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Buyers in Thurston County, WA (which include Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater and Yelm) are seeing higher home prices but are enjoying near-historic low interest rates, making homes more affordable now than last year at this time. The average home price in Thurston County, WA is $371,323, up 4 percent from last year. But because interest rates …
This year in real estate in the Thurston County, WA area, including the cities of Olympia, Lacey, and Tumwater, are bound to be a very successful year both for sellers and buyers. Here is the 2018 recap with the 2019 projections. Record Number of Sellers A record number of resale homes came to the market …
Looking for a new home can start out to be a fun process but can quickly turn very frustrating in a market where new listings are few and far between. Here are some tips if you are looking to buy a home but just can’t seem to find the right one. Revisit why you are …
Francine Viola, Realtor with Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty in Olympia WA is proud to share this 5 Star Review: “Francine helped us sell our home in Lacey. We were impressed with her honesty and thoroughness. She responded quickly to our questions and was very knowledgeable regarding the area we were living in. I would …
The end of summer is upon us, and the real estate market has been just as hot as the summer weather. Here is the summer 2017 real estate market update for the Olympia, Lacey and Tumwater areas of Washington. Click here to watch the 1-minute update: Supply is LOW, Demand is HIGH, which is …
Thinking of selling your home in Olympia, WA or Lacey, WA this year? Now could be the time. Here is just a sample of the sellers I represented who took advantage of the 2017 market. The Olympia and Lacey WA inventory of homes for sale remains at an all-time LOW, while buyer activity remains at an …
Why all the negativity in such a great real estate market? The real estate market for 2017 has been a good year. After years of short-sales, bank-owned properties, an unstable economy and low buyer confidence, 2017 is a breath of fresh air. But sometimes, you just can’t make people happy, especially the media. Last week, …
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 …
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 …
Just sold a great house in Lacey, WA to a great family this past month! These first-time home buyers learned lessons that are good for ALL buyers in this busy sellers’ market. When the perfect home came up, it was also the perfect home for about 10 other buyers. My first-time home buyers were nervous …