M&R Homes

M&R Homes Real estate agent with Windermere Professional Partners serving buyers and sellers in Pierce County and surrounding areas.

09/06/2026

Water views & outdoor living goals and we haven’t even stepped foot inside this gorgeous home yet. We’re sold!

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Meticulously updated view home in the desirable Colvos View neighborhood, offering classic Gig Harbor living with panoramic Puget Sound views. Enjoy colorful morning sunrises and golden sunlight reflecting off the cliffs of Point Defiance in the evening. With an extensive list of upgrades, this spacious 2,728 sq. ft. residence is designed for effortless indoor-outdoor living and entertaining.The main level features a refreshed kitchen, family room, living room, and dining room, with inviting spaces thoughtfully positioned to take advantage of the views from nearly every room.

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👋🏻 we’re Morgan & Riley. Your Gig Harbor and Tacoma hype couple. Sharing a little real estate, local favs, and life in the Harbor with our pups 🐶

Real Estate | Tacoma | Gig Harbor | Relocation | Moving to Tacoma and Gig Harbor

09/04/2026

Gig Harbor turned out to be our pot of gold at the end of the “rainbow” aka bridge

Okay, before the comments section comes for us — no, Gig Harbor is not perfect.

There’s traffic going downtown on the weekends.
You will absolutely complain about the bridge.
Your “quick trip to Seattle” may become a character-building experience.
And yes, sometimes you’ll pay PNW prices for things and wonder who approved that. 😂

BUT…

If you’re moving from a bigger city because you want more space without completely giving up convenience…

If you want water views, mountain views, trees everywhere, and neighborhoods where people actually know their neighbors…

If you want your kids to grow up somewhere that feels a little slower, a little quieter, and a lot more connected…

If you’re tired of spending your weekends sitting in traffic just to get somewhere pretty…

Yeah. We get it. So much so that’s why we moved here ourselves.

Because the funny thing about Gig Harbor is that the things people complain about are often the same things that make people fall in love with it.

It’s not Seattle.
It’s not Tacoma.
And honestly, that’s kinda the point.

You’re trading some city convenience for lifestyle, and for a lot of people relocating to the PNW, that trade is exactly what they’re looking for.

So if you’ve been watching from California, Seattle, out of state, or somewhere else in Washington thinking, “Could we actually see ourselves living there?”…

We should probably talk. 👀

Follow along for the honest version of moving to Gig Harbor -> the good, the bad, the traffic, the neighborhoods, the commute, and all the little things you don’t learn from Zillow.

And if Gig Harbor is somewhere you’re seriously considering, comment HARBOR and we’ll send you our relocation guide. 🌊

👋🏻 we’re Morgan & Riley your Tacoma and Gig Harbor hype couple. Showing you a little real estate, local favs, and life in the harbor with our pups

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Everything you need to know about September in Gig Harbor in one place. 🎃 This month’s guide covers what’s actually happ...
09/01/2026

Everything you need to know about September in Gig Harbor in one place. 🎃

This month’s guide covers what’s actually happening around here, restaurants worth checking out, and a Fall bucket list made specifically for Gig Harbor and surrounding areas.

Save it, share it, or use it as your answer the next time someone asks what’s going on this weekend.

Tag the friend who’s always down for a good plan. 👇

Comment Fall below and we’ll send you our full 2026 Fall Guide with even more local picks for the rest of the season.

We’re Morgan & Riley Holder- Gig Harbor & Tacoma Realtors, your Gig Harbor real estate team. Follow for more listings and local recs and life in the Harbor with our pups

Real Estate | Relocation | Gig Harbor | Tacoma | Moving to Tacoma & Gig Harbor

09/01/2026

If you’re chasing the PNW life — you know, mountains looming in the distance, water sparkling in the sun, and a pace of life that doesn’t feel like a perpetual stress test — then Gig Harbor should be on your radar.

Seattle has its energy, Tacoma has its grit, but this little harbor fishing town? It quietly does everything right:

1️⃣ Life actually slows down here.
Not in a boring way — in a deep exhale kind of way. Fewer rushed errands, quieter nights, and weekends that don’t disappear into traffic. That being said, if you’re looking for a late night dinner or night life, you’re not going to find it here. Tacoma has that on lock.

2️⃣ Community isn’t just a buzzword.
Neighbors wave. Kids play outside. Local events feel personal. It really does feel like everyone’s rooting for each other. It’s living in the 90’s that constantly has us scratching our head. We still laugh and say to each other “wow that would never happen in Tacoma” and it’s always something positive that lets us know we made the right choice

3️⃣ Every neighborhood feels different.
Waterfront vibes, walkable pockets, bigger lots, family-centric streets — choosing the right one matters more than people realize. We always say, your vibe will choose where you need to be.

4️⃣ You’ll spend way more time outside.
Walks, trails, beaches, sunset drives… being near water and mountains changes your daily habits (for the better). We find ourselves planning weekend around the dogs and what trail to walk or patio to grab a beer after

5️⃣ You’ll wonder why you didn’t do it sooner. That “should we have moved earlier?” feeling hits fast — especially once it starts to feel like home. This was instant for us. It’s been over a year and our life has gotten drastically better. We feel more peace and less stress, the people and community still surprise us in the best way possible, and now we could never imagine living anywhere else.

If you’re thinking about making the move from Tacoma to Gig Harbor, save this post and DM us “MOVE”

👋 We’re Morgan & Riley Holder- Gig Harbor & Tacoma Realtors — Gig Harbor fan club, dog fam, and your local real estate advisors

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Buying a home in Gig Harbor means having someone in your corner who does more than just send you listings. 🏡Anyone can p...
08/28/2026

Buying a home in Gig Harbor means having someone in your corner who does more than just send you listings. 🏡

Anyone can pull up a website and browse homes for sale. That’s what Zillow is for

What actually matters is having someone who knows when to slow things down and when to tell you the truth, even when it’s not what you want to hear.

Finding the house is the easy part. The real job is making sure it’s the right one for you, and that you don’t overpay or get burned along the way. Good thing there’s two of us to hold your hand through the whole thing.

If you’ve been thinking about buying in Gig Harbor (or nearby—Tacoma, Port Orchard, or the Key Peninsula) and want someone who’ll do that with you, send us a message. We’d love to help.

We’re Morgan & Riley Holder- Gig Harbor & Tacoma Realtors, Gig Harbor locals and real estate team helping people buy and sell in Tacoma & Gig Harbor. Follow for more real estate tips, local recs, & life in the Harbor with our pups

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