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The bay was originally named "Port Townshend" by Captain George Vancouver (for his friend the Marquis of Townshend) in 1792, Port Townsend was immediately recognized as a good, safe harbor although strong south winds and poor holding ground often make small craft anchorage problematic off the town's waterfront. The bay is now home to Naval Magazine Indian Island, the US Navy's primary munitions handling dock on the Pacific coast.

The official settlement of the city of the same name took place on the 24th of April, 1851. American Indian tribes located in what is now Jefferson County in the mid-19th century included the Chemakum (or Chimacum), Hoh (a group of the Quileute), Klallam (or Clallam), Quinault and Twana (the Kilcid band - Anglicized: Quilcene).

Port Townsend is also called the "City of Dreams" because of the early speculation that the city would be the largest harbor on the west coast of the United States.

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What Is an Inspection?
A home inspection takes place after you've made an offer on a home that the seller has accepted. A professional will examine the home to ensure it meets specific codes and laws as set by the city, county, and state. Put simply, the purpose of a home inspection is to make certain that the home you're about to buy doesn't have any major defects of problems that will cost you money down the road.

What Are They Looking for?
A home inspection usually includes an examination of a home's major systems, such as heating and air conditioning units, plumbing, and electrical systems. It might also include looking at the roof, attic, insulation, walls, ceilings, floors, windows, foundation, and basement or crawl space.

Once the inspection is over, the inspector will prepare a report detailing what he or she found. If any major repairs are needed, you will work with your Realtor® to determine how to proceed.

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While Congress debates the latest economic stimulus package, you might be wondering how assisting distressed homeowners helps you and your community. While homeowners facing foreclosure will see the most direct benefit from a bailout, each of us has a stake in the housing market.

Foreclosures drive down the value of surrounding homes. Foreclosures beget foreclosures and as more families lose their homes and move away, the entire neighborhood becomes destabilized. Foreclosed and vacant homes can also attract vandals, vagrants, and vermin.

Lower property values mean less money for community and education projects at the state, county, and city levels.

In addition, the more homeowners who fall behind or default in payments, the tighter lending standards become, which means it's tougher for all of us to borrow money for cars, college, small business needs, etc.