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December 5, 2024

Who Are We?

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Who Are We? We wanted to take a moment to introduce ourselves to anyone who may be new and give another warm welcome to our past clients, friends, and family who have been following along for some time now. We are truly so grateful for every one of you! We are Chris and Mitzi Dunayski, owners of Gordon T Jacob. From the moment we said…

Tacoma Middle Housing Development

October 17, 2024

Are DADU’s the Future?

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At Gordon T. Jacob, one of our main goals is to provide additional housing to the Tacoma market. Much like other areas in the US, Tacoma is facing a major housing crisis. Tacoma must become denser while at the same time remaining affordable for it’s current residents. It’s a tough act to balance, but as Tacoma natives, we are proud to be a part of…

August 27, 2024

The Story Behind Marion’s Place

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We’re thrilled to unveil our latest ADU project, a garage conversion with a special backstory. Our clients’ mother, Marion, who had been widowed and lived far away, sought to move closer to family in Washington. While staying with her son and daughter-in-law was a temporary solution, Marion longed for her own space and independence. Enter the ADU. We transformed their three-car garage into a charming…

July 10, 2024

The Beauty of Multigenerational Living

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Living Next Door: Our Story of Multigenerational Life As the housing shortage progresses, more and more of our population has begun to consider what it might look like to share properties with their loved ones. We have helped many clients build DADU’s (small detached homes) on their property so that their loved ones can live close by, at an affordable price. We want to give…

June 14, 2024

Basement Turned Beautiful ADU

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We were recently looking through our archives and came across one of our favorite projects to date. We took this unused basement space and turned it into something functional and beautiful. Our clients now have the option to host friends and family from out of town, house their aging parents or adult children, or they can rent out this space to add to their monthly…

May 1, 2024

Build Your Dream Tacoma ADU or DADU

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In today’s ever-evolving real estate landscape, homeowners are constantly seeking innovative ways to maximize the utility and value of their properties. Building your dream Tacoma ADU or Tacoma DADU is the perfect solution! These auxiliary living spaces offer benefits that extend beyond mere extra square footage. As housing needs evolve and urban populations grow denser, ADUs and DADUs present a practical solution to various challenges…

April 1, 2024

Fast Track to Your Tacoma DADU

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We’ve officially launched our Tacoma DADU turnkey program, streamlining the fast-track process of building a Tacoma DADU. Our process is quick and uncomplicated so that you can start utilizing your new space in around just six months from start to finish! The more we talk with clients, the more we realize most people would benefit greatly from building a DADU on their property if they…

March 1, 2024

Earn Passive Income with a DADU or ADU

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Are you curious about ways to boost your passive income without too much hassle? Or maybe you’re considering how to boost the long term value of your property. One of the best options for adding passive income and increasing the value of your home in our housing market is by adding a DADU or ADU to your home. The process is not as complicated as…

October 15, 2021

Interior First Impressions

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All four of these projects give you ideas on elevating the first impression of the interior of your home. The stair system with entry floors, stair treads and toe kicks, newel posts, handrails, base millwork, light fixtures and paint all significantly impact the story your home tells upon entrance. – Mitzi Dunayski

August 26, 2021

Tile Design

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August 25, 2021

Building Wealth Through Real Estate

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In this 3 part series we discuss ways of building wealth through real estate. Whether you are looking to buy your first home, remodel, or add additional square footage, this informative series will help you in understanding what to look for. Thanks for watching! Getting Started in Home Ownership Creating Rental Income Best Return On Investment

June 20, 2021

Fatherhood & Outdoor Living

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For both summer and all the men this Father’s Day month, I want to highlight a few of Chris’ favorite summertime home features.

May 8, 2021

Mother’s Day 2021

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This Mother’s Day, Chris and I want to take a minute and acknowledge the mothers in the world. They bring life and hold us together. Mothers are planting seeds in hearts for generations to come.

November 27, 2020

Home Education in 2020

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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…

June 9, 2020

Garden With Me: A Season of Hope

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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…

March 12, 2020

Natural Cleaning Ingredients You Can Use To Keep Your Floors Looking Brand New

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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…

March 12, 2020

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Paint color has a major impact on the overall look and feel of a room. Homeowners know this and, as a result, they tend to struggle with the task of selecting a color. If you’ve been staring at the same paint swatch for weeks, we bet you could use a little bit of guidance. Here are a few tips to help you pick the right…

December 13, 2019

The Change the Way You Live podcast, with Josh Dunn

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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…

November 27, 2019

Take a Tour With Us!

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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!

September 12, 2019

Back to Balance: Our Motto for September

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You’ve finished the school shopping. You’ve got the kids to their first day of the new semester. You’ve dragged all the sweaters and boots out of the closet. There’s just one thing left to do: regain some balance. Summer’s always a wild ride. It’s a crazy time for business, of course, but it’s also that special season in the Pacific Northwest where everyone is…

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