Stephanie Stetler

10/21/2026

How to purchase a home while keeping your current property as a rental

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Maybe you have a low mortgage rate you don’t want to give up. Perhaps your current home is in an area with strong rental demand. Or you may simply like the idea of keeping the property as a long-term investment while moving into a house that better fits your life now.

10/20/2026

Real Estate 101

MARKET VALUE
The current value of your home based on what a purchaser would pay. An appraisal is sometimes used to determine market value.

10/19/2026

12 new trolls to emerge in Pierce County as part of ‘Trolls: A Field Study’ art experience

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Twelve new wooden trolls will soon emerge in Pierce County as part of a brand-new traveling outdoor art experience by world-renowned Danish artist Thomas Dambo.

10/16/2026

What to ask the seller to fix after a home inspection

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10/16/2026

October Buyer Tip

CREATE A HOUSING BUDGET
The purchase price and down payment aren’t the whole picture. Setting a realistic budget for your new home will help inform how much you can afford and what your all-in costs will be. Carefully consider other expenses to determine what you can afford long-term.

10/15/2026

October Home Maintenance Tips

☑️ Clean Gutters
☑️ Shut Off Exterior Water Supply
☑️ Change Direction of Ceiling Fans
☑️ Change Furnace Filters
☑️ Change Damper Direction

10/14/2026

10 fall outdoor dining ideas for patios, decks and porches

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Flickering candles, glowing lanterns and cozy throws make eating outside a celebration of the season

10/12/2026

Things that go bump in the night: 5 signs and sounds of structural damage to look out for in fall

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It's spooky season, but for homeowners, creaks, squeaks, and cracks likely mean a bigger problem with your house than ghosts.

10/10/2026

World Mental Health Day

10/09/2026

Before the leaves starts falling, contractors say to check your gutters for these common problems

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