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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...
Tacoma Survey: How do you feel about Tacoma right now?
Tacoma is about to start a new decade. We made a 15 question survey to ask you (YES YOU!) how you’re feeling about Tacoma right now. No emails required. No info tracked. Just tell us what you’re thinking. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQkvzUr8zW8_TDQ3otP...
Moving to Tacoma? Don’t Make These Mistakes.
People have been moving to Tacoma for a long time, but in recent years a lot of new folks are attracted to Tacoma. Whether you’ve been lured by housing prices that seem lower than what you knew in your homeland, are inspired by the gorgeous views of the Puget Sound and Mt...
Complete List of Pierce County Cities and Neighborhoods
Pierce County Neighborhoods are many and varied! In this article we breakdown where the neighborhoods and cities in Pierce County are and everything you need to know about them. What do I need to know about moving to Pierce County and choosing a neighborhood? Here at MovetoTaco...
Free Guided Tour of Tacoma’s Nihonmachi (Japantown) July 10th, 2019 Noon-1pm
Join writer Tamiko Nimura, and historian Michael Sullivan on a free, one-mile walk, sponsored by BCRA on Wednesday, July 10th from noon to 1pm. It will start at the top of the UWT stairs at S. 19th and Jefferson Ave. This event is free, open to all ages, and ASL interpretatio...
Which Neighborhoods are in North Tacoma?
North Tacoma is located North of 6th Avenue and goes until you hit the Puget Sound. Neighborhoods typically considered North Tacoma neighborhoods include: Stadium District Stadium is a perfect mix of everything that makes Tacoma wonderful. From the iconic Stadium High Sc...
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.
