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Tacoma Washington is centered in the heart of the Pacific Northwest and is the economic and cultural center for the South Puget Sound Region of Washington State. Tacoma is a mid-sized city with a bustling seaport and is experiencing a renaissance in its real estate market. Tacoma only a short drive by car is south of Seattle and offers a similar type of real estate as Seattle because it is also is surrounded by mountains and water however Tacoma’s real estate market is much more affordable. Tacoma is the 6th largest container port in North America thus Tacoma’s main source of business is international trade, shipping and exporting. A short distance from Tacoma are two large military bases, Fort Lewis Army Base and McChord Airforce Base home to over a combined 75,000 troops living and working in the Tacoma Area. Tacoma and the surrounding communities of Lakewood, Dupont, Spanaway, Graham, and Puyallup offer numerous and affordable real estate housing opportunities for our men and women in the armed forces.
People choose to live in Tacoma because of the mild climate and the recreational activities offered in the area. There are over 361 fresh water lakes in Pierce County alone where Tacoma is located offering boating, fishing, camping, and swimming. Boating is very popular in Tacoma as there are 20 recreational marinas in the Tacoma area alone. Culturally Tacoma offers many creative and cultural opportunities such as museums, dinner theatres and restaurants. Point Defiance Park, the second largest city park in the nation at 700 acres offers a great place to get back to nature without leaving the city. A short drive across the famous Tacoma Narrows Bridge is the quaint seaport town of Gig Harbor, with boutiques, art galleries and restaurants as well as real estate opportunities for those who enjoy the close proximity and convenience of Tacoma but want to live in a small seaport village.
Tacoma’s real estate market offers a wide variety of homes and condominiums situated in different types of urban, suburban and rural settings. Tacoma with its spectacular views of the Cascade and Olympic Mountains, and Commencement Bay offers affordability, convenience, lots of amenities and a premium quality of living. All this makes Tacoma a popular choice with current Puget Sound residents.
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