Area Links

Welcome to Thurston County

Population Statistics, visitor scenic sites, maps, places to eat and government offices.

Thurston County History and Facts

Facts about how the county was established and more.

The Olympian

The Newspaper serving people of Thurston County

Thurston Chamber of Commerce

Contact information plus links to official Chamber of Commerce members and information.

Washington Building Codes

Sections include Statewide Services, technical Advisory Groups, Certification, Licensing, Regulatory Services and Field Operations. Also includes Administrative Rules and Laws.

MRSC

Statewide planning goals, the Washington land use program, Land-use related statutes, administrative rules, current legislation and other planning related resources.

Property Taxes in Washington

A summary of property taxation in Washington

Washington Association of Realtors

A professional association for real estate practitioners and affiliated companies in Washington. Includes the Realtor Code of Ethics and Local Boards and Associations.

Association of Realtors

The National Association of Realtors is dedicated to protecting the rights of private property owners and serves as the voice in Washington hot issues. Terms to know, questions every 1st time home owner should ask and more.

Home Financing Primer

How large of a mortgage will you be able to get? How do you shop for a mortgage loan? What kind of mortgage should you select? What features should you compare with different mortgage loan packages? Where do you go for more information?

Home Mortgages

Understanding the process and your rights to fair lending.

A Consumers Guide to Mortgage Lock-Ins

All about lock-ins. How to ask about lock-ins. Lock-ins and frees associated with loan processing. Time expirations on lock-ins. Complaints about lock-ins.

Using Ads to Shop for Home Financing

What terms must a home financing ad contain? What is the difference between the annual percentage rate and other interest rates? What should I look for in ads offering creative financing? How can I tell if the advertised credit includes monthly payments or interest rates that will change (ARMs)?

Title Insurance and You

Why do you need Title Insurance and what is Title Insurance? Property evaluations, flood certifications, and consumer information.

Home Inspection and You

What is a Home Inspection and why should I get one? What is the cost? Can't I do it myself? Can a house fail inspections? How do I find a home inspector? When do I call in the home inspector? Do I have to be there? What if the report reveals problems? What if I find a problem after I move in my new home? If the house proves to be in good condition, did I really need an inspection after all?

Home Housing Cost and How Much You can Afford

Guidelines for total cost of shelter, the lender's perspective, up-front cost, affording your dream home, how large of a loan can you qualify for?

Washington Bar Association

Legal information for the public, reference desk, governance and administration, regulations, ect.

U.S. Estate Planing Probate

Trust attorneys on the world wide web.

University of Washington School of Law

Law organizations, subject index to law-related information and resources. Plus information about the school and admissions.

Real Estate Law Articles

Topics range from legal advantages of home ownership. Omissions to insure or not to. Dumb legal errors about money by smart people. Based on California law much of the information is valuable in a more general sense.