Welcome to Hilltop
Looking to move into desirable neighborhoods when the market is hot, can often be defeating. Demand is high, which can quickly price potential buyers out. Timing it right, buying property in an up-in-coming neighborhood before values skyrocket, makes the dream of owning achievable and a great investment opportunity. Locally, consumers benefit from nearby light rail, University of Washington Tacoma, and the Medical Mile, where there are more medical facilities grouped together than anywhere else in Pierce County. With ease in practicality and lifestyle attractions, Hilltop is at the forefront of innovation. The Jones Group and Tadashi Shiga help their clients identify the neighborhoods, towns, and communities that are in transition and will soon be the “it” place to call home. Whether driven by lifestyle, price point, style of home, or nearby amenities, an up-and-coming neighborhood is an ideal location for those who long to be on the cutting edge.
There are signs that the Hilltop neighborhood is on an upswing—from new construction to flipped houses and an influx of new generations—potentially taking advantage of lower home and rental prices that may have pushed them out of already established neighborhoods.
The Future Lifestyle
About Tacoma
A Vibrant Community
An urban port city 30 minutes south of Seattle, Tacoma is the South Sound’s center for business activity. It offers a collection of some of the most eclectic and vibrant neighborhoods, with varying lifestyle opportunities that draw a vast array of people. Comprised of the city’s most notable neighborhoods, for the schools, the activities, the parks, and for residential homes across a variety of property types and price points, Tacoma boasts some of the best of what the city has to offer.
Many of the area’s small neighborhoods have undergone redevelopment in recent years inviting a resurgence in restaurants and shops. Still, the community remains a mix of middle-income families, and even though it’s in the beating heart of Tacoma, those who live here experience a comfortable small-town feeling.
The Rise of Tacoma
In-city market trends also provide a glimpse of what may be happening in exurban locales over time, especially as regional transportation policies are (finally) delivering global city benefits to a region that, historically, has suffered from small city planning. The Puget Sound Regional Council understands that “up not out” is the answer to housing, hence the up-zoning or “Manhattanization” of city centers. Certainly, Tacoma has become a renewed target for investment as its affordability and ready-to-go infrastructure resonates with both consumer and developer logic.
Local Dining
El Gaucho
The Melting Pot
Zeek’s Pizza
Anthem Coffee
McMenamin’s
Arts
Museum of Glass
LeMay Car Museum
Washington State History Museum
Children’s Museum of Tacoma
Brewery District
Black Fleet Brewing
E9 Brewing Co. & Taproom
Sig Brewing Company
7 Seas Taproom
Incline Cider House
Transportation
I-5
The Sounder
Future Light Rail
Higher Education
University of Washington Tacoma
CityU
Bates Technical College
Top Employers
Joint Base Lewis-McChord
MultiCare Health System
State of Washington
CHI Franciscan Health
The Team Changing Tacoma
Ramona Jones
Hailed by clients, colleagues, and friends alike for her strength and tender heart—Ramona Jones is a fierce negotiator who goes above and beyond to understand the needs of her buyers and sellers. Ramona is a master of the industry and knows that ever property is more than a transaction, which is why she provides a breadth of knowledge beyond the tangible to assist clientele in making their lifestyle dream a reality.
Defined by 24-years of experience, Ramona’s dynamic approach is driven by her abundant positivity.
Her compassion and awareness allow her to understand the wants and needs of different individuals, while her humble confidence lends to informed decision making and education throughout the process. With great intuition and an eye for detail, Ramona knows how to present listings for sale and make a new house feel like home.
Tadashi Shiga
Executive Director of Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty’s Land Division Tadashi Shiga, is doing work that sets it apart from the rest of the industry and tackles projects that span the entire gamut of residential real estate.
With a background in numerous sectors of the real estate and development industry—even diving into consulting and certifying green construction projects across the region with Evergreen Certified, a separate company that he also owns and operates—Shiga has recruited a number of skilled and talented professionals to help him bring to life visionary projects.
Tadashi possesses unique experience and knowledge of niche sectors of the real estate industry and an unparalleled understanding of the market, as well as bring an ability to build invaluable relationships with investors, developers, architects, and designers.
