253 Magazine July 2022 Issue

JULY 2022

Local Real Estate Market Trends Plus...

July Events Around the sound

Washington Trails List of hikes for any level

Movies in the Park What's playing in your neighborhood

Summer Pet Safety How hot is too hot?

Today's Market A return to normalcy The power of Windermere. The personalized service of Windermere Chambers Bay.

July Events Around the Sound

Washington Hikes Hiking for any level What to take with you

Summer Pet Safety How hot is too hot?

Local Real Estate Market Statistics Market Shift Return to normalcy

Movies in the Park Where to watch

Every Summer has a story. Make yours an adventure.

Ten Essential Items That Every Hiker Should Carry Navigation

Always carry a detailed map of the area that you are hiking in and a compass.

Hydration

It is essential to drink a lot of water while hiking. Without water, your body doesn't perform as well and you could grow more susceptible to heat stroke, hypothermia and altitude sickness.

Nutrition

Always bring extra food when hiking in case an unexpected situation delays your return. If hiking with kids, you may need extra snacks for the journey.

Clothing

Weather can change quickly in the mountains. Always tuck rain gear into your backpack and bring along layers of clothes. Clothing is best in a wool or poly blend that wick moisture away from your skin. Check out Play It Again Sports for affordable second hand gear.

Firestarter

Waterproof matches in a water-tight container and have a dry or waterproof striker or lighter. In our area, wet kindling is common so having a candle, solid chemical fuels or balls of compressed wood chips will help.

First Aid

A basic first aid kit is a good start, you should also be prepared for more serious injuries. You can purchase hiker first aid kits at outdoor stores or put together your own. Consider taking a first aid course from the Red Cross or the Mountaineers.

Tools

Knives or a multitool and duct tape. Duct tape can fix just about anything!

Light

A light source is essential if it starts to get dark. Test your lights before each trip and carry spare batteries.

Sun Protection

Sunglasses and sunscreen are a great addition to your pack. Wearing a hat is also a great way to shield against the elements.

Shelter

An emergency tarp or space blanket can help protect you through a sudden storm or shelter you through an unexpected night outdoors.

https://www.wta.org/go-outside/trail-smarts/ten-essentials

MUCH LIKE PEOPLE, EVERY MARKET IS UNIQUE. SOME MARKETS HAVE VIEWS, SOME LARGE YARDS. FROM HOMES BUILT AT THE TURN OF THE CENTURY TO NEW CONSTRUCTION, EACH AREA HAS ITS OWN FEATURES AND TYPES OF HOMES.

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Return To Normalcy Pierce County brokers reported a healthy jump in inventory, double-digit drops in both pending and closed sales, and the smallest year-over-year (YOY) increase in prices since June 2020. What the changes mean in general terms, are more houses on the market, longer market times, stabilizing home prices, fewer showings and open house visitors, fewer offers at one time, and more price adjustments, It’s nice to see a more balanced market for buyers, with the increase in new listings, more price reductions, and still favorable mortgage rates as factors that are creating opportunities for buyers. The return of financing and inspection contingencies are now the norm, Expecting “much will be made of the numbers that showed a significant increase in active listings” during June, Windermere chief economist Matthew Gardner said it’s important to keep things in perspective. “The pandemic heavily influenced the housing market with inventory levels essentially drying up in 2020/2021,” Gardner stated. In analyzing June’s data, he noted single family home listings in the tricounty area of King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties rose more than 144% compared to a year ago. “This still represents the fourth lowest number of listings in any June for this region since 1999.”

Gardner believes the market is trending back to some sense of normalcy. “The increase in listings has started to slow the rabid pace of price gains that we have experienced.

This is a good thing, not a cause for concern,” he emphasized.

EVENTS 1-3

Taste Northwest

Washington State Fairgrounds

7, 14, 21, 28

Uptown Summer Concert Series

Uptown Gig Harbor

8

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Point Defiance Park

9

Tacoma Pride Festival

Downtown Tacoma

9-10

Rhubarb Days and Vintage Market

Main Street, Sumner

12

Summer Nights Block Party

Waterfront Market at Ruston

15

Movie in the Park

Meridian Habitat Park

15-16

Fircrest Fun Days

Fircrest Park

16

Art on the Ave

6th Ave: State Street – Alder Street

17

Point Ruston Pride

Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park

22

Movie in the Park

Meridian Habitat Park

23

Bark by the Bay

Chambers Creek Regional Park

23

Couture & Cars Fashion Show

LeMay – America’s Car Museum

26

Summer Nights Block Party

Waterfront Market at Ruston

29

Movie in the Park

Meridian Habitat Park

29

Free Kids Carnival

Farm 12, Puyallup

30

Twisted Cider 5k

Curran Apple Orchard

Summer Nights are for Movies in the Park Grab a blanket or your favorite lawn chair and settle in for familyfriendly movies on the jumbo screen!

Sehmel Homestead Park 10123 78th Avenue NW Gig Harbor

Meridian Habitat Park 14422 Meridian E. Puyallup

Federal Way Community Center 876 S. 333rd St., Federal way

July 1 - Back to the Future July 8 - The Muppet Movie July 15 - The Little Mermaid July 22 - Homeward Bound July 29 - Ferris Bueller's Day Off

July 15 - Clifford the Big Red Dog July 22 - Luca July 29 - Sing 2

July 23 - Encanto August 13 - Jungle Cruise

piercecountwa.gov

itallhappenshere.org/events/

www.visitgigharborwa.com Wild Waves 36201 Enchanted Parkway S. Federal way

The Grand Cinema Outdoor Movie Series July 8 - Asia Pacific Cultural Center - Boy July 15 - People's Park - To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar

July 23 - Wright Park - Selena July 29 - Salishan FIC - TBD Aug 5 - Star Center - Luca Aug 13 - Center at Norpoint - Spirit Untamed Aug 19 - Stewart Heights Park - Sonic the Hedgehog 2

July 7 – Jungle Cruise July 14 – Luca July 21 – Boss Baby 2 July 28 – 50 First Dates grandcinema.com/outdoor-movies August 4 – Encanto August 11 – Space Jam (2021) August 18 – Spongebob: Sponge on the Run Fircrest Park August 25 – School of Rock Concert, Market and Movie. wildwaves.com

Pioneer Park Pavilion 330 S Meridian Puyallup

August 12 - Encanto

August 12 - Encanto

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