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Retired Army Realtor Serving the needs of the soldiers and airmen of Fort Lewis and McCord AFB. Learn about local neighborhoods and real estate issues. Olympia, Lacey, Yelm, Lakewood, Spanaway, Dupont, Greater Thurston and Pierce County Washington Real Estate and community information.
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Wow! According to Freddie Mac mortgage rates have fallen for the fifth week in a row. This is going to be a great year to buy a house. Get started now before the rush! Check out my Facebook page for a link to the article and for more information on Ft Lewis area real estate.
02/10/2014
  For those PCS’ing or relocating to the JBLM area, two small communities have proven to be popular for those who like a country setting that is not far from big cities. Not far from the East Gate off State Route 507 heading towards Yelm, you’ll find the City’s of Roy and McKenna. There are some ...
01/31/2014
Yelm is the fastest growing area in Thurston County.  The Motto of Yelm is “Pride of the Prairie” which is derived from the large local prairie and grass lands.  Yelm’s growth in recent years has been fueled by low prices compared to surrounding areas, the easy commute...READ MORE
12/30/2013
What does 2014 have in store for the Lacey, WA area? That's a good question and we all hope that good things are coming our way. 2013 was a pretty good year and I believe that 2014 will be even better. I anticipate, just like everyone else, that home sales will rise in the spring. I think that we...
12/13/2013
Custom built, gorgeous 4 bedroom 2.5 bath & den/office on 12.8 acres. Builder's 2479sf home with all the bells & whistles: Austr alian Cypress hardwood floors, maple cabinets, slab granite counters in kitchen with island & pantry. Vaulted ceilings, gas marble fireplace and air conditioning. Great...
07/25/2013
Quiet acreage 10 min outside of Yelm and 25 min to JBLM. This 5 Acre parcel features a 2200sf home with 3 beds, 2 baths, bonus room and den. Huge open concept living, dining and kitchen with many upgrades: granite, laminate wood flooring, heat pump, ss appl, 5 pc mb with soaking tub, over wide ga...
07/25/2013
CLICK TO VIEW LISTING WEBSITE Photo Gallery Description and Features Local custom builder remodel; This home features 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, with a 5th room and full bath down that could serve as an accessory suite. Main floor all new hardwoods, carpet, new kitchen/appliances, tile wrapped ga...
03/01/2013
Housing Inventory is down, prices are creeping up at about a percent a month…If you are relocating to the Ft. Lewis or McChord AFB area, and you have been watching the market, you have probably noticed that the number of homes on the market has been dropping steadily all year. While I think that ...
01/06/2013
The housing inventory in the JBLM Washington area is down considerably from a year ago.  The "Shadow" inventory of foreclosures never materialized, and home prices in the Ft. Lewis-McChord AFB area have been appreciating about 1% per month since June.  The Western Washington Real Estate Market is...
11/05/2012
CLICK TO VIEW LISTING WEBSITE Photo Gallery Description and Features Steamboat Island waterfront; A fantastic opportunity to own a beachfront home in Olympia. This home features a spacious open living area up, lrg kitchen, master & 2nd BR. Family rm & additional bedroom down. Huge wrap around de...
07/19/2012
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Retired Army Realtor Serving the needs of the soldiers and airmen of Fort Lewis and McCord AFB Wa (JBLM). Learn about local neighborhoods, real estate news and homes for sale.