Tacoma market report for September

Closed Transactions for September

Here are last month's statistics for North Tacoma, including downtown and University Place. 

Activity slowed last month. Three percent fewer homes closed in September this year than during the same month last year, and they closed three days sooner.


The average sale was down 29% from the same month a year ago. Sellers accepted about  11% less than their original asking price.

Tacoma continues to be a buyers' market.

Currently 719 single family residences are on the market, 36 fewer than last month. Listing prices range from $45,000 to $7M.  Half the inventory is below the median listing price of $175,000.

If you'd like the selling details of the home that closed in your neighborhood, just ask. I'll email you the information.

Tacoma Market Report for August

Closed Transactions for August

Here are last month's statistics for North Tacoma, including downtown and University Place. 

Activity spiked last month. 36% more homes closed in August this year than during August last year, and they closed 30 days sooner.

The average sale was down 21% from the same month a year ago. Sellers accepted about  12% less than their original asking price.

Tacoma continues to be a buyers' market, but the trend is moving toward neutral.

Currently 745 single family residences are on the market, three fewer than last month. Listing prices range from $37,000 to $7M.  Half the inventory is below the median listing price of $190,000.

If you'd like the selling details of the home that closed in your neighborhood, just ask. I'll email you the information.

Market report for April

Closed Transactions for April

Here are last month's statistics for North, Central, and South Tacoma. 

33% fewer homes closed this month than during April last year, but they closed 40 days sooner.


The average sale was down 20% from the same month a year ago. Sellers accepted about 10% less than their original asking price.


Tacoma continues to be a buyers' market, but the trend is moving toward neutral.  

Currently 791 single family residences are on the market. Listing prices range from $47,300 to $8M.

If you'd like the selling details of the home that closed in your neighborhood, just ask. I'll email you the information.

Tacoma home prices up 13% over last December

Closed Transactions Month of December

Here are last month's statistics for North, Central, and South Tacoma. 

Eighty-four percent as many homes closed this month than during the same month last year. 


The average sale was up 13%. Sellers accepted about 9% less than their original asking price.


Tacoma continues to be a buyers' market, but the trend is moving toward neutral.  

Homes under contract at this time: 201 -- up 2% from pending sales at the end of 2009. 

If you'd like the selling details of the home that closed in your neighborhood, just ask.

Tacoma sales down the last ten days of August

Closed Transactions August 21-31

Here are this week's stats for North, Central, and South Tacoma. 

Compared to last year, closed transactions were significantly off.  The average selling price was higher, but the gap between listing and selling prices was wider.

Sellers thinking of moving up would do well to realize that if they sell low they can also buy low. Lower taxes, smaller mortgages. And there are buyers out there who want your home! 

If you'd like the selling details of the home that closed in your neighborhood, just ask.

The end of the world in Tacoma?

No, of course not.  Tacoma is thriving and will continue to do so despite problems in the midwest. Always remember that real estate is local!

Closed Transactions August15-21

Here are this week's stats for North, Central, and South Tacoma.  Closing activity was slower than last year at this time but ahead of the previous ten days.

Compared to last year, all stats are lower. Part of this is due to the end of the tax credit incentive.  There are plenty of affordable homes available!

Sellers thinking of moving up would do well to realize that if they sell low they can also buy low. Lower taxes, smaller mortgages. And there are buyers out there who want your home!

If you'd like the selling details of the home that closed in your neighborhood, just ask.

Do NOT buy a home in Tacoma

unless you plan to stay in it for five years. But if you can, you can expect to get equity and more. The economic tide here is beginning to come in.

Closed Transactions August 1-7

Here are this week's stats for North, Central, and South Tacoma.  Closing activity was slower than last year at this time but ahead of the previous ten days.

The average sale price was up 20% over last year's average.

Sellers thinking of moving up would do well to realize that if they sell low they can also buy low. Lower taxes, smaller mortgages. And there are buyers out there who want your home!

If you'd like the selling details of the home that closed in your neighborhood, just ask.