Move to Tacoma Blog
How to Invest in Tacoma Real Estate: A Complete Guide
The Tacoma real estate market is one of the hottest in the country right now. Tacoma’s attractive median home price, proximity to Seattle, and strong long term outlook has attracted an increasing amount of interest from real estate investors across the country. Whether ...
What is Downtown Tacoma Like During COVID-19?
Have you been wondering what it’s like in Downtown Tacoma during Covid-19? Us too! Tacoma’s neighborhoods are looking quite a bit different than usual. Fewer cars are out on the roads, there aren’t as many people out and about, and many businesses have had to close th...
Who to Follow on Twitter When You’re New to Tacoma
Let’s face it, when you’re new to a city getting your finger on the pulse of what’s happening can be tricky. There’s local jargon, inside jokes, community conversation! How do you find it? Tacoma Twitter is a great way to do that, whether you’re still dreaming of movi...
3 Must-Visit Coffee Roasteries in Tacoma
Whether you’re a coffee snob or you just appreciate a solid cup of joe, Tacoma’s coffee game is on point and ready to satisfy all of your caffeinated cravings. Here are 3 must-visit roasters in the City of Destiny: View this post on Instagram A post shared b...
What’s going on with Tacoma’s housing market in 2020?
MovetoTacoma.com creator Marguerite Martin recently sat down with her niece and fellow Tacoma agent Keryn to talk about what’s happening with the real estate market in Tacoma right now in 2020. While a lot of folks (including us!) have been publishing median home price st...
We Asked Tacomans What They Like & Dislike About Tacoma. Here’s What They Said
Recently we conducted a (non-scientific!) survey of Tacoma residents; we posted the survey on our Facebook and Twitter and anyone could respond. A couple of the questions we asked included: “What do you LIKE about Tacoma right now?” and “What do you DISLIKE about Tacoma r...
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...
7 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...