The recently released data shows a modest decline in closed sales (down 3.6%) and pending sales (down 4%) from a year ago, however, both figures made this the second-best October on record.
Combined with fewer closed sales, active inventory inched up a bit to 723 homes for sale in all of Thurston County, WA. That rise is just 6.5% up from last month yet that rise did not push the market into a balanced market. The Thurston County … (1 comments)
The real estate market for 2017 has been a good year. After years of short-sales, bank-owned properties, an unstable economy and low buyer confidence, 2017 is a breath of fresh air. But sometimes, you just can’t make people happy, especially the media. Last week, The Olympian, our local newspaper headlined an article, “Buying a home in Thurston County continues to be an exercise in frustration.” The first two paragraphs read: “If you’re a prospective home-buyer looking for a little relief in a market that favors sellers, you didn’t find it in June, according … (5 comments)
Why live in Summit Lake / Steamboat Island areas? Northwest Thurston County not only features the major areas of Summit Lake and Steamboat Island but also Carlyon Beach, Gravelly Beach, Hunter Point, Madrona Beach, and Oyster Bay. For water views and beach access on a budget (at least less expensive than West Olympia!), you'll want to check out the Northwest section of Thurston County. People may look at a map and think it is too far from Olympia, and that's just not the case. You … (0 comments)
real estate market update: Yelm / Rainier WA current real estate market update for April 2014
- 05/13/14 09:03 AM
Here is the Yelm / Rainier WA current real estate market update as of April 2014 (area 453 on the map below). Yelm / Rainier not only is close to JBLM's East Gate, but offers affordable homes and is 15 miles from Olympia. Yelm has also been recognized as Tree City USA, and you'll certainly see that as you tour its diverse urban forest of trees. Buyers looking for larger parcels and horse properties will be able to find these just outside of downtown Yelm. Yelm's downtown core has experienced quite the growth in the last few years with major retailers, restaurants and parks that residents can enjoy. … (1 comments)
The real estate market trend for the Olympia, WA area is starting to level out as we head into the winter months. 
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