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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 2020
This post has been revised and updated with Tacoma real estate prices for 2021 here. 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 p...
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...
Homes You Can Get For the Money in Cities Across Pierce County
A few months ago we did a blog post about all of the cities in Pierce County. We accidentally left out Bonney Lake (our bad! Sorry BL peeps!) and had to go back and update it. Now that the Northwest MLS is reporting the median sales price for a home in Pierce County is $375,000...
Things To Do During Dry January in Tacoma
Happy New Year, Tacoma! If you’re like a lot of people you might be starting the new decade by taking a little break from the sauce. Or maybe you just don’t drink alcohol. We’ve polled some of our local sober friends for tips and tricks for Tacomans interested in checking...
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.
