Proctor, Tacoma: A Neighborhood You Can't Help But Love

There's a reason people can't stop falling for Proctor. In this episode, I'm walking through what makes this North Tacoma neighborhood feel less like a place you live and more like a place you belong — the sidewalks full of dog walkers and strollers, the Saturday farmers market, the century-old trees one of my clients called "the main character" of the street.We get into who the perfect Proctor buyer actually is, what separates a Proctor home from the rest of Tacoma (hint: it's in the woodwork), the small businesses that make this neighborhood what it is — including a shoe repair shop with the kind of craftsmanship you can't find anymore — and an honest conversation about the new development coming to the area and what it means for the neighborhood's future. We close out talking through the Seattle commute question, current home values, and why "community" is the one word that keeps coming up no matter how many times I try to find another.In this episode:Who the perfect Proctor buyer is — and how to tell if it's the right fit for youA walk-the-neighborhood tip I give every client before they decide on a houseWhat makes a Proctor home different (the cost of preserving real 1908 craftsmanship)Two local businesses I personally swear byCurrent average home values in Proctor — and whether they're worth itThe Seattle commute question, answered honestlyNew development in Proctor: Proctor Station, Madison 25, and what it could mean for the neighborhoodThe one word that sums up ProctorThat's Proctor. Thank you for listening, and we'll see you in the next one. 🤍