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Pierce County Spring Real Estate Market is HERE... or is it? | Jeff Tucker, Windermere Principal Economist

Is spring actually showing up in the Pierce County real estate market — or is this the quietest "selling season" we've seen in years? In this episode of Inside Abode, host Dave Jones sits down with Jeff Tucker, Windermere Real Estate's Principal Economist, to break down what the latest Northwest MLS data really means for buyers, sellers, and agents across Pierce County and the greater Puget Sound. The headlines: closed sales are down 2% year-over-year, but pending sales are up 3%. New listings surged 14%, leaving 30% more active inventory than last April. The median sale price dipped about $5,000 — more evidence that PNW prices have stayed remarkably stable while other markets swing. Jeff walks us through the regional split too. Snohomish County closed sales dropped 15%. King County's median slipped 7% to $1,030,000. We talk about what that means for sellers trying to price right, for buyers who finally have options, and for the most balanced market we've seen in years. Spring is still a strong window to list — but the playbook has changed. More inventory means buyers are choosier, pricing matters more, and presentation wins. 📊 More from Jeff Tucker, Windermere Principal Economist: • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jeff-tucker-51089222 • X / Twitter: @Jeff_Tucke • Email: jeff.tucker@windermere.com • Windermere Services Company — Seattle, WA 🏡 Thinking about buying or selling in Pierce County? Visit Windermere Abode at www.windermereabode.com — Tacoma's local brokerage with agents who actually know this market. Follow us on Instagram: @windermereabode #InsideAbode #Tacoma #PierceCounty #RealEstate #WindermereAbode #JeffTucker #SpringMarket

Moving to Tacoma? Check This Website Out First | Marguerite Martin

Host Dave Jones sits down with Marguerite Martin — founder of MoveToTacoma.com, fair housing champion, and now part of the Windermere Abode family. Marguerite launched MoveToTacoma.com in 2015 when "niching down to one city" felt crazy. Eleven years later, it's one of the most trusted local real estate resources in the PNW. We get into why "what's the best neighborhood?" is a loaded question most buyers don't realize they're asking, how realtors literally segregated America, and what steering really looks like in 2026. Plus: handling Facebook trolls, civic accountability in a city small enough that everyone knows the mayor, and why Marguerite calls Tacoma "Shangri-La." 🏡 Buying or selling in Tacoma? Visit Windermere Abode at www.windermereabode.com [http://www.windermereabode.com]. 🔗 Find Marguerite: www.movetotacoma.com [http://www.movetotacoma.com] | IG: @MoveToTacoma ----------------------------------- 🏡 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more real estate tips and updates! 🔑 Connect with one of our agents! 👇https://www.windermereabode.com/people [https://www.windermereabode.com/people] ➡ WEBSITE ➳www.windermereabode.com [http://www.windermereabode.com] ➡ INSIDE ABODE PODCAST ➳ 🎙️Subscribe and listen to the insideABODE podcast ➡I N S T A G R A M ➳ instagram.com/windermereabode

How Tacoma Was Segregated By Design (And What It Means Today) | Dave Jones

Most people don't realize that the neighborhood you live in today was likely shaped by decisions made 100 years ago — and not by accident. In this episode of Inside Abode, Dave digs into the history of fair housing right here in Tacoma, as he peruses the website 'tacomafairhousing.com,' which you can go visit for more information! We're talking restrictive covenants, redlining, and sundown towns — the legal and not-so-legal tools that built the racial geography of Pierce County. A lot of this isn't taught, isn't talked about, and still affects who owns what today. Tap in! Follow Dave Jones online: Instagram: @thadeacon [https://www.instagram.com/thadeacon] Email: davidjones@windermere.com

The Covenant Home Loan: Creating Opportunity and Affordability | Titus Davis + Jordan Dam

Here’s a tight, YouTube-optimized version: Most buyers don’t realize there’s a powerful program in Washington helping BIPOC families buy homes with little to no traditional down payment. In this episode, Titus Davis breaks down the Covenant Home Loan Program—offering up to 20% down payment assistance for those with family roots in WA before 1968. Built to address the impact of redlining and housing discrimination, this program is creating real pathways to homeownership and generational wealth. We cover who qualifies, how it works, and what it actually takes to get started—plus real scenarios where buyers are getting into homes with as little as $5K–$15K out of pocket. If you’ve felt priced out or unsure where to start, this is one you need to hear.

How the Windermere Ready Program Helps You Get Top Dollar | Heidi Hurst

What does it take to be Windermere Ready? Heidi Hurst joins us to unpack the Windermere Ready program — what it covers,why it matters for agents,and how it's raising the bar in real estate.If you'e curious about what Windermere is doing to prepare agents at the highest level,this one' for you.