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We are fortunate that Western Washington doesn’t have a lot of pests that cause damage to homes but we do have a few that are problematic. Here are the top five worst pests you may encounter when buying a home in Olympia, Washington. Termites are rare in our area but there are pockets of subterranean …
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 …
I work with buyers moving here from all over the country and real estate practices vary from area to area. Many of my out-of-state buyers ask what inspections sellers do for buyers and the list is extremely short. The one inspection sellers do for buyers is if the property has a septic system, it’s the …
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 …
About sixty miles south of Seattle, Olympia is a small town that packs a lot of amenities and activities in a small footprint. And there are just more than five great things about living here. Olympia has a beautiful nature scene with parks and trails, beaches, lots of trees, and views of both the Olympic …
If so, this could boil down to you might be touring homes the wrong way. Here are my tips that can help you but first, we’ll need to start at the beginning: Start your home search by using the right websites In the Olympia area, the most accurate websites for home searching will be brokerage …
The 2022 real estate market in Olympia has shifted. As we go into the fall and winter months, you might be questioning if now is a good time to buy or if you should wait until next year. The two biggest issues for buyers right now in deciding if now is the time are home …
Here’s the video of a septic inspection I attended recently. The technician, Marcello from Goebel Septic Tank Service was kind enough to explain how the system works. Be sure to check it out! Many homes in the Olympia area will have a septic system. If you’re not used to this or familiar with it, it’s …
Today is May 4th . May the Fourth be with you! Homebuyers in this market could use some good Jedi force when buying a home here in the Olympia area but what is stopping many homebuyers from becoming homeowners is they are getting the wrong information about the market. Today, I’d like to clear up …
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. …