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Tacoma is in Pierce County, Washington, and is the county seat of Pierce County. 

In new home construction, complete or nearly finished houses are called move-in-ready or quick move-in homes. Unlike other new homes, move-in-ready homes are ready for immediate occupancy; buyers can move in after they close their mortgage. LGI homes in Tacoma are move-in-ready and include chef-ready kitchens, upgraded flooring and finishes, integrated technology and much more. 

Tacoma is a comfortable place to live with mild weather. It doesn't get too hot or too cold. According to Weather Spark, Tacoma weather varies from 78° F to 37° F (25° C - 2.8° C) yearly. It can get into the high 20s during cold, wet and cloudy winter nights. Tacoma summers are short and warm with partial cloud cover. The area receives rain just over 170 days yearly, and if it's going to snow, it usually snows in December and January. 

Tacoma has a lot to offer residents looking for family entertainment indoors and out. A short list of family-friendly attractions includes LeMay - America's Car Museum, Chihuly Bridge of Glass, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, 5 Mile Drive & Trails, Washington State History Museum, Owen Beach and Ruston Way Park. 

The CompleteHome™ and CompleteHome Plus™ packages include contemporary upgrades and integrated technology in all the right places at no additional cost for homebuyers. The CompleteHome Plus™ designer package includes everything the CompleteHome™ package offers and more! More upgrades and more luxury. 

View specific details about the CompleteHome™ and CompleteHome Plus™ home upgrade packages. 

Tacoma is a port city. Tacoma sits on the Puget Sound in Washington and allows access to the Pacific Ocean. According to Wikipedia, the Port of Tacoma is an independent seaport and one of the largest container ports in North America. It's sometimes called The Gateway to Alaska because it moves up to 70% of the waterborne commerce between Alaska and the lower 48 states. 

The largest employers in Tacoma are the military (JBLM), healthcare organizations (MultiCare Health System & CHI Franciscan Health), state government and public schools. Amazon, Boeing, Safeway & Albertsons, State Farm Insurance Companies, Walmart and Home Depot are all major employers in Tacoma. You can view a list of the city's top 35 employers by visiting cityoftacoma.org.

Tacoma has new construction homes for sale in several new home communities near Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Each community is different and has its amenities and home offerings. Near JBLM, LGI Homes has numerous one and two-story floor plans for families of all sizes and budgets. Our new homes in Tacoma are move-in-ready and include a designer suite of upgrades, integrated technology, chef-ready kitchens and much more. 

LGI Homes does not build multi-family residences in Tacoma. Instead, our expertise lies in creating high-quality, affordable single-family homes that appeal to all tastes and budgets. With various designs, floor plans and price points, our homes appeal to a broad spectrum of families, couples and first-time buyers. 

There are excellent prospects for those looking to buy a home in Tacoma. Tacoma real estate appreciated 155.31% over the last ten years, an average annual home appreciation rate of 9.83%, putting Tacoma in the top 10% nationally for real estate appreciation.

The LGI communities in Tacoma are open seven days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Each has homes that can be toured with one of our friendly New Home Consultants. Contact the community you want to view online or over the phone to set up a tour of our new homes available in Tacoma. Every community's contact information is available on its webpage; you can also find contact information for neighborhoods while viewing floor plans available in a community. 

The speed at which you can complete your new home purchase in Tacoma depends on numerous factors, and every homebuyer has a unique situation. However, LGI Homes offers a streamlined buying process that means you could have the keys to your dream home in as little as 30-45 days.