Gig Harbor Real Estate Blog

Buying your first home is one of the most exciting decisions you’ll make in your life! It comes with a lot of responsibility, but a lot of excitement too. Before you jump in and buy your first home, know the most common first-time homebuyer mistakes people make.   Not Getting Pre-Approved The pre-approval is like […]

Many people think you need ‘perfect credit’ and a large down payment to get a home loan. You don’t. Today, there are programs for people with less than perfect credit and little money down. While it helps to have good credit because you have more options, don’t let bad credit stop you from buying the […]

  With the spooky season drawing closer by the day, every homeowner will want to start buying and displaying Halloween decorations inside and outside their homes. So within this article, we will be discussing different decorating tips to help you have the spookiest home in your neighborhood.   Tip Number 1: Choose a theme. A […]

The beginning of 2020 hit us with an unprecedented pandemic. While some businesses and industries across the globe suffered a severe hit, others continued to flourish. One such advancing sector is the real estate market. The fall 2020 market is anticipated to elevate home buying activity further. More and more people, especially first-time homebuyers, are […]

Thelma is an incredible agent and I would highly recommend her. She knows the Gig Harbor market better than anyone – especially if you are buying or selling in Canterwood. She is not only knowledgeable, but she is creative in her deal-making and I trust her implicitly.

Thelma and her team are professionals from start to finish. Her knowledge of the Canterwood community in particular was an advantage for us selling in that neighborhood. Her experience and guidance — from home staging to showings to negotiating and securing a very strong offer–paid off. We strategized about when to put the home on […]

It is extremely easy to write a glowing recommendation for Thelma Channon and Brooke. Over the last 18 years, I have had the pleasure of working with Thelma and her team on no less 9 real estate transactions — on both the buying and selling side. In each and every instance Thelma has been not […]

Thelma is a Top Notch Agent! She is very knowledgeable and has successfully assisted us in a number of different sales/purchases, one being a very complex short sale. Her expertise and drive is much appreciated and valued.

Thelma and her team are professional and knowledgeable. We had a great experience selling our home with their help. The whole process was smooth and effortless. We would use their services again!

Thelma and Brooke are consistent, professional and made a home sale/purchase pleasant and effortless. Excellent communication and follow through. Their knowledge of the local market is helpful and honest feedback is invaluable.