Michael Mesa

Hi Madaline,

As my fellow real estate pros have mentioned, we are very fortunate in this area of the world to be in a great real estate market, especially for members of the armed forces. Having done my share of PCSing ( I am prior service), I can imagine how hectic things can be on such a short window.

To better answer your questions, I havea few of my own. First being, do you have a home that needs to close before you can purchase something else? If so, does your husbands certificate of eligiblity need to be re-issued?

You mentioned family friendly with kids activities. What family events do you like to do? Outdoors, fairs, art & crafts? Coming from North Carolina and the Fort campbell area, median pricing might be a little higher here than what you are used to. I know it was for me when I arrived here.

First step is to meet with a lender and determine your options, then with your husband decide what YOUR personal maximum comfort level is and then go from there. With over 60 miles surrounding Fort Lewis and housing in two counties that are close to Fort Lewis, chances are very good that all of your needs can be met fairly easily.

Foreclosures can be an option, but painfully slow and with our new state distresssed homeowner law in effect, not as alluring of a deal as once thought.

Hope this helps. If I can be of any assistance please do not hesitate to contact me.

Warmly,

Michael
michael@thevermilliongroup.com - Fri Aug 1 2008, 17:15