OLD WORLD CHARM home boasts handcarved mantle and bookcases surrounding warm fireplace. Formal living and dining rooms. Informal dining room off kitchen w/ built-in hutch. Coved archways and built-ins throughout. Full basement with large laundry area, 4th bedroom, storage room, half bath and 1 car attached garage. Very private back yard with nice deck and patio areas. Large detached 2 car garage/shop with all new insulation and electrical. Hardwoods polished and carpets cleaned. READY FOR YOU! Contact Vanessa Parker for more information!
Posted 4 months, 2 weeks ago at 7:40 pm. 4 comments
The City of Tacoma
Blogger Marguerite Giguere just did an interesting post on Condo Sales in Downtown Tacoma. You can check it out here.
Posted 6 months, 2 weeks ago at 11:04 am. 1 comment
By Ellen Atwood
What is PMI?
PMI is for home buyers who wouldn’t typically be able to afford a large 20% down payment.
Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) is insurance that protects your lender against non-payment if you default on your loan. Private mortgage insurance is to protect your lender, not you. As the buyer of this coverage, you’re paying the premiums so that your lender is protected. PMI is often required by lenders due to the higher level of default risk that’s associated with low down payment loans.
The average costs of mortgage insurance premiums vary, but they usually are between .5% and 1% of the loan amount, depending on the size of the down payment. For example on a $200,000 loan with a $10,000 down payment, you can expect to pay somewhere around $85 a month. This amount is added to your monthly payment in addition to property taxes and home owners insurance. Continue Reading…
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5321 N Pearl #307 Tacoma, WA 98407
By Marguerite Giguere
This Large 2 Bedroom Condo in the community of Ruston, Washington!
This home is beautiful and like new. Great finish materials including bamboo hardwood floors, slab granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and tile throughout.
All appliances including front loading washer & dryer included. Pt Defiance Park is across the street and it’s a short walk to the ferry, Anthony’s and all the wonderful shops and cafes in Downtown Ruston. More pictures and info can be found here.
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By Vanessa Parker
Franklin Pierce Schools offer FREE child development screening for kids 3-5 years old who live within the district boundaries. Screenings occur in August and throughout the school year on a monthly basis. A team of specialists including a school psychologist, a speech-language pathologist, an occupational therapist and an educational specialist screen young children in the following areas: motor coordination, behavior, speech and language skills, and hearing. The next screening is April 10th, 2009.
Posted 11 months, 1 week ago at 9:31 pm. Add a comment
Annual Franklin Pierce Band Concert
By Vanessa Parker
On the evening of Wednesday, March 18, over 250 students from Ford Middle, Keithley Middle, Washington High and Franklin Pierce High packed the floor of Franklin Pierce High’s gym for a combined performance to the community. Parents, relatives, civic leaders, and other community members attended to listen to the musical compositions students worked so hard preparing for
Posted 11 months, 2 weeks ago at 9:29 pm. Add a comment
Vanessa Parker, Realtor
Vanessa Parker has been a lifelong resident of Pierce County. She currently resides in the Graham area. Vanessa has many years experience in customer service and sales support in the investment securities industry. Utilizing these skills, Vanessa decided to make the move to real estate and become a Realtor® joining Crescent Realty in 2005.
Vanessa has a daughter who attends school at Graham Kapowsin High School.
Posted 11 months, 3 weeks ago at 12:58 pm. Add a comment
Bethel School District #403
By Vanessa Parker
Bethel School District has three new schools opening in September 2009. Nelson Elementary School is located in Graham. Liberty Junior High and Frederickson Elementary Schools are both located in Frederickson. Bethel has grown by nearly 5,000 students over the past ten years. After the opening of these new schools the district will have 17 elementary schools (K-6), six junior high schools (7-9), three comprehensive senior high schools (10-12), an alternative junior high/senior high school (8-12) and an online academy. Bethel is currently the 14th largest school district in the state.
Posted 11 months, 3 weeks ago at 12:53 pm. Add a comment
By Vanessa Parker
The 22nd Annual Bethel District Choral Festival will be held on Wednesday, March 25th at Graham-Kapowsin High School. The concert, featuring combined elementary, junior high and senior high school choirs, will also have special performances from the Vivace! Kids Choir, Graham-Kapowsin High School’s Chamber Choir and Spanaway Lake’sThe Music Company. This year’s featured clinician is world-renown choral educator and conductor Dr Richard Nace. This festival is open to the public and will be attended by parents, community members and civic and district leadership. Come out and support our kids!
Posted 11 months, 3 weeks ago at 9:33 pm. Add a comment
January of 2008, certain citizens were mailed notices that Pierce County was going to re-classify the zoning of their property. This proposal, if enacted, would change the zoning of their property to be classified as being in a Severe Channel Migration Zone. This would take away many of the property owner’s rights they currently had, and greatly devalue their property. The areas involved in this proposal include the Upper Nisqually River and portions of South Prairie Creek. The Upper Nisqually River area goes from Alder Lake to Mt. Rainier National Park, including parts of Ashford and Elbe. The South Prairie Creek area is upstream and east of Orting. General information including maps, contact information, etc. regarding the Channel Migration Zone (CMZ) can be found here.
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