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Nest Property Solutions officially open in Moses Lake

R. HANS MILLER | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 2 years AGO
by R. HANS MILLER
Managing Editor Rob Miller is a 4-year U.S. Army veteran who grew up in Western Montana in a community about the size of Soap Lake. An honors graduate of Texas State University, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Brandee, and their three dogs, Draco, Pepper and Cinnamon. He has one son, William. During his free time, he enjoys photography, video games, reading and working on the house he and his wife bought in Ephrata. He is passionate about the First Amendment and educating communities. | December 13, 2023 3:16 PM

MOSES LAKE — Blake Rollins and Kaylee Rollins cut the ribbon on their co-owned business, Nest Property Solutions at 1000 S. Pioneer Way in Moses Lake on Wednesday while surrounded by representatives of the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce, the city and the school district. Blake serves as the business’s broker while Kaylee takes care of things on the administrative side. The company provides a variety of property management services to the region and welcome potential clients to contact them at 509-350-4441.

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