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July 2020 Olympia WA Real Estate Market Update

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The real estate market in Olympia, WA for July 2020 finished with some surprisingly good market activity for both buyers and sellers.  Below are all the stats and charts but click here for a recap of an interesting conversation I had with a neighbor about the market!  Overview of July for the Olympia WA Real …

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Olympia WA Home Sellers See Relief in Sales Tax in 2020

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RATES have been REVISED effective January 1, 2023 Original post follows below: Starting January 1, 2020, many home sellers in Thurston County, WA will see relief in their Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) that they pay to the state of Washington when they sell their home. In the past, most areas in Thurston County were …

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Seller FAQ: Should I have a home inspection before listing my house for sale?

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Home inspections, in my opinion, are always a valuable tool, and provide an overview of the condition of the property.  But an inspection is not just for buyers.  A home inspection can also be important for sellers when they are getting ready to list their home.   Here are some examples of how getting a …

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Buyers are looking for homes in Stikes Woods, Lacey WA

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Buyers want to live in your neighborhood, Stikes Woods homeowners! The two sellers I recently represented in your neighborhood experienced the joys of a seller’s market!  And you can too if you are thinking of selling. 5514 Jackson Farm Loop SE, next to Stikes Woods Sold for $273,450 (over the asking price) in 1 day. Sold February …

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Smells Like Teen Spirit – not good if you are a seller

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My colleague, Lou Ann Dunlap at Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty in Olympia, WA wrote this terrific blog piece on dealing with home odors when selling a home.  If your home smells like teen spirit, or if you aren’t sure, check out Lou Ann’s tips.

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