What the Tiny House Movement Says About Today’s Buyers


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I recently had a client ask which is more important - size or quality of a home. Do buyers want more square footage in a home, or do they want higher-quality finishes?

I would definitely say the trend we’re seeing in Pierce county real estate in the last few years is people less concerned with a lot of square footage, and more interested in good use of space, and smaller homes with high-quality finishes. A perfect example of this would be the tiny house movement, especially in the great Seattle area market. People are wanting to live green.

We’re actually going to have an event where we want you to come check out a tiny house in downtown Gig Harbor on Saturday, August 6th from noon to 2 p.m. Our event will have food and drinks, and we want you to see the amazing amount of things you can do with a very small amount of space.


Tiny houses are a great way to get into land ownership.

Tiny houses are a great way to get into land ownership; simply buy a lot and build an inexpensive tiny house. Many tiny houses are built to be off the grid, so you don’t need any power or utilities. It’s a pretty incredible option we’re seeing right now.

If you have any other questions or you’re interested in buying or selling a home, reach out to me soon. Let’s talk today!

Second Quarter Market Snapshot for Pierce County


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The numbers are in for the second quarter here in the Pierce County real estate market. For reference, we’ll compare them to the second quarter of last year.

Starting with the median sold price, it has risen to $260,000 up from $234,000 last year; a 10% increase. Additionally, average days on market have gone down, which is impressive, considering that it was just 24 days in the second quarter of 2015. This year’s second quarter, we’re down to just 10 days on average.

Homes are selling quickly. And even with the decrease in inventory, we’ve seen an increase of 7% in homes sold. One stat that has remained the same quarter over quarter is the amount homes are selling for compared to list price - that ratio is still at 100%. On average, sellers are getting the full asking price. It’s a pretty phenomenal time to be a seller.


It’s a pretty phenomenal time to be a seller.

As a buyer, inventory is low, but interest rates are low as well, so it’s still a great time to buy. Properties values continue to climb!

Thanks for watching today. If you have any questions for me, please feel free to give me a call or send me an email. Let’s talk soon.