Maureen Briere

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Maureen Briere My passion lies with assisting my neighbors here in the Pacific Northwest in finding the perfect place to call home and enrich their lives for years to come.

Proudly member of the American Classic Homes Team at KW Lake WA So.

10/08/2026

πŸ‘» There's a town on the Kitsap Peninsula where 45 out of 50 buildings are reportedly haunted β€” and the town manager gives the ghost tours himself.

πŸ” Port Gamble looks like a postcard. A perfectly preserved 1850s New England mill town sitting on the edge of Puget Sound. Charming, quiet, historic. Until you know what's inside.

πŸ’‘ Six separate paranormal investigation teams visit every year. The town has hosted an annual Ghost Conference every October for over a decade. And the town manager β€” Pete Orbea β€” leads the ghost walks personally.

βœ…Port Gamble, Washington β€” built in 1852 β€” is widely considered the most haunted town in Washington State. The crown jewel is the Walker-Ames House, an 1888 Victorian that has been vacant for years. Witnesses report seeing a woman and child in the upstairs windows from the street. Inside, investigators have documented disembodied voices, footsteps on empty floors, physical touching, and shadow figures. The basement is considered the most active area.

Ghost tours and the annual Ghost Conference run every October. It's about an hour from Seattle β€” and you can visit this month.

Would you go? πŸ‘‡

10/02/2026

Open House This Saturday β€” And the Price Just Got Better πŸ‘€

12625 178th St E, Puyallup | The Madronas at Sunrise

This 2022-built home checks every box: an open-concept kitchen with quartz counters and a huge pantry, a great room made for togetherness, a primary suite retreat, and a bonus room upstairs for extra space to spread out.

πŸ“ 12625 178th St E, Puyallup, WA
πŸ’° NEW PRICE: $599,950
πŸ—“οΈ Open House: Saturday, 10/3 | 12–2 PM

Come see it for yourself this Saturday!

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09/27/2026

Turns out what your partner really wants isn't jewelry. πŸ”‘

It's a great room with space for everyone, a kitchen island big enough for the whole snack spread, and a cozy spot by the fire when the Seahawks kick off. πŸˆπŸ’™πŸ’š

If game days at your place are feeling a little cramped, let's chat about what your next home could look like. Link in bio.

What's your must-have game day setup: big screen, big kitchen, or a covered patio? πŸ‘‡



09/24/2026

When the Lake Washington Ship Canal opened in 1917, it lowered the lake by 9 feet almost immediately. That drop completely drained the Black River β€” which had been Lake Washington's natural outlet flowing south through the Duwamish Valley.

The riverbed and surrounding marshland dried up. The land was eventually developed. And what had been water, wetland, and wildlife habitat became the lower valley neighborhoods and industrial areas of Renton we know today.

The Black River is gone. But the shape of the land still tells the story if you know where to look.

Renton locals β€” did you know this? πŸ‘‡

09/24/2026

This is your sign to stop scrolling Zillow "just for fun" and actually make a plan. πŸ™Œ

Because here's the good news β€” if you start today, the timeline is more doable than you think:

πŸ“‹ Get pre-approved β†’ start touring homes
🀝 Go into escrow in October
πŸ—οΈ Get your keys in November
πŸ¦ƒ Spend Thanksgiving in your new home
πŸŽ„ Spend Christmas in your new home
πŸ’Έ Make your first mortgage payment in January

That's not a dream. That's a plan. And it's completely within reach if you move now.

The next few months count β€” and I'd love to help you make them count. If you're looking to buy a home before 2026 ends, don't hesitate to reach out. Let's find your home together.

πŸ’¬ Drop a 🏑 below if this is the year, or DM me and let's get the conversation started.

09/16/2026

Okay but have you SEEN this Carnation kitchen yet?! 🀩🏑

This one's got the granite counters, the stainless fridge, the cozy fireplace living room, AND a backyard patio that's basically begging for a summer BBQ. Tucked into the trees, updated top to bottom, ready for you to move right in.
πŸ“ 6360 286th Pl NE, Carnation, WA
πŸ›οΈ 4 Beds | πŸ› 3 Baths | πŸ“ 2,970 Sqft
πŸ’° $1,299,000
Slide into our DMs (or just call/text us πŸ˜‰ to see it in person! Link in the comments to learn more)

Maureen Briere, Real Estate Broker | (206) 713-6506
American Classic Homes Team | KW Lake Washington

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09/15/2026

When Microsoft chose Redmond for its campus β€” over Seattle β€” in the early 1980s, it set off a chain reaction that nobody fully predicted. Tech talent flooded the Eastside. Infrastructure followed. Then came Amazon's satellite offices, global headquarters relocations, and waves of tech companies choosing Bellevue and Kirkland over downtown Seattle.

The Eastside went from bedroom community to one of the most economically powerful corridors in the country β€” because of a real estate decision.

As someone who works in this market every day, I find that fascinating. Location decisions at every scale β€” from a tech campus to a family home β€” shape everything that comes after.

Did you know this piece of Eastside history? πŸ‘‡

Meticulously updated and move-in ready in Daniel's Ranch 🌲 Swipe through the full tour β†’Don't miss:βœ”οΈ New AC, water heat...
09/15/2026

Meticulously updated and move-in ready in Daniel's Ranch 🌲 Swipe through the full tour β†’

Don't miss:
βœ”οΈ New AC, water heater & roof
βœ”οΈ New skylights + fresh paint inside & out
βœ”οΈ 3-car garage
βœ”οΈ Pre-inspected & sewer scoped for total peace of mind

2+ miles of private forest trails right outside your door, near Ames Lake and minutes to Redmond Ridge. Learn more link in first comment
πŸ“ 6360 286th Pl NE, Carnation | $1,299,000

This Puyallup Home Just Got Even More Irresistible 🏑✨Swipe through to see why 12625 178th St E is checking every box β€” a...
09/14/2026

This Puyallup Home Just Got Even More Irresistible 🏑✨

Swipe through to see why 12625 178th St E is checking every box β€” an open great room made for togetherness, a kitchen you'll fall in love with, a primary suite that feels like your own retreat, and a bonus room upstairs with room to spread out. All tucked into The Madronas at Sunrise, with Mount Rainier views and everyday convenience just minutes away.

And now, it's priced even better. πŸ‘€

πŸ“ 12625 178th St E, Puyallup, WA
πŸ›οΈ 3 Bed | 2.5 Bath | 2,267 Sq Ft
πŸ’° NEW PRICE: $619,950

Don't wait β€” come see it for yourself. DM us or reach out today to schedule your private tour!

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