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Kaitlyn Rappels For Habitat
This time last year, I decided to rappel down the second tallest building in Tacoma, WA all in the name of charity.
Habitat For Humanity has long been an organization that I feel strongly about. After working for years with foster children and families struggling to procure safe housing, I realized just how much of a problem this truly is for so many. God only knows my family could have used those kinds of resources when I was growing up.
Homelessness or even unsteady housing situations can lead to so many other disadvantages in life that I don’t even have time to talk about. Just know that having a place to call home is absolutely essential. Owning that place you call home is just that much better.
Learn more at https://www.tpc-habitat.org/
You Asked For It!
This time around, Aaron and I decided to answer a few questions that we have received from you all! We broke each question down into a separate video, so make sure to keep an eye out for the next two videos as well.
This first question is all about the type of questions that YOU should be asking US! What important information should you gather when deciding who you want to work with on one of the most important sales and/or purchases of your life? Learn how to vet a Realtor and mortgage lender to see if it’s going to be the right fit for you. And if you’re interested, one of us shows off a bit of our rapping skills at the very end… Can you guess who?
DIY Fire Pit For Your Backyard
DIY FIRE PIT FOR YOUR BACKYARD
Summer is finally here which means plenty of nights spent enjoying the outdoors. While the days may be warmer than usual, some nights are still a little chilly. If you have been thinking of ways to still be outside while also being warm and cozy, a fire pit could be the right choice for you. Here is the way to make your own backyard fire pit for this summer!
PREPARE
First, make sure building your own fire pit doesn’t break your local fire code. Check for suggestions or guidelines on how far the pit needs to be away from your home or other structures for safety purposes.
Now that you know you can build, it is time to pick up supplies! You may already have some of these items at home, but you can find whatever you don’t have at your local hardware store. This is what you’ll need:
Bricks for the wall
Gravel
Twine
Tape Measure
Stake
Shovel
Trowel
Level
BUILD
The first step you’ll make is creating a circle where you want your fire pit. Take your stake and place it in the center of where you want your circle. Next, you’ll want to cut your twine to half of the length of your goal size. If you want a pit 5 feet in diameter, make your twine 2.5 feet long. Tie one end of your twine to your stake and the other end to your trowel. Drag the trowel with the twine fully extended around the stake, using the sharp part of the trowel to create a clear circle in the grass.
The second step requires your shovel. You will shovel out all of the grass inside of the circle you have created, and tamp down the dirt remaining in the circle with the bottom of your shovel. Make sure your circle is level, and make adjustments by adding or removing dirt to do so.
Next, you will add several inches of gravel. Make sure you spread the gravel evenly, covering your entire circle.
Now is time to add your bricks. Create a circle with your bricks, leaving a few inches of gravel around the outer rim as a safety buffer. You will want to stack your bricks until the wall of your fire pit is at least a foot tall.
ENJOY
Now you can use your brand new fire pit. If you’re still looking for a home where you can build a fire pit, give me a call!
Lipoma Firs Puyallup
This lovely, well-kept home in the Puyallup community of Lipoma Firs, features easy entertainment with an open floor plan that flows nicely into your fully fenced back yard. Gorgeous flooring, stainless steel appliances, and the charming fireplace will catch your eye. Upstairs, you will find the oversized master bedroom complete with en suite bath and walk-in closet. Don’t forget the immaculate view of Mt. Rainier while turning down the road to your new home. Take a peek at the video tour!
- 3 bedrooms
- 2.5 bathrooms
- 1,524 square feet
- 2-car attached garage
- Offered for $324,500
The seller mentioned that they enjoyed the nearby parks like Clark Park, where their kids and dog could play, plus there’s a beautiful two mile hiking trail with gorgeous scenery. They also loved being close to shopping, entertainment and restaurants; their personal favorite is the Flying Tomato Bar and Grill – here you’ll find a wide variety of items on the menu, like crab stuffed mushrooms, pizzas with ample toppings, a three pasta bowl for those who can’t decide, buffalo chicken salad, wings plus a variety of drinks, and giant projector screen to enjoy your favorite sports games being played!
9 miles away is Clark Creek Park – a city park edged by a creek, with playgrounds, tennis courts, a softball field, a dog park, picnic shelters (can be rented), benches and a restroom. There’s also a 5.5 mile long loop that links six Puyallup parks together with a soft-surface hiking trail.
8 minutes to Sunrise Village a newer, open-air center that offers shopping, dining, beauty and a fitness center in Puyallup’s South Hill. Here you’ll find MOD Pizza, Trapper’s Sushi, Black Bear Diner, RAM Restaurant and Brewery, Menchie’s, Target, Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, Famous Footwear, Party City, LA Fitness and so much more!
You can find popular retail chain Kohl’s less than 2 miles away. Get clothing, shoes, bedding, kitchen items, toys and more!
If you require more than what’s offered close by, there are plenty of other dining and shops offered on Meridian Rd and the South Hill Mall is just another 16 minute drive where they have – a Regal Cinemas, Macy’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, DSW, and hundreds of other stores.
There are 2 grocery stores within a 6 minute radius to choose from. Get great prices on groceries and bulk foods at Winco, less than 2 miles away. Save in bulk on herbs, all your baking needs (perfect for the holidays!), beans, dried pasta, nuts, trail mix, granola and dried fruits that you can’t normally find in other grocery stores like dried kiwi. They also have incredibly large selection of bulk candy too, which is perfect for parties. Fred Meyer is across the road for home decor, pharmacy and more.
Get ready for the Summer Fair at the Washington State Fairgrounds, or as we like to say, “Do the Puyallup!” The Washington State Fair runs from August 30th – September 22nd – The 2019 concert and comedy line up is already in full swing with Billy Idol, Keith Urban, Weezer, The Beach Boys, Eli Young Band, Boyz II Men & 98 Degrees, Ciara, Hall & Oates, Foreigner, comedians, bull riding and more. The Rodeo is also a huge hit for fair goers. Don’t miss out on all things fair like the rides, free music and shows, all the show animals, arts and culture, the 700 shopping vendors and all the fair food you can eat. It’s customary for patrons to take a bag of Fair Scones home – just 8 miles away.
Call or text Kaitlyn Marty at 253-678-2449 for more info on this listing or a private showing.
REMinute- What are Your Home Priorities?
Click here for the printable Home Priority Game Board ——–> Housing Priority Game
When you’re looking for a new home, sometimes your desires can get in the way of reality. I know we all have that huge (and often unrealistic) list of what we WANT in a house, but don’t always have the means for it.
My perfect dream home has an ocean front view with a slide (Yes, a slide!) from my huge master suite that leads down to my immaculate kitchen with heated floors and indoor garden- But we can’t always get what we want (Cue the music).
In today’s clip, Aaron and I play the ‘Home Priority Game’. This game allows home buyers to truly narrow down their WANTS and their NEEDS in a new home. It gets you really thinking about what is going to be most important to you and your family, when it comes down to it.
Print out the game-board we’ve provided for you and play it on your own. Then make sure to let us know where your priorities lie, and maybe what you were being unrealistic about!
REMinute- Getting to Know Us
We typically discuss real estate related questions that help our audience feel more comfortable when it comes to buying or selling a home. However, today Aaron and I thought that it might be helpful for everyone to get to know us a bit better. Find out how I become a Realtor, and why Aaron decided to switch over to lending, after being a Realtor! We also discuss our hobbies and what we enjoy doing in our spare time!
Light & Bright Narrows Condo
Plenty of natural light floods this meticulously, well cared for space, particularly from the secluded covered-deck with gorgeous view of blooming trees. Inside, you’ll find stainless steel appliances, an off-kitchen eating space, a warm, brick fireplace, over-sized bedroom, walk-in closet, & plenty of storage throughout. The well managed HOA includes a clubhouse, fitness center, pool, newly installed hot tub, sauna, covered parking slot and 24-hour front security. Don’t miss the video tour!
- 1 bedroom
- 1 bathroom
- 808 square feet
- Carport parking
- Offered for $239,950
The Westgate North Shopping Center is just a few minutes away from this home. Safeway is an easy stop for groceries, and if you’d rather eat out you can try Joeseppi’s Italian Ristorante, which is a casual family-owned restaurant & deli, or delicious, fresh made burgers, onion rings and shakes at Red Wagon. There’s also a few little shops in this center, a MultiCare Urgent Care Center, Bank of America, Columbia Bank, Rite Aid and a Planet Fitness that just opened.
The Titlow Beach Marine Preserve – home to Titlow Park which is perfect for the most incredible views of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, evening walks along the 1.3 mile beach front and forest route and some splendid sunsets. This is also a haven for kayakers for an easy launch and if you’re lucky, you’ll get to see some playful seals and occasional orca pods. The newly installed Titlow Park Sprayground is a summertime favorite to splash, play or cool off and is free to use! If you’re looking for a place to grab a bite to eat, you can dine in or get a to go box of some delicious halibut fish and chips from Steamer’s Seafood Cafe. Locals are also a fan of the Beach Tavern for their comfort bar food, beers on tap and sports viewing.
Take in some community theater at the Tacoma Musical Playhouse just 2 miles away on 6th Avenue. Currently playing is The Drowsy Chaperone – With the house lights down, a man in a chair appears on stage and puts on his favorite record: the cast recording of a fictitious 1928 musical. The recording comes to life and The Drowsy Chaperone begins as the man in the chair looks on. Mix in two lovers on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theater producer, a not-so-bright hostess, two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan and an intoxicated chaperone, and you have the ingredients for an evening of madcap delight. Playing now through April 14th. You can catch other shows like The Full Monty May 10th – June 2nd and Mamma Mia July 12th – August 4th.
If you’d like some of the most highly rated donuts in town to go with your morning coffee, then make a trip to Pao’s Donut and Coffee Shop. They have giant raised cinnamon glazed rolls that are bigger than an adults hand (good for sharing), varieties of scones, get a bag of donut holes at just $1 for 10, classics like a maple bar, chocolate bar, cinnamon cake, powdered, raspberry and lemon filled, nuts, sprinkles, apple fritter, and many more! Whatever your heart and stomach desires, Pao’s probably has it! Insiders Tip – get there early to get your favorites, they sell out fast – cash only.
Call or text Kaitlyn Marty at 253-678-2449 for more info on this listing or a private showing.
PNW RE Minute- Shopping For Your Home
Even though shopping for your home is one of the best parts of the process, it can sometimes get a little out of hand and feel a bit overwhelming. At times, home buyers will have too many “Wants” on their list, and then have a difficult time compromising when they don’t find their dream house meeting ALL of the criteria.
It’s important to go over your pros and cons list with your Realtor before even beginning to look for a house. This way, your Realtor will be able to help you narrow down what’s most important and available in your price range. They will also know to steer clear of any homes with your absolute “Nopes!”- Perhaps near a noisy train track, ugh…
Aaron and I discuss tips and tricks when searching for that perfect dream home. What’s your Must-Have or Deal Breaker in a home? Comment below!
