Tacoma homes were TREMENDOUS in 2012

by Scott Cowan on January 11, 2013

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Tacoma was in the top 100 largest metro areas in the U.S. for year over price increases between December 2011 and December 2012!

Trulia states that the price difference between 2011 and 2012 in Tacoma housing was 17.7%

Median price for Tacoma homes in Q4 of 2012 was $209,950.

Does this mean that we are out of the woods? I don’t believe so. I don’t think that we are out of the woods quite yet. I do think that we are beginning to see thinning in the trees of the forest though.

2013 looks to be promising for both buyers and sellers of Tacoma homes. Interest rates appear to be solid and are still historically low. Inventory of quality homes is low and the demand for the quality homes is strong. Buyers still can get great value with fantastic financing rates. Sellers are seeing multiple offers if the properties are clean, repaired, and priced right.

What will 2013 look like for you? Are you buying? Selling? No matter do your homework and you will find 2013 to be an exciting year in Tacoma real estate. Are you ready to take a look at homes for sale in Tacoma? Take a look at the latest Tacoma homes for sale. Visit my sister site Evergreen State Homes. Tacoma Homes For Sale

Want to read my past posts on Tacoma homes? Here are all of the past Classic Homes Northwest articles for home buyers.

 

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Welcome to the new updated Classic Homes Northwest

by Scott Cowan on September 16, 2012

Classic Homes Northwest has been a project of mine for a long time now. Like most of my projects I work on them when I can and when the inspiration hits me. Too often my projects sit neglected for weeks and even months on end. Classic Homes Northwest deserves better from me. With that being said here is what is new and what you can expect to see in the upcoming weeks.

  • No more posts about foreclosed or distressed properties.
  • No more discussion of the real estate business. (If you want to read my thoughts on the real estate industry you can visit The Four Hour Agent or Bloodhound Blog I will continue to post on those sites)
  • More posts on Classic Homes
  • Full property search of all homes for sale in Washington State. Focusing on Pierce County
  • Information on neighborhoods with large numbers of Classic Homes.
  • No more posts on financing unless it pertains directly to buying a Classic Home.

Additionally we will continue to be working on the overall look and feel for the site. This will be an ongoing process that will continue for the foreseeable future.

Thanks for dropping by. I know you will enjoy the changes and I am looking forward to focusing on Classic Homes and continuing to build the brand for Classic Homes Northwest

 

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Lovely South Tacoma Rambler Offered at $199,000 6846 S. Kst. Tacoma, WA 98408

September 3, 2012

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USDA loan guarantee & annual fee changes coming October 2012

August 2, 2012

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Earnest Money and What Home Buyers Need to Know About Being Prepared to Buy a Home: The Importance of Being Earnest

July 30, 2012

Tweet Earnest Money- just what does it have to with you buying a home?   If you’re reading this I hope it is because you are thinking about buying a home in the Tacoma, Washington area. Buying a home can be a scary process but it does not need to be. Working with a Realtor [...]

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Dust and Debris……again, it is time to update the site

May 25, 2012

Tweet Hmmm……   Ever wonder why sites do not get updated? Why is the content that was once so enjoyable and engaging no longer being posted?  So do we!   Classic Homes Northwest exists here but the version that exists on our office White Board is amazing! Over the next few days there will be [...]

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