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Local Resources

 

Area Information

 

City of Bellevue - If you live or work in Bellevue, or want to learn more about the city, you may select from a variety of services and information provided in this section. 425-452-6800

 

City of Issaquah - Our site provides citizens, businesses and visitors easy access to a wealth of information and services.

 

City of Kirkland - Whether your visit is a day, a week, or a lifetime, time spent in Kirkland is time well spent.

 

City of Renton - 425-430-6400

 

City of Sammamish -

 

City of Seattle - Our Guide is designed to give travelers and tourists all the most neccesary information they will need to travel to and in Seattle and the United States.

 

Community Information - free community profiles

 

Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events

 

                 

Contractor

 

Associate Construction - Ricky Dennis, 206-383-9344, associateconstruction@msn.com

 

RS Renovation - Ron Swartz, "Small projects, big results!", 206-730-7871, RSRenovation@gmail.com

 

Americus - 206-300-2424

Financial Advisors

 

Link and Klevens - John Klevens, (425)453-6353, jklevens@linkandklevens.com. Investment Advisory and Financial Planning firm that is committed to excellence in working with both individuals and businesses throughout the Puget Sound area.

 

 

Home Inspection Services

 

A-Pro Home Inspection Services - Jesse Longman, 425-770-2776, jlongman@a-pro.net. Fair, accurate, and reliable reports delivered within 24 hours

 

AAA Inspection Services - Stanton Bowmer-Vath, 800-399-7003 Seattle/Eastside since 1999

 

Jim Raygor LLC - Jim Raygor, 866-473-7802, 253-988-5401, j.raygor@earthlink.net

 

Key Inspection Services - Farren West, 206-931-0506 - serving Snohomish and King County.

 

Olympic Inspection - Mark Pedeferri, 253-638-2034, 206-799-5217 - cell, mark@olympicinspection.com

 

 

Home Warranty

 

2-10 Home Warranty - 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty has been committed to the betterment of the residential warranty industry for over 20 years, offering our customers and their homeowners real value for their warranty investment. We offer warranty protection for new, pre-owned, manufactured and systems built homes nationwide.

 

First American Home Warranty - First American Home Buyers Protection is one of the nations leading and most experienced home warranty companies. The company provides one year residential service contracts that typically cover the major systems and appliances in resale homes.

 

Old Republic Home Warranty - Our Home Warranty Plan offers homeowners comprehensive protection against the high cost of repair or replacement of their homes major systems and appliances.

 

Warrantech Advantage - If you're like most people, your home is your most valuable investment. Give it the protection it deserves! Warrantech's Advantage Home Warranty Program can add significant value to your home and protect you against the mechanical breakdown of covered systems and appliances in the home, before, during and after your home's sale.

 

 

Insurance

 

The Lowe Insurance Agency - Samuel Lowe, 206-753-9684, slowe@farmersagent.com. Auto - Home - Life - Business.

 

Togawa & Grinter - Christopher Togawa, 206-838-9450, christopher@togawa-insurance.com. Free coverage evaluations and rate quotations!

 

 

Local Weather  

 

Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars....

 

 

Maps

 

Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....

 

 

Mortgage

 

Bellevue Metro Mortgage - Wendy Charles, 425-468-9321, wcharles@metrocitiesmtg.com or Wendy Mariani, 425-468-9333, wmariani@metrocitiesmtg.com. Bellevue Metro Mortgage is the in-house lending partner of Keller Williams® Realty

 

First Horizon - A lot of people can 'get you a loan.' We promise to get the right loan for you.

 

Homestead Mortgage - Gene Shin, 206-465-4663, gshin@homestead-mortgage.com. Mortgage Consultant with a background in Financial Planning.

 

Magellan Mortgage - MD Santos, 425-218-2772, medardo11@aol.com

 

 

Mover

 

1-800-GOT-JUNK - We'll move almost anything-from old furniture and appliances to yard waste and renovation debris. Plus, we do all the loading and cleanup.

 

Budget Moving - Mike Tracey - (206) 522-0600

 

Graebel Van Lines - Contact David Cox, General Manager, 800-685-6683, 206-948-0357 - cell, dcox@graebel.com

 

 

Relocation Links

 

Bellevue Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move

 

Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage

 

National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US

 

Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world!

 

US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states

 

USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move

 

 

Schools 

 

School Information - School profiles by City, County, Zip code, and School District.

 

Washington State Report Card - From the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

 

 

1031 Exchange

 

1031 Exchange - Starker Services- www.starker.com The Exchange Experts- www.expert1031.com Washington Mutual- www.wamu.com/1031

 

 

Blinds/Window Coverings

 

Gotcha' Blinds - Gary Burke, 425-531-2312

 

 

Glass  

 

Glass - All Service Glass, Joe Blundell 425-392-1122 or 800-392-6392 allserviceglass@earthlink.net

 

Sunset Glass - Windows/Screens, Shower&Tub Doors, Table Tops, Broken glass replaced. Serving the eastside since 1954. Phone quotes given gladly. 425-454-5087

 

 

Landscaping

 

Landscaping - Jason Jakobsen, Account Executive 425-673-5705 jason@digitlandscaping.com

 

 

Painting

 

Murals, Decorative Painting - Murals and faux Finishes 206-755-7721 mozelle@mozellebydesign.com

 

 

Storage

 

PODS- Portable on Demand Storage - Better way to move it or store it! Weather resitant PODS containers provide convenient, secure and affordable storage. Its simple, we'll bring the container to you, you pack at your own pace, and when you're ready, we take it away, to your place or ours.

 

 

Tax Information

 

First-time homeowners -

 

Homeowner deductions information -

 

How to report moving expenses -

 

Selling your home -

 

 

Translation & Interpretation 

 

Translation & Inpretation Services - Christina Woelz, 206-324-0529, christinawoelz@hotmail.com

 

 

Area Information
  City of Bellevue - If you live or work in Bellevue, or want to learn more about the city, you may select from a variety of services and information provided in this section. 425-452-6800
  City of Issaquah - Our site provides citizens, businesses and visitors easy access to a wealth of information and services.
  City of Kirkland - Whether your visit is a day, a week, or a lifetime, time spent in Kirkland is time well spent.
  City of Renton - 425-430-6400
  City of Sammamish -
  City of Seattle - Our Guide is designed to give travelers and tourists all the most neccesary information they will need to travel to and in Seattle and the United States.
  Community Information - free community profiles
  Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events
Contractor
  Americus - 206-300-2424
  RS Renovation - Ron Swartz, "Small projects, big results!", 206-730-7871, RSRenovation@gmail.com
Financial Advisors
  Link and Klevens - John Klevens, (425)453-6353, jklevens@linkandklevens.com. Investment Advisory and Financial Planning firm that is committed to excellence in working with both individuals and businesses throughout the Puget Sound area.
Home Inspection Servivces
  A-Pro Home Inspection Services - Jesse Longman, 425-770-2776, jlongman@a-pro.net. Fair, accurate, and reliable reports delivered within 24 hours
  AAA Inspection Services - Stanton Bowmer-Vath, 800-399-7003 Seattle/Eastside since 1999
  Jim Raygor LLC - Jim Raygor, 866-473-7802, 253-988-5401, j.raygor@earthlink.net
  Key Inspection Services - Farren West, 206-931-0506 - serving Snohomish and King County.
  Olympic Inspection - Mark Pedeferri, 253-638-2034, 206-799-5217 - cell, mark@olympicinspection.com
Home Warranty
  2-10 Home Warranty - 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty has been committed to the betterment of the residential warranty industry for over 20 years, offering our customers and their homeowners real value for their warranty investment. We offer warranty protection for new, pre-owned, manufactured and systems built homes nationwide.
  First American Home Warranty - First American Home Buyers Protection is one of the nations leading and most experienced home warranty companies. The company provides one year residential service contracts that typically cover the major systems and appliances in resale homes.
  Old Republic Home Warranty - Our Home Warranty Plan offers homeowners comprehensive protection against the high cost of repair or replacement of their homes major systems and appliances.
  Warrantech Advantage - If you're like most people, your home is your most valuable investment. Give it the protection it deserves! Warrantech's Advantage Home Warranty Program can add significant value to your home and protect you against the mechanical breakdown of covered systems and appliances in the home, before, during and after your home's sale.
Insurance
  The Lowe Insurance Agency - Samuel Lowe, 206-753-9684, slowe@farmersagent.com. Auto - Home - Life - Business.
  Togawa & Grinter - Christopher Togawa, 206-838-9450, christopher@togawa-insurance.com. Free coverage evaluations and rate quotations!
Local Weather
  Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars....
Maps
  Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
Mortgage
  Bellevue Metro Mortgage - Wendy Charles, 425-468-9321, wcharles@metrocitiesmtg.com or Wendy Mariani, 425-468-9333, wmariani@metrocitiesmtg.com. Bellevue Metro Mortgage is the in-house lending partner of Keller Williams® Realty
  First Horizon - A lot of people can 'get you a loan.' We promise to get the right loan for you.
  Homestead Mortgage - Gene Shin, 206-465-4663, gshin@homestead-mortgage.com. Mortgage Consultant with a background in Financial Planning.
  Magellan Mortgage - MD Santos, 425-218-2772, medardo11@aol.com
Mover
  1-800-GOT-JUNK - We'll move almost anything-from old furniture and appliances to yard waste and renovation debris. Plus, we do all the loading and cleanup.
  Budget Moving - Mike Tracey - (206) 522-0600
  Graebel Van Lines - Contact David Cox, General Manager, 800-685-6683, 206-948-0357 - cell, dcox@graebel.com
Relocation Links
  Bellevue Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move
  Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage
  National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
  Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world!
  US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states
  USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move
Schools
  School Information - School profiles by City, County, Zip code, and School District.
  Washington State Report Card - From the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
1031 Exchange
  1031 Exchange - Starker Services- www.starker.com The Exchange Experts- www.expert1031.com Washington Mutual- www.wamu.com/1031
Blinds/Window Coverings
  Gotcha' Blinds - Gary Burke, 425-531-2312
Glass
  Glass - All Service Glass, Joe Blundell 425-392-1122 or 800-392-6392 allserviceglass@earthlink.net
  Sunset Glass - Windows/Screens, Shower&Tub Doors, Table Tops, Broken glass replaced. Serving the eastside since 1954. Phone quotes given gladly. 425-454-5087
Landscaping
  Landscaping - Jason Jakobsen, Account Executive 425-673-5705 jason@digitlandscaping.com
Painting
  Murals, Decorative Painting - Murals and faux Finishes 206-755-7721 mozelle@mozellebydesign.com
Storage
  PODS- Portable on Demand Storage - Better way to move it or store it! Weather resitant PODS containers provide convenient, secure and affordable storage. Its simple, we'll bring the container to you, you pack at your own pace, and when you're ready, we take it away, to your place or ours.
Tax Information
  First-time homeowners -
  Homeowner deductions information -
  How to report moving expenses -
  Selling your home -
Translation & Interpretation
  Translation & Inpretation Services - Christina Woelz, 206-324-0529, christinawoelz@hotmail.com
Keller Williams Realty / Puget Sound