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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 …
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. …
Today is May 4th . May the Fourth be with you! Homebuyers in this market could use some good Jedi force when buying a home here in the Olympia area but what is stopping many homebuyers from becoming homeowners is they are getting the wrong information about the market. Today, I’d like to clear up …
In this very competitive real estate market where buyers are waiving their home inspections or may not be able to negotiate repairs with a seller, some buyers and sellers think that a home warranty can bridge this crevasse. Home warranties have their place and can be very useful however they are not the miracle fix. …
“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 …
Buyer’s remorse, on some level, is very normal for all buyers to go through, but surprisingly, buyers can experience remorse in all phases of buying a home: the house hunting phase getting to the close date after moving in Most buyers are worried about if they are paying too much for a home, are they …
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 …
It’s January 2022 and the Olympia, Washington real estate market is in a deep seller’s market fueled by low supply (as of this writing, all of Thurston County had just 150 homes listed for sale) and high buyer demand. This is creating an environment where many listings are receiving multiple, competing offers that are pushing …
If you are planning on buying a home in the Olympia, WA area in 2022, you may be wondering: Where is the market is going? Is it still a good time to buy? Is the market going to crash? Here are my predictions based on the local market along with tips to help you make …
What is the biggest threat to home buyers in today’s real estate market? Using the wrong lender. Using the wrong lender can stop you from even get your offer accepted to the worst-case scenario of finding out before closing that your lender cannot approve you for a loan. This doesn’t have to happen to you. …