, I get a palpable sense of what it was actually like to stand there and take the shot—to be physically present in that space.

Because Luca spends his daily life documenting the physical spaces where people build their lives, his expertise was invaluable to the Cityscapes category, among others. He brought a master class in technical precision and spatial storytelling to the panel, helping us select a final collection that is beautifully balanced and profoundly moving.

We are incredibly grateful to Luca for lending his time, mastery, and professional eye to help us champion local creators and raise vital resettlement funds for the International Rescue Committee.

🔗 Click the link below to explore Luca’s extraordinary portfolio at lensitstudio.com, head over to our “Meet the Judges” page to see the full panel, and lock in your tickets for our June 12th gallery night at PublicDisplay.ART before our strict 75-guest cap runs out!

https://linktr.ee/CaptureWAPhotoContest

05/26/2026

Orchestrating Change: Welcoming the Seattle Symphony 🎻✨

When it comes to institutions that define the cultural heartbeat of the Pacific Northwest, the Seattle Symphony stands in a league of its own. Since their very first performance in 1903, they have held a truly unique and internationally acclaimed place in the world of symphonic music.

Today, we are profoundly honored to highlight them as an official partner and champion of CaptureWA 2026. They provided 🎟 TWO TICKETS 🎟 to one concert during the 2026/2027 season, to be included in a silent auction package at the gallery.

Under the brilliant leadership of Music Director Xian Zhang, the Seattle Symphony’s core mission is a beautiful mirror to what we are trying to achieve with this benefit: to unleash the power of music, bring people together, and lift the human spirit. From their acoustically magnificent home at Benaroya Hall to their 5 Grammy Awards and deep-rooted, community-minded initiatives, they prove every day that world-class art is a vital catalyst for local impact.

Just as a symphony seamlessly blends diverse voices and complex instruments into a singular, breathtaking masterpiece, our community is coming together to create harmony and hope for the refugees and displaced families arriving in Washington State.

We are incredibly grateful to stand alongside an organization that believes so fiercely in the power of creative expression to change lives.

🔗 Click the link below to explore the Seattle Symphony’s incredible upcoming season at seattlesymphony.org, and to secure your tickets to our June 12th gallery night before our 75-guest cap is reached!

https://linktr.ee/CaptureWAPhotoContest

05/25/2026

The Results are IN!! Meet the Elite 16 ⚖️🔥

It is officially official. Our 10 industry-expert judges have narrowed down 345 incredible submissions to the final 16 gallery pieces, and the Founder’s Find has been “found.”

I know this preview went by at lightning speed, but art deserves to be digested. Keep an eye on our feed at 4:00 PM today—we are dropping a full carousel so you can slow down, take in the details, and see exactly who made the walls. To read the photo captions for each, head to the “Hall of Frame” permanent digital archive in the link in bio.

🔗 Click the link below to explore the “Hall of Frame” webpage and claim one of our remaining 75 tickets for the June 12th live auction at PublicDisplay.ART!

https://linktr.ee/CaptureWAPhotoContest

05/24/2026

Today, I carry you in my heart. 🇺🇸

One of the most profound moments of my youth was visiting the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. Even thinking about it now moves me. If you haven’t seen it yet, it is worth its weight in airline flights.

Before modern DNA technology, identifying remains was a massive challenge. The tomb holds three unidentified service members—representing the countless unnamed losses from WWI, WWII, and the Korean War.

The soldier volunteers who guard the Tomb undergo a rigid selection process and intensive training to execute a strict routine steeped in symbolism:

* 21 steps, a pause for 21 seconds facing East, a pause for 21 seconds facing North, and another 21 steps.
* The number 21 symbolizes the highest military honor: the 21-gun salute.
* They always place their weapon on the shoulder closest to visitors, signifying they stand between the Tomb and any possible threat. (ArlingtonCemetery.mil)

Since July 2, 1937, they’ve never broken their 24/7 watch. Not for blazing heat, hurricanes, blizzards, or below-zero temperatures.
Standing there as a youth, I was transfixed. I couldn’t leave. You can palpably feel the simultaneous immensity of loss, grief, respect, honor, and fierce love wrapped up in the intentionality of that routine.

This year marks 100 years since the tomb was made, before the 24/7 watch was set in force.

To you who once loved, lost, and lived—and you who were loved, now lost: even if unknown, you are not forgotten. Thank you for giving your life.

And to you who loved, lost, and still live: I know that you remember them.

And though I may not know you, today, I remember you.

05/23/2026

The “Single-Owner” Premium. 🏎️💼✨

When you’re shopping for a luxury car, finding a vehicle with just one previous owner who lovingly maintained it is the holy grail.

Real estate is no different.

Hitting the market for the very first time since it was built in 1995, 4606 Saddleback Dr NW demonstrates true pride of ownership. Tucked behind the gates of Gig Harbor’s premier Canterwood Golf & Country Club, this neighborhood of Gig Harbor is where you can slow down, in style.

The Gist:
🏡 Space to Breathe: 3,722 sq ft of bright living space on a generous, partially-wooded, almost-half-acre corner lot.
🛏️ Main-Level Living: Designed for a more intentional pace, featuring a spacious primary suite and a dedicated office (or 4th bedroom!) right on the main floor.
🎨 Room to Move: Upstairs features additional bedrooms and a massive bonus (craft??) room with dormer nooks to bathe in light.
🛠️ Impeccable Care: Meticulous mechanical updates include a newer furnace, central A/C, a tankless water heater.
🚘 A Place for Your Toys: With an oversized 3-car garage, you still can fit those single-owner luxury cars you shopped for.

Canterwood offers a world-class country club lifestyle (golf membership optional!), and first-time-on-the-market properties with this level of care are rare in our fast-moving spring market. This one is not likely to linger.

Ready to see it for yourself? 📲 Comment or DM me “SADDLEBACK” and we can set up a private showing!

4606 Saddleback Dr NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
Currently $1,250,000
4 bd / 3.25 ba
3,722 sf / 0.4 ac
HOA $193/mo per MLS

MLS: 2496060
Listing Courtesy of Dwell Home Team of Real Broker LLC. Used with permission.

05/22/2026

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“What if I buy… and home prices go down?” It’s one of the biggest hold ups some buyers have right now.

And honestly, with everything in the news lately, it's easy to see where that's coming from.

No one wants to make a big financial decision at the wrong time.

But here’s the part buyers need to see.

When you look at home prices over the last several decades, data proves prices usually go up, not down.

Yes, there are a few dips in there. But they’re typically small and short-lived. So, while a few markets are seeing slight declines right now, the bigger trend is clear.

Over time, home prices almost always rise.

That’s why buying a home is generally considered a safe long-term investment (especially if you plan to live there for 5+ years).

So, try not to get too caught up in what might happen with home prices next month or next year. Focus on the bigger picture.

Want to talk through what prices are doing in our market? Send over a DM.

05/22/2026

The Bad News: No Alcohol. The Great News: No Felonies. And also Dessert 🛑🧁

Let’s be real—putting together a massive state-wide photography benefit means navigating a lot of logistics. And recently, we hit a classic Washington State liquor licensing plot twist.

Long story short: Serving alcohol at the gallery on June 12th would legally cross some lines we aren’t willing to cross. As much as I love our “Elite 16” photographers and the incredible team at , I look absolutely terrible in a prison orange jumpsuit, and a felony charge would really put a damper on the networking vibe.

So, we made an executive decision. We are replacing the wine with an absolute masterclass in dessert design. 🧁✨
Instead of a bar, we are hosting a gorgeous, visual Savory & Sweet Gourmet Grazing Table featuring premium artisan bites and tasty sweets. You get to bid on museum-quality art, connect with Seattle’s art lovers, and leave with a sugar rush instead of a wine headache. Win-win-win.

⚠️ Our capacity is still strictly locked at a 75-guest maximum, and tickets are disappearing fast. Come for the world-class photography curation, stay for the macarons, and help us change lives through the International Rescue Committee.

🔗 Hit the link in our bio to grab one of the remaining seats before they’re officially gone!

05/21/2026

Where are the 3% interest rates hiding? Hint: Check the map. 📍🗺️

Everyone is looking for a loophole, and Assumable Mortgages are the ultimate game-changer. They let you take over a seller’s existing low rate, but you have to know where to hunt for them in the Puget Sound.

Here is your WA cheat sheet:
🎖️ VA Loans: Clustered within 30–45 mins of our bases. The area around JBLM is no. 1 in the state, followed by Bremerton, Everett, and Oak Harbor.
💲 FHA Loans: Found in areas of greater affordability. Skip Seattle or Gig Harbor (where averages sit around $830k) and look at the Tacoma-to-Renton corridor (no. 1), Everett, and Graham.
🌲 USDA Loans: These are rural loans, but you don’t have to be a farmer! Surprise hotspots include parts of Gig Harbor, Port Orchard, and Kingston.

The Bottom Line:
Searching for these on public apps is near impossible. But as a KW broker, I have access to backend MLS filters that track ONLY homes with an assumable option.

Send this to someone who’d want to skip the guesswork 📲✨

(Sources: PennyMac / USDA Rural Development Map 2026)