I am considering relocating to Tacoma - well, that is if the city chooses to invite me.

Wondering about the cost of housing. Looking for we have a three bedroom and that is most likely what we would need.

Any websites where I can get good information would be appreciated.

Todd

Come buy mine! $145,000 for 1200 sq ft! Single car garage, 3 bdrm, 1 bath.

But look at Craig's list for Seattle Tacoma and contact a local realtor for housing.

its pretty cheap livin in the northwest... u should just try HERE then click on buyers. i think thats what site my parents used when looking for a house.

Okay,

Still gathering information on Tacoma. Are there any really good web based maps available. Does the county assessor have anything?

I'm still in the running for the position. Transit would be important to get to and from work on Market Street.

I saw that the city refers to 8 neighborhood areas. Any significant differences between each area?

Todd

Mapquest maps are the best I have seen.
Personally I think North Tacoma is the best. It's a nicer area of older homes and has views of Commmencement Bay.

For the bus schedule:
http://www.ptbus.pierce.wa.us/
For stuff about the city:
http://www.cityoftacoma.org/10Home/default.asp
Looking for homes still? This is what my relator recommends, it is the largest MLS lister:
http://www.nationalhomesearch.com/Washington-real-estate.html

If you could show me how the city is divided into 8 sections I can show you the good parts!

There's good parts of Tacoma??

Toy Man

(Just jerking Rick's chain. There are a lot of nice areas overlooking the city dump - er bay.)

Well,

Toyman, Living in Pueblo (Pewtown)Colorado, I would at least be making a lateral transfer to the "aroma of Tacoma". Both industrial based communities.

I got my test results and got marked down for not having shoreline and wetland permitting experience. Hell, I live in Colorado, its a semi-arid area. I'll have to brush up on this type of thing in order to improve my chances.

My chances have reduced considerably. So, I keep searching for other opportunities.

Todd