When is a North Tacoma home, not a North Tacoma home? (12. September 2005, 14:30 by Derek Young) ~

How does this listing begin?

Tremendous value in this recently renovated turn of the century North Tacoma home…

Yep. $184k is a great value in the North End. But when the buyer realizes they’re about one block south of the KFC on Sprague, they might realize they aren’t in the North End anymore. I find it curious that with all the rules that realtors must work around when describing a house, the correct location isn’t one of the rules. Saying someplace is near North End can sometimes work. This one is completely wrong.

On the other hand, It’s great to see a home remodeled with a fresh coat of paint, but whoever picked these colors and remodeled the place should seek some professional help. Highlighting the fake window shutters with a fresh coat of paint just kills me. This neighborhood could be full of gorgeous historically accurate remodels…