Local Resources
The following mortgage lenders have proven track records on previous transactions that I've personally been involved with.
My personal preference, and I hope yours too, is to have a lender that you can sit down and talk to rather than using a company you found on the internet, who may be located in New York or Florida. Some of the local lenders that I've been involved with are Nita Cook at The Legacy Group, Diane Inman at Serenity Mortgage, Inc., Barbara Whitlow at Olympia Federal Savings, Katie Bjornstad at Bank of America, Tim Barlow at Cornerstone Home Mortgage, Brett Pierce of Home Choice Mortgage, and Jan Ward of Ward Lending Group.
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| Home Loan Information | |
| Washington State Housing Finance Commission - Making home ownership happen for first-time home buyers! (Note: first-time home buyers include those who have not owned a home in past three years!) | |
Washington State Department of Financial Information - Whether you're buying your first home, considering a second mortgage, or refinancing, the loan process can be confusing and complicated - even overwhelming. We provide information and resources that will help you as you embark on one of the biggest financial decisions you'll make in your lifetime.
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| Mortgage Lenders | |
| The Legacy Group - "Creating Legacies" is their motto. Nita Cook is the representative. | |
| Olympia Federal Savings - Ask for Barbara Whitlow! | |
| Bank of America - Home loans. | |
| Home Choice Mortgage - Ask for Brett Pierce. | |
| Serenity Mortgage, Inc. - | |
| St Julien Home Loans - Licensed Mortgage Broker | |
| Cornerstone Home Mortgage - Apply online www.timloans.com for Conventional, VA, and FHA loans. | |
| Ward Lending Group - | |
| Title Companies | |
| First American Title Insurance Company - "I am always here to help you!" - Kathy Powell, Sales Respresentative | |
| Thurston County Title Company - "Local Knowledge, World of Experience" | |
| Home Inspections | |
| Boggs Inspection Services - "My name is behind every inspection" - Dwayne Boggs | |
| Cedar Creek Home Inspections - Structural Property Inspections; Structural Pest Inspections | |
| Sound Choice Home Inspections - 20+ years of experience with South Sound Homes. Member, Wasington State Pest Control Association. | |
| Pest Management | |
| Venables Pest Management - | |
| Insurance and Financial Services | |
| Farmers Insurance Group - | |
| Home Construction | |
| Newrock Homes, Inc. - "We have the keys to the home you've been waiting for." | |
| MIller Enterprises - | |
| House Plan Preparation | |
| Deschutes Design - Custom house plan deisgn and plan preparaton at affordable prices. | |
| Heating and Air Conditioning | |
| AMERICOOL - "Your Comfort is Our Business" | |
| Septic Systems | |
| Envirotech Septic Solutions - Septic installations and repairs; septic pumping. | |
| House Cleaning | |
| Ames Cleaning Company - "When we clean it, we mean it!" | |
| Home & Garden Information | |
| Home Depot - You can do it. We can help. | |
| Schools | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Area Attractions | |
Great Wolf Lodge - Water Park - We are a family entertainment resort company that provides our guests with a high-quality vacation at an affordable price.
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Lucky Eagle Casino - The Lucky Eagle Casino offers the finest entertainment experience in the Pacific Northwest. We have the largest variety of slot machines and table games in the area, plus live professional boxing and world famous entertainers, PLUS four fine dining choices, featuring a wide range of menu items. Choose from our Grand Buffet, Prime Rib & Steakhouse, Center Stage Grill & Cabaret or our Sidewalk Deli.
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| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Tax Information | |
| First-time homeowners - | |
| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
| Selling your home - | |
| Relocation Links | |
| Rochester Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Area Information | |
Community Information - free community profiles
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| Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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