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May 2026

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insideABODE is a podcast that gives you an unfiltered, honest, inside look at the Real Estate industry like you've never heard before. Windermere Abode is a boutique real estate brokerage located in Old Town Tacoma. We are changing—and elevating—real estate in this community. Windermere Abode intentionally maintains a small team of amazing agents, to focus time and energy focused on creating the best experience possible for buyers and sellers.

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May 25, 202616 min

The Pierce County Market Right Now: Inventory, Prices & Where Rates Are Headed | Dave Jones

In this episode of Inside Abode, host Dave Jones breaks down the Pierce County market right now — inventory, pricing, and where interest rates are headed.It's a quick read on the signals that matter and what they mean for your next move: if you're buying, what to watch before you jump in; if you're selling, how to read the timing. Market data is only useful if it changes your decision — so that's where we point it.---------------------🎙️ Like what you hear? Subscribe to Inside Abode so you never miss an episode.🏡 Thinking about buying or selling? Visit Windermere Abode at ⁠www.windermereabode.com⁠ — Tacoma's local brokerage that knows this market.📩 Questions for the show? Email ⁠davidjones@windermere.com⁠.👤 Follow host Dave Jones for more:➡ Instagram: @thadeacon➡ LinkedIn: Dave Jones🏡 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more real estate tips and updates!🔑 Connect with one of our agents! 👇⁠https://www.windermereabode.com/people⁠

May 19, 20263 min

Pierce County Spring Real Estate Market is HERE... or is it? | Jeff Tucker, Windermere Principal Economist

Is spring actually showing up in the Pierce County real estate market — or is this the quietest "selling season" we've seen in years?In this episode of Inside Abode, host Dave Jones sits down with Jeff Tucker, Windermere Real Estate's Principal Economist, to break down what the latest Northwest MLS data really means for buyers, sellers, and agents across Pierce County and the greater Puget Sound.The headlines: closed sales are down 2% year-over-year, but pending sales are up 3%. New listings surged 14%, leaving 30% more active inventory than last April. The median sale price dipped about $5,000 — more evidence that PNW prices have stayed remarkably stable while other markets swing.Jeff walks us through the regional split too. Snohomish County closed sales dropped 15%. King County's median slipped 7% to $1,030,000. We talk about what that means for sellers trying to price right, for buyers who finally have options, and for the most balanced market we've seen in years.Spring is still a strong window to list — but the playbook has changed. More inventory means buyers are choosier, pricing matters more, and presentation wins.📊 More from Jeff Tucker, Windermere Principal Economist:• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jeff-tucker-51089222• X / Twitter: @Jeff_Tucke• Email: jeff.tucker@windermere.com• Windermere Services Company — Seattle, WA🏡 Thinking about buying or selling in Pierce County? Visit Windermere Abode at www.windermereabode.com — Tacoma's local brokerage with agents who actually know this market.Follow us on Instagram: @windermereabode#InsideAbode #Tacoma #PierceCounty #RealEstate #WindermereAbode #JeffTucker #SpringMarket

May 12, 202633 min

Moving to Tacoma? Check This Website Out First | Marguerite Martin

Host Dave Jones sits down with Marguerite Martin — founder of MoveToTacoma.com, fair housing champion, and now part of the Windermere Abode family.Marguerite launched MoveToTacoma.com in 2015 when "niching down to one city" felt crazy. Eleven years later, it's one of the most trusted local real estate resources in the PNW.We get into why "what's the best neighborhood?" is a loaded question most buyers don't realize they're asking, how realtors literally segregated America, and what steering really looks like in 2026. Plus: handling Facebook trolls, civic accountability in a city small enough that everyone knows the mayor, and why Marguerite calls Tacoma "Shangri-La."🏡 Buying or selling in Tacoma? Visit Windermere Abode at www.windermereabode.com.🔗 Find Marguerite: www.movetotacoma.com | IG: @MoveToTacoma-----------------------------------🏡 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more real estate tips and updates!🔑 Connect with one of our agents! 👇https://www.windermereabode.com/people➡ WEBSITE ➳www.windermereabode.com➡ INSIDE ABODE PODCAST ➳ 🎙️Subscribe and listen to the insideABODE podcast➡I N S T A G R A M ➳instagram.com/windermereabode

May 5, 202622 min

How Tacoma Was Segregated By Design (And What It Means Today) | Dave Jones

Most people don't realize that the neighborhood you live in today was likely shaped by decisions made 100 years ago — and not by accident.In this episode of Inside Abode, Dave digs into the history of fair housing right here in Tacoma, as he peruses the website 'tacomafairhousing.com,' which you can go visit for more information!We're talking restrictive covenants, redlining, and sundown towns — the legal and not-so-legal tools that built the racial geography of Pierce County. A lot of this isn't taught, isn't talked about, and still affects who owns what today. Tap in!Follow Dave Jones online:Instagram: @thadeaconEmail: davidjones@windermere.com

April 19, 202623 min

The Covenant Home Loan: Creating Opportunity and Affordability | Titus Davis + Jordan Dam

Here’s a tight, YouTube-optimized version:Most buyers don’t realize there’s a powerful program in Washington helping BIPOC families buy homes with little to no traditional down payment.In this episode, Titus Davis breaks down the Covenant Home Loan Program—offering up to 20% down payment assistance for those with family roots in WA before 1968. Built to address the impact of redlining and housing discrimination, this program is creating real pathways to homeownership and generational wealth.We cover who qualifies, how it works, and what it actually takes to get started—plus real scenarios where buyers are getting into homes with as little as $5K–$15K out of pocket.If you’ve felt priced out or unsure where to start, this is one you need to hear.

March 31, 202630 min

How the Windermere Ready Program Helps You Get Top Dollar | Heidi Hurst

What does it take to be Windermere Ready? Heidi Hurst joins us to unpack the Windermere Ready program — what it covers,why it matters for agents,and how it's raising the bar in real estate.If you'e curious about what Windermere is doing to prepare agents at the highest level,this one' for you.

March 16, 202610 min

Is Spring Here in Pierce County? | insideABODE Podcast

If you're wondering what's happening in the real estate market in Pierce County, you're not alone. Many are concerned about how the current economic climate, including rising mortgage rates and other factors, will impact home sales. But is the Spring Market already here in Pierce County? Dave goes through some of the data.#RealEstate #PierceCounty #SpringMarket #HousingMarket #MortgageRates #Tacoma #WashingtonRealEstate #insideABODE #Windermere #HomeSales #RealEstateMarket2026 #MarketUpdate🏡 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more real estate tips and updates!🔑 Connect with one of our agents! 👇https://www.windermereabode.com/people➡ WEBSITE ➳www.windermereabode.com➡ INSIDE ABODE PODCAST ➳ 🎙️Subscribe and listen to the insideABODE podcast➡ I N S T A G R A M ➳instagram.com/windermereabode

March 10, 202629 min

What Catching a 626 Pound Fish Taught Me About Real Estate | Jenny Wetzel

Yes, you read correct... a 626 pound fish! Jenny Wetzel joins the show today to share not only her once in a lifetime experience, but her reflections on how the experience relates to real estate. Jenny also gives us an update on what she's seeing in the North Tacoma real estate market. Follow Jenny Wetzel online:www.jennywetzelhomes.com------------------------------🏡 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more real estate tips and updates!➡ WEBSITE ➳ ⁠ ⁠⁠www.windermereabode.com⁠➡ INSIDE ABODE PODCAST ➳ 🎙️⁠Subscribe and listen to the insideABODE podcast⁠

March 3, 202639 min

How To Get Your Offer Accepted in the Pierce County Housing Market | Spencer Eiseman

How do you get your offer accepted without overpaying?In this episode, we break down real buyer strategies that are working in Tacoma, Puyallup, Lakewood, Gig Harbor, and across Pierce County. From writing stronger offers to understanding seller psychology, we explain how buyers can compete strategically instead of just throwing more money at a deal.If you’re buying a home in Tacoma or anywhere in Pierce County, this episode will give you practical tools you can use immediately.Thinking about buying? Reach out for a custom breakdown of what’s happening in your specific neighborhood, and make sure to check out the Market Update episode with Dave from February 20th!Breakdown: 00:00 Introduction to Home Buying Strategies02:13 Celebrating Black History Month05:57 Current Market Trends and Buyer Questions09:47 Winning Strategies for Home Buyers12:05 The Impact of Interest Rates on Buying Decisions15:39 Navigating the Market: Opportunities for Buyers16:00 Navigating Buyer Frustrations17:17 Crafting Competitive Offers19:03 Adapting to Market Changes20:39 Strategies for First-Time Buyers22:32 Understanding Backup Positions24:26 The Importance of Agent Relationships26:14 Overcoming Market Mindsets28:16 Financing Conversations Made Easy29:55 Fast Food Favorites: Taco Bell vs. Others32:39 Music and Mental Health: The Power of Working Out35:28 Cultural Insights: Japan's Convenience Stores and SnacksResources:Spencer Eiseman on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-eiseman/Spencer Eiseman on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/spencer_eiseman/Website - https://spencereiseman.com------------------------------------------🏡 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more real estate tips and updates!🔑 Connect with one of our agents! 👇https://www.windermereabode.com/people➡ WEBSITE ➳ www.windermereabode.com➡ INSIDE ABODE PODCAST ➳ 🎙️Subscribe and listen to the insideABODE podcast➡I N S T A G R A M ➳ /windermereabode

February 27, 202653 min

Black History Month Reflection Throwback: "The Police Murdered My Brother" | The Impact on the Family with Pearl Nelson

This podcast is a throwback episode of the Black History Month Reflection series, where Dave sits down with local black and brown professionals in and around Tacoma. We're bringing conversations that we often have in private, out in the public. Be a fly on the wall as Dave chats with these great individuals.Skyway native Pearl Nelson has lost his family member to a murder at the hands of the police. In this podcast, he opens up about how the event has shaped him, and we get a raw look at the ripples of a murder at the hands of the police. Visit www.windermereabode.com for more content! Subscribe to the podcast on all streaming platforms!