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wa: South Olympia WA real estate market update for June 2015 - 08/05/15 01:59 AM

Here is the South Olympia WA real estate market update for June 2015.

Why live in South Olympia?
South Olympia is considered a desirable part of Thurston County by its residents.
South Olympians have lots of sidewalks and biking paths, and many enjoy the amenities of the YMCA, which has an indoor swimming pool. Ward Lake and Chambers Lake offer lakefront homes and water activities, while the Carlyon neighborhood offers a mix of mid-century and older vintage homes. Watch my walking tour of the South Capitol neighborhood:

Schools: Many residents covet the Olympia School District, especially Olympia High School. There are residents in this area who … (0 comments)

wa: North Olympia WA real estate market update for June 2015 - 08/05/15 01:56 AM

Here is the North Olympia WA real estate market update for June 2015.

Why live in North Olympia?
North Olympia beckons home-dwellers who are inspired by vintage homes, some of which are on the Historic Registry. This area includes the Capitol Campus, downtown Olympia, Bigelow, East Bay and East Olympia Hill. Homes in this area range from the majestic homes of Olympia's original pioneers to the more modest homes built for the pioneering sawmill and port workers.
Some homes offer water and Capitol views, and many residents enjoy being able to walk to the Capitol, downtown Olympia and the waterfront.
Schools: Many residents in this area … (0 comments)

wa: Tenino and Bucoda WA real estate market update for June 2015 - 08/04/15 07:33 AM

Here is the Tenino and Bucoda WA real estate market update for June 2015.

Why live in Tenino?
Tenino WA is located Southeast of Olympia off of Old Highway 99. There is some dispute how Tenino got its name; some say it is from a Native American word meaning "junction" or "meeting place;" others say it was named after the railroad engine numbered "10-9-0."

Why live in Bucoda?
Bucoda WA is just south of Tenino. Bucoda's name is clearly documented. It was named after three men in the town's mining business: James Buckley, Samuel Coulter and John David. Bucoda was the location of the territory's penitentiary … (3 comments)

wa: Rochester WA real estate market update for June 2015 - 08/04/15 07:28 AM

Here is the Rochester WA real estate market update for June 2015.

Why live in Rochester?
Rochester, WA is located in the southernmost part of Thurston County, and is best known for its Scandinavian heritage celebrations. Rochester is also the home to the Great Wolf Lodge and the Lucky Eagle Casino operated by the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation.
Schools: Many residents of these towns are in the Rochester School District.
Homes: Rochester features farming parcels as well as vintage homes in the downtown area. Neighborhoods in Rochester include Applegate, Beaver Creek, Black River, Country Manor, Grand Mound, Independence and Littlerock. Search Rochester WA homes … (0 comments)

wa: North Lacey / Hawks Prairie WA real estate update for June 2015 - 08/03/15 06:29 AM

Here is the North Lacey / Hawks Prairie WA real estate update for June 2015.

Why live in the North Lacey / Hawks Prairie WA area?
Hawks Prairie is aptly named as hawks, eagles, woodland birds, and wetland birds make this area their home. You can see bald eagles soaring through the skies above neighborhoods in Hawks Prairie. The Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge is nearby, which is a rich home for the birds and other wildlife.
North Lacey is a fast-developing part of the county, with lots of residential and commercial new construction, the completion of Cabela's, and other major retailers coming soon.
This area is … (2 comments)

wa: DuPont WA real estate market update for June 2015 - 08/03/15 05:57 AM

Here is the DuPont WA real estate market update for June 2015.

What's it like to live in DuPont?
DuPont is a middle point between Tacoma and Olympia, and offers an excellent location for Joint-Base Lewis McChord (JBLM) commuters.
In 1994, Northwest Landing, a master planned community in DuPont, was developed on 3,200 acres. There are 50 acres of parks. Trails, sidewalks and bike lanes make it enjoyable to get out and enjoy the area or to play a round of golf. And you can leave the car at home as the city center of DuPont offers shopping, restaurants and other services within close proximity.
Schools: … (0 comments)

wa: Thurston County WA real estate market update for June 2015 - 07/31/15 08:45 AM

Here is the Thurston County WA real estate market update for June 2015.

Is this positive trend sustainable?

With all the good real estate news, I’m frequently asked whether this run is sustainable. While I wish I could predict the future, what I can say is there are fundamental differences between this current trend and the last run-up that resulted in an unprecedented downturn.
FIRST—lenders are not giving loans to unqualified buyers. The last upward trend had loans given to people who could not afford them. That led to an artificial boost in demand, which blasted the market to unsustainable heights. Today, lenders are required … (1 comments)

wa: Boston Harbor WA real estate market update for June 2015 - 07/20/15 08:21 AM

Here is the Boston Harbor WA real estate market update for June 2015.

Why live in Boston Harbor?
Boston Harbor is a desirable area of Thurston County and offers residents lots of waterfront activities including Priest Point Park and Boston Harbor Marina as well as a direct route to downtown Olympia.
Other downtown waterfront activities include the Hands On Children's Museum, Swantown Marina, the Farmer's Market and more, which are just a walk or a bike ride away for many residents in the southern part of Boston Harbor.
Schools: Most residents are in the Olympia School District and the North Thurston School District.
Types of Homes: … (2 comments)

wa: Tumwater WA real estate market update for June 2015 - 07/16/15 12:09 PM

Here is the Tumwater WA real estate market update for June 2015.

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)

wa: 10814 Tempo Lake Dr SE, Olympia WA 98513 - land for sale - 07/16/15 11:28 AM

10814 Tempo Lake Dr SE, Olympia WA 98513 - land for sale.

This parcel is located in the Tempo Lake neighborhood southeast of Olympia, WA.

The preamble of the neighborhood's covenants sums up this neighborhood well.
The creation of the community area known as Tempo Lake Glade is to provide a peaceful and tranquil setting for residential home sites: to provide for the propagation of fish for fishing, to promote a wildlife sanctuary and to permit any reasonable recreational activity. It is the intent of these covenants to perpetuate a community that is quiet, peaceful and retiring so that anyone may set his own … (4 comments)

wa: Delphi / Black Hills WA real estate update for June 2015 - 07/15/15 09:13 AM

Here is the Delphi / Black Hills WA real estate update for June 2015.

Why live in the Delphi / Black Hills area?
Delphi / Black Hills residents are in an area of homes on larger parcels of land. Buyers can find their coveted horse properties here! There are also some high-end neighborhoods including Field of Dreams and Cougar Ridge as well as the neighborhoods of Alpine Hills, Black Lake, Littlerock, Mud Bay, and Waddell Creek. This area also includes part of the Capitol State Forest.

Schools: Many residents in this area are in the Tumwater School District.

Types of Homes: There are a wide variety … (5 comments)

wa: Summit Lake / Steamboat Island WA real estate market update for June 2015 - 07/14/15 05:19 AM

Here is the Summit Lake / Steamboat Island WA real estate market update for June 2015.

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 can get into … (0 comments)

wa: West Olympia WA real estate market update for June 2015 - 07/13/15 01:12 PM

Here is the West Olympia WA real estate market update for June 2015.

Why live in West Olympia?
West Olympians love their part of town! There is The Evergreen State College and South Puget Sound Community College, Capitol Medical Center and the shopping mall to name a few amenities. The main north-south road, Cooper Point Road NW, leads to the homes with water views of either Eld Inlet to the west or Budd Inlet to the east.

Investors can find opportunities with rental properties near The Evergreen State College while longtime, homesteaders enjoy their dream home in West Olympia and tend to stay put!

Schools: Many residents … (0 comments)

wa: How to Win a Real Estate Bidding War without Being the Highest Bidder - 05/20/15 05:06 AM

How to Win a Real Estate Bidding War without Being the Highest BidderWith the real estate market in the Olympia, Lacey and Tumwater, WA areas shifting to a seller’s market, buyers are finding themselves in a bidding war. But buyers can win without being the highest bidder and here are the two key points buyers should know when preparing an offer:
Understand the Seller’s Wants and Needs Understand What Your Competition is Doing Sellers want to be guaranteed the buyer will go through with the purchase.Buyers must get approved by a local, reputable lender. The key words to point out here … (18 comments)

wa: Thurston County WA real estate market update for March 2015 - 04/24/15 04:44 AM

Here is the Thurston County WA real estate market update for March 2015.

Thurston County WA has had an unseasonably mild winter and our spring is almost like our typical summers! But the real estate market has snowballed this spring.
In March 2015, the local housing market continued to show phenomenal growth with pending and closed sales on the rise. Pending sales in March were up 34% over last year, and closed sales were up 37%. In other words, 86 more home sellers were able to sell in March 2015 than in March 2014.
Continuing on this record growth, we are happy to report there … (4 comments)

wa: DuPont WA real estate market update for March 2015 - 04/17/15 03:33 AM

Here is the DuPont WA real estate market update for March 2015.

What's it like to live in DuPont?
DuPont is a middle point between Tacoma and Olympia, and offers an excellent location for Joint-Base Lewis McChord (JBLM) commuters.
In 1994, Northwest Landing, a master planned community in DuPont, was developed on 3,200 acres. There are 50 acres of parks. Trails, sidewalks and bike lanes make it enjoyable to get out and enjoy the area or to play a round of golf. And you can leave the car at home as the city center of DuPont offers shopping, restaurants and other services within close proximity.
Schools: … (6 comments)

wa: Rochester WA real estate market update for March 2015 - 04/16/15 03:26 AM

Here is the Rochester WA real estate market update for March 2015.

Why live in Rochester?
Rochester, WA is located in the southernmost part of Thurston County, and is best known for its Scandinavian heritage celebrations. Rochester is also the home to the Great Wolf Lodge and the Lucky Eagle Casino operated by the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation.
Schools: Many residents of these towns are in the Rochester School District.
Homes: Rochester features farming parcels as well as vintage homes in the downtown area. Neighborhoods in Rochester include Applegate, Beaver Creek, Black River, Country Manor, Grand Mound, Independence and Littlerock. Search Rochester WA homes … (0 comments)

wa: Tenino and Bucoda WA real estate market update for March 2015 - 04/16/15 03:23 AM

Here is the Tenino and Bucoda WA real estate market update for March 2015.

Why live in Tenino?
Tenino WA is located Southeast of Olympia off of Old Highway 99. There is some dispute how Tenino got its name; some say it is from a Native American word meaning "junction" or "meeting place;" others say it was named after the railroad engine numbered "10-9-0."

Why live in Bucoda?
Bucoda WA is just south of Tenino. Bucoda's name is clearly documented. It was named after three men in the town's mining business: James Buckley, Samuel Coulter and John David. Bucoda was the location of the territory's penitentiary … (0 comments)

wa: Yelm / Rainier WA real estate market update for March 2015 - 04/16/15 03:19 AM

Here is the Yelm / Rainier WA real estate market update for March 2015.

Why live in Yelm?
Yelm is 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.
Yelm's downtown core has experienced quite the growth in the last few years with major retailers, restaurants and parks that residents can enjoy. A new Wal-Mart Supercenter opened in 2007, and in 2010, a $9 million medical care center opened.
Buyers looking for larger parcels … (0 comments)

wa: Lake Saint Clair / Pattison Lake / Sunwood Lakes WA real estate market update for March 2015 - 04/16/15 03:15 AM

Here is the Lake Saint Clair / Pattison Lake / Sunwood Lakes WA real estate market update for March 2015.

Why live here?
Southeast Thurston County features some beautiful lake front properties and communities such as Lake St. Clair, Pattison Lake, Kelly's Corner and Sunwood Lakes. Residents in this area can also get larger parcels for horses at Evergreen Valley, new construction, and late-century homes.
Schools: Many residents are in the North Thurston School District and Yelm School District.

Search homes for sale in Lake Saint Clair, Pattison Lake, Sunwood Lakes WA.

Lake Saint Clair / Pattison Lake / Sunwood Lakes real estate market snapshot

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