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We are going on a field trip today to check out two 55+ neighborhoods in Lacey, WA! Be sure to watch the video listed at the bottom of this post. If you are aged 55 and over and are looking specifically for 55+ neighborhoods, Olympia has many options for you – from single family homes, …
If you are considering a move to the Olympia area or to Washington State, here are a few of the new laws effective January 1, 2023 that could impact you. Minimum Wage Increase Washington now has the highest state minimum wage in the United States of $15.74 an hour. In 2022, the minimum wage was …
What is going on with the real estate market? Is it slowing down? Speeding up? Crashing? Here are the latest numbers and what to expect if you are buying or selling in the Olympia market. Here are the quick stats on the market: April’s median home prices are up 20.4% from last April to $477,278. …
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 …
Every part of the country has specific building requirements, practices, and standards. Here’s what to expect if you are moving to Olympia from another state. VIDEO The Crawlspace Nearly all homes in Olympia are built with a crawlspace, not a slab foundation. The garage will be on a slab but the rest of the house …
March Madness isn’t just happening on the basketball court. The Olympia, WA real estate market has had some incredible highs and lows. Wondering how the market affects you? Here are the stats and tips to succeed whether you are a buyer, seller or both in this market. Low Supply and High Demand Plus Another Wildcard …
The topic of Homeowner Associations in any circle is sure to bring up some heated discussions as most homeowners have very negative experiences with HOAs. In fact, I don’t think I have ever had a buyer tell me that they wanted to live in a neighborhood with an HOA and CC&Rs (covenants, conditions and restrictions). …
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 …
Cost of Living – Olympia VS Seattle Is Olympia more affordable than Seattle? Well, of course it is! But you’ll be surprised to learn that Olympia and Seattle do share some similar costs. That’s what we’re talking about today – affordability – Olympia vs Seattle! Click the video to learn more! Housing in Olympia vs …