It's not just the rain that makes things flourish here. Forbes Magazine recently ranked Washington as having one of the best business climates in the country. The state has gone from a budget deficit just a few years ago to a $1.2 billion in reserves. According to a news article in "The Olympian" newspaper, welfare rolls at 1.8% are the lowest the state has experienced in 40 years. Unemployment is at 4.6%, which is one of the lowest unemployment rates in 30 years. These positive economic indicators are good news for investors, local businesses and the people of Washington.

 

Sandy Nelson
Realtor for Olympia Area Real Estate
www.sandynelsonrealestate.com

 

 

4 Comments on Good Economic News

JUL
23
2007
Nice point you made on our state going from a deficit to $1.2 billion in reserves.  I had no idea.  Thank you for posting in the Puget Sound - WA Real Estate Group.
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JUL
27
2007
Sandy ... this is great news but you're supposed to keep it a secret so the rest of the world won't find out how great it is here.
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Larry...the more the merrier (not talking about illegal immigrants).
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that's great. you don't have to worry about the national print media spreading this news, it's too positive.

i also heard that forbes is pointing toward tampa bay as a great place to buy. i'm further south in ft. myers/cape coral and the opportunities here to purchase homes are fantastic.  

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