March 2023 Real Estate Market Update for Olympia WA

The Spring 2023 real estate market is off to a sluggish start but it’s not because buyers have hit the pause button – it is the lack of sellers coming to the market. This is creating a steep seller’s market. The good news for buyers is right now we have a unique window of opportunity …

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A 40-Year Listing Agreement? Would you sign one?

Over the years, I’ve seen many real estate companies offer consumers alternatives to the traditional methods of buying and selling real estate. Some of these alternative business models are far from being consumer-centric and this latest one falls into that category, in my opinion. There is a Florida-based real estate firm that now has an …

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October 2022 Olympia WA Real Estate Market Update

Our local meteorologist, Abby Acone, had a great quote this morning when she reported this week’s temperatures are much colder than normal. She said, “there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing choices”, and that’s true with real estate, too. There’s no such thing as a good or a bad real estate market. …

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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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Skyview Estates – New Construction with Solar Panels – Tumwater WA

More consumers are interested in energy-efficient homes and designs. If you are in the market for new construction with a focus on energy efficiency, you should check out the latest Rob Rice Homes community, Skyview Estates in Tumwater, Washington. Skyview Estates is a community on the forefront of transitioning to a renewable energy source through …

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The Salmon are Here | Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls

The salmon are migrating up the Deschutes River at Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls, Washington! It’s that time of year when between the end of August to almost the end of October, you can see Coho and Chinook salmon making their annual trip up the Deschutes River. The salmon use the fish ladders to get …

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April 2022 Real Estate Market Update Olympia WA

What is going on with the real estate market? Is it slowing down? Speeding up? Crashing? Here are the latest numbers and what to expect if you are buying or selling in the Olympia market. Here are the quick stats on the market: April’s median home prices are up 20.4% from last April to $477,278. …

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9088 Viola St SE | Tumwater WA | Home for Sale

9088 Viola Street SE located in The Preserve in Tumwater is now available for sale! For all the details, please visit www.FrancineViola.com/1920382. 3 bedrooms 2.5 baths 2,124 square feet Built in 2019 Backs to neighborhood trail and green space Listed for $539,950 Welcome to this 2019 home in The Preserve! This Craftsman is the perfect …

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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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Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls | Living in Tumwater, WA

Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls

The Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls not only has a new name (formerly Tumwater Falls Park) but has a facelift and it is gorgeous! Locals enjoy the park but certainly, visitors from all over come here to tour the falls, trails, and the newly revamped fishery. If you are thinking about moving to Tumwater and …

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