Out of sight, out of mind? If your home has a private septic system in Pierce County, you might receive a letter saying you need to get it inspected — even if you’re not seeing any problems with it.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), more than one in five U.S. households relies on some sort of septic system. Finding out a home has a well and septic system can make a ...

It’s an unusual but very busy time for local real estate. Buyer demand is high, but inventory is low, which means homes are selling quickly and for top dollar. In today’s environment, buyers are ...