# Julia Runyan > Julia Runyan is a Gig Harbor, Washington broker-owner of RE/MAX Exclusive and leader of The Runyan Group, serving Gig Harbor, Fox Island, Tacoma, Port Orchard, and the greater South Puget Sound residential market. Gig Harbor and South Puget Sound real estate, broker-owner leadership, residential, waterfront, luxury, land, multifamily, new construction, seller marketing, buyer representation, investment guidance, long local roots, community visibility ## Neighborhood Guides - [Gig Harbor, WA Real Estate | Live the Harbor Lifestyle](https://juliarunyan.com/neighborhoods/gig-harbor): Gig Harbor, WA neighborhood guide with MLS listings, census demographics, local amenities, and school information. - [Puget Sound, WA Homes for Sale | Explore the Area](https://juliarunyan.com/neighborhoods/puget-sound): Puget Sound, WA neighborhood listing with census, walkability, and nearby business data for home shoppers. - [Explore Seattle, WA Homes & Neighborhoods | Julia Runyan](https://juliarunyan.com/neighborhoods/seattle): Seattle property listings page with MLS homes for sale, neighborhood statistics, and local amenities. ## Tools - [Free Home Valuation in Gig Harbor, WA | Julia Runyan](https://juliarunyan.com/home-valuation): Gig Harbor home valuation landing page offering a free property valuation. ## Featured Blog Posts - [Gig Harbor Waterfront Lifestyle: How It Really Feels](https://juliarunyan.com/blog/what-waterfront-living-in-gig-harbor-really-feels-like): A Gig Harbor waterfront-living guide outlines daily life, boating access, parks, dining, and neighborhood options near the harbor. - [Gig Harbor Waterfront Lifestyle in Harborfront District?](https://juliarunyan.com/blog/everyday-life-in-gig-harbors-harborfront-district): A local guide to everyday life, waterfront access, dining, culture, walkability, and seasonal events in Gig Harbor's Harborfront District. - [Sell Seattle Home, Buy Gig Harbor With a Clear Plan](https://juliarunyan.com/blog/how-to-time-selling-in-seattle-and-buying-near-the-sound): Guide to timing a Seattle sale and South Sound purchase with market data, contingencies, bridge loans, rent-backs, and temporary housing. - [Gig Harbor Neighborhoods Guide: Where Should You Buy?](https://juliarunyan.com/blog/a-buyers-guide-to-gig-harbors-distinct-neighborhoods): A buyer's guide comparing Gig Harbor neighborhoods by walkability, newer construction, views, and price. - [Gig Harbor New Construction & Land: What to Know First](https://juliarunyan.com/blog/what-to-know-before-buying-land-or-new-construction-in-gig-harbor): Guide to buying land or new construction in Gig Harbor, covering jurisdiction, permits, utilities, septic, and shoreline issues. - [Puget Sound Boating Homes: How to Buy Smart](https://juliarunyan.com/blog/buying-a-home-that-fits-your-puget-sound-boating-lifestyle): A Puget Sound homebuying guide for buyers weighing waterfront, marina-adjacent, and trailer-access properties. - [Puget Sound Second Home Guide: Plan With Confidence](https://juliarunyan.com/blog/planning-a-second-home-around-puget-sound): Julia Runyan outlines second-home buying considerations around Puget Sound, from ferry access and shoreline rules to rental limits and upkeep. - [Seattle to Gig Harbor Move: What Buyers Should Know](https://juliarunyan.com/blog/considering-a-move-from-seattle-to-gig-harbor): A guide for Seattle buyers comparing Gig Harbor's lifestyle, housing, commute, and transit tradeoffs before moving. - [Sell Gig Harbor Waterfront Home | Prepare to List](https://juliarunyan.com/blog/preparing-a-gig-harbor-waterfront-home-for-market): Guides Gig Harbor waterfront sellers through shoreline rules, moisture, septic, flood, staging, and records before listing. - [Seattle to Puget Sound Commute: Worth It for Buyers?](https://juliarunyan.com/blog/living-across-the-sound-while-working-in-seattle): Blog post advising Seattle workers considering homes across Puget Sound to weigh ferry, bridge, and hybrid commute logistics. - [Why Gig Harbor Still Celebrates A Salmon Run Nobody Can Find](https://juliarunyan.com/blog/why-gig-harbor-still-celebrates-a-salmon-run-nobody-can-find): A local feature examines Gig Harbor's salmon traditions, Donkey Creek's scarce fish returns, and why the community continues its annual celebration. - [Orca Sightings Puget Sound August: Where to Watch](https://juliarunyan.com/blog/the-orcas-around-puget-sound-this-august-arent-who-you-think-they-are): A local guide explains why Bigg's whales are increasingly common in Puget Sound and where residents can track August sightings. - [View vs Marina vs Acreage Homes in Gig Harbor](https://juliarunyan.com/blog/choosing-between-view-marina-and-acreage-homes-in-gig-harbor): A buyer's guide comparing view, marina-area, and acreage homes in Gig Harbor by lifestyle, access, regulations, and upkeep. - [Selling in Seattle Buying in Gig Harbor? See 2026 Math](https://juliarunyan.com/blog/selling-in-seattle-to-buy-in-gig-harbor-the-math-that-doesnt-work-the-way-you-expect): An analysis of the price, tax, financing, inventory, and commuting considerations involved in moving from Seattle to Gig Harbor. - [Seattle Things to Do August 7-9, 2026 | Plan Smart](https://juliarunyan.com/blog/the-weekend-seattles-calendar-collides-a-residents-guide-to-august-79): A resident-focused guide to navigating Seattle's crowded August 7-9 event weekend across Capitol Hill, SoDo, Uptown, and West Seattle. - [Things to Do in Gig Harbor August: Plan Your Month Now](https://juliarunyan.com/blog/what-august-actually-looks-like-in-gig-harbor-this-year): A resident-focused guide to August events, concerts, dining, museums, and waterfront activities in Gig Harbor, Washington. - [Puget Sound Multifamily Investing: What to Review First](https://juliarunyan.com/blog/evaluating-small-multifamily-investments-in-puget-sound): Guide to evaluating small multifamily investments in Puget Sound, with rent-roll, vacancy, expense, tax, and compliance checks. - [Puget Sound Waterfront Communities: Which Fits You?](https://juliarunyan.com/blog/how-puget-sound-waterfront-communities-differ): Article compares Puget Sound waterfront towns by access, shoreline use, pace, and shoreline regulations. - [Buy Gig Harbor Home From Seattle | Compete Smarter](https://juliarunyan.com/blog/how-seattle-buyers-can-compete-for-homes-in-gig-harbor): A real-estate advice article guiding Seattle buyers on how to compete for Gig Harbor homes. - [Seattle's Waterfront Park After the Ribbon-Cutting: What Actually Stuck](https://juliarunyan.com/blog/seattles-waterfront-park-just-finished-its-first-real-year-heres-what-stuck): An editorial assessment of Seattle's Waterfront Park after its first full year of regular business, events, and neighborhood use. - [Why Seattle's 2028 Oil Tank Deadline Is Already Showing Up At the Closing Table](https://juliarunyan.com/blog/why-seattles-2028-oil-tank-deadline-is-already-showing-up-at-the-closing-table): A Seattle real-estate article explains how aging underground oil tanks, inspection timing, and the 2028 deadline can affect home sales. ## Testimonials - [Client Testimonials & Success Stories | Julia Runyan](https://juliarunyan.com/testimonials): Client testimonials page for Gig Harbor realtor Julia Runyan. ## Core Pages - [Gig Harbor Real Estate Agent | Julia Runyan Homes](https://juliarunyan.com/): A real-estate landing page offering home valuation and selling advice. ## Other Pages - [Featured Videos | Julia Runyan Real Estate Agent](https://juliarunyan.com/vlog): Julia Runyan's vlog page lists real-estate videos on Gig Harbor, Kirkland, and Manchester, Washington. - [Privacy Policy | WA Real Estate Agent | Julia Runyan](https://juliarunyan.com/terms-and-conditions): Privacy policy and terms of use for Julia Runyan's real estate site, covering data collection, AI use, sharing, and opt-outs. - [Gig Harbor, WA Real Estate Blog | Julia Runyan](https://juliarunyan.com/blog): Julia Runyan's blog page shows no matching posts and routes visitors to contact and newsletter forms. - [Get in Touch | WA Real Estate Agent | Julia Runyan](https://juliarunyan.com/contact): Contact page for Gig Harbor real estate agent Julia Runyan, with message forms and office details. - [Meet Julia Runyan | Your Gig Harbor, WA Real Estate Agent](https://juliarunyan.com/about): Broker-owner Julia Runyan's about page highlights South Puget Sound expertise, client service, credentials, testimonials, and recent sold properties. - [Gig Harbor & South Puget Sound Neighborhoods | Julia Runyan](https://juliarunyan.com/neighborhoods): A real estate neighborhoods page listing Julia Runyan's areas of expertise in Seattle, Puget Sound, and Gig Harbor.