HI, I just did a quick MLS search for 2-3 beds, under $260K and the inventory count is 1,886 in Pierce and King County and that didn't include the condos! You are talking about a considerable driving distance.
That is alot of homes to search through and it sounds like you are getting discouraged. I have a free home finder service, however, need more information to find out what's important to you and what does your house look like when you walk in the door, and do you like country or city lots? How close to the interstate do you need to be? Do you have any farm animals, what size pets because many areas in the city have restrictions, what type of community services are important to you. etc.... there's so many questions that we need to talk.
Best regards,
Elaine Gibney, Realtor ABR
Keller Williams Realty
866-442-2696 - Mon Apr 21 2008, 14:33