My Blog Posts
Curb Appeal is Sale Appeal
Why is ‘Curb Appeal” such a big deal in getting your home sold? I’m glad you asked. This blog is a short primer on why the outside of your home matters almost as much as the inside! While HGTV gets great ratings on shows that talk about staging the INTERIOR of your home… I […]
Don’t Turn Remodeling Projects Into a Money Pit!
A great article came across my desk the other week about the home featured in the mid-eighties movie “Money Pit.” This was the hysterical movie with Tom Hanks and Shelly Long who were two yuppie home buyers who decided to buy a fixer and …well, fix it! Every home-fixer on the planet laughed until they cried at their […]
New and Unique Reason for Higher Home Prices
A couple of articles came across my desk this week that I found… interesting. Redfin, a Seattle based Real Estate brokerage did some research and the Wall Street Journal expanded it into an article. Their research showed them that home ownership has increased from an average of eight years to around thirteen years! This average […]
Fall Home Buying Could Mean Falling Prices!
Contrary to popular belief- buying homes in the Fall and Winter can be the best times if you know what to look for…and what to avoid. Fewer Buyers Mean More Motivated Sellers! This time of year, usually means the families with kids are already situated. Those owners of homes that didn’t sell will be extra […]
Now Is a Great Time to Buy
There are many conflicting voices in the Real Estate world. But I’ve been around enough to know some good trends when I see them. Give me a couple minutes of your time and I’ll tell you why now is a great time to buy your first home, or move up to the home you […]
Home is…where the Home is.
I just read something that blew my mind…for a moment. Gig Harbor has TRIPLED in size since 1990. TRIPLED!! At first, that took my breath away. Then I realized others have made the same conclusion that I have…Gig Harbor is a great place to live! Where else are you going to get a small-town feel […]
A Word From My Clients...
"She was very knowledgeable about the city. She answered all our questions anytime of the day things came up. Very helpful and knowledgeable in all aspects of the buying experience."
Jaime Matthies, Gig Harbor (Buyer)
"Maria Kalafatich knows what she is doing. She is always available and timely. She made us feel comfortable with the overall sales plan and potential result. She is a very effective advocate for her clients. Highly recommended."
John Grevstad Tacoma, WA (Seller)
"We had an agent previous to Maria. He dropped the ball so many times that I got frustrated and left him. He recommended Maria and another agent to us to take over the sale. After interviewing them both, it was obvious Maria was the better choice. She was personable, honest, and always looking out for our best interests. In fact, she wouldn't take the property at first because she thought for sale by owner would serve us better!
Again, she's amazing. The most human, accessible agent I've ever worked with.
In the end, we are extremely grateful for all of the hard work Maria put in on this transaction even if we were slightly disappointed with the final terms of the deal."
Marie & Christopher, Tacoma (Seller)
"Maria helped us become 1st time home owners then helped us sell that home for a great profit and purchase our long-term 2nd home. She is always fun and professional, she listened to our needs and wants and always gave realistic expectations to us."
Corey & Tarimah Williams (Seller)
"I appreciate Maria taking time to figure out what I wanted, and more importantly what i felt I was comfortable paying. She was instrumental in me getting a mortgage that worked for me as well. On top of all that Maria is friendly, and strongly represented me when meeting with sellers' agents. My daughter will be requesting Maria in another year or so, as she gets her downpayment. Any other newcomers to the area will get my recommendation for Maria, as well."
Lisa Mahony/Gig Harbor (Buyer)
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