What are the top five things you need to know about living in East Tacoma? Abode broker Melo Hogan lives there, and she answers like a neighbor, not a brochure.
She starts with the people — the kind of neighbors who'll strike up a conversation with someone they just met. Then the small businesses around McKinley Hill: Dusty's Hideaway, the Filipino-Latin fusion spot El Lechon Loco, and a Mexican market pop-up off East 72nd where she went for elotes and came home with a puppy. Reason four is the one commuters care about: 38th Street gets you downtown, Portland Avenue gets you onto I-5 north, and the Amtrak and Sounder at the Tacoma Dome are about five minutes away, depending on where you live. Reason five is how her family spends its time — volunteering at Eloise's Cooking Pot food bank and the community center off Portland Avenue, something they've done since 2015.
Then the story underneath it. Melo came to the US from the Philippines, landed in California, and found her way to East Tacoma — and after most of her adult life there, it's home. Dave and Melo get into why Tacoma still feels like a small town even as it grows, and the episode closes with a rapid-fire round: Practical Magic 2, empanadas from El Parche, a hot take about puppies, and the finger rule for perfect rice.
For anyone moving to Tacoma or Pierce County, buyers comparing neighborhoods, and locals who already know.
MEET THE GUEST
Melo Hogan — Broker, Windermere Abode
📸 Instagram → @melohogan.realtor
🌐 melohogan.com
📞 253-304-8058
CHAPTERS
0:00 Top 5 things to know about East Tacoma
1:31 #1 The people
1:54 #2 Small businesses on McKinley Hill
3:04 #3 The Mexican market pop-up off East 72nd
3:36 #4 Getting around: 38th St, I-5, Sounder & Amtrak
4:34 #5 Volunteering and community
5:15 From the Philippines to East Tacoma
6:20 Tacoma's small-town feel
7:53 Moving here? Who to call
8:36 Rapid fire: movie, food, hot take
10:07 Rice with every meal
10:47 The finger rule for perfect rice
13:06 How to reach Melo
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Abode broker Derrik Shockman explains why he began his 10k Step Challenge on Instagram recently, and how it has improved both his...
The insideABODE Podcast is back after a little hiatus, as Abode has been focusing on operations and people in the community. Thank...
Like everyone, we have been adjusting to the recent events... this podcast will hopefully break up your daily Coronavirus content intake! Earlier...
The Duskin-Lane Team is back again with valuable information on VA Loans. Chris and George break down what it is, how do...
Are you currently in the market or looking at purchasing a home in the next year or two? This is a great...
Emerging professionally as a young black male is more nuanced than one may think. Man of the community Korey Strozier joins the...
As the series winds down, Cola Malik joins the podcast to reflect on Black History Month, the state of hiphop, and how...
Kevin Williams has lived in Tacoma 20 years and in that time has worked in the Juvenile Justice system... in this episode...
Reynelda Solitaire has put a lot of time in Boys & Girls Clubs, Tacoma Schools (as this was recorded she is serving...
What happens when cousins Dave Jones and John Frazier get together? Be a fly on the wall on this one, as John...
Justina Johnson has served Tacoma Schools for 22 years in various capacities. We're honored to have a person with her level of...
Interdisciplinary artist Barry Johnson is a man of many talents. We were fortunate enough to have him kick off our Black History...
In real estate, it can be easy to isolate yourself and think everyone is in competition with each other. What happens when...
This is a quick overview segment named 'How's the Market?' where we provide a monthly update on numbers and trends we have...
Working together with your spouse provides a set of challenges and Are you thinking about working with your significant other or currently...
In this episode we learn about one part of an 'adulting' series broker Stephanie Spiro hosts at the Windermere Abode office. The...
Who exactly is Jordan Cain? Anne Jones takes over as host on this podcast, as she interviews Abode broker Jordan Cain, who...
Heidi Hurst and Tim McKeown of the Heidi Hurst Team sit down with Dave to talk about building a community and how...
As we enter 2020, there are a lot of factors that could impact the market, thus impact mortgages rates, housing equity, and...
Welcome to the 2nd season of the insideABODE podcast! We have a ton of great content coming your way this year. Ready...
Happy New Year! We're back from our end of year break to bring you more insideABODE podcasts... thank you for tuning in...
Shelley Heck keeps up with the Joneses, Anne and Dave, in this episode to ask them questions regarding leadership... the conversation ends...
Janet Phan is not one to sit still... upon entering the world of STEM, she quickly realized she was one of very...
How can you become involved with your community without a ton of awkward exchanges? Melo Hogan has the secret, as she give...
Are you looking to start a small business? Nick Casanova joins us again for a vulnerable, candid conversation on small business ownership...
Are you considering moving from Seattle to Tacoma? Why or why not? Nick Casanova lends us his perspective on moving from Seattle...
Kelee Kjack joined Windermere Abode after her time as a showing agent for Redfin. Given the difference between the two business models...
Have you ever thought about living in Kitsap County? Take a listen to Ian Broadie explain why he feels Kitsap County can...
Pierce County may not be known to outsiders for it's luxury market, but a luxury market does exist! Premier Director Sloan Hunter...
Are you still unfamiliar with what is included in closing costs? We sit down with Abode broker Jordan Cain to talk about...
Listen to the story of the Henley family, who lost their daughter/sister Rachel Lynn to synovial sarcoma; a malignant tumor that began...
What happens when you want the same house as say... 5 other people and you all submit an offer? Ryan Knicely walks...
What would you tell a college graduate fresh out of college and entering real estate? Reid Grimm has answers... because he's living...
Effective October 1st, the Northwest Multiple Listing Service made some rule changes regarding the selling office commission (SOC). The first rule allows...
Tacoma native Katie Hunter is a graduate of the University of Washington, but spent time at Jackson, an HBCU (Historically Black Colleges...
Quincy Henry in his past career/life was widely known as 'QDot,' an grammy nominated artist and youngest of five siblings. Listen to...
So you have found the house you love, submitted an offer, had your offer accepted, and now you're under contract. Congratulations! Now...
Want a breakdown of the market as a whole? Dave sits down with George Lane, from the Guild Mortgage Duskin and Lane...
Abode broker Michael Duggan talks about his past and how he went through life as an introvert happening to land in extroverted...
Are you getting ready to either buy or sell a property, but trying to decide whether you're using an agent or not...
Jessica Knicely is due in early September, and we're lucky to share her experience! If you are in your first trimester, second...
Are you looking at potentially dabbling in the AirBnB space? Or are you just interested in how AirBnB works? Abode broker and...
Tacoma native Katie Hunter discusses her recovery from a near-fatal car accident to now owning her own hair dressing business. Katie also...
Congratulations! Your offer has been accepted and now you need to turn in the earnest money you and the seller agreed upon...
Dave Jones sits down with Abode broker Prince Alexander to talk about his experience entering into the field of real estate as...
In this episode, Dave sits down with Lily Bhatia, Marketing Representative for Moreland Insurance. Lily breaks down what insurance is, and also...
2019 Tacoma PRIDE month runs July 9th through the 20th with many events taking place in downtown Tacoma... to celebrate this year...
If you're one of many homeowners looking to sell your home in the 2nd half of the year, this is sit down...
In this episode of insideAbode, Dave sits down with Pearl Nelson. Pearl shares his history before real estate, in the Seattle coffee...
Are you hunting for a new construction home? Abode broker Prince Alexander could save you some time in the next 15 minutes...
Looking to be entertained? This episode features special guests Team Diva, a top producing real estate team in Seattle, breaking down what...
Is Tacoma really unaffordable? Recently, Redfin published an article citing Tacoma as the 'Nations Hottest Market' this Spring based on median days...
Are you looking to buy a home soon? Will this be the first time you will purchase a home? On this...
In this episode, Ian Broadie explains his mindset around 'living for free,' or 'House Hacking.' The most important question however is, is...
In this episode, listen in as Dave caught up with music producer/song writer Phinisey at the Alma Mater recording studio. Phinisey talks...
On this episode, we cover it all with Melo Hogan! From her transition to the United States from the Philippines, her love...
In this episode, Abode broker Reid Grimm sits down with Dave to break down some interesting stats regarding Millennials and home buying...
What would you do if you had an adult sibling you did not even know existed? Abode broker Shelley Heck tells the...
What would you do if you had an adult sibling you did not even know existed? Abode broker Shelley Heck tells the...
Do you have challenges getting motivated to workout? Join the club... In this episode Dave Jones sits down with Abode broker Derrik...
What is a VA Loan? How does it work? Ryan Knicely sits down with Dave Jones on this episode to break down...
Thinking about jumping into real estate? Jumping head first into real estate can be daunting and scary... listen to broker Michael Duggan...
Derrik Shockman joins insideABODE to talk about building your brand in the real estate space utilizing video, along with his favorite social...
Ryan Knicely sits down with Dave to talk about where he's from (Virginia), and briefly unpack his thoughts on race after reading...
Tina McLeod explains what Fair Housing Laws mean to her and shares about her experience as an investigator for two different government...
In this episode we sit down with Windermere Seattle-Mt Baker broker, Nancy Chapin, to talk about how she has utilized video to...
Stephanie Spiro talks about juggling family life and realtor life while raising four children. ...
Should you stage your home when selling it? Stephanie Spiro opens up about staging, and her philosophy when explaining the importance to...
Dual Agency can be tricky... Sloan Hunter explains dual agency and how it can impact a transaction....
Shelley Heck explains her process for a CMA and shares a story about a super agent she had a cross sale with...
Should you spring for earthquake insurance? Ian Broadie shares insight on the matter....
