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Moving to Tacoma? Here's What Buying a Home From Another State Really Looks Like
Living in Tacoma, Move to Tacoma Laura Anderson 6/30/26 Living in Tacoma, Move to Tacoma Laura Anderson 6/30/26

Moving to Tacoma? Here's What Buying a Home From Another State Really Looks Like

One of the questions I get asked most often is, "Can I really buy a home in Tacoma without being there in person?" The long of the short is — Yes!

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What $500,000 Can Buy You in Tacoma: A Home That Feels Like a Hidden Retreat
Tacoma Real Estate, Living in Tacoma Laura Anderson 6/11/26 Tacoma Real Estate, Living in Tacoma Laura Anderson 6/11/26

What $500,000 Can Buy You in Tacoma: A Home That Feels Like a Hidden Retreat

Every once in a while I walk into a house and immediately forget that I'm in the middle of a city… This was one of those homes. Perched above Franklin Park…

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Moving from Austin to Tacoma: Finding Walkability, Community & a Place to Call Home
Living in Tacoma Laura Anderson 6/5/26 Living in Tacoma Laura Anderson 6/5/26

Moving from Austin to Tacoma: Finding Walkability, Community & a Place to Call Home

One of my favorite parts of helping people relocate to Tacoma is hearing what life is like after they've settled in. Everyone moves for a different reason, and every story is a little different. When this client reached out, she was living in Austin, Texas…

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Just bought a new home? Relocating to Tacoma? Don't Forget These 25 (3) Address Changes After You Move to Washington
Living in Tacoma Laura Anderson 6/1/26 Living in Tacoma Laura Anderson 6/1/26

Just bought a new home? Relocating to Tacoma? Don't Forget These 25 (3) Address Changes After You Move to Washington

Ok so there’s just 25… but we had to play on your new area code— Welcome to the 253!

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My Perfect Tacoma Day
Living in Tacoma Laura Anderson 5/1/26 Living in Tacoma Laura Anderson 5/1/26

My Perfect Tacoma Day

Every May I fall in love with this city all over again. The sun starts setting late, the flowers in my neighborhood are unmatched, and it’s warm enough…

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Moving From Colorado to Tacoma: Why Buying Our First Home Changed Everything
Living in Tacoma, Tacoma Real Estate Laura Anderson 4/15/26 Living in Tacoma, Tacoma Real Estate Laura Anderson 4/15/26

Moving From Colorado to Tacoma: Why Buying Our First Home Changed Everything

Some people spend years trying to figure out where they want to live. For this homeowner, the answer was always Tacoma. After originally moving…

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The Life I’ve Built in Tacoma (And Why I Love Helping Others Do the Same)
Living in Tacoma, Tacoma Real Estate Laura Anderson 4/1/26 Living in Tacoma, Tacoma Real Estate Laura Anderson 4/1/26

The Life I’ve Built in Tacoma (And Why I Love Helping Others Do the Same)

I was born and raised in Tacoma, which means this city isn’t just where I work. It’s home in the fullest sense of the word. It’s where I’ve watched…

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Tacoma vs Seattle Cost of Living: What People Actually Notice
Living in Tacoma Laura Anderson 3/15/26 Living in Tacoma Laura Anderson 3/15/26

Tacoma vs Seattle Cost of Living: What People Actually Notice

One of the biggest reasons people start looking at Tacoma is simple: they want a little more breathing room financially…

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Best Spring Hikes if you live in Tacoma, WA
Living in Tacoma Laura Anderson 3/1/26 Living in Tacoma Laura Anderson 3/1/26

Best Spring Hikes if you live in Tacoma, WA

The cherry blossoms have bloomed, people are coming out of hibernation, and my brain starts to remember how much I love hiking! Spring hiking can be tricky; there’s still snow in the mountains…

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Just Bought a Home? Here's Our First Week Checklist
Living in Tacoma, Tacoma Real Estate Laura Anderson 2/15/26 Living in Tacoma, Tacoma Real Estate Laura Anderson 2/15/26

Just Bought a Home? Here's Our First Week Checklist

Buying a home is exciting. You finally have the keys, you're surrounded by boxes and you're already making a mental list of paint colors, furniture…

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Moving to Tacoma From Seattle: What People Are Actually Surprised By
Living in Tacoma Laura Anderson 2/1/26 Living in Tacoma Laura Anderson 2/1/26

Moving to Tacoma From Seattle: What People Are Actually Surprised By

A lot of people moving to Tacoma from Seattle start out looking for one thing: more space for their money. And yes, compared to Seattle, you can often…

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Moving to Tacoma from San Francisco: Why One Family Chose the West Slope
Living in Tacoma, Tacoma Real Estate Laura Anderson 1/15/26 Living in Tacoma, Tacoma Real Estate Laura Anderson 1/15/26

Moving to Tacoma from San Francisco: Why One Family Chose the West Slope

After more than a decade living and working in San Francisco's tech industry, this family found themselves in a situation that many remote workers…

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5 Kitchen Trends for 2026, According to Interior Designer Alinda Morris
Tacoma Real Estate Laura Anderson 1/1/26 Tacoma Real Estate Laura Anderson 1/1/26

5 Kitchen Trends for 2026, According to Interior Designer Alinda Morris

Interior design is about more than what looks good today — it’s about creating spaces that feel intentional, livable, and lasting. We sat down with interior designer Alinda Morris…

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Best Coffee Shops in Tacoma, WA for warm winter drinks!
Tacoma Restaurants Laura Anderson 12/1/25 Tacoma Restaurants Laura Anderson 12/1/25

Best Coffee Shops in Tacoma, WA for warm winter drinks!

Tacoma’s coffee scene is one of the city’s most charming treasures — from neighborhood favorites with velvety lattes to creative cafés…

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Winter Home Maintenance Tips for Tacoma Homeowners
Laura Anderson 11/1/25 Laura Anderson 11/1/25

Winter Home Maintenance Tips for Tacoma Homeowners

Winter in Tacoma, Washington brings rain, wind, cold snaps, and the occasional freeze, conditions that can be tough on both homes and homebuyers’ expectations…

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Best Salsa Dancing, Tacoma WA
Things to Do in Tacoma, Living in Tacoma Laura Anderson 10/1/25 Things to Do in Tacoma, Living in Tacoma Laura Anderson 10/1/25

Best Salsa Dancing, Tacoma WA

Whether you’re new to salsa or looking for regular social dance nights, Tacoma and the surrounding South Sound offer a variety of great places to dance…

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A Seaside Sauna Experience at Owen Beach: Svette Sauna in Tacoma, WA
Things to Do in Tacoma, Living in Tacoma Laura Anderson 9/15/25 Things to Do in Tacoma, Living in Tacoma Laura Anderson 9/15/25

A Seaside Sauna Experience at Owen Beach: Svette Sauna in Tacoma, WA

One of my favorite ways to beat the winter weather in the Pacific Northwest is to head into a sauna. There’s something about…

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Unlocking Homeownership in Tacoma: A Look at the Down Payment Assistance Program
Tacoma Real Estate Laura Anderson 8/1/25 Tacoma Real Estate Laura Anderson 8/1/25

Unlocking Homeownership in Tacoma: A Look at the Down Payment Assistance Program

For many aspiring homeowners, the biggest hurdle isn’t the monthly mortgage—it’s the upfront cost. In Tacoma, Washington…

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New Listing: 1742 N 17th, Tacoma, WA 98406
Tacoma Real Estate Laura Anderson 7/30/25 Tacoma Real Estate Laura Anderson 7/30/25

New Listing: 1742 N 17th, Tacoma, WA 98406

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‘Third Space’ Tacoma’s Newest Coffee Shop
Tacoma Restaurants Laura Anderson 6/15/25 Tacoma Restaurants Laura Anderson 6/15/25

‘Third Space’ Tacoma’s Newest Coffee Shop

Downtown Tacoma just got a little cozier with the addition of Third Space, a new café at 921 Pacific Ave that’s already making waves.

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