Tacoma Ranked on the "10 Hot Real Estate Markets to Watch in 2016"

Earlier this December, Trulia, named Tacoma 10th on their “10 Hot Real Estate Markets to Watch in 2016.” Trulia regards Tacoma for our natural beauty, the wide array of outdoor activities we have to offer, and a flourishing arts and culture community. 

Another highlight in our ranking is that while we are surrounded by major employers, we have kept the city an affordable place to call home, making Tacoma an “attractive destination for young professionals and families in the Pacific Northwest.” 
Tacoma was listed alongside some amazing cities such as, Grand Rapids, Charleston, Austin, Baton Rouge, San Antonio, and Colorado Springs, just to name a few. 

With the recent announcements of the Link extensions and the luxury hotels that are going to be opening in the next few years, Tacoma will be sure to rank even higher in the years to come.  

Check out the full article here and explore some of the real estate opportunities that Tacoma has to offer. 

Housing advocates host public meeting on affordable housing policies

Based on public interest in the topic, the Affordable Housing Policy Advisory Group, appointed by the Tacoma City Council, has elected to offer an additional public meeting on the Group’s affordable housing policy recommendations for Tacoma. The group held a morning meeting at the Chamber on Feb. 11th. This next meeting will be an evening meeting on February 28th. The program for both meetings is the same.

The City Council convened the Affordable Housing Policy Advisory Group, a consortium of for-profit developers, non-profit developers, planners, and architects in April 2010 to recommend policies the City should consider pertaining to our city’s need for and availability of affordable housing, particularly in downtown Tacoma.

The Group has delivered its report to the Council. A copy is available on-line at http://cms.cityoftacoma.org/cedd/housing/AHPAG_Final_Report_Dec_2010.pdf

Please join us fora  public meeting to learn more:
Date: Monday, February 28th, 2011
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Urban Grace Church, room 208(902 Market Street, downtown Tacoma)

The report conveys 25 recommendations in eight categories:
• City Policy and Leadership
• Housing Incentive or Inclusionary Programs
• Regulatory Assistance To Developers Of Affordable Housing
• Financing Tools
• Affordable Building Design Practices
• Preservation, Acquisition, Conversion and Rehabilitation of Existing Housing
• Community Development Incentives
• Planning And Zoning Tools

For more information or to RSVP for the meeting please contact Chelsea Levy at the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, chelseal@tacomachamber.org, (253) 627-2175

Developers Recommend Affordable Housing Policies for Tacoma - Public Meeting Friday

Please join the City of Tacoma’s Affordable Housing Policy Advisory Group for a presentation on the group’s recommendations for affordable housing in Tacoma. The City Council convened this group of for-profit developers, non-profit developers, planners, and architects in April 2010 to recommend policies the City should consider pertaining to our city’s need for and availability of affordable housing, particularly in downtown Tacoma.

The Group has delivered its report to the Council. A copy is available on-line at http://cms.cityoftacoma.org/cedd/housing/AHPAG_Final_Report_Dec_2010.pdf

Please join us to learn more:
Date: Friday, February 11th, 2011
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Location: Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber (950 Pacific Ave., suite 300)

The report conveys 25 recommendations in eight categories:
• City Policy and Leadership
• Housing Incentive or Inclusionary Programs
• Regulatory Assistance To Developers Of Affordable Housing
• Financing Tools
• Affordable Building Design Practices
• Preservation, Acquisition, Conversion and Rehabilitation of Existing Housing
• Community Development Incentives
• Planning And Zoning Tools

For more information or to RSVP please contact Chelsea Levy at the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, chelseal@tacomachamber.org, (253) 627-2175