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Would a Regional High Speed Rail System Be Good for Tacoma?
A recent article in CityLab caused a sensation across the PNW. Titled “The Case for Portland-to-Vancouver High-Speed Rail,” the article discusses the virtues of building a trans-national high-speed rail line that connects Vancouver B.C. and Portland, Oregon with a train tra...
6 Classic Romantic Date Night Spots in Tacoma
If you’re searching for a classy locale to take your date out to in Tacoma, you’ve gotta find a sultry spot that inspires romance! Of course this means a delicious food, wine, cocktails, and desserts you can split, but you’ll also want to be sure and choose a place with t...
Where to Drink in Tacoma When it’s Cold & Rainy
The Puget Sound area is of course known for its rainy, gray days, and while some might hate the blah weather, we know plenty of locals who embrace it. Besides, there’s nothing quite like holing up in a cozy bar on a drizzly afternoon with friends to pass the days until summer...
10 Basic Questions to Ask When Buying A Loft or Condo in Tacoma
Buying a loft or a condo is different than buying a house, but in Tacoma there are some additional considerations that don’t apply in other cities. We have very few high-rise or mid-rise condominiums, and a lot of our buildings are conversions. This comes with some separate c...
The median home price in Tacoma by neighborhood
How much does it cost to buy a house in Tacoma? Tacoma has been an attractive choice for buyers because of our relatively low home prices. Those low prices have increased quite a bit in the past 5 years. The 2020 median home price in Pierce County is $375,000 and the average ...
Where to Run in Tacoma (If You’re a Beginning Runner)
Tacoma is called the City of Destiny, but it could also just as easily be called the City of Hills. This can make it especially challenging for those of us who want to bike around town, and it can also be especially daunting if you’re starting your running journey. If you’r...
What You Get For $375,000 in Tacoma’s Most Affordable Neighborhoods
The Pierce County median home price increased to $375,000 in 2019. For a deep dive into the numbers and what that means for housing affordability in Pierce County, check out our post, “The average Pierce County home price is $375,000, up 9% from last year.” While $375,0...
The Most Expensive Homes to Sell in Pierce County in 2019
The median home price in Pierce County going into 2020 is $375,000. That said, Pierce County has some serious luxury homes that sold in 2019. While they’re all big beautiful mansions, it seems that the thing that will really cost you the big bucks is water. Mainly having acce...
What You Get for the Money in Tacoma’s Most Expensive Neighborhoods
Do you know what the most expensive neighborhoods in Tacoma are? We didn’t either so we ran the numbers. The Pierce County Median Home Price increased to $375,000 in 2019. For a deep dive into the numbers and what that means for housing affordability in Pierce County, che...
The Median Pierce County Home Price is $375,000, Up 9% From Last Year
If you plan to buy a house in Tacoma or Pierce County this year, you are not alone. The median sales price of a home in Pierce County is $375,000 according to the Northwest MLS. The average home price is $421,327. This is pretty consistent with last year. In 2018, single-family...
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