
Move to Tacoma Blog
How much do houses really cost in Tacoma right now?
By Marguerite Martin Today we’re talking about Tacoma home prices. Every month I talk with a dozen or so buyers about the Tacoma and Pierce Count real estate market. They want to know what it takes to successfully buy a house in this market. There are always lots of quest...
How to Research the Tacoma Housing Market
New to the Tacoma housing market and not sure where to begin? You’ve come to the right place. We have tons of information for you, which might seem overwhelming at first. Our popular youtube channel has dozens and dozens of videos about what is going on with housing in Ta...
What’s it like living in Edgewood, Washington?
Are you wondering what it’s like living in Edgewood, Washington? We have a lot of resources here about what it’s like in Edgewood including home prices, what the neighborhood is like, commuting to and from Edgewood, and things to do in this small city in Pierce County. A sm...
What is it like living in Fircrest, Washington?
Are you interested in learning more about living in Fircrest, Washington? We have a lot of resources here including home prices, what it’s like in the neighborhood, commuting, and things to do in Fircrest. Fircrest is a small town of just under 7,000 people located between th...
What is it like living in Spanaway?
Are you wondering what it’s like living in Spanaway, Washington? We have a lot of resources here including home prices, what it’s like in the neighborhood, commuting, and things to do in Spanway. Spanaway is not a city like some people think. Even though its populat...
How to Find the Best School for You in Tacoma
When people with kids are buying a home in Tacoma, schools are often a major factor in choosing a neighborhood. It can be overwhelming to know where to begin, especially if you’re relocating to the area. 1. Familiarize yourself with Tacoma neighborhoods. Check out our cli...
What is it like living in Eatonville, Washington?
Are you wondering what it’s like living in Eatonville, Washington? We have a lot of resources here about what it’s like in Eatonville including home prices, what the neighborhood is like, commuting to Eatonville, and things to do in this small city on the road to Mt...
How to Buy a House in Tacoma Right Now
We just wrapped up the first quarter of 2022 and (no surprise) the Tacoma / Pierce County real estate market is still heavily favoring sellers. In spite of interest rate increases buyer demand in our area remains very strong. Tacoma’s intense real estate market is the way it ...
How does MovetoTacoma.com work?
Move to Tacoma is a neighborhood guide, podcast, and blog run by Tacoma real estate agent Marguerite Martin. When MovetoTacoma.com was created in 2015 there was very little information about neighborhoods, restaurants, or what life is like in the City of Destiny. Marguerite set...
Are People Still Selling Their Houses in Seattle and Moving to Tacoma? Yep.
Are people still selling their houses in Seattle and moving to Tacoma? They sure are. As of last month, MoveToTacoma.com turned 7 years old. Much has been made of the phenomenon of people moving from Seattle to Tacoma over the past decade. The truth is, Seattle and Tacoma are p...