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Pierce County Median Home Price Nears $500k
Every month we run the stats and track the median home price for Pierce County. This month, Pierce County’s median home sale price is $445,000. If that seems like a high number, you’re correct. Prices in Pierce County increased by 15% since this time last year when ...
How to Sell Your Rental When You’re Not in Tacoma
Tacoma is experiencing historically low inventory. This is good news for sellers, as properties are selling quickly and often with multiple offers. If you have a rental in Tacoma and live out of the area or out of state, it would be GREAT if you could sell it to someone who wan...
Cities to Live in That Are Great for Commuting to JBLM
Looking for cities near JBLM? If you need to commute to JBLM (Joint Base Lewis-McChord) for work, there are several surrounding cities and neighborhoods near JBLM to choose from. In this article we break down the best places to live near JBLM, according to the people who actual...
Commuting to Seattle? Best Pierce County & Tacoma Neighborhoods
Commuting from Tacoma to Seattle? You’re not alone. Thousands of people who live in Pierce County commute to King County (and more specifically Seattle and Bellevue) for work each day, and this number is only going to increase over time. Even with more people working from...
Preparing Your Home for Sale in Tacoma
There is a lot that goes into preparing your home to sell, and it can be tricky to know where to begin. In this video, MovetoTacoma.com creator Marguerite sits down with her friend, colleague, and Seller’s Specialist Sharon to talk about what folks need to know about preparin...
Tacoma Isn’t Affordable Anymore. This Is Why.
Is Tacoma an affordable housing market? It used to be. But it’s not anymore. And it’s a big problem. Tacoma is the nation’s fastest-selling housing market right now, and we have been for a few years. In 2007 before the Tacoma housing market crashed, the median...
6 Movies Filmed in Tacoma That You Gotta Watch
Looking for movies that were filmed in Tacoma, WA? From teen movies to horror, Tacoma has been the location for some amazing films over the years. Here are six movies filmed in Tacoma that every Tacoman should watch (or rewatch!): 1. 10 Things I Hate About You Neighborhood: S...
Tacoma Real Estate Agent Marguerite Martin Quoted in The Seattle Times
2020 has been a year full of surprises. For a while, it wasn’t clear how the COVID-19 pandemic would impact real estate, but we have seen a year filled with increasing property values, low interest rates, and record highs. Tacoma Real Estate Agent and founder of MovetoTacoma....
What’s Going on in Pierce County Real Estate Right Now? September 2020 Market Update
What’s happening with the real estate market in Pierce County right now? Here are market stats for the past month, but below you’ll find out what these numbers actually mean for home buyers and sellers. There’s no sugar coating it. If you’re trying to buy a house in P...
Who to Follow On Social Media for Tacoma’s 2020 Election Season
If you haven’t already, now is the time to make sure you are registered to vote in the 2020 elections. Local elections are crucial to participate in—make sure you vote! Of course, part of voting is being informed, and this guide is here to help you who to figure out who...