Move to Tacoma Blog
How to Move to Tacoma
I’ve been a Tacoma real estate agent since 2005, and I’ve been running the MovetoTacoma.com website since 2015. If there’s one thing I do a LOT it’s answer questions and help folks who are planning their moves to Tacoma. While the places people move to T...
It’s Hot in Tacoma! Cool off at these three great waterfront parks!
WantIt’s no secret, Pacific Northwesterners both love and can’t handle the heat of summer! I grew up in Pierce County- but I didn’t grow up fleeing to the Tacoma waterfront on hot days. First, I lived in the county and we went to lakes for that stuff- b...
What’s it like living on Fox Island?
When most of us think of island living near Tacoma we imagine some of the more remote islands that are accessible only by Ferry- such as Anderson Island or Vashon Island. Fox Island is only 30 minutes from Downtown Tacoma and 20 minutes from Gig Harbor’s Uptown- most impo...
Buying a house in Tacoma? Don’t make these mistakes.
This post is an oldie but a goodie. It was my very first video that I ever filmed (pre-braces and in the full flower of my youth!). Summary of the mistakes first time buyers (and sometimes even second time buyers!) make when they’re buying houses in Tacoma: 1. They fall i...
Indo Asian Street Eatery in Tacoma, WA
One of my favorite places to eat in Tacoma is Indo Asian Street Eatery in Tacoma’s Stadium District. The flavors of the food are incredible. Owner Yu Nanakornphanom works there with his parents and wife. Yu’s parents owned a food store in Thailand and now they all...
Tease Chocolates: A Tacoma Chocolate Shop
Whether it’s Christmas, Valentines Day, a birthday, or just a special reward for yourself after a long day- knowing where to find delicious hand crafted local chocolates in Tacoma is essential knowledge. Tease Chocolates is located at 610 North 1st Street next to Stadium ...
The Parkway Tavern: Stadium’s Neighborhood Bar
Tacoma’s Parkway Tavern isn’t just one of the best bars in Tacoma, it’s one of the best bars in the world- just ask the folks who crowd into The Parkway year round to sample it’s stunning variety of delicious beers. To be among the most hard core beer fa...
King’s Books Used Book Store in Tacoma
There are some businesses in Tacoma that are just iconic. King’s Books, owned by beloved local Tacoma Sweet Pea Flaherty and it’s feline docent, Herbert. King’s Books carries a variety of both new and used books, cards, notebooks, and an excellent selection of...
Manifesto Coffee in Tacoma
People ask all the time where to go for great coffee in Tacoma. While my all time undefeated favorite coffee to buy is the Valhalla Valkyrie Blend from Valhalla on 6th Ave- Manifesto Coffee is a pretty close second. Manifesto is located in Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood ne...
Pho King in Tacoma’s Hilltop
Looking for a great place to eat Pho in Central Tacoma? Head to 1020 MLK Way in the Hilltop for some Pho King. One of my favorite places to go when I have a cold (and everyone in town’s!) the Pho is delicious and affordable. I’m a vegetarian and they have a deliciou...
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