Steve Fortson's (steve57) Blog

Tacoma and Pierce County Rentals and Homes for Rent   (If you need rental quarters this week, this page is probably not for you and I apologize for misleading you.  But if you are tired of renting but don't know how to escape the rent rut, I may have something good for you.)  How would you like t...

Tacoma and Pierce County Rentals and Homes for Rent   (If you need rental quarters this week, this page is probably not for you and I apologize for misleading you.  But if you have time to think about it, maybe it's time to ask:  HOW LONG WILL YOU BE A RENTER?) How would you like to  ESCAPE THE R...

About Tacoma-Pierce County Schools and test scores.   Homebuyers are right to seek out areas with good schools. But are high test scores an indication of good schools?     Recently the lady who cuts my hair  asked my advice about putting her 5 year old into a school district with higher test scor...

DOG PARKS:  Off leash in Tacoma. At the moment, Tacoma's only official dog park is the old Rogers School.  That's E. 34th and L St.  (From McKinley or Pacific Ave., head east On 38th.  Turn left (ie north)on L St. and park when you see the fencing.)  It's a bit under 1 acre, fairly well-organized...