Around The Block
Around the Block by TPCAR is a podcast from the Tacoma-Pierce County Association of REALTORS® featuring conversations with local leaders, business owners, housing professionals, industry experts, and community partners throughout Pierce County.
Each episode explores topics that matter to REALTORS® and the communities they serve, including housing, real estate trends, economic development, advocacy, local business, market conditions, professional growth, and issues shaping the future of Pierce County.
Whether we are talking with an elected official, lender, builder, appraiser, nonprofit partner, business leader, or REALTOR® member, the goal is simple: to provide useful insight, highlight local expertise, and connect members with information that can help them better serve clients and understand the market around them.
Around the Block by TPCAR is a podcast from the Tacoma-Pierce County Association of REALTORS® featuring conversations with local leaders, business owners, housing professionals, industry experts, and community partners throughout Pierce County.
Each episode explores topics that matter to REALTORS® and the communities they serve, including housing, real estate trends, economic development, advocacy, local business, market conditions, professional growth, and issues shaping the future of Pierce County.
Whether we are talking with an elected official, lender, builder, appraiser, nonprofit partner, business leader, or REALTOR® member, the goal is simple: to provide useful insight, highlight local expertise, and connect members with information that can help them better serve clients and understand the market around them.
Episodes

Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Around The Block Episode #3 Featuring Dr. Jessica Lautz
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Welcome to Episode 3 of Around The Block, A TPCAR Podcast!
Don't miss out on this one! Hosted by Jasmyn Jefferson, TPCAR President, this episode features NAR Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research Dr. Jessica Lautz. This episode featured topics about the NAR settlement, an economic outlook on home buying now and beyond, provided light on the advocacy work at the national level, and even how to best use those unspent travel points!! For questions, ad opportunities, or sponsorships, contact us at info@tpcar.org.

Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Around The Block Episode #2 Featuring Jim Henderson
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Welcome to Episode 2 of Around The Block, A TPCAR Podcast!
Hosted by Jasmyn Jefferson, TPCAR President, this episode features Jim Henderson, TPCAR's Government Affairs Lobbyist. Tune in as they explore the crucial advocacy efforts that TPCAR undertakes to ensure that REALTOR® members and the Tacoma-Pierce County community have a strong voice in government affairs. This episode features updates on TPCAR advocacy wins, TPCAR Candidate Endorsements, the endorsement process, and so much more! For questions, ad opportunities, or sponsorships, contact us at info@tpcar.org.

Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Around The Block Episode #1 Featuring Nathan Gorton
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Welcome to the inaugural episode of "Around The Block, A TPCAR Podcast," hosted by Jasmyn Jefferson, TPCAR President! We are thrilled to announce our first guest, Nathan Gorton, CEO of @washrealtors. Jasmyn and Nathan dive into an engaging conversation about member benefits, NAR and the DOJ updates, and other essential topics for our members. This podcast is dedicated to providing cutting-edge industry information and tools to our members, and we can't wait to share this exciting new project with you! To write in questions or suggestions, purchase ad time during the podcast's future episodes, or sponsorship opportunities, reach out to us at info@tpcar.org









