University Place Washington single-family Market Watch (August 4, 2014)   ~ There are currently 140 active listings in University Place. ~ In the past seven days University Place experienced; 18 New listings recorded 4 Homes came back on the market 14 Homes had list price reductions 2 home had the price increased 3 listings expired 6 listings cancelled 19 listings went pending 7 listings sold and closed 13 Bank or real estate owned properties Currently there are 33 houses that have been on the market for over 100 days... About University Place; ~ University Place is a incorporated city founded in 1996. The population in 2010 census was 31,144. ~ What's the price breakdown this week; 36~ Up to $250k  79~ $251k-$500k 20~ $501k-$750k 5~$751 plus   **University Place is the proud host of th... 08/03/2014

    University Place Washington single-family Market Watch (July 28, 2014)   ~ There are currently 143 active listings in University Place. ~ In the past seven days University Place experienced; 10 New listings recorded 3 Homes came back on the market 11 Homes had list price reductions 13 Bank or real estate owned properties 0 listings expired 0 listings cancelled 28 listings went pending 13 listings sold and closed Currently there are 31 houses that have been on the market for over 100 days... About University Place; ~ University Place is a incorporated city founded in 1996. The population in 2010 census was 31,144. ~ What's the price breakdown this week;   **University Place is the proud host of the 2015 US Open Golf Tournament at the Chambers Bay golf course... Tickets available at w... 07/27/2014

University Place Washington single-family Market Watch (July 21, 2014)   ~ There are currently 142 active listings in University Place. ~ In the past seven days University Place experienced; 21 New listings recorded 5 Homes came back on the market 13 Homes had list price reductions 14 Bank or real estate owned properties 3 listings expired 6 listings cancelled 16 listings went pending 5 listings sold and closed Currently there are 28 houses that have been on the market for over 100 days... About University Place; ~ University Place is a incorporated city founded in 1996. The population in 2010 census was 31,144. **University Place is the proud host of the 2015 US Open Golf Tournament at the Chambers Bay golf course... Tickets available at www.usga.org/tickets ~ For further information a... 07/20/2014

University Place Washington single-family Market Watch (July 14, 2014) ~ There are currently 134 active listings in University Place. ~ In the past seven days University Place experienced; 10 New listings recorded 3 Homes came back on the market 19 Homes had list price reductions 29 Bank or real estate owned properties 3 listings expired 3 listings cancelled 22 listings went pending 4 listings sold and closed Currently there are 29 houses that have been on the market for over 100 days... About University Place; ~ University Place is a incorporated city founded in 1996. The population in 2010 census was 31,144. **University Place is the proud host of the 2015 US Open Golf Tournament at the Chambers Bay golf course... Tickets available at www.usga.org/tickets ~ For further information abo... 07/13/2014

New Construction Estates at Chambers Bay University Place is the premier luxury community in Pierce County.  Homes start in the high 400's and are situated on the bluff above Chambers Creek. These estate quality homes enjoy the advantage of being located adjacent to the Chambers Bay Golfcourse which will be home to the PGA tour scheduled June 18 - 21st 2015!   Chambers Bay is a well laid out community with lots ranging from 1/2 acre to an acre.  Just a few of the exterior features include fully landscaped front yards, inground irrigation system, timeless brick wainscoting on the front elevation, exposed aggregate driveways and walkways,  tasteful grid patterns on front facing windows, and of course 8' custom glass multi-panel entry doors to welcome you home to classic sophistication eve... 07/07/2014

University Place Washington single-family MarketWatch (July 7, 2014) ~ There are currently 171 active listings in University Place. ~ In the past seven days University Place experienced; 13 New listings recorded 2 Homes came back on the market 15 Homes had list price reductions 13 Bank owned properties 1 listings expired 2 listings cancelled 22 listings went pending 18 listings sold and closed Currently there are 35 houses that have been on the market for over 100 days... About University Place; ~ University Place is a incorporated city founded in 1996. The population in 2010 census was 31,144. **University Place is the proud host of the 2015 USGA Open Golf Tournament at the Chambers Bay golf course... Tickets available at www.usga.org/tickets** ~ For further information about Universit... 07/07/2014

University Place Washington single-family MarketWatch (July 1, 2014) ~ There are currently 171 active listings in University Place. ~ In the past seven days University Place experienced;   13 New listings recorded 2 Homes came back on the market 18 Homes had list price reductions 1 listings expired 0 listings cancelled 26 listings went pending 13 listings sold and closed   Currently there are 30 houses that have been on the market for over 100 days... ~ University Place is a incorporated city founded in 1996. The population in 2010 census was 31,144. University Place is the proud host of the 2015 USGA Open Golf Tournament at the Chambers Bay golf course... Tickets available at www.usga.org/tickets ~ For further information about University Place and up-to-date housing opportunities plea... 07/01/2014

Sunny Days! As I wrote yesterday, our average temperature in and around University Place (and right next door in Lakewood), Washington is about 52. Of course, that means there are days cooler than 52. But there are also plenty of days warmer than 52. Those usually occur in the summer of course. But yesterday was pretty close to the mark - close to or in the 50s! And the sun has been gorgeous and bright the last couple of days. I snapped this photo as I took a walk with my senior mom earlier this week and thought it would make a grand picture to go with this Scripture passage from Psalm 108. As you probably know or can imagine, the real estate business can be full of dramatic and not-so-dramatic ups and downs. Most of us have seen this up close and personal over the last ten years! For t... 01/26/2014

I've written about University Place, Washington before - their walkways, their real estate home statistics, etc. Today, I wanted to share a few random but interesting facts about University Place: Population (2012): University Place -  31,562 (to put that in perspective, Seattle, Washington has 634,535; Elizabethtown, Kentucky has 29,335, Sacramento, California has 475,516, Orlando, Florida has 249,562, and Kailua, Hawaii had 38,635 in 2010.    Average Daily Temperature Per City-Data: University Place - 52 degrees - July and August highs average 75 while December and January are generally the two coldest months at about 32 degrees. November - April are the months most likely to see snow. So far this year we've only had one snow day - about 1 inch - in the late fall. Snowfall can definit... 01/25/2014

Washington is a beautiful state, full of evergreen trees, hence the nickname - The Evergreen State of Washington. The bodies of water are gorgeous to see as we drive around on errands or showing off the area to visiting friends and family. I really enjoy discovering new things about this lovely state, particularly the area of Pierce County where I am living and working. Five of my favorite cities in this area are DuPont (I love both sides, but the new homes, parks, and biking/riding trails are grand), Steilacoom (this lovely quaint village on the gorgeous and serene Puget Sound make my drives so peaceful), Lakewood, (good food, good shopping, good neighborhoods), Fircrest, (another piece of history blended with today and a lovely place to visit), and University Place (among many other g... 01/24/2014

True Confession Time! I am NOT a mega sports fan. GASP! Yes, it's true. I rarely know who's playing who. I do know the Washington Seahawks won today and are still in the running for the Super Bowl. That's primarily because of the fun stories about blue and noise and how well they can play even in the midst of stormy weather. Plus I have a couple of loved ones who ARE major sports fans and we do have fun talking about sports occasionally. Fortunately, they are very patient with all my zillion and fairly dumb questions, but still.... While taking a road trip with one a few weeks ago, she was trying valiantly to keep up with a playoff game even though we kept changing radio station-areas. As part of our strategy, I downloaded an iPhone mobile app she recommended, Team Stream, and that also... 01/11/2014

ActiveRain is a grand help for many of us in the real estate business. It's a terrific place to learn new things, encourage each other and be encouraged, and an excellent way to help grow our businesses online and off.  One of ActiveRain's guiding principles from their "Weltanschauung," is "we believe that real estate professionals will thrive if they demonstrate their local market expertise. With ever greater access to listings, local knowledge is now the key differentiator." Well said! Local knowledge is definitely a powerful tool for real estate agents to help their clients, those who live in the area already and - even more - those relocating to a totally new area. I love sharing information about the area of Pierce County Washington that I live and work in through my blog at Active... 01/08/2014

For over five years, I've been blogging about boomers and seniors and real estate and life and caregiving and family and moving and... I've learned a lot over the last five + years. Some things good. Some things bad. Some things exciting. Today I learned something that made the younger folk in my family quite excited. If my senior dad was still with us, he'd be dancing the jig as well! What in the world could that be, you might ask? I wrote an article spotlighting the lovely town of University Place in Washington. This is one of several cities in Pierce County that is on the Puget Sound. It has grand schools, a lovely new civic center with the library, police department, city hall, and more. It has walking trails, and parks, and an excellent-sounding and resource-full senior center. It ... 01/04/2014

My wife and I were trying to find a place for breakfast on a Sunday morning. We visited several places throughout Lakewood and University Place to no avail. Either we had had a bad experience before with most places or they were way too busy (Some were both bad and busy!) Then we remembered the Pine Cone Cafe (7912 27th St W University Pl, WA 98466) and we headed that way.  First thing to remember is to seat yourself. Next be ready for superior service, were had asking us what we needed to drink within a minute of sitting down. My coffee cup was always being topped off as was my water.  Although they were busy, our food arrived within 10 minutes and we were asked several times if we needed anything. Another thing I appreciate in a restaurant is cleanliness and the Pine Cone's staff is ... 08/03/2013

  5402 81st. Ave Court West University Place, WA 98467 3 Bed fully fenced Home for Sale Near Good Schools Price : call for price Bedrooms : 3 Bathrooms : 1.75 Square Foot : 1,344 Lot Size : 7,000 Community : University Place County : Pierce Property Type : Detached Year Built : 1971 3 Bed fully fenced Home for Sale Near Good Schools Property Description: 3 Bed fully fenced Home for Sale Near Good Schools University Place WA Enjoy1344 square feet of living space on a 7,000 square foot lot with your family. Have Pets, or enjoy a little privacy? You will love the fully fenced backyard. This wonderful home has 3 bedrooms and 1.75 bathrooms, so you will never have to feel rushed while getting ready in the morning. It's located in the University Place School District, and you are just blocks ... 09/18/2012

During the month of January  there were 12 homes that sold in University Place. These University Place  homes actually had a transfer of home ownership. Contracts complete and Lender funds available. The home buyer and seller signed all of their documents and escrow prepared the closing packages. Once all the I’s were dotted and the T’s crossed there where deeds recorded at the Pierce County courthouse that transferred the property into the new home owner’s name! If you want to learn more about how we transfer property in Washington State a really great site to visit is the Escrow Association of Washington site. There you can find definitions and explanations of the home buying process for University Place Washington.   Let’s look at those 12 University Place homes -  Original median fo... 02/05/2012

This University Place home is waiting for you! You won't believe the price of this home! University Place Real Estate Cape Cod Farm House Overview Maps Photos Neighborhood Navigator Neighborhood $189,950 Single Family Home Main Features 4 Bedrooms1 Bathroom1 Partial BathroomInterior: 1,976 sqftLot: 6,098 sqft Location 2543 Locust Ave WUniversity Place, WA 98466USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: Stacia Whatley Hawkins-Poe Inc.(253) 426-8785staciawhatley@hawkinspoe.comhttp://www.staciasellshomes.com Listed by: Hawkins-Poe Inc. Our recent listings University Place Real Estate Cape Cod Farm HouseBelfair Real Estate Panoramic Views of the OlympicsFox Island Waterfront HomeGig Harbor One Level Home in CromwellGig Harbor Real ... 11/29/2011

  University Place School District – University Place, WA Since its inception in 1894, in fact, the University Place School District's history has been one of timely choices, wise leadership, and thoughtful planning.  Recently it has been building toward the future again, with the gleaming new University Place Primary School opening its doors to students and staff for the very first time on September 2, 2008.  While just down the road, the new Curtis Junior High School welcomed its first students September 1, 2009. University Place is educating its 5600 students in 4 Primary, 2 Intermediate, 1 Junior and 1 Senior High schools. For further school Information: http://www.upsd.wednet.edu/upsd/site/default.asp School Calendar http://www.upsd.wednet.edu/upsd/icalsw/calendar.asp?cal=em      08/10/2011

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One of the Best Hair Salons for Hair Cuts, Highlights, Styling, Coloring, Manicures, and Pedicures in University Place, Fircrest, WA, Salon Kerizma   After a long day of helping people buy and sell homes in Fircrest or University Place, the only thing I like better than making a good first impression it’s making a great last impression, which frequently involves a good hair cut.  I hate when I’m looking a little scruffy.   Also, don’t you sometimes just feel good after a good hair cut and some styling?  I head to one of the Best Hair Salons for Hair Cuts, Highlights, Styling, Coloring, Manicures, and Pedicures in University Place, Fircrest, WA, Salon Kerizma.        My favorite   Hair Salon is Salon Kerizma, located right in University Place.   It has 4 full time stylists, all complete ... 06/21/2010