In Tune with your Real Estate Needs
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 …
Even with a slowdown in the number of sales, the Thurston County real estate market is still a seller’s market. However, there are many opportunities for both buyers and sellers. Here’s what the August market delivered for buyers and sellers: Home Prices Home prices are still going up. What has changed is the steep angle …
Here are the quick stats of what happened in July 2022 in the Olympia, Washington real estate market: Interest rates – interest rates are moderating; down from the highest at 5.81% in June to 5.22%. Double the listings – the number of homes for sale doubled from last July to 645 listings. Seller’s market – …
The words “typical” and “real estate market” haven’t been used in the same sentence these past two years as the market has been anything but typical (a pandemic, extremely low inventory rates, high buyer demand, and now add inflation and higher interest rates). Typical days may be ahead, but “typical” doesn’t mean a market crash. …
This post is an addendum to my previous Weird Things About Olympia (check it out here: https://www.intunerealestate.com/weird-things-about-olympia/) but this is truly strange. On a specific section of Rainier Road in Southeast Olympia, just south of Spurgeon Creek Road, the time jumps ahead one hour. I have been driving on this road for years, and this …
The Olympia real estate market for March 2022 continues to deliver record equity gains for sellers while buyers continue to forge ahead amidst rising prices and rising interest rates. Where is the market heading and what is the best path forward if you are considering buying or selling in the Olympia market? Take a look …
“All Gas, No Brakes!” sums up the real estate market in Olympia, Washington. The median home price is up 20.7% from last year, making homeowners very happy they purchased when they did. This February had 17% more listings than last February but this did not ease the competition much for buyers. Multiple offer situations for …
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 …
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 …