Move to Tacoma Blog
Tune in to TryTacoma.tv!
Marguerite Martin has lived in Pierce County for her entire life, and she’s lived in Tacoma for over 10 years now. She recently realized HOLY COW, there is a lot in Tacoma that she hasn’t tried yet! Why had she never jumped into the freezing cold Puget Sound at the ...
We’re in the News! Don’t Miss Move to Tacoma on Q13
April of 2018 was a big month for Move to Tacoma! A couple of our different projects were featured on Q13 Fox. First, Adult Civics Happy House was featured on the news! In the clip below, you’ll see lots of familiar faces from our “Build Housing Not Walls” eve...
Restaurants Open Late in Tacoma
While others blissfully slumber, you’re up, wide-eyed and ready to roll. Maybe you’ve indulged in a libation or two. Maybe you’re just a nightowl. Whatever the case, if you forage through you cupboards and come up empty handed for something that satisfies, you don’t nee...
5 New Exhibitions Come to the Tacoma Art Museum
The Tacoma Art Museum is going to have a busy February. From January 27 to February 17, the TAM will be opening five new exhibitions all highlighting, showcasing, and reframing what we know as Western American art. I spoke with Faith Brower at the TAM about why these pieces of ...
Brighten the End of Your Year with Zoolights!
This December marks the 30th year of an annual Tacoma tradition: The Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Zoolights celebration. We talked with Kris Sherman, the Media Relations Manager at the zoo, about the return of some favorite light displays; new, innovative pieces; and what ...
How to Find a Rental in Tacoma’s Overheated Rental Market
Renting in Tacoma is HARD right now. The stats are showing Tacoma Rents increased 13% over last year, which is squeezing Tacomans and making it harder for people to find places to rent. At the same time, there are very few new rentals being built- which has created the most com...
The 2017 Guide to Tacoma Holiday Markets
Looking to #ShopLocal this season? Tacoma is PACKED with opportunities to discover awesome new products all while supporting local businesses. Luckily there are some fantastic markets in Tacoma during the holidays that make it easy to shop for loved ones (and pick up something ...
Opening Soon: 9 New Tacoma Restaurants
Tacoma has a bunch of great new restaurants in the works. We hit up Tacoma Untapped, one of our favorite FB pages for breaking restaurant news for this list of who is coming and when. Obviously, restaurant openings are often delayed, so take these dates with a grain of salt. T...
12 Halloween & Harvest Events in Tacoma 2017
Fall is officially in full swing, and that means it’s time for haunted happenings around Tacoma! Featuring a long list of everything from family-friendly festivities to spooky soirées for adults, below you’ll find 12 Halloween and harvest events throughout Tacoma c...
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.
