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Moving from Seattle or King County to Pierce County: What Changes
Thinking about moving from Seattle or King County to Pierce County? How prices, commutes, Sounder and Link options, taxes, and utilities compare.
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Gig Harbor vs. Key Peninsula: How the Two Areas Compare
Gig Harbor or the Key Peninsula? An objective comparison of setting, homes and acreage, commutes, schools, and utilities on the west side of the Narrows.
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Moving to Pierce County from California: What Changes
Moving from California to Pierce County? How home prices, taxes, climate, and home maintenance compare, and how to choose a community from a distance.
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Tacoma vs. Puyallup: How the Two Cities Compare
Tacoma or Puyallup? An objective comparison of home types, transit, commutes, schools, and valley hazards in two of Pierce County’s most searched cities.
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Selling Your Home When You Get PCS Orders at JBLM
Got PCS orders from JBLM? How to decide between selling before you leave, selling after you move, or renting, plus VA entitlement and a military tax rule to know.
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How to Verify School Boundaries and Enrollment Before You Buy in Pierce County
A Pierce County mailing address doesn’t tell you the school district. Verify boundaries with the district by exact address, in writing, before you buy.
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Flood, Lahar, Landslide, and Earthquake Risk: How to Check a Pierce County Property
Check a Pierce County address on FEMA flood maps, USGS and DNR lahar and landslide maps, and the seller’s Form 17 before you buy. Here’s the process.
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Cost of Living in Puyallup: Build a Homeownership Budget Before You Buy
Plan the costs beyond a mortgage payment, from property taxes and utilities to commuting, maintenance, and moving.
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Commuting from Puyallup: How to Test Your Drive and Sounder Options
Compare the complete trip from a Puyallup home to your workplace, including road routes, station access, parking, and your return trip.
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Buying New Construction in Puyallup and South Hill: What to Compare
Compare the completed price, address jurisdiction, builder documents, timing, and ownership costs before choosing a new home.