Olympia Highlights: A Video Tour - 06/26/09 07:09 PM
From the views of Mt. Rainier and Puget Sound, to the majestic state capitol building, Olympia, WA has quite a bit to offer! Aside from the convenient location between Seattle and Portland, Olympia itself is brimming with opportunity. A healthy local economy driven by state government and local business has helped Olympia remain one of the best places in the country to call home.I think this video is an excellent testament to the many wonderful things Olympia, WA has to offer. You can view the article from Kiplinger.com,  which ranks Olympia #6 on its Best Cities 2009 list, click here . The … (2 comments)

Buyer's Market? I'm Not So Sure... - 06/17/09 03:51 PM
If you've turned on a TV or read a newspaper in the last year then you have likely heard talk that we are in the midst of a buyer's market in the real estate world. A buyer's market would lead you to believe that buyers are in control and are able to negotiate fantastic deals on their purchases. You may also be led to believe that sellers are desperate and that they will welcome all offers. While these things may be true in parts of the country, they certainly ARE NOT true here in the Olympia area! Unless you plan on … (2 comments)

How Good is YOUR Interest Rate? - 06/15/09 08:20 PM
Are you waiting for mortgage rates to drop back down? It seems many potential buyers out there in the real estate market these days are trying to hold out until that perfect scenario presents itself: Low prices AND low rates.
Well here is my word of caution...don't wait TOO LONG! We've been fortunate over the past 15 years to have some extremely low interest rates available to homebuyers. However, when you turn the clock back a bit further things begin to look quite different.
Rather than rattle off a list of statistics and data I think this message is best told … (1 comments)

Lacey's FREE Summer Entertainment Schedule - 06/09/09 11:33 PM
Lacey Parks and Recreation Department has yet another action packed summer planned for kids and adults alike. Starting June 23rd, you can enjoy some great family friendly entertainment ABSOLUTELY FREE at Huntamer Park (map).
On Tuesday evenings at 6:30 you can enjoy the Children's Entertainment Series with events including Shakespeare in the Park, The Tom Question Show, and Recess Monkey.
Then on Wednesdays at noon, starting June 24th, there will be live musical performances in the park for "Lacey in Tune" concert series. Come out and see local performers take on jazz and swing, American pop, calypso & reggae, The Beatles … (0 comments)

Multiple Offers in a Buyer's Market? - 06/08/09 02:53 PM
I've had the unfortunate experience lately of having to explain to many of my clients that they would have to pay the full asking price in order to buy the home they were looking at. We find ourselves in strange territory at the moment. Numbers and statistics indicate that we are in the heart of a buyer's market, but reality tells a far different tale.
THE LAST 8 OFFERS I HAVE WRITTEN WITH MY BUYER CLIENTS HAVE FOUND THEMSELVES COMPETING WITH MULTIPLE OFFERS!
What is this all about? Basically it boils down to quality. We have a false sense of over-supply right now in the … (4 comments)

Lacey Rotary Duck Dash 2011 Info Now Available - 06/05/09 04:16 PM
**UPDATE: 2011 Lacey Rotary Duck Dash in Olympia information now available!**
 
 

June 5th, 2010 at Tumwater Falls Park
DUCK DASH IS HERE!
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Note: The following post and prize information were written for the 2009 Duck Dash:
Feeling Lucky? If you are, or if you just want to contribute to a number of worthy local causes, come out to Tumwater Falls Park and participate in the festivities of this year's 20th anniversary of Lacey Rotary Duck Dash!
What do you do at a Duck Dash, you might ask... Its really pretty simple. You purchase … (6 comments)

 

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