More Troops for Ft. Lewis

By 2013 Ft. Lewis will see an increase of about 2000 additional military service members and about 5000 additional civilian personnel. With accompanying family members, those numbers could mean an influx of 15,000-20,000 people moving into the South Sound area. In terms of impact, it's the population of a small town. A growth of this magnitude will affect the nearby communities in regards to housing, jobs and schools. Washington Senator Patty Muray promised to work on helping the surrounding communities to handle the growth. Although the Army plans to take over 500 housing units from adjacent McChord Air Force Base, the influx of personnel means good news for the South Sound housing market and local landlords.

Ft. Lewis is a popular choice for military assignment. The are offers a high quality of life, due to the natural beauty of the area and the many cultural, recreational and shopping amenities the area has to offer.

Sandy Nelson
Realtor for Olympia area real estate
www.sandynelsonrealestate.com