RTSS or "Rebuilding Together South Sound", is accepting applications from Homeowners who need some help with their homes. The deadline is December 1st, and the actual "Rebuilding Day" will be April 25th, 2009. They (and their network of affiliates) will provide free home repairs to homeowners in need.
To qualify for Rebuilding Day you must own your home, be low-income, reside in their service area (Pierce County, Federal Way, Auburn) and be elderly, disabled or a family with children.
For more information on who qualifies for this program and how you or someone you know can benefit from the tremendous help they provide visit the RTSS Website.
In addition to rebuilding day, they offer Home Modification for the elderly and disabled. The Home Modification program accepts applications and makes repairs throughout the year. Some examples are wheelchair ramps and widened doorways to give added mobility in the home and access to the community.
Originally reported on Exit133.
With Pierce County claiming the dubious honor of #1 in the state for home foreclosures, I find it shocking that there isn't a greater effort underway to educate homeowners about Washington State's Free Homeowner Counseling Line.
Just so you know, when a person falls behind in their payments and the forclosure process is started, it becomes a matter of public record. This means that homeowners are baraged with mail, phone calls, sometimes even personal visits from people wanting to charge them money to get them out of their situation.
Depending on what kind of services are being offered, it might be just the help the homeowner needs. Real Estate agents might be able to help them sell the home before it is foreclosed. Bankruptcy attorneys may be able to help the homeowner keep their home. Unfortunately some of the time, desperate homeowners are paying for help that is available to them for free.
I should mention that this homeownership counseling is also available for people who are just thinking about buying a house. This is great if you have a question about your loan and you want to independently verify that what your Real Estate Agent or Mortgage Rep is telling you is true. When you are in trouble and are worried about losing your home, it can be isolating. Many people are embarrassed to ask for advice, so this is a tremendous resource for people to use. Tell your friends and family. Spread the word!
Here's what selling in Downtown, and how much it sold for. This is all a matter of public record- So don't feel like you're doing anything naughty when you look. They all sold within in the last 60 Days. 
Reverie at Mercato
1501 Tacoma Ave S #419 Listed at $349,900 Sold for $320,000 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 1040 Sq ft This one came with 2 parking spaces, Lucky! 
The Walker
405 6th Ave Unit#: 303
Listed for $468,837 Sold for $465,000 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1383 Sq Ft Concierge and Room Service from Maxwells. 
27th Street Station
A103 2 Bed 1 bath 760 Sq Ft Listed & Sold for $149,990 A203 2 Bed 1 Bath 760 Sq Ft Listed & Sold for $158,990 C301 2 Bed 1 Bath 790 Sq Ft Listed & Sold for $165,000 No HOA Dues til 2009 and giving a $4,000 Buyer Bonus 
Rainier Vista
1919 S I St #2 2 Beds 1 Bath 725 Sq Feet Listed & Sold for $137,500 The least expensive Condo to sell downtown in the last 2 Months. Granite Counters, tile floors... 
Bella View Townhomes
2105 S Yakima 2 Beds, 2.5 Baths 1400 Sq Ft Sold for $277,000 2108 G Ct Tacoma 2 Beds 2.5 Baths 1400 Sq Ft Sold for $240,000 These are really neat townhomes (owners own the land) with a Loft/Bonus Room and great views. 
City Steps
2162 Yakima Ave Unit#: 107
2 Beds 1 Bath 1113 Sq Feet
Listed at $234,990 Sold for $229,990
2168 Yakima Ave Unit#: 306
2 Beds 2.5 Baths 1126 Sq Ft
Listed at $254,990 Sold for $235,000
It's interesting to note that all of the Condo's and Townhomes to sell had at least 2 Bedrooms. The average days on market were 220 days, (that's a little over 7 months for those of you who hate the Maths) and the average price per square foot was $219. Little surprise that the units that had been on the market the longest gave the biggest price concessions. The sold prices ranged from $137k-$465k... so... when's someone going to close on one of those big, fancy, condos?
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Tacoma is different things to different people. This blog is about everyone getting to have their Tacoma just they way they want it. I live, work, and play in Downtown Tacoma. As a Realtor I specialize in Downtown Tacoma, Hilltop, The Lincoln District, and The Stadium District.
Set big goals and dare to go after them. That's Marguerite Giguere's belief, and she upholds it in both her personal and professional life. From jumping out of a perfectly good airplane to pursuing her entrepreneurial ambitions, this simple philosophy consistently guides Marguerite's every action. Indeed, it allows her to confront challenges head-on and achieve whatever she sets her mind to.
For Marguerite, taking a Go For It approach to life isn't a singular pursuit. It's the driving force behind her work as a respected real estate professional. "Real estate is the perfect fit for me and so rewarding because it allows me to guide people to success during one of life's biggest decisions-buying or selling a home," she says with her trademark enthusiasm.
If you're serious about pursuing your real estate goals, turn to a professional who has the knowledge and expertise to make success happen. Go For It and call Marguerite Giguere today.
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Tacoma, Washington is a dynamic city located 45 minutes south of Seattle and 20 minutes from Fort Lewis Army Base & McChord Air Force Base. It's location makes it a poplular choice for commuters. The newly renovated downtown area boasts an exciting mix of local and international businesses. With a wide variety of residential neighborhoods to meet every type of lifestyle- Tacoma is experiencing incredible growth, making it one of the most exciting places to live in the Pacific Northwest!
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