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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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