Moving to the Pacific NW?

Aug. 10, 2009 - PRLog -- Moving to the Pacific NW

Moving, especially with a family, can be a very stressful event. It can also open up a world of new opportunities and provide an opportunity for change.

Having moved several times, here is a list of resources geared to help anyone moving to the area around Ft. Lewis and McChord AFB (Near Lacey, Washington & Graham, WA)

Checklists – Check lists are an important way of staying focused… it’s easy to forget important details… the following resources will help you to make your check list, and may jog your memory about important details you could forget.

          www.onlineorganizing.com/ExpertAdviceToolboxTips.asp?tipsheet=28
          www.lifeorganizers.com/Moving-Real-Estate/The-Organized-Move/A-Checklist-For-Moving.html
          www.crownrelo.com/web/relo.nsf/relocation.htm


Homes – As if moving wasn’t stressful enough, often it’s combined with the challenges of buying and selling a home. Here are some local sources for finding a new homes in the area:

               http://www.freestonestation.com/
               http://www.freestonerosewood.com/
               http://www.freestonepleasanton.com/
               http://www.homes.com/Real_Estate/WA/City/LACEY  or http://www.homes.com/Real_Estate/WA/City/GRAHAM
               http://www.laceypropertysales.com/
               http://www.homesbyowner.com/olympia/Lacey_WA
               http://lacey.wa.house.info/
               http://www.newhomes.com/washington/washington_lacey_new_homes.html
               http://www.lacey-washington.com/


Apartments – Sometimes during the transition, it’s easier to rent for a while before purchasing. This links can help you find a local rental:
               www.move.com/apartments/lacey_washington/
               www.forrent.com/search.php
               www.apartmentratings.com/rate/WA-Lacey.html
               www.rent.com/rentals/washington/thurston-county/lacey/

Moving Companies – There are many specialists in the moving and storage industry. The following expects can take care of your needs. It’s best to get several competing quotes!

Local Movers - www.mymovingquote.com/moving-companies/Washington/Lacey-WA/Out-Of-State/98503.html

Auto Movers - www.mymovingquote.com/moving-companies/Washington/Lacey-WA/Auto-Transport/98503.html

Office Movers - www.mymovingquote.com/moving-companies/Washington/Lacey-WA/Office-Moving/98503.html

International Movers - www.mymovingquote.com/moving-companies/Washington/Lacey-WA/International-Moving/98503.html

Storage - www.mymovingquote.com/moving-companies/Washington/Lacey-WA/Storage/98503.html

Schools –

Lacey
               http://www.nthurston.k12.wa.us/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectionid=1
               http://www.greatschools.net/city/Lacey/WA
               http://www.schoolsk-12.com/Washington/Lacey/schools.html
               http://www.homes101.net/washington-schools/lacey-c3187/


Graham
               http://www.schoolsk-12.com/Washington/Graham/schools.html
               http://www.greatschools.net/city/Graham/WA
               http://www.localschooldirectory.com/city-schools/Graham/WA

Parks / Recreation
               http://www.ci.lacey.wa.us/parks/parks_main_page.html
               http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/pc/abtus/ourorg/parks/pkfront.htm
               http://www.trails.com/city-trails.aspx?keyword=Lacey&state=WA


Hospitals
               http://www.switchboard.com/results.htm?KW=Hospitals&LO=Lacey,%20WA&PI=&PB=&R=&SD=
               http://www.dexknows.com/local/health_care/geo/c-lacey-wa/
               http://www.dexknows.com/local/health_care/geo/c-graham-wa/


Local Banks
               http://www.dexknows.com/local/finance/money_services/banks/geo/c-lacey-wa/
               http://www.dexknows.com/local/finance/money_services/banks/geo/c-graham-wa/

Maps
               http://travel.yahoo.com/p-map-480205-map_of_lacey_wa-i
               http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Graham&state=WA

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The Freestone Companies build quality homes in Lacey, WA (Thurston County) and Graham, WA (Pierce County) near Ft. Lewis and McChord AFB