In Tune with your Real Estate Needs
I thought I’d ask my colleagues at Coldwell Banker what their three tips are for buyers in this competitive real estate market here in Olympia, Washington. But of course, it wouldn’t have been as fun if I had made an appointment with them – no – I ambushed them at the office! Here are their …
Enjoy this tour of 8330 Sweetbrier Loop SE in beautiful Olympia, Washington. For all the details of this listing, please visit: https://www.francineviola.com/1748710. Located in the Villages at Union Mills, this neighborhood is just off Marvin Road from I-5 Exit 111. For commuters and those needing to get to JBLM, this is a great location with …
Located in East Olympia near Lacey, this cute rambler offers a great location to I-5 and all the shopping and eateries in Hawks Prairie including Costco, Best Buy, Ulta Beauty, Home Depot and more. For all the details and more photos, visit https://www.FrancineViola.com/1736401 Asking $325,000 3 Bedrooms / 1 Full Bath 1,066 Square Feet 0.225 …
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 …
What it’s like living in Olympia, Washington Here’s a short tour of downtown Olympia getting into the Christmas spirit on Small Business Saturday 2020. My walkabout this past Saturday around downtown Olympia, Washington was certainly quiet and subdued from year’s past. The pandemic and the modified shutdown through December 14th have canceled the usual annual …
How much does it really cost to sell your Olympia, Washington home? Seller’s costs are unique to each seller as there are many things that can affect the final fees to sell a home but in very general and broad terms, sellers in the Olympia area can expect their closings costs to be about eight …
Here is the September 2020 real estate market update for Olympia, Washington that not only gives you the latest numbers and statistics but is broken down into three categories – current homeowners, potential sellers and active buyers – and how uniquely this market affects you. My video below also breaks it out into the different …
Drive-Thru Closings Here is a behind-the-scenes look at signing your closing documents for your home sale in Olympia WA. The coronavirus certainly has changed how we sell houses, and signing your closing documents with the escrow company is on that list of changes! Here is a behind-the-scenes look at how I now attend signing appointments …
Should you sell your home as-is? Preparing your home for sale takes a lot of work and sellers understandably get to the end of the preparation period and exclaim, “Francine, I’m exhausted. I’m just going to sell this home as-is and let the buyer take care of any issues themselves.” Selling as-is from a seller’s …
Click here for all the details on this home just listed for sale at 3646 42nd Ct SE in Olympia, WA 98501. Below is the walk-thru video – check it out! Grow your own organic farmer’s market! If you know the Olympia area, you know this area is known for its great soil for growing …