Local Resources
Take a look at some of the great things Greater Tacoma. DuPont, Lakewood, Steilacoom and University Place have to offer. These resources are designed to help you move and get settled, and to acquaint you with the area after your move.
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| My Recommended Lenders & Insurance Agents | |
Judy Foster of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage - Whether you're buying, selling, refinancing, or building your dream home, you have a lot riding on your decision. Market conditions and mortgage programs change frequently, and I welcome the opportunity to serve your needs with quick and accurate real estate financing advice. Many financing options are available such as Conventional, VA, FHA, FHA 203K, USDA as well as local & Washington State programs for qualified buyers.
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Kathy Johnson of The Legacy Group - Kathy is an experienced loan officer whose career in the banking industry includes working as a preferred lender and specializing in Foreclosure, Auction, Investment Property and Short Sale Lending. As a high government producer, she also brings strong knowledge in VA, USDA, FHA, FHA(b) Escrow Repair and FHA 203k Rehab lending. Those are key strengths to have in today's market.
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Brian Davenny of State Farm Insurance - One of the best aspects of working with Brian Davenny and his team is that anyone in Brian's office can help you. Cheerful and prompt customer service is the order of the day and the insurance quotes are competitive. Call Brian and his team for your home, auto, health and life insurance needs.
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| Robyn Tarr Lawrence with American Family Insurance - Alfonzo Riconosciuto, Agent - Robyn is a licensed insurance broker working out of the office of Alfonzo Riconosciuto, Agent - American Family Insurance. Give her a call at (253)472-6966 for a competitive insurance quote on your home or car and other insurance products. | |
| Area Information | |
Community Information - free community profiles
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| Dupont, WA - The Village of DuPont is located between Tacoma and Olympia, just west of Fort Lewis Army Base and McChord Air Force Base. Several large and small businesses call DuPont home including State Farm Insurance Western Regional Offices, Better Business Bureau of Western Washington, and Intel Corporation. DuPont is one of the fastest growing communities in our area, with new construction homes and condominiums by Quadrant, thriving new retail services, a golf course, and easy access to Interstate 5. | |
| Fort Lewis, WA - Fort Lewis is the home of I Corps, 2d Calvary Regiment and Madigan Army Medical Center, as well as the Army's first two Stryker Brigades, the 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division and 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division. | |
| Lakewood, WA - The vibrant City of Lakewood, incorporated in February 1996, is located on Puget Sound just southwest of Tacoma. Lakewood is 55 miles south of Seattle and 35 miles north of Olympia with scenic salt water views of Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains and majestic Mount Rainier, natural forests and lakefront living. Lakewood is also the proud home of the US Army's Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force Base. Colleges, museums, shopping, parks and hospitals are within a few minutes drive. | |
| McChord Air Force Base, WA - McChord Air Force Base is the home of Combat Airlift. Team McChord has flown continuous combat airlift every day since October 2001, providing airlift and aeromedical evacuation in support of the Global War on Terrorism and other contingencies around the world. Each day, hundreds of Airmen from the Pacific Northwest support air superiority from locations around the world. | |
| Steilacoom, WA - First incorporated town in Washington State - incorporated in 1854. Steilacoom is a residential community of approximately 6,050 located in the central portion of Puget Sound. | |
| Tacoma, WA - Find out why Tacoma is called The City of Destiny by exploring this Web site. Tacoma is Washington state's third-largest city, with approximately 199,600 residents. | |
| University Place, WA - Our friendly City of University Place is located on Puget Sound, west of Tacoma, 50 miles south of Seattle and 40 miles north of Olympia. University Place offers outstanding views of Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains and Mount Rainier. Smart investments in our schools, roads and parks make this a desirable community for anyone who works in the Pierce County area. | |
| Welcome to Pierce County - Pierce County is one of the most livable communities in the nation. It's easy to see why. We have more than our share of natural beauty. Our workforce is skilled. Our economy growing. And there's always a million and one things to do. We're proud of our home and we never stop working to make it even more livable. | |
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| Washington State - Enjoy the Experience! - Washington Welcomes You . . . to a place where the great outdoors is a way of life. With such icons as Mount Rainier, Pike Place Market, the Cascade Mountains, Lewis & Clark trail, plus breweries, wineries, a thriving arts scene, major ski areas, java that jolts you to life, and an agricultural base to satisfy any palate, it's no wonder Washington state draws visitors again and again. | |
| TravelWashington.com - Hotels, cruises, outdoor fun . . . all to be found at this site! | |
| Washington State Parks - Welcome to Washington's state parks, where you can discover the natural beauty of sandy ocean beaches, sheltered Puget Sound islands and old-growth forests and desert and Columbia River Gorge landscapes. Take a break for camping, hiking, biking, boating, windsurfing or rock climbing. In winter, venture out for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling. Explore the state on long-distance land and water trails. | |
| Schools | |
| Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction - State Report Card - General school information. When visiting this website, click on the dark blue tab on the right side of the screen entitled "State Report Card" for further information about the performance of individual schools. | |
| Washington State Board of Education - School reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Washington Colleges & Universities - Colleges and Universities, Community Colleges and Technical Colleges within Washington State. | |
| US State Department of Education - See the list of all 50 states | |
| Activities for the Young . . . and the Not So Young | |
| Washington Contemporary Ballet - This is a fabulous school teaching various dance techniques from classical ballet to pilates to flamenco! | |
| Joeseppi's Italian Ristorante - This locally-owned Italian restaurant caters to adults as well as children . . . truly a family-style restaurant! | |
| Lakewood Playhouse - Great productions with outstanding performances by local thespians and thespians-in-training. Be sure to mark your calendars for upcoming performances. | |
| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - Forecasts, weather patterns, radars . . . | |
| Relocation Links | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Websites - Find area info websites across the world! | |
| Tax Information | |
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