Day 45 of 365 Things to Do in Gig Harbor ~ Rosedale Market
Here are some of the many reviews you can find online about the Rosedale Market:
Love the Rosedale Market, the owners are really cool, they treat everyone really well. The upgrades to the store reflect the neighborhood, it’s cozy, well stocked, friendly and convenient! Way to go Ken and Carol!! (Eric too!)
Rosedale Market is the best small town hangout ever! The people are friendly and love their customers. Aside from the great selection of groceries, they boast a custom deli counter and all day espresso. The small indoor/outdoor dining areas provide a home-like atmosphere perfect for anyone. Come in and be treated like family!
I found the Rosedale Market while videoing around the Rosedale area and I was greatly surprised by how good the deli was and the friendliness of the patrons and the owners. Thanks, Ken and Carol, for letting me shoot at your store!
If you have any questions about the Rosedale or Gig Harbor areas or anything at all about real estate in the area please call me at 253-225-2158 or go here.
Thanks to Parkside for their song Corner Store!
Celebrating the 300th Fan of 365 Things to Do in Gig Harbor
Congratulations to the Oser Family!
Ben Oser
Ben Oser was the 300th fan of 365 Things to Do in Gig Harbor! He wins a $20 gift card from Amazon.com. He was referred to 365 Things to Do in Gig Harbor by his lovely wife, Lacy, and she too wins a $20 gift card from Amazon.com. 365 Things to Do in Gig Harbor is a community built around Gig Harbor and also the fans of the page.
We will have more contests and ways to save money while doing what we all like to do best: Live in Gig Harbor!
For more information on how you can join the fun on 365 Things to Do in Gig Harbor or feature your business or cause, please call me at 253-225-2158 or go here.
Day 44 of 365 Things to Do in Gig Harbor ~ Rosedale Gardens Part 3
This will be a three part series on Rosedale Gardens. You might be thinking why such a long video? The simple answer is there is so much there. From a great plant, tree and flower nursery to the gift shop with some amazing stuff and then the Art Walk and Nature Trail, there is a lot more than meets the eye at Rosedale Gardens.
When my wife and I moved to Gig Harbor, Rosedale was one of the first places we went to check out what we were going to do for our landscaping. They are especially noted for their dwarf evergreens, a subject in which my wife has much interest. These were plants we didn’t see in California.
If you are in need of landscaping or have some questions about Rosedale or Gig Harbor real estate, please give me a call at 253-225-2158 or go here.
Thanks to Tim Ratcliff and Ken Bailey for their song Rose!
Think Big Work Small
Think Big Work Small is a Video Blog (Vlog) which is produced by two mortgage brokers down in California. A lot of the information they give is great for everyone. Some is just for mortgage professionals and some is just for real estate professionals, but there is enough good information for the general public that I think it will be good to feature here. So I’ll start posting these as I watch them and if there is something in the video I think would be good information for you, I’ll post it here and on my FaceBook page.
Day 43 of 365 Things to Do in Gig Harbor ~ Rosedale Gardens Part 2
This will be a three part series on Rosedale Gardens. You might be thinking, why such a long video? The simple answer is there is so much there. From a great plant, tree and flower nursery to the gift shop with some amazing stuff and then the Art Walk and Nature Trail, there is a lot more than meets the eye at Rosedale Gardens.
When my wife and I moved to Gig Harbor, Rosedale was one of the first places we went to check out what we were going to do for our landscaping. They are especially noted for their dwarf evergreens, a subject in which my wife has much interest. These were plants we didn’t see in California.
If you are in need of landscaping or have some questions about Rosedale or Gig Harbor real estate, please give me a call at 253-225-2158 or go here.
Thanks to Tim Ratcliff and Ken Bailey for their song Rose!
Trends in Real Estate ~ Interest Rates at All Time Low!
Interest Rates at All Time Low
Recently my broker, Windermere Professional Partners, pointed to a CNBC report that said interest rates were low due to the economic crisis in Europe. I thought that was interesting given the current real estate market. Go here to get that article.
Bankrate.com, which has been keeping track of mortgage interest rates for over 25 years, notes that the current interest rate on a 30-year loan is now at 4.87%. This rate is the lowest rate ever since Bankrate.com started keeping track. Even jumbo loans which are of prime interest in Gig Harbor are at all time lows. A jumbo loan – currently defined as a loan for over $417,000 – is now listed at 4.5%, which is down from close to 6% at this time last year.
“It’s the best time in our generation to buy,” says Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s. “It may be the best time in any generation. Mortgage rates are so low and with homes prices down and lots of inventory, you couldn’t pick a better time to buy ….
So a couple of questions come to mind. First, why are interest rates at an all time low, and why aren’t more people in the market to buy a house, since this is a historically great time to buy?
Day 42 of 365 Things to Do in Gig Harbor ~ Rosedale Gardens Part 1
This will be a three part series on Rosedale Gardens. You might be thinking, why such a long video? The simple answer is there is so much there. From a great plant, tree and flower nursery to the gift shop with some amazing stuff and then the Art Walk and Nature Trail, there is a lot more than meets the eye at Rosedale Gardens.
When my wife and I moved to Gig Harbor, Rosedale was one of the first places we went to check out what we were going to do for our landscaping. They are especially noted for their dwarf evergreens, a subject in which my wife has much interest. These were plants we didn’t see in California.
I had to break the video up into three parts to get the entire essence of Rosedale Gardens. The first segment is based around the gift shop and the hanging plant area. Enjoy!
If you are in need of landscaping or have some questions about Rosedale or Gig Harbor real estate, please give me a call at 253-225-2158 or go here.
Thanks to Tim Ratcliff and Ken Bailey for their song Rose!
Day 41 of 365 Things to Do in Gig Harbor ~ Sunrise Beach Park
Sunrise Beach Park is an undeveloped 82 acre scenic site in the Peninsula area with over 2,400 feet of waterfront on Colvos Passage just north of Gig Harbor. This Marine Preserve is a popular diving destination with a unique wall dive in a high current area that supports large animals used to human presence. Although a relative small area, the system of small outcroppings continues from a kelp-forested wall at 35 feet down to a second wall at 80 feet and a series of many smaller outcroppings.
3717 26th Av Ct NW, Gig Harbor 98335-7927
The Point Fosdick neighborhood boasts many types of homes as well as many price ranges. A quick search on the NWMLS shows 17 active properties for sale. These range in price from $179,000 to $1,350,000. The average list price for the Point Fosdick neighborhood is $537,000 while the average sold price for Point Fosdick is $295,000.
For the spotlight property today, I chose a home that is in between the two prices noted above. This is a great value as the listing price has been reduced $100,000 to $420,000. The price per square foot is right at the average for the Point Fosdick neighborhood, further attesting to the home’s great value. While interest rates are still low, now is the time to find value in Gig Harbor!
This is a fabulous Madrona Links Golf Course view home! The home features beautiful brand new granite countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms, and all-new gorgeous stainless steel appliances for a very up-to-date kitchen. Upon entering the home the first thing you notice is the slate floors in the magnificent foyer.
The layout of the home includes a formal living room and an open floor plan with lots of skylights and window walls to let light in on all sides. Comfort is the key to this home, with a private spa in the master suite along with a sauna and fireplace. This home has all the amenities such as a built-in vacuum system and a state of the art heat pump for heating and cooling.
The amenities don’t stop inside but continue outside with multiple outdoor decks, a hot tub, and three oversized garages. This elegant and comfortable home is close to freeway, schools and shopping.
If you would like to see this home or others in the Gig Harbor area, please give me a call at 253-225-2158 or go here.
Day 40 of 365 Things to Do in Gig Harbor ~ Chapel on Echo Bay
Situated at the water’s edge, this 100 year old chapel has romantic views of the Olympic Mountains and the waters of Echo Bay on Puget Sound. The beautiful century-old Chapel on Echo Bay is an excellent site for weddings, receptions, meetings and retreats with a sanctuary or garden seating up to 120 guests, and a newly remodeled 1890s style reception hall on the waterfront level. The lovely reception hall opens onto the waterfront garden, and is perfect for entertaining up to 60 people seated at tables indoors (with outside dining, weather permitting). Outdoor weddings are popular during the summer months, with seating for up to 120 guests.
On Echo Bay Since 1900
The roots go deep. They reach back across the century to pioneer families who came to Fox Island from Grinnell, Iowa and started the Congregational Church of Sylvan in 1892. They named their settlement “Sylvan-Glen” in honor of the wooded beauty surrounding them and became the first permanent colony on this remote island. On August 19, 1900, “Eells Bell” rang out high atop in the new steeple announcing the dedication of the lovely white Chapel on Echo Bay.
Why “Echo Bay”? This sheltered cove on northeastern Fox Island was so named for the legend that says an echo will resound seven times around the bay before it fades away. Echoes of the past still seem to fill the cozy sanctuary which, over time, has served as celebration center, library, meeting hall, and performance venue as well as a house of worship and heart and soul of the island community’s heritage.
The chapel is in part supported by the Gardens of Fox Island Tour. Here is the video, enjoy!
While Fox Island is such a great place to live, sometimes life’s happenings cause people to move from such a fantastic place. If you are looking to sell your home on Fox Island please give me a call at 253-225-2158 or go here.
Thanks to oso rey for his song Church Garden!
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