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Inclusive real estate services for buyers and sellers in Kitsap & Pierce Counties.

Here to help you feel confident, informed, and supported every step of the way. 🖤

09/05/2026

1917 called. She’d like you to come over. 🖤

And honestly? She has every right to show off.

109 years of Tacoma character with the originals still showing up: hardwood floors, coffered ceilings, built-ins, picture rails—and the kind of details that make you stop and actually look around.

But she’s had some important work done, too.

Updated systems, five bedrooms, 2.25 baths, and a North Tacoma location close to so much of what makes this part of the city feel so amazing.

631 N Steele St | Tacoma
5 beds | 2.25 baths
$699,000

OPEN HOUSE
Saturday | 10:30 AM–12 PM

Come see what 109 looks like in person. She’s still turning heads. 🖤

09/04/2026

Okayyyy NWMLS, giving us new things to talk about. 👀

First Look officially entered the chat.

Watch for the quick 253 breakdown ☝️ and if you want more translations for all the weird s**t we say in real estate, head to 253sbe.com → The 253 Guide.

Real estate, explained. Because it really doesn’t need to be that complicated.

homes > houses™

09/04/2026

Washington real estate has some new lingo.

Meet: FIRST LOOK.

NWMLS just rolled out a brand-new listing option that gives sellers more flexibility in how they bring a home to market; and gives buyers one more reason not to rely solely on scrolling Zillow to find their next house.

Up to 21 days of pre-launch.
Showings? Maybe.
Public websites? Maybe.
Days on Market ticking? Nope.

Basically: there are options. And whether First Look makes sense depends on the house, the seller, and the strategy.

I broke down what buyers + sellers actually need to know above. 👆

Welcome to Real Estate, Explained.
No jargon. No gatekeeping. Just the 253 translation.

homes > houses™

09/01/2026

Some houses have been renovated until you can’t tell when they were built.

This one said absolutely not.

Built in 1917, this North Tacoma Craftsman still has the details that make old homes so damn good: original hardwoods, leaded glass, coffered ceilings, built-ins, picture rails, and all those little touches nobody thought to value-engineer out of a house yet.

109 years later, she’s still here. Still charming. Still showing off.

And now she’s looking for whoever gets to write the next chapter. 🏡

📍 631 N Steele St, Tacoma 5 beds • 2.25 baths Now offered at $699,000

Want to see her in person? Send me a message.

09/01/2026

What’s actually happening in the Tacoma housing market right now? 👀🏡

The short answer: it REALLY depends on your price point.

The lower end of the market is still more competitive, the middle is getting closer to balanced, and the higher end is giving buyers a lot more leverage.

So when someone says “it’s a buyer’s market” or “it’s a seller’s market”… my first question is always: at what price point?

Want to see the actual numbers behind it? Check out my latest Tacoma Market Heat Check post — I broke down every price range for you. 📊

08/31/2026

Tacoma buyers… things are getting interesting. 👀🏡

Overall, Tacoma has officially moved into buyer-favored territory — with more homes available and buyers having more room to negotiate.

BUT (and it’s a big but 😂) this is exactly why I keep saying Tacoma isn’t one market.

Under $450K? Sellers still have the advantage. 🔥
Move up in price? The leverage starts shifting toward buyers.

So when someone says “it’s a buyer’s market” or “it’s a seller’s market,” my answer is always going to be:

What price point are we talking about?
Know your leverage. Then make your move. ✨

08/31/2026

Selling a home while you’re also packing up your life and moving is A LOT. 🖤

My goal with Kiara + Savannah was to make the selling part the easy part, handling the details here so they could focus on their move and what was next.

So hearing that they felt taken care of and trusted me through the process means everything.

Thank you both for trusting me with your North Tacoma home. And yes… if you ever make your way back to Tacoma, I’ll be ready. 🏡🖤

08/28/2026

A Monday in my life… posted on Friday morning, which honestly tells you everything you need to know about my week. 😂

A little peek at what a Monday in real estate actually looks like 🏡 Driving all over Tacoma, checking on listings, meeting clients, putting out approximately 47 tiny fires, and somehow fitting everything else in between.

No two days ever look the same, and that’s one of my favorite parts of this career! 🖤

Anyway, happy Friday. Here’s Monday. 💁🏼‍♀️

08/27/2026

Do you love historic Tacoma homes?!

Don’t miss this one.

631 N Steele St
Open houses:
Friday + Thurs 4:30-6:30
Sat + Sun 1:30-3:30

$705,000
MLS 2571357

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Gig Harbor, WA
98335

Telephone

+19078210953

Website

http://253sbe.com/

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