September 2022 Olympia WA Real Estate Market Update

The real estate market is continuing to keep us on our toes. Earlier this year, buyer demand for homes was extremely high and supply was extremely low. Now demand and supply are both down. Typically, when demand for homes goes down, home prices follow but that’s not happening because supply is still low. Home prices …

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August 2022 Real Estate Update for Olympia WA

Even with a slowdown in the number of sales, the Thurston County real estate market is still a seller’s market. However, there are many opportunities for both buyers and sellers. Here’s what the August market delivered for buyers and sellers: Home Prices Home prices are still going up. What has changed is the steep angle …

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Are you moving to Olympia WA from another state? Here’s my step-by-step guide to getting started!

Moving to Olympia, Washington from Out of State Buying a home and moving are tough enough but when you are out of state trying to do all this, you may be wondering, “where do I start?” Here is my step-by-step guide if you are moving here from another state. It Seems Like Everyone is Moving …

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What are the best schools in Olympia, WA – resources and why I can’t answer that!

The question I get all the time from buyers is, “What are the best schools in Olympia, Washington?” This is certainly a question to make your REALTOR nervous and here’s why. As a REALTOR, I can’t ethically nor legally answer this question.  Because if I said this house is in a good school district or …

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This One Easy Tip can get Sellers More Money from their Home Sale

For home sellers in 2020, this one easy tip can get more money in your pocket from your home sale in Olympia, Washington. Click here to watch the video. Most home sellers know the drill in how to prepare their homes to get the maximum sales price: Create great curb appeal Clean and declutter the …

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2019 Real Estate Recap for Olympia WA

Here is the market at a glance for Thurston County WA, including the major cities of Olympia, Lacey and Tumwater. 2019 was a strong year for our local housing market. Why was 2019 such a strong year for the Olympia area housing market?  1. Strong Regional Job Market and Low Unemployment 2. Relative Affordability of our Area …

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Housing in 2019 is more affordable than last year in Olympia WA

Buyers in Thurston County, WA (which include Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater and Yelm) are seeing higher home prices but are enjoying near-historic low interest rates, making homes more affordable now than last year at this time. The average home price in Thurston County, WA is $371,323, up 4 percent from last year. But because interest rates …

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Olympia WA Real Estate Market Update December 2017

Here is the Olympia WA real estate market update for mid-December 2017. It’s been quite a record-breaking year in Olympia and the surrounding areas in Thurston County WA.  In 2017: We had more closed sales: All of 2016 – 4,912 sales YTD 2017 – 5,212 sales so far with two more weeks left in the …

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1935 Nelson St in DuPont WA 98327 – Sold May 2018

This beautifully appointed Craftsman located at 1935 Nelson St in DuPont WA 98327 is now for sale! Check out the details here: http://www.violaf.cbolympia.com/Home/1045668/NWM/1935-Nelson-St-Dupont-WA-98327/ Located in DuPont’s desired Bell Hill neighborhood, this 4-bedroom + bonus + den home has an open floor plan with Maple hardwood floors, a huge kitchen designed for entertaining, fully fenced, lush backyard …

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9100 Periwinkle Lp NE, Lacey WA home for sale-off the market

9100 Periwinkle Loop NE in Lacey WA – this listing was just cancelled, and is now off the market.  But if you are interested in other homes in this area, give me a call! Click here for the details. This large corner lot home, located in a desirable area of Lacey, WA known as Hawks …

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