Where to live in Olympia WA – neighborhoods

Are you moving to Olympia, Washington and wondering which neighborhoods are best for your budget, lifestyle, wants and needs? Then this guide is for you! Here is an overview of the neighborhoods within the city limits of Olympia, Washington. Let me know what neighborhood you like. And of course, if you are planning to buy …

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2022 Real Estate Predictions in Olympia, WA for BUYERS

2022 home buyer predictions in olympia wa

If you are planning on buying a home in the Olympia, WA area in 2022, you may be wondering: Where is the market is going? Is it still a good time to buy? Is the market going to crash? Here are my predictions based on the local market along with tips to help you make …

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November 2021 Olympia WA Real Estate Market Update for Buyers and Sellers

Most people would believe that the winter real estate market in Olympia, WA would be slowing down. And every winter, I am amazed that it just seems to ramp up! November was no exception and in fact, this November broke all of last November’s records. In short: Median Sales Price: $451,238 – Up 20.3% from …

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

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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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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Should you use a local lender or a national lender when buying a home in Olympia WA?

Local lenders rock

What is the biggest threat to home buyers in today’s real estate market? Using the wrong lender. Using the wrong lender can stop you from even get your offer accepted to the worst-case scenario of finding out before closing that your lender cannot approve you for a loan. This doesn’t have to happen to you. …

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

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

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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2021 Real Estate Market Predictions for Buyers | Olympia WA

2021 real estate predictions for buyers

Buyers in 2021 may see a repeat of 2020 with rising home prices and low inventory but interest rates continue to remain low, helping buyers achieve their homeownership goals. Here are the 2021 real estate market predictions for BUYERS in the Olympia, Washington area. (For the 2021 SELLER predictions, click here.) Home Prices In Olympia …

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