Hands On Children’s Museum in Olympia, WA.

September 29, 2011

Watch this short video update to the construction of the new Hands On Children’s Museum in Olympia, WA.

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Prepare Your Yard For Winter

September 21, 2011

As you enjoy these beautiful fall days, it is the perfect time to prepare your lawn and garden for the winter.  Doing so now will help your yard look its best when spring next rolls around.  Following are a few tips we gathered from MSN Real Estate and Better Homes and Garden.  For the best [...]

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Fall for Northwest Apples

September 15, 2011

Apples are a significant part of Washington’s culture.  So much so, that in 1989 a law was passed declaring the apple Washington’s official state fruit.  Washington produces about 42% of all apples grown in the United States.  Some of you may even grow and enjoy fruit tree(s) of your own.   The Washington state Apple Commission provides excellent information on apple varieties, recipes, planting and [...]

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Raffle to support Soldier Adoption and Wounded Warrior Programs

September 13, 2011

Guest Blog: Maxine Taylor, Realtor, Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty As we remember the historic event of September 11, 2001 and celebrate all that America is to each of us, I’d like to introduce two programs with which I am involved:  The Warrior Transition Battalion Program and the Soldier Adoption Program.  I am member of [...]

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Commercial Real Estate Market Update: Why Make a Move Today?

September 7, 2011

We hear it all the time in business – invest at the bottom, reserve at the top.  Instead of following this mantra, uncertainty causes inaction at the bottom while greed pushes too much action at the top. While it is tough to time markets perfectly (we’d be retired if we could), we can control emotion and [...]

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Is now the time to “Trade Up?’

August 31, 2011

Today’s housing market presents considerable opportunities for potential home buyers considering a “trade up” move.  Prices are stabilizing in our area and some recently purchased homes are actually increasing in value, albeit modest.  We are getting back to a sustainable real estate market.  This combined with near historic low interest rates and high inventory levels [...]

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Is it time to move or remodel?

August 30, 2011

There are many reasons homeowners make the decision to remodel their current residence.  Is now the time to “create” a house that meets your needs or to buy a new home that offers what you and your family or retired lifestyle needs?  It is smart to compare the numbers and to keep in mind that [...]

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4 “Knows” You Need to Know to get a Yes

August 23, 2011

Guest Blog by Francine Viola, Realtor, ABR; Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty You’ve searched for the perfect home, and you’ve found it!  Your excitement can quickly change to anxiety when you have to write up an offer and enter into negotiations.  The thought of having to negotiate can strike fear in many of us.  Here [...]

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Mortgage Markets – FHA Limits to Change

August 22, 2011

In talking with mortgage professionals, we often ask, “What are the biggest surprises in today’s mortgage market?”  The availability of credit seems to be the most common answer. Most of the media outlets report how difficult it is to get credit.  It has left a big impression on many would-be buyers that it isn’t even [...]

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Local Housing Market Standing On It’s Own

August 17, 2011

During the past year we have frequently commented that it is a good time to shop for, if not buy a new home.  Interested shoppers are increasingly becoming buyers after seeing the great affordable homes on the market.  Undoubtedly, there are still plenty of overpriced properties to avoid, but more and more homes are finding buyers. [...]

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