Move to Tacoma Blog
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...
What are the neighborhoods beyond Gig Harbor?
What are the neighborhoods beyond Gig Harbor on the way to the Kitsap Peninsula? Gig Harbor is located across the Narrows Bridge from Tacoma. While this area has some of the most expensive neighborhoods in Pierce County the areas further down highway 16 are more affordable. If ...
What is it like living in Puyallup?
What’s it like living in Puyallup? Even though this website is called Move to Tacoma- we have a special place in our hearts for Puyallup. MovetoTacoma.com creator Marguerite Martin was born in Downtown Puyallup. Marguerite grew up living in both South Hill and and Downtow...
How to buy vacant land in Pierce County
People often ask about buying vacant land in Pierce County. Whether you dream of raising chickens, you love the peace and quiet, you want to create an incredible garden, or embark on a life of homesteading, communities in Pierce County offer more opportunity to try your hand at...
How to Buy Homes on Land in Pierce County, WA
Judging by the questions we’re getting, a lot of you are considering buying homes on land in Pierce County this year. Some people bough their first house in Tacoma or in a housing development in the suburbs and now want more space. Others are moving to Pierce County to fi...
The Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Pierce County 2022
The most expensive neighborhoods in Pierce County as of 2022 are Kopachuck Ridge/Horsehead Bay, Fox Island, Stadium District, Wollochet Bay, and Old Town Tacoma. How much do homes cost in Pierce County? The 2022 Pierce County Real Estate Market continues to be a seller’s ma...