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Over the last year, one thing has become crystal clear….. HOME is where life is at! At Gordon T Jacob, we are passionate about helping people “change the way they live” and finding ways to add the extra ordinary to homelife is the way we do this! In this month’s blog, I will be sharing ideas for making HOME a destination you cannot wait to…

  2020 Looks a Little Different than We Expected… This year has presented everyone with something new or different – not the least of which is the closure of in-class school for our WA public school students. The options for education have suddenly changed to “online only” or distance learning; and for many, this pandemic has even brought the concept of home education to the…

I, for one, need to hold on to HOPE. It helps me to breathe again each time something difficult surfaces. I’ve been an optimist my whole life. This 2020 has challenged that sometimes yet, I continue to fight to HOPE. It is the one thing that can help me through even the most difficult times. A  beautiful demonstration of HOPE is a garden. Have you ever planted the tiniest…

  One question we always get after installing brand new flooring is: How can I keep my new floors looking this great? There are lots of ways you can care for your new flooring, but it all starts with proper cleaning and maintenance. The good news is, there are lots of great natural ingredients you can use on your floors that tackle grime and bacteria, preserve the…

  What are some ways you could change the way you live? Chris chatted with Josh Dunn at Premier Media Group, Inc. to discuss just this in our first episode of the Change the Way You Live podcast. It’s not about overnight transformations; it takes intentional choices to invest in yourself, your community, and your loved ones. There’s an immense value in finding balance between…

We had such a great time dreaming about how to transform the bones of this waterfront home into a space that our newlywed clients could enjoy as though their permanent residence was a vacation getaway. Come explore the property with us!  

Why renovate when you could just buy a new home? Well… we have some thoughts on that!     We love uncovering and transforming unique features in older homes. It’s one of our favorite things about this job – taking something familiar and making it new again. Sure, you could buy a brand new house with “custom” features – but nothing’s going to be as…

It can be difficult for a homeowner to decide if they want to fix a house that has fallen into disrepair. Sometimes, it feels like a better financial decision to simply sell, and invest in a newer home. And sometimes that is the better choice, for a variety of reasons. Maybe your family has outgrown the house; or maybe you need to move across town…

Chris and I want to share what we’ve learned and our experience working in the home and real estate industry for many years to help you create the best possible experience during your home renovation! It can be a scary process when you begin a home remodel. There are many emotions that go into renovating your home. Trusting someone with your home and putting it…