Move to Tacoma Blog
Why are the Cool Kids Moving to Fircrest? with Realtor Anne Jones – Episode 010
Ok, ok, ok. Obviously ALL the cool kids aren’t moving to Fircrest. I mean, I’M STILL in Tacoma– and so is most everyone else! But since SOME very cool peeps in my friendship circle have moved over to Fircrest where my dear friend and colleague Realtor Anne Jon...
Investing in Tacoma Real Estate with Michael Robinson 010
Local Realtor Michael Robinson bought his first house (in Tacoma’s West End) in the late 70’s when he was 18 years old after selling his dirtbike to get the downpayment.”I had a roomate,” says Michael. “And the amount of rent I charged my roomate c...
Tacoma Neighborhood Map
We’re excited to announce our new Clickable Tacoma Neighborhood Map. A common issue people moving to Tacoma have is trying to find a way to get the lay of the land. Where are the neighborhoods in relation to each other? What does each neighborhood look like? These are the...
Tourism, Adventure, and Fearless Exploration with Bennish Brown 009
My friend Jenny sent me a picture of an ad at the airport the other day. It was a picture of a man on a hiking adventure that said, “A place for FEARLESS exploration.” She thought it was a good topic for conversation- what’s up with that slogan? Do they mean T...
From NYC to 253, Moving to Tacoma from New York with Vania Kent Harber Episode 008
Originally from Sunnyside in Queens New York- Vania Kent Harber first moved to Tacoma with her partner Nathan in 2009. They started with a house in Tacoma’s 6th Avenue neighborhood and now (2 children later) reside in Tacoma’s Stadium District. “The thing that Tacoma has...
Tacoma isn’t cool?
“Why would anyone move to Tacoma? Tacoma isn’t cool!” Tacoma is getting a lot of attention lately and it seems to be coming at us for two reasons. First, Tacoma has been improving for decades (museums, infrastructure improvements, transportation improvements, ...
Tacoma’s East Side and South End with Marty Campbell Podcast 007
Tacoma’s East Side is a bit of a mystery to many Tacomans. Tacoma City Councilman Marty Campbell (who represents the East Side and South End neighborhoods of Tacoma) is here to talk about his district, dispel myths about the East Side, and share some of the east side̵...
Things to do in Tacoma with kids with Rosie Martinson from TacomaWorkingMom.com Episode 006
We’ve had lots of requests to talk about things to do with kids in Tacoma- we were lucky enough to be able to get Tacoma blogger and Business Examiner “Rising Star” Award at the annual Women of Influence Rosie Martinson of TacomaWorkingMom.com to sit down and speak ...
Take this survey on how Tacoma should grow!
In partnership with the City of Tacoma, some grad students from the Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) program at Portland State University’s College of Urban and Public Affairs are looking for your input to help policy. The point of the survey is to help dec...
How to Get Around Tacoma Without a Car with Kristina Walker Episode 005
Bike lanes, bike boulevards, buses, and light rail! Today we’re talking with Kristina Walker, Executive Director at Downtown on the Go! Downtown on the Go! is a local nonprofit that’s purpose is to be the transportation advocate for anyone whose daily life is downt...
Have a question about Tacoma Real Estate? Text Marguerite, she won’t stalk you! 253-820-3784
Trying to figure out what neighborhood in Tacoma is right for you? This Tacoma neighborhood guide is designed to help you research everything you’ll need to make your choice. From restaurants and lifestyle to architecture and schools, we’ve got the information you need to find YOUR Tacoma neighborhood.
