HELP HAS ARRIVED!!!!!

FIRST TIME, LOW INCOME, HOME BUYERS...

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THE ANSONIA CONDOMINIUMS

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the

Ansonia Condominiums!!!

I've heard people wispering and talking about them as they are touring my open house. I can tell they have just come from there. Some people are critical, saying how they wasted so much space, blah, blah, blah. OMG!!!! I have gone through a TON of condos in Tacoma (cuz there are a ton of condos in Tacoma now) and I have not seen anything like them.

I am a multi-faceted person. I am actually more than one person. (Am I freakin you out now?) I love my historic homes and buildings but, I also have seen some amazing ultra modern living spaces that I could totally live in and love. It's rare to find something that is truly set apart and different than the others but, they are out there. (Call me and I'll take you to the best of the best ones!)

The Ansonia gets a thumbs up from me because they are the best of both worlds. A great balance between the wonderful craftsman ship of the crown moldings, fireplace mantles, trim work, windows, not to mention, a fabulous, vintage building, and the modern conveniences of the great appliances, granit countertops, gas fireplace, open kitchen/gathering places. But my very favorite part about them is the flow of the units. This is not a condo in a box! These feel like homes! They flow from one living area to another through hallways that make great little reading nooks, computer spaces, library walls, etc. Ohhhh...I love them!!! Come let me show them to you.

I give a thumbs up to the "Triangle" Condo's too. They are different than anything I've seen in a townhome. I like them because you own the ground that your unit sits on, everyone has a view from a rooftop patio (except for one unlucky guy), they're greenbuilt, tankless hotwater heaters, open and airy, and just feel like an Urban Treehouse to me. (Thats my plug for the Triangles) I could live there and love it!

If I had to choose....I'd have to opt for the Ansonia. I'm just sayin...

THE HIDDEN HOUSE

IHAVE A HOUSE FOR SALE!

Duhhhhhh. What a surprise!

When I got this listing, I was SO excited! I still am! The problem is this: This Awesome, Cape Cod with a View is hidden!!! It's on a little appendix of Stadium Way. Oh the house is ON Stadium Way but it's on the small, dead end portion that is somewhat of a tributary of the main street. Now, that is a good thing, for the most part, because it is so quaint and quiet and all of the neighbors know eachother and get along and have somewhat of a happy little community with darn nice views. BUT...(there's always one of those, isn't there) people are having a tough time finding this little house.

On Open House days, it's tough to get enough signs out there to direct people to the home. We're only allowed 3 you know.

NOW...get this...the city is tearing up the whole Stadium Way to put in new water lines and eventually bury all of the wires that are above ground on poles. So the poles and the wires will be gone!!!! That's a good thing, right? Yea! Except for the street is almost totally blocked off and IS impassable at times throughout the day. This is extremely discouraging for potential buyers of this fantastic home (not to mention, their agent:-)

I think what I need to do is don a gorilla suit and a sandwich board and dance around up on Tacoma Avenue and direct the Open Housers down the hill to 910 N Stadium Way! Any other ideas!

AH HA!!!!!

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