Local Resources
Take a look at some of the great things Spanaway and Tacoma 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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| Things to do in Washington | |
| Art walk - visit local art galleries and museums for free - Held every third thursday of the month, this is a great chance to visit local art museums and galleries and see what is new. | |
| Local fishing website. - If you are into the outdoors, this is a great site to learn about fishing in Washington State | |
| Mt Rainer - climb it or just take a drive - Mount Rainer is a great place to take a drive or hike. If you are really adventerous you can try to climb it! | |
| pikes place market - Whether you are visiting or live here, a trip to Pikes place market is always a treat, especially during summer. | |
| Seahawk Football - Learn all you need to know about our local professional football team here. | |
| Seattle Mariners - The seattle Mariners are the local major league baseball team. | |
| Seattle Super sonics - It's a short trip to Seattle. Find out all you need to know about the Seattle Super Sonics here | |
| Snow Skiing - Crystal Mountian is our closet ski resort and offers world class skiing. Snoqualmie pass and white pass are two other ski resorts that are within 2 hours of Pierce County and provide great skiing for all levels. | |
| Tacoma Rainers -minor league base ball - If you don't want to take the trip to seattle, the Tacoma Rainers are a cheap substitute. Often you will find interesting promotions or free tickets. This can be a fun and affordable place to take the family | |
| Tacoma Zoo and aquarium - The Tacoma Zoo is a great place to visit. | |
| visit the beach - Ocean shores is just one of several ocean resort communities in Washington. It is about 1:30 from Tacoma. | |
| Wildlife park - Northwest Trek - A great chance for the family to see local wildlife in a natural setting. Features a tram ride through the woods where you should see elk, deer, and possibly even a Moose. | |
| Schools | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Mortgage | |
| Local mortgage companies - Source of local mortgage brokers and banks. Jon Hanes at Northern Mortage is one of the better Brokers. If you are looking for a mortgage Company, Columbia bank, Sound view mortgage or Timberland bank are all good choices. Start with a mortgage company and to try several. If none of them can find a loan that meets your needs then its time to move to a broker. Since most of what you pay is interest, this is could be more important then the price you pay for your home. Be sure to shop around | |
Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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| Area Information | |
Community Information - free community profiles
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| Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events | |
| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Relocation Links | |
| Spanaway 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 | |
| Tax Information | |
| First-time homeowners - | |
| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
| Selling your home - | |
