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One of the fun things about Olympia is discovering hidden gems throughout the town. Whether you find a secret stairwell to get in a great workout or discover a new vantage point to take in the water and mountain views, you’ll have lots of fun exploring Olympia. If you are here for a while, you’ll …
New 2022 Laws for Washington State If you are considering a move to Washington State, you may want to know the newest laws that became effective January 1, 2022. 7% tax on the sale of stocks, bonds, and other high-end assets in excess of $250,000 This is a controversial proposal that was narrowly passed. This …
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 …
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 …
Olympia, Washington has a great arts scene and in fact, it’s such a big deal here, the City of Olympia not only has one arts walk but two! Here is a short video of the Fall 2021 arts walk featuring just a small sampling of local and regional artists and their work. What is Arts …
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 …
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 …
One of the most common questions I get from people moving to Olympia is, “what is the winter like in Olympia?” Olympia’s Winter Weather You might have already guessed but it rains here. Olympia averages about 50 inches of rain a year. The rainiest months in Olympia are between November and January. The winters are …
The Olympia real estate market continued breaking records for August 2020. This month saw the lowest absorption rate on record at 0.45 months of supply. In other words, if the market did not add any new listings, it would take just 13 days to sell everything! Are you a prospective buyer or seller? Keep reading …
When I moved to Olympia in 2005 from Seattle, I didn’t think there would be much of a difference between Seattle and Olympia. Afterall there are only 60 miles that separate these two cities. But I soon learned of Olympia’s unique attributes! Before moving to Olympia, WA, be sure to watch my video to see …