Real estate blog entries tagged with mcchord

Blog entries tagged with "mcchord":

mcchord: Military Relocation to Washington - Real Estate for Ft. Lewis & Mc Chord - 12/11/07 10:46 AM

Are you active military personnel who is relocating to Washington State and looking to purchasing a home? I am interested in introducing you and your families to the region. I have been a Pierce County resident for 24 years and care about safe neighborhoods, schools, and future activities / interests for you.
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mcchord: Military Relocation to Washington - School Districts - Ft. Lewis & McChord - 12/08/07 05:13 PM

Are you an active military family with school age children that are relocating to McChord Air Force or Ft. Lewis Army base in Pierce County, Washington? If so, I've compiled a list of the school districts in the county and their web site link for your use:
School District          Web Site:
Bethel                     www.bethelsd.org
Clover Park            www.cloverpark.k12.wa.us   (Lakewood)
Dieringer                 www.dieringer.webnet.edu
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mcchord: Home Security - 08/05/07 10:58 AM

Have you heard of "Lock Bumping?" It is a means by which criminals make adjustments to standard house keys, then use those keys to open people's doors (in ohter words, break in). It's called bumping because the techniques requires the criminal to "bump" the key (tap it). But here I might … (4 comments)

mcchord: Should Soldiers Buy Real Estate? - 07/29/07 10:16 AM

Real estate as you know has seen phenomenal growth in the past few years, and it is because of the return on investment (ROI). For examlpe, I bought a new, 4 bedroom home in Lacey when I PCS'd here in 2000. I paid about $180,000 for it at the time, and … (1 comments)

mcchord: When a Home Doesn't Sell - 07/29/07 01:02 AM

When a sign goes up in a yard in my neighborhood I have a professional interest in what happens. What I've been watching lately is distressing; a home that won't sell.
There are really only two reasons a house won't sell; it's priced too high or it is in poor condition. … (0 comments)

mcchord: It's Never Just About Money - 07/29/07 12:58 AM

This year, as in years past, we were involved in Relay for Life, a fund raising event for the American Cancer Society, and it culminates in a 24 hour "relay" to raise funds for cancer research.
We had Realtors from Riley Jackson and other offices, as well as folks from First American … (0 comments)

mcchord: Home Selling and Emotions - 07/29/07 12:37 AM

Selling a home can be an emotional experience. It involves parting with a great source of memories, and the end result of countless hours of hard work and creativity. No wonder so many home sellers are "hurt" when they receive a lower offer than they expected. Here are some rules to … (0 comments)

mcchord: Establishing a Home Price - 07/29/07 12:22 AM

Sellers lately have been gathering inforamation about the home sales in the area, and then pricing their home comparable to the highest priced homes in the market. It's important for clients to realize what some of the characheristics of those top priced homes are. Here are a few:
Upgraded flooring, especially hardwoods … (0 comments)

mcchord: German Speaking Real Estate Consultant- Ft Lewis, McChord, Olympia WA - 04/28/07 10:35 PM

I would like to invite all German speaking Folks looking to buy or sell real estate in Thurston, Pierce or Mason Country to give me a call. I am German born and raised in the US. I spend about 11 years in Germany after high School getting to know Germany again. … (1 comments)