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January 2022 in the Olympia area started off with a blanket of snow, a surge in COVID cases, and folks getting over the holidays. This January started off less than what I had predicted, but that doesn’t mean the market softened or buyers will find much relief. Here are the highlights of the Olympia real …
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 …
Can a buyer back out of a real estate transaction before closing legally? The answer is yes under certain circumstances. Sometimes buyers have entered into a mutually accepted purchase and sale agreement but a situation arises where the buyer cannot go through with the purchase. Buyers may terminate a transaction due to a contingency. What …
If you are planning on selling your home, you might want to interview a few agents. Asking the right TYPE of questions is key. Some of the questions I have received during an interview have been good – others not so good! Watch the video at the end to hear some of the funny questions …
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 …
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 …
How to Sell Your Home While Buying Another Home in Olympia, WA If you already own a home and are looking to buy your next home, there are three ways to do this: List your home and buy your next home at the same time and align the close dates for both of those transactions. …
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 …
Wondering how the current October 2020 real estate market update for Olympia, Washington affects you? Click here to see the video (and see my partially decorated Christmas tree!). Buyers and sellers right now have questions and I have some options and answers for you. Here are the common questions I’m getting from my buyers and …
Selling your home isn’t easy as there are a lot of decisions to be made, a lot of work to get your home show-ready, negotiations, inspections, and then the final punch of packing and moving! It’s a lot to take on. This Home Seller’s Guide that I have prepared for Olympia, Washington and greater Thurston …