tumwater wa: The best breakfast cafe in Tumwater WA - the Biscuit House - 12/30/19 01:43 PM

The Biscuit House is on my very short list of favorite restaurants in the area. Why? Just the name itself implies delicious, comfort food at its best!
 
 
 
The location of the Biscuit House in Tumwater is a little unconventional. It's located in the Toyota dealership at their service department.
 
Although the atmosphere is a little unusual, who cares because the food is THAT GOOD!
 
The biscuits are everything you could hope for: fluffy and buttery. The gravy is mellow, the eggs are equally fluffy and buttery, and then don't get me started on the bacon. I'm not sure where they get this thick-sliced … (2 comments)

tumwater wa: 1926 69th Way SE Tumwater WA - home for sale $375,000 - 09/18/19 08:06 PM

Click here for all the details on this beautiful home.
 
Are you looking for a CLEAN and UPDATED home that is truly move-in ready? This Tumwater, WA home in the Deschutes River Highlands neighborhood has it all. Check out the walk-thru video.
 

 
4 bedrooms 2.25 baths 2,468 SF 2-story home built in 2010  
The owners took this standard, builder home and transformed it into a very high-end home. Did you check out the price?! All for $375,000!
 
Just the exterior light package alone elevates this Tumwater WA home to a higher standard.
The interior lighting is just as impressive. The owners added this night … (10 comments)

tumwater wa: August 17-18 2019 Open Houses in Olympia WA - 08/16/19 01:57 PM
Here are the open houses this weekend in the Olympia WA area (Thurston County WA). There are over 100 homes hosting an open house in all price ranges. 
Be sure to check them out by clicking here or on the photo below!
Can't make it to an open house, call me to arrange your own tour at a time that works best for you.
 
 Tips for going to open houses:--Say hi and introduce yourself to the hosting agent!  Don't be shy.  If you are working with an agent, let them know that.
 
 
--Wear slip-on shoes as you may be asked to remove your … (3 comments)

tumwater wa: 1685 Ridgeview Lp SW in Tumwater WA now for sale! - 08/06/18 03:52 PM
1685 Ridgeview Lp SW located on top of Tumwater Hill in Tumwater WA is a Euro-modern Benjamin Ryan home that is now for sale.
 
Check out all the details here.
 
 
 
 

 
In the Pacific Northwest, the architecture can be boring and if it's not boring, it's a Craftsman!  But this Benjamin Ryan resale home offers a different type of look that many buyers are craving.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
This elegant Euro-inspired 4-bedroom home is for the buyer looking for something modern and something different from the rest. The sleek finishes include vessel sinks, floating vanities, raised gas fireplace, lots of windows, tall ceilings, and cool lighting fixtures.
 
 
 
 
 
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tumwater wa: Tumwater WA Schools - 4 bedroom home - now available for sale! - 05/10/18 09:57 AM
This beautiful Tumwater, WA 4-bedroom home for sale located at 7115 Rothenberg Dr SW is in the desired Tumwater School District.
The high school, AG West Black Hills High School is within walking distance. The middle school is Tumwater Middle School, located at 6335 Littlerock Road SW. And the elementary school is Michael T. Simmons Elementary located at 1205 South 2nd Ave SW.
This Tumwater home is located in the Countryside Place neighborhood where the people who live there tell me they just love it!  They have neighborhood events like movie night in the summer, and there are sidewalks throughout to take … (3 comments)

tumwater wa: 7115 Rothenberg Dr SW Tumwater WA 4-bedroom home for sale! - 01/22/18 12:34 PM
This beautiful Tumwater, WA 4-bedroom home for sale located at 7115 Rothenberg Dr SW offers a great location to schools, shopping and freeway access.  Plus Countryside Place it's a great neighborhood to call home.
Click here for all the details.
 
The quick features of this home are:
4 bedrooms / 2.5 baths 2,570 square feet 2-story home built in 2005 Tumwater school district Fully fenced private backyard 2-car garage See this video for a tour of this Tumwater WA home for sale.
 
 
Best features of this home include:
Lots of natural light.  The home has large windows to let in the light, and the … (3 comments)

tumwater wa: 3131 Vista Verde Lane SW, Tumwater WA - home for sale - 09/08/16 04:46 AM
3131 Vista Verde Lane SW, Tumwater WA is for sale!For details, click here.
4 bedrooms / 2.5 baths 1,993 Square Feet Built in 2013 This home has been upgraded with A/C and is move-in ready!
Located on Tumwater Hill, this home offers great access to the freeway for commuters and those who need quick access to the west side of Olympia.
This desirable 4 bedroom home has pristine main floor hardwood floors, huge kitchen w/island, lots of storage & space to cook a gourmet meal, gas range (all kitchen appliances included), open living & dining room.
Watch the video here:
 
 
 
Upstairs features 4 bedrooms, 2 … (3 comments)

tumwater wa: 3031 Vista Verde Lane SW, Tumwater WA - sold in 4 days - 06/21/16 10:43 AM
3031 Vista Verde Lane SW in Tumwater WA sold in just 4 days!  
It is scheduled to close by the end of June 2016. Contact me today to keep you informed of other similar homes that come up on the market.
 
With lots of activity and multiple offers, the seller had a tough time choosing, as all the offers were strong, came from pre-qualified buyers represented by Realtors.
 
 
This home is just 3 years old and is in great condition. 3 bedrooms / 2.5 baths / 1,765 square feet built in 2013 on Tumwater Hill, which is a terrific location to the freeway, … (2 comments)

tumwater wa: 1661 Anthem Lane SW, Tumwater WA - Off the Market - 06/06/15 11:22 AM
This home is currently off the market as of July 2, 2015.  For other homes available for sale in this neighborhood, contact me today!
 
Commuters rejoice with this Tumwater Hill location at 1661 Anthem Lane SW offering a few short minutes to the freeway yet very quiet!
 
This 4-bedroom home offers a welcoming, oversized front porch, great for socializing  or showing off your great holiday decorating!  (I think Halloween would be so much fun with this great porch!)
The hardwood floor entry leads into the generous dining room, large enough for entertaining. The kitchen features modern granite tile countertops, stainless steel appliances, and it … (8 comments)

tumwater wa: Tumwater WA real estate market update for June 2014 - 07/12/14 04:04 AM
Here is the Tumwater WA real estate market update for June 2014.

Why live in Tumwater?
Tumwater is a great middle point for Olympia and Lewis County employment centers with easy access to I-5.  Tumwater is close to many State and Federal buildings, the Olympia Airport, parks, and shopping centers. 
Tumwater is probably most famous for being the home of the Olympia Brewery, which claimed it was the water that made its beer so good.  Although the brewery closed in 2003, the Old Brewery still stands along the Deschutes River.  You can walk along the river and enjoy the Tumwater Falls in the heart … (0 comments)

tumwater wa: Tumwater WA real estate market update April 2014 - 05/22/14 09:55 AM
Here is the Tumwater WA current real estate market update as of April 2014 (area 443 on the map below).
Tumwater is a great middle point for Olympia and Lewis County employment centers with easy access to I-5.  Tumwater is close to many State and Federal buildings, the Olympia Airport, parks, and shopping centers. 
Tumwater is probably most famous for being the home of the Olympia Brewery, which claimed it was the water that made its beer so good.  Although the brewery closed in 2003, the Old Brewery still stands along the Deschutes River.  You can walk along the river and enjoy the Tumwater … (0 comments)

tumwater wa: Tumwater WA current real estate market update - 02/10/14 02:47 AM
Here is the Tumwater WA current real estate market update as of January 2014 (area 443 on the map below).
Tumwater is a great middle point for Olympia and Lewis County employment centers with easy access to I-5.  Tumwater is close to many State and Federal buildings, the Olympia Airport, parks, and shopping centers.  Most residents are in the Tumwater School District. Tumwater offers a mix of new construction, condos/townhomes and vintage homes.
 
 
 
MARKET SNAPSHOT:
Average home prices for Tumwater are up 4.6% from last year at this time.  This area has seen very good growth from 2012 to 2013.  Thurston County overall has … (0 comments)

tumwater wa: Tumwater Market Update for October 2013 - 11/13/13 08:10 AM
Here is the Tumwater Market Update for October 2013 (area 443 on the map below).
Tumwater is a great middle point for Olympia and Lewis County employment centers with easy access to I-5.  Tumwater is close to many State and Federal buildings, the Olympia Airport, parks, and shopping centers.  Most residents are in the Tumwater School District. Tumwater offers a mix of new construction, condos/townhomes and vintage homes.
 
 
 
Market Snapshot:    
Average home prices for Tumwater are up slightly - just under 2% - from last year at this time.  This area is in line with what Thurston County has experienced.  Thurston County overall has seen incremental home … (0 comments)

tumwater wa: How Toastmasters has improved just about everything in my business - 10/11/11 11:12 AM
Everyday I receive emails about the latest and greatest schemes, plans and products that will skyrocket my business and income.  Today was no different.  I received an email that promised if I purchased this lead-generating program, I would be able to make $1 million in one year.  Wow!  That’s amazing!  For just $399, I could get the keys to this secret program!  Sounds tempting, doesn’t it?! 
But this magical program for $399 is not going to make anyone successful, except for the guy offering the program!   
My secret to success is to work on improving myself.  I know we’ve all … (4 comments)

 
Francine Viola, REALTOR®, In Tune with your Real Estate Needs (Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty, Olympia WA)

Francine Viola

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Olympia, WA

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