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May 2022 Real Estate Update | Olympia WA

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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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Are Home Warranties Worth It?

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Are home warranties worth it?

In this very competitive real estate market where buyers are waiving their home inspections or may not be able to negotiate repairs with a seller, some buyers and sellers think that a home warranty can bridge this crevasse. Home warranties have their place and can be very useful however they are not the miracle fix. …

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October 2021 Olympia WA Real Estate Market Update

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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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Olympia WA Sept 2021 Real Estate Update | The Truth Behind the Headlines

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Olympia WA Sept 2021 Real Estate Market Update

For the September 2021 Olympia, Washington real estate market update, I thought I’d address some of the bad, misleading headlines out there and get to the truth. Headline #1: The Housing Market Shows Early Signs of Cooling Down The writer of this headline is analyzing the uptick in inventory and concluding that the market is …

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Olympia WA | Benefits of Living in a State’s Capital City

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Benefits of living in a capital city Olympia WA

Living in Washington’s state capital city of Olympia isn’t just all about government and lawmaking. There is a lot more this capital city has to offer. Wallethub.com lists Olympia as the #7 best state capital, taking into consideration affordability, economic well-being, quality of education and health, and quality of life. Here is why Olympia is …

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June 2021 Olympia WA Real Estate Market Update

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June 2021 olympia real estate market

The June 2021 real estate market in Olympia, Washington continued the head-scratching trend of more sales than homes for sale. What kind of sorcery do I speak of?? I’m talking about a steep seller’s market with buyers outweighing sellers 2.5 to one. Good News for Buyers in June – LOTS of New Listings Came to …

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May 2021 Olympia WA Real Estate Market Update | Sellers, Name Your Price!

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May 2021 Olympia WA real estate update

The May 2021 Olympia, Washington real estate market continues on its hot streak. Sellers are getting their price and then some as the market continues to deal with low supply and high demand. Home Prices in Olympia, WA for May 2021 The median home price in the greater Olympia and Thurston County area is up …

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April 2021 Olympia WA Real Estate Market Update | How to buy and sell a home in 2021

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april 2021 real estate market

If you are looking to buy or sell in Olympia, Washington in 2021, you’ll want to stay tuned and know how the market is performing. Here is the April 2021 real estate market update for Olympia and Thurston County, Washington that will help you buy or sell a home in 2021. How Many Homes are …

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December 2020 Real Estate Market Update for Olympia WA | What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

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The December 2020 real estate market did not slow down for the holidays.  In fact, December 2020 had the most sales in the last twenty years of December homes sales. Normally our summer months are the highest for sales but this late-year activity was spurred by the pause in the spring by the pandemic. This …

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Olympia WA home prices for September 2013 real estate market report

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Olympia WA home prices for September 2013 real estate market report

Here is this month’s real estate market report for Olympia WA by Francine Viola, Realtor of Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty.

Olympia WA Home Prices & Real Estate Market Report Highlights

Home prices in Olympia, WA and county-wide are rising.  For the last few months, we are seeing a pattern of rising prices.  This month, home sale prices in Olympia, WA and county-wide are up 2.6% from last year.  (Last month, I reported sales were up 2.3%, so we are seeing incremental upward adjustment.)

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