A breakdown of the Pierce County and Tacoma real estate market in March of 2020.

With the recent extension of Washington State’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order, we wanted to take a moment and provide an update on what our community can expect from us in the month ahead. Our highest priority is the safety, health, and well being of our community, and we have wholeheartedly supported Governor Inslee’s order since it was first announced on March 23rd.

In this episode we are introduced to the newest member of the Abode family, LaTosha Thomas! Interdisciplinary artist Barry Johnson stops by the office to drop off a painting, and he explains the meaning behind the pieces you have seen featured in the Abode office.Last, The Heidi Hurst Team shares the love with their love ball! The Abode team gathers around for a pic with the infamous love ball, as the love spills over?Subscribe to the Windermere Abode Youtube channel, the insideABODE podcast on Apple/Spotify/Stitcher/Anchor, or visit www.windermereabode.com for more!

On this episode of insideAbode we check in with new Abodie Cristina Ross, try the delicious NEW bagels from Tacoma Baking Company, and see what life is like in winter through Dave Jones sunny eyes.☀️Are Melo Hogan, Kylee and Anne on board with Dave’s new look? 😎Shout out to Marlyn Martinez for popping in to teach a great session on down payment assistance! 🙌

Have you thought of buying a home and what to learn more about the process? Join me and Lindsey Waldron with Guild Mortgage as we explain the process. You will learn how to get pre-approved for a loan, how to submit an offer, what the inspection process looks like, when the appraisal happens and what effects it has on the process, all the way to getting the keys to your home! With all this information you will also learn the importance of having a good Realtor and Lender in your corner, so you can be successful in this competitive market. Join us for coffee and leave with a plan! RSVP here to reserve your seat - https://www.facebook.com/events/1256654854528583/

At Windermere Abode, we reflect and celebrate Dr. King’s legacy every day, by creating a safe space for brokers to learn about systemic issues impacting communities of color in Tacoma, Pierce County, and nationwide.We are driven to create greater equity in our industry and broader access to homeownership and appreciate your support.

Every month Dave will break down market data and explain what's happening in Pierce County!

2019 was a year of personal, business and physical growth for Windermere Abode. We're looking forward to making 2020 the best year for our people!Thank you for your support, we could not do it without our community!

Last week we took our favorite people to brunch at our favorite Tacoma spot. In the midst of a buys season it was important that we made space to reflect, celebrate and come together. (Also know as: eat, drink and be merry) Thanks to en Rama for the incredible hospitality, to the Abode crew for your amazing hearts and the care you put into your work. Our goal for 2020 is to keep getting better and to go deeper within our community. We have appreciated your support from day one!

More new Abodies? In this episode we meet the Heidi Hurst team and Allison O'Hagan, two of the newest additions to the Abode squad!Tacoma Rainiers' Casey Catherwood stops by the office to rally the Abode troops in a call to raise money for a Jason Lee Middle School solar panel project. The Rainiers ran a fundraiser in the month of November that saw $5 of every hat sold donated to the Jason Lee project.Subscribe to the channel! Visit us at www.windermereabode.com.

Whether you’re shopping for the holidays or any time really - consider shopping local at your favorite small businesses! By shopping with your locally owned small shops, more of your money is kept in our local economy which keeps local jobs available, helps the environment (less fuel and packaging!) and encourages entrepreneurship. This can have a BIG impact for some of our small biz owners.To give you a jumpstart on Small Business Saturday, the Abodies compiled a list of some of their favorite local stores and service providers. Follow the links for more info:

Melo Hogan Thanksgiving Dinner Kits help serve Tacoma area families in need during this holiday season.

AND THE WINNER IS...

When Realtors hold open houses for other Realtors it's technically called a "Broker's Open." This is actually a really important part of being a professional agent, but when we go on tour with the Windermere Abode squad it just never seems like work! The guys check out some new listings on a Tuesday, and then the whole team visits Melo Hogan's newly renovated listing in Lakewood.Dave and the Abode Crew also pull off a fun birthday surprise for Anne (she ruined last year's surprise on her 40th) at local favorite Red Elm Cafe.

In this episode, Dave tests Stephanie's musical ear while Derrik and Nick talk men's clothing style with Reid.Kylee unveils the 'Sumner Sweep' to the Abodies, and we get to check out one of Jenny's listings.Finally, Anne gives us a look at the finished product of the Multicare/Habitat for Humanity project that will raise money so Habitat for Humanity can further address affordable housing in Tacoma.Listen to Baja Boy (featured in the episode) at www.bajaboymusic.com.

In this episode: Melo Hogan surprises the office with her culinary skills, Prince Alexander tells us about his most recent listing and the Abode squad ventures up North to Windermere Headquarters on South Lake Union Seattle to visit their brand new office!

This year for Community Service Day, the Abode crew is volunteering their time to help Step By Step with some yard maintenance!

In this episode, Jenny and Anne talk about contingencies, while Ryan has a friend drop off a life sized March Madness bracket.How will Anne react when she finds out the bracket took the place of some office decor?