Interest Rates or Home Prices? How Buyers can Crunch the Numbers

Which is more important for buyers – the interest rate or the home price? Experts project that interest rates will go down as 2023 progresses but home prices are anticipated to continue rising. How will this affect buyers’ monthly mortgage payments? And should buyers buy now or wait? What are the Interest Rates Today? Interest …

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5 Facts About Buying a Home that is an Estate

When searching for homes for sale, you may come across listings that note the home is “an estate sale” or is “being sold by a personal representative.” What does this mean for you and what should you look out for when buying an estate? What is an Estate Property? An estate property is where the …

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Should I sell my Olympia, WA house now? Three questions you might be asking.

The 2022 real estate market in Olympia has shifted and as we go into the fall and winter months, you might be questioning whether now is a good time to sell. Here are the top three questions I’m getting from sellers today. 1. Should I wait until next year to sell? Even though there are …

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9007 28th Way SE | Olympia WA | Home for Sale

This beautiful 4-bedroom / 3 full bath home is situated on a sunny corner lot in Evergreen Heights. If you are looking for a newer home in move-in ready condition with main floor living, this may be the perfect fit for you. This home has hardwood floors on the main floor entry, 3 bedrooms and …

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May 2022 Real Estate Update | Olympia WA

What is happening in the real estate market? The first half of 2022 in the Thurston County real estate market broke impressive records but the question on everyone’s mind is what is in store for the second half of the year? As inflation and rising interest rates are at the top of buyers’ minds, sellers …

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March 2022 Real Estate Market Update for Olympia WA

The Olympia real estate market for March 2022 continues to deliver record equity gains for sellers while buyers continue to forge ahead amidst rising prices and rising interest rates. Where is the market heading and what is the best path forward if you are considering buying or selling in the Olympia market? Take a look …

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February 2022 Olympia WA Real Estate Market | Moving to Olympia WA

“All Gas, No Brakes!” sums up the real estate market in Olympia, Washington. The median home price is up 20.7% from last year, making homeowners very happy they purchased when they did. This February had 17% more listings than last February but this did not ease the competition much for buyers. Multiple offer situations for …

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January 2022 Real Estate Market Update for Olympia WA | Moving to Olympia WA

January 2022 in the Olympia area started off with a blanket of snow, a surge in COVID cases, and folks getting over the holidays. This January started off less than what I had predicted, but that doesn’t mean the market softened or buyers will find much relief. Here are the highlights of the Olympia real …

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October 2021 Olympia WA Real Estate Market Update

The October 2021 real estate market in Olympia, Washington continued the summer trends of breaking records. In short, October was a record October for: new listings coming to the market number of closed sales number of pending sales Here’s what the market is doing and how Buyers and Sellers can best navigate the market from …

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March 2021 Olympia WA Real Estate Market Update

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March Madness isn’t just happening on the basketball court. The Olympia, WA real estate market has had some incredible highs and lows. Wondering how the market affects you? Here are the stats and tips to succeed whether you are a buyer, seller or both in this market. Low Supply and High Demand Plus Another Wildcard …

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