olympia realtor: Trader Joe's Grand Opening in Olympia - 08/21/09 06:24 PM
This is my 4th blog post about Trader Joe's. It started years back with activating people to petition Trader Joe's to open a store in Olympia, through the confirmation of a planned store, to the progress, and finally the grand opening. I really should stop writing about Trader Joe's, as … (4 comments)
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olympia realtor: Is Moving Up a Smart Move? - 08/17/09 05:52 PM
Are you playing with the thought of buying a bigger or better home? For some buyers even down-sizing to a smaller one story home may mean moving up the amount of the new mortgage payment. The following questions should help you figure out if it makes sense to move up.
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olympia realtor: A Table for Olympia - how to bring a town together - 07/11/09 10:44 PM
Inspired by an annual event in Brussels, Belgium, Mathias Eichler, owner of the hippest store in Olympia, and community organizer, put together an innovative, yet simple community event in downtown Olympia called: A Table for Olympia
It took place early evening on Friday the 10th of July on Washington … (0 comments)
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olympia realtor: Power Poles ruin the Views and Street-scape of Olympia - 06/23/09 04:58 PM
With a city as pretty as Olympia and with such stunning views, why are utility poles still tolerated?
No modern city has above ground power lines any more, and you won't see them in new subdivisions. Why then does the Capitol City of the State of Washington … (3 comments)
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olympia realtor: "New Urbanism" - a trend coming to a city near you. - 06/18/09 05:26 PM
Have you come across the term "New Urbanism"? Not sure what it means? It refers to the new concept that is actually an old concept, of living in close proximity to the city. Communities used to naturally develop around a city core, but then extended into suburban sprawl. With land … (0 comments)
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olympia realtor: Available Rebates and Incentives for Energy Efficiency - 06/17/09 11:55 PM
Few people know that there are thousands of dollars available in rebates from Puget Sound Energy, as well as federal tax incentives for installing energy star qualified heaters, water heaters and windows. The rebates from PSE are only for PSE customers, and the rebates listed below are for single family … (0 comments)
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olympia realtor: Funny Houses - Part II - 06/17/09 05:17 PM
Houses don't always have to look the same. Everybody knows a house or two in their neighborhood that doesn't quite conform to the traditional, but these houses are something else. Can you say extreme home makeover? These photos prove that a little imagination goes a long way.
Redneck Villa
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olympia realtor: Briggs Village - Olympia's Urban Village - 06/09/09 08:01 PM
The location of the Briggs Village master planned community is a prime spot close to all the conveniences. Residents can walk or bike to Pioneer Park and enjoy inner tubing on the Deschutes river, or walk their dog at Watershed Park. Children can walk to the various schools' sports … (2 comments)
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olympia realtor: Questions and Answers about Mortgage Modification - 05/11/09 07:22 AM
Why would banks want to modify their mortgage terms?
Loan modification will improve the value of distressed mortgages through achieving long-term sustainable cash flow for the lender that exceeds the estimated costs of foreclosure.
What are the expected benefits for Borrowers?
Loan modification will allow borrowers to keep their … (2 comments)
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olympia realtor: When you're disgruntled with the real estate business, take a look overseas. - 03/10/09 08:32 PM
in other parts of the world.
Throughout Europe there is no unified Association of Realtors, and most European counties don't have an MLS system. In Germany many sellers list with multiple real estate brokers and often reserve the right to sell the home privately as well.
How would you … (5 comments)
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olympia realtor: The Simple Truth of Service - an Inspiration - 02/27/09 07:26 PM
Service is a word we use a lot in the real estate industry. My efforts as a Realtor do not produce a tangible commodity, so the work I do can be labeled as providing a service.
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines "service" as a "contribution to the welfare of others".
One could certainly … (5 comments)
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olympia realtor: First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit - 01/22/09 06:55 PM
In 2008, the new "First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit" law offered a $7,500 tax credit which would have to be repaid over time. It essentially amounts to a 15 year interest free government loan. With the new stimulus package in the works, that credit would no longer have to be repaid for homes … (4 comments)
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olympia realtor: Thurston County Market Trend - 01/13/09 07:16 PM
The real estate sales data for the last month of 2008 has recently been released, completing yet another year for the market statistics. While the median home prices for the entire NW MLS average an 11% drop, Thurston County only shows a small drop from the year before.
Is this dip … (4 comments)
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olympia realtor: Huge Price Reductions on New Golf Community Homes - 01/02/09 07:09 PM
Bennett Homes has just drastically reduced home prices on their standing homes inventory at Lacy's Campus Highlands golf course community. Average home prices in Thurston County have dropped close to 5% in 2008 for the first time in over a decade. Most home buyers expect to see price reductions on … (1 comments)
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olympia realtor: And the safest city is... - 12/15/08 11:23 AM
The most common pre-requisite I hear from people looking to relocate, is to find a safe and secure environment.
The fifth annual Framers Insurance Study has just been released and it ranks Olympia, Washington as the safest mid-sized city (150,000 - 500,000 inhabitants) in the US. This is the second … (7 comments)
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olympia realtor: Does Buying a Home Warranty Make Sense? - 11/17/08 05:56 PM
When I bought my laptop computer, I was asked by the sales clerk if I also wanted to purchase a warranty. I considered that I had just spent a lot of money on my new computer. Did I really want to spend more on a warranty when I could be … (3 comments)
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olympia realtor: Green Building Tour - 09/25/08 04:52 PM
The annual National Solar & Green Building Tour is showcasing Olympia area homes, commercial buildings and building innovations. For anyone who's heart beats faster at the sound of terms such as "radiant floor heating", "passive solar design", "tank less water heaters" or "rainwater catchment systems", or for people who have … (8 comments)
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olympia realtor: Exquisite Lacey Rambler for the Discerning Taste - 09/25/08 03:59 PM
Celebrate the Cypress, a new model in the hard-to-find one-story home market.
Ramblers are rare - and quality, new construction Ramblers are even harder to find.
The Cypress model is a 2610 square feet, 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home in the Campus Highlands Estates community on Lacey's … (4 comments)
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olympia realtor: Claim your Utility Rebate Dollars - 09/24/08 06:40 PM
Did you know that Puget Sound Energy customers can receive up to $100.00 for having a certain premium efficiency clothes washer? Or that up to $20.00 are available for ENERGY STAR qualified light fixtures? Better yet, $350.00 are rebated for an ENERGY STAR qualified natural gas furnace and up to … (0 comments)
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olympia realtor: Grand Built Green Home For Sale - 06/14/08 07:21 PM
This stately new home is located at Lacey's "Estates at Campus Highlands". With a greenbelt both in front and behind the house, living in this home feels like living in a lush forest. The golf course green is visible through the trees. What makes this home so special are … (4 comments)
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