Grit City Living

Grit City Living Real Estate Agent for Windermere Central Sound
Serving the Greater Puget Sound and State of Washington

09/26/2026

We Are MUTUAL! 🗝️✨

Real estate isn’t just about buying or selling properties it’s about access, education, and creating generational opportunity.

For the last six months, we’ve had the honor of walking alongside a client who truly values the power of preparation. Before making a single move, he dedicated himself to learning the process and attended one of our First-Time Homebuyer Education classes.

That commitment changed everything.

In class, he learned about the historic Covenant Homeownership Program a special purpose credit initiative designed to address historical housing discrimination in Washington State. Because of his family’s deep roots and history here in Washington, he qualified for transformative down payment assistance, paving the way for him to officially go under contract on his first home.

This milestone is a powerful testament to what happens when determination meets the right resources. It’s not just a closing; it’s a foundation for legacy, stability, and wealth that will reverberate through his family for generations to come.

To our client: thank you for trusting Grit City Living to be your advocates, guides, and partners on this journey. It is an absolute privilege to do this work every single day.

📍 Tacoma & Surrounding PNW
đź“© Send a DM to learn more about our homebuyer education classes!

09/10/2026

Since the winter of 2024, we’ve been walking alongside our client on her journey to homeownership. Over these past couple of years, life has evolved, challenges have been met, and the market tested every boundary. Yet through it all, her belief, courage, trust, and sheer determination never wavered.

She trusted the process. She trusted the team. And now, she’s stepping into a milestone that extends far beyond a real estate transaction.

This isn’t just about buying a house it’s about:
Raising a Family: Creating a safe, stable foundation where memories can take root. Building Generational Wealth: Entering this home with immediate equity combining down payment assistance through the historic Covenant Homeownership Program alongside an appraisal that came in above purchase value. Leading the Way: Setting a powerful example for her younger siblings and family members who are already inspired to follow in her footsteps.

It is our deepest joy to serve in this work every single day. Being trusted to play a role in someone’s legacy, future, and financial trajectory is a responsibility we do not take lightly.

Our hope is that this home becomes everything it was meant to be: a place of peace, fellowship, joy, and a true refuge for her and everyone who walks through its threshold.

Congratulations on taking hold of your future! 🏡 Build your legacy.

09/10/2026

Trusting the Process from Afar. 🔑

Relocating or purchasing from out of state requires an incredible amount of trust and we don’t take that responsibility lightly.

Our client saw the opportunity in our current local market: with the Seattle metropolitan area holding the second-highest volume of active property listings in the nation, he knew buyers had real leverage. But turning market leverage into the right outcome takes strategy, boots-on-the-ground support, and a team that refuses to compromise on your expectations.

Distance was never a barrier:

Market Leverage: Capitalizing on top-tier inventory and options across the Pacific Northwest without settling.

Zero Compromise: Negotiating with precise strategy to ensure every standard and desired outcome was met.

Family Legacy: Securing a home where generations can gather built for making memories with children and grandchildren.

We are proud to say we delivered on every single promise. To our client: thank you for trusting Grit City Living to be your eyes, ears, and advocates on the ground. We are honored to play a part in your family’s next chapter.

Next stop: Closing day and handing over those keys! 🏠✨

08/17/2026

Amazing opportunity for someone looking for an owner occupied opportunity. This turnkey investment won’t sit long. Come check it out!

🏡 LIVE VIRTUAL HOME TOUR HAPPENING TODAY!Join us LIVE today at 5:00 PM for an exclusive virtual walkthrough of this stun...
08/16/2026

🏡 LIVE VIRTUAL HOME TOUR HAPPENING TODAY!
Join us LIVE today at 5:00 PM for an exclusive virtual walkthrough of this stunning, fully remodeled Craftsman in the desirable Summit area!

📍 Where: Right here on this page/feed!
⏰ When: Today at 5:00 PM
🔥 Big News & Special Incentives
* Price Reduced!
* $5,000 Seller Credit offered toward the buyer’s closing costs or an interest rate buy-down!

✨ Property Highlights
* The Space: Nestled on a private, shy acre with a fully fenced yard, garden space, and fruit trees.
* The Home: Remodeled 2-bedroom main floor (including a spacious primary suite with a walk-in closet and en-suite bath) plus a versatile upstairs with a large bonus room, flex space, and a 3/4 bath.
* The Kitchen: A chef-inspired dream featuring granite countertops and stainless steel appliances.
* Major Updates: Brand new A/C, roof, windows, doors, flooring, interior/exterior paint, and backyard fencing.
* Bonus Features: A massive 30’ x 30’ shop and dedicated RV parking!

Tune in at 5:00 PM sharp to tour the home in real-time, see the incredible shop and acreage, and ask any questions you have live! See you soon! 👇

07/26/2026

🚨 OPEN HOUSE TODAY: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM 🚨
Don’t let the tax records fool you—while this Craftsman is officially listed as a 2-bed, 3-bath, it lives like a full 4-bedroom, 3-bath home with all of its versatile upper-level flex spaces and bonus rooms! If you’re looking for room to breathe without leaving Tacoma, this shy-acre property is an absolute must-see:

The Layout: Main-level primary suite, chef’s kitchen with granite counters, plus an incredible upper level built for media, office, or multi-generational living.
The Setup: A massive 30’ x 30’ detached shop, fruit trees, garden space, fully fenced yard, and dedicated RV parking.
The Location: Nestled in the desirable Summit area, minutes from everyday amenities and Puyallup schools.
Come check it out in person today before it’s gone!
📍 5606 Vickery Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98443
⏰ TODAY | 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Can’t make the window? Drop a comment or send a DM to schedule your private tour! 🗝️

Home Is Where the Legacy Lives. 🧱✨For the past decade, we’ve been in the trenches buying, flipping, and selling. We’ve c...
07/25/2026

Home Is Where the Legacy Lives. 🧱✨

For the past decade, we’ve been in the trenches buying, flipping, and selling. We’ve chased project completions, structural overhauls, and business goals. But along the way, we had to ask ourselves: when was the last time we made a house a home for our own family?

After selling our last property in 2023, we made a deliberate choice. Instead of jumping right into buying another home, I committed fully to building this business. My refusal to compromise on that goal meant sacrificing short-term comfort and convenience. The path wasn’t easy we faced our share of adversity and relied heavily on the support of family and community when we didn’t have a place of our own. But in that season of burning out and rebuilding, we experienced a profound truth: home isn’t just about the square footage, finishes, or the deal itself. Home is a feeling of legacy, protection, peace, and hope.

Going through that journey defined everything Grit City Living stands for. It’s not just about the transaction; it’s about the resilience, grit, and endurance that defines the people of Tacoma. We know the struggle, and we know the fight for stability isn’t easy but when you stay the course, it is always worth it.

We officially closed on our new home last week. Standing on the buying side as my own client to represent our family in this transaction made the milestone even more meaningful. Above all, I give thanks to God for His guidance and provision, and to the incredible people who supported us and helped make this vision a reality.

As part of this new chapter, we are bringing my in-laws under one roof with us, creating a true multi-generational household. Bringing our families together like this isn’t just a convenient living arrangement. It provides a smooth, supported retirement transition for them, creates a daily system of mutual support, and gives our children an irreplaceable, everyday connection with their grandparents that money simply can’t buy.

This isn’t just another property it’s the foundation for our family’s legacy and everything we’re building next.

07/05/2026

Open House today from 11AM-3PM

07/05/2026

Room to Breathe on Vickery Avenue. 🎥🌲

Some roads have a personality of their own, and Vickery Avenue is definitely one of them. Lined with towering evergreens and homes tucked onto generous parcels, it’s that corner of the Summit neighborhood where the pace quietly slows down. The city is still close, but life feels just a little more spacious.

🚨 OPEN HOUSE TOMORROW:
đź“… Sunday, July 5th
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

If you loved the photos, the video walkthrough shows you exactly how this layout functions:
✨ The Inside Tour:
Timeless Character: A beautifully updated Craftsman set on nearly an acre.
The Main Level: Designed for easy living with a kitchen built for gathering and a spacious primary suite.
Flexible Upper Level: A versatile space perfect for guests, hobbies, a home office, or multigenerational living.
🛠️ The Outside Setup:
The Ultimate Shop: A massive 30’ x 30’ shop ready for woodworking, car projects, or creative pursuits.
The Retreat: Complete with fruit trees, garden space, dedicated RV parking, and plenty of room to entertain.
Homes like this don’t come along often. It’s not just about the square footage it’s about finding a place that gives you room to breathe.
📍 5606 Vickery Ave E, Tacoma | NWMLS 2547429
🔹 Nearly 1 acre • 2,640 SF • 2 bedrooms • 3 baths • 30’ × 30’ shop
Listed by Keenan Grayson & Jajuan Winesberry “JW” | Real Estate Broker with Windermere Central Sound
Come see us tomorrow, drop a comment, or send a DM to schedule your private tour! đź—ť

07/01/2026

Bridging the Gap for Community-First Spaces. 🧱✨

Real estate is at its best when it serves a deeper purpose, but it hits completely differently when the people involved are friends you’ve grown to know and deeply respect over time.

We are incredibly thankful to have played a part in this latest transaction, helping to bridge the gap for a family looking to make a massive, tangible impact right here in our community.

A huge congratulations to Agape’ Living Adult Family Home LLC on securing their very first business location! 🏠 Watching friends step out on faith to launch a business that provides vital care, stability, and dignity for others is the exact definition of purposeful entrepreneurship. You are officially living out the dream.

At Grit City Living, our entire partnership is built on the belief that housing should empower the community. When a vision is this strong, we aren’t just closing transactions we are strengthening the neighborhood’s foundation.

Thank you for trusting us to protect your vision and guide you through this milestone. The future of this space is bright.

Address

10304 Gravelly Lake Drive SW
Lakewood, WA
98499

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 8pm
Tuesday 7am - 8pm
Wednesday 7am - 8pm
Thursday 7am - 8pm
Friday 7am - 8pm
Saturday 7am - 8pm
Sunday 7am - 8pm

Telephone

+12068614511

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