Olalla Horse Farms and Open Waters

January 5th, 2010

Just about 15 minutes from the South Sound City of Gig Harbor you’ll find the community of Olalla, Washington.  It is bordered on the east side by Puget Sound’s Colvos Passage that separates the Olympic Peninsula from Vashion Island.  You will find a good supply of residential horse farms, some fortunate enough to also have water front or water and mountain views.  There’s also horse back riding available at Pets Galore Horse Rides, and many other stables.

Olalla has a  tranquil small town feel, because there isn’t much town to it.  But it’s within minutes of major shopping centered between  Gig Harbor and Port Orchard. 

Our South Sound Properties Team would love to show you around the Olalla area.  You’re sure to fall in love with it – even if you don’t ride a horse.

Welcome to South Sound’s 2 FUN Crista Camps

January 4th, 2010

Crista Camps

Hi – I’m Matt Smith of the South Sound Properties real estate  TEAM (See our Website above in the Blue Bar).  My wife and I have 4 sons, now age 19 to 32.  All 4 boys have attended one or the other of the two Crista Camps at earlier ages and had a blast.  Here’s some information and 2010 registration information on the two Crista camps….

Miracle Ranch is a Christian camp northwest of Tacoma, near Gig Harbor, that offers traditional summer camps, horsemanship instruction, Fusion camp for youth groups, facility rental for non-profits, and special events for families.

Island Lake is a Christian camp west of Seattle, near Silverdale, that offers traditional summer camps, facility rental for non-profits (with seasonal availability from May-Sept), and special events for families.

REGISTER FOR SUMMER CAMP

 

South Sound’s University Place & Things To Do

January 3rd, 2010

University Place is sort of “sandwiched” between Tacoma and Lakewood in the South Sound area on the shores of the Puget Sound.  Day Island, a quaint small collection of waterfront homes and a marina,  is accessed by a short bridge from University Place.

“I’m bored” in University Place are two words you’ll never hear (or think) again. There’s so much fun things to do nearby University Place – all you need is one place to scope out all your options. Whether your ideas of fun are dinner and a movie or helping rebuild a neighborhood, start here to find your next adventure with our University Place Things to do guide!

University Place City Guide to Entertainment, Arts and More:

• Restaurants & Dining in University Place
• Event Tickets for University Place
• Pierce County Events and Things To Do
• Hotels in University Place
• Movie Times/ TV Listings
• Local Food / Farmers’ Markets in University Place area
• Volunteering in University Place
• Arts & Entertainment
• Festivals around Washington
• Attractions This Season
• Parks
• Sports & Recreation
• Wildlife
• Tickets for Local Concerts, Arts and Sporting Events

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Rent Me While You Look or Build

January 2nd, 2010

3 Bed Room Rental Home – Gig Harbor Area

View From Home Accross Minter Bay

 

This newer luxury home rental  located close to Gig Harbor on Minter Bay is available for shorter term rentals.  Perfect home with awesome water fall to live in while our team helps you find a home, or a lot to build your dream home on.

Location & Waterfront Privacy.  This 2008 Custom 2,680 Sq Ft home has great views accross Minter Bay that is also a salmon run for a nearby fish hatchery. Huge X-tra Large and Tall Garage for Storing your boxes or furniture while you look or build.  Saves having to rent a storage unit.

Home includes Kitchen with large center island. Stainless Steel  Appliances, Gas Cook Top W/Hood, Granite Counters in Kitchen and all Baths.  Radiant floor tile, Cherry Hardwood flooring & carpet.  Two gas Fireplaces. One in Master. Outdoor Hot Tub and Sauna. Twin water falls & pond. Paved RV Parking.  Two story home with disabled access to both floors. Quiet serene water view location at end of paved lane.   $2,650/Month

Contact DeeDee or Matt at the South Sound Properties Team for further information on this luxury waterfront rental home.

South Sound’s Space Needle Fireworks Ring in 2010

January 1st, 2010

It’s official.  It’s 2010 South Puget Sound Style.   The fireworks went off without a hitch to ring in the New Year of 2010 from the Space Needle in Seattle Center.  They were stunning.  From the New York Times Square Ball Drop to the South Sound Space Needle fireworks - the country rang in the new year of 2010 from the Atlanctic Coast to the Pacific Coast.

South Sound Ball Drop?

December 31st, 2009

NOPE – The South Sound does not have one.  Only New York Times Square has the official ball drop to ring in the new year.

We’re just as excited though  through out the South Sound to ring in 2010.

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all from DeeDee & Matt – South Sound Properties.

We Can Hook You Up In Vaughn

December 31st, 2009

Vaughn Bay - Key Peninsula - South Sound

South Sound Properties Real Estate Agents

From hot new property listings to our team agents DeeDee Arena (253)230-5753 and Matt Smith (360)633-5542  – We can hook you up to that perfect property, and the banker who can finance that dream home in and around Vaughn.   Go to our SouthSoundPropertiesUndressed.com site and click on Website to view the most complete listing of properties in the Vaughn area.

Boys & Girls Club Opening in Top 10 for Gig Harbor 2009

December 31st, 2009

Our South Sound Properties Real Estate Team is proud to have worked on the fund raising for the newly opened Gig Harbor Boys & Girls Center in October.  It was fun to be part of that process, and then see it become a reality.  It is a fantastic facility located near Gig Harbor High and Henderson Bay High School – pretty much dead center in greater Gig Harbor.

Sunday mornings are my favorite now because our HCC (Harbor Christian Center) church services were moved to the new gym at this facility until a new church is built.  I now get to experience the new club and see what it has to offer every week.

Here’s a recent article from the Gig Harbor Peninsula Gateway listing the new Boys and Girls club as No. 2 of the top 10 Gig Harbor events of 2009.

     Gig Harbor and Key Peninsula-area youths got a new place to play, mingle and learn when the Boys & Girls Club of South Puget Sound, with the help of Jim and Carolyn Milgard, the Cheney family many others, opened its Gig Harbor branch in October on Skansie Avenue.

The building features a commercial kitchen, a full-size gym and a HOPE Center, deemed to be the blueprint of Boys & Girls clubs of the future.

The HOPE Center — Home of Opportunity, Possibility and Empowerment — offers space for public functions, special events and classes. The space will offer services to all age groups and income levels.

A much-anticipated senior center found a home at the club, where seniors can participate in activities and use the entire club when the children are not present.

A teen center offers a pool table, foosball and a big-screen TV. A performing arts room features hardwood floors and an exercise bar, and it will be able to host classes like hip-hop, aerobics and ballroom dancing.

Partners include the Children’s Museum of Tacoma, Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Peninsula Athletic Association.

A unique addition at the club is the Lindquist Dental Center for Children, which will offer dental services for children up to 18 years old.

Gig Harbor Mayor Chuck Hunter said the center will provide a safe place for people to leave their children.

“Taking care of our youth is the most important thing that can be done,” he said. “Kids have outside things that are bombarding them. This center will help those kids to have a better shot.”

— Susan Schell – The Peninsula Gateway Newspaper

FIRST NIGHT New Years Eve Downtown Tacoma

December 30th, 2009

Build Your Dream Home Near Gig Harbor

December 28th, 2009