Living in Olympia

From the views of Mt. Rainier and Puget Sound, to the majestic state capitol building, Olympia, WA has quite a bit to offer! Aside from the convenient location between Seattle and Portland, Olympia itself is brimming with opportunity. A healthy local economy driven by state government and local b...

If you've turned on a TV or read a newspaper in the last year then you have likely heard talk that we are in the midst of a buyer's market in the real estate world. A buyer's market would lead you to believe that buyers are in control and are able to negotiate fantastic deals on their purchases. ...

Are you waiting for mortgage rates to drop back down? It seems many potential buyers out there in the real estate market these days are trying to hold out until that perfect scenario presents itself: Low prices AND low rates. Well here is my word of caution...don't wait TOO LONG! We've been fortu...

Lacey Parks and Recreation Department has yet another action packed summer planned for kids and adults alike. Starting June 23rd, you can enjoy some great family friendly entertainment ABSOLUTELY FREE at Huntamer Park (map). On Tuesday evenings at 6:30 you can enjoy the Children's Entertainment S...

I've had the unfortunate experience lately of having to explain to many of my clients that they would have to pay the full asking price in order to buy the home they were looking at. We find ourselves in strange territory at the moment. Numbers and statistics indicate that we are in the heart of ...

**UPDATE: 2011 Lacey Rotary Duck Dash in Olympia information now available!**     June 5th, 2010 at Tumwater Falls Park DUCK DASH IS HERE! 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Note: The following post and prize information were written for the 2009 Duck Dash: Feeling Lucky? If you are, or if you just want to c...

We are in the midst of a paradigm shift in the housing industry. THE REALLY OLD: Homes used as shelter THE OLD: Homes used as ATM's THE NEW: Home sitting vacant Since we are headed down this path, thanks to recent economic woes, lets examine a history of homes and what they have meant to us as hu...

Ok, so I have to admit that most days for me are 'Take Your Daughter to Work Day". I've been lucky enough to not have to put my daughter in day care or with babysitters at all (other than Grandma). It has been a real blessing to be able to develop such a close bond with her during this time in he...

You've likely overheard conversations (or maybe participated in them) recently about the state of the real estate market, particularly what caused the crisis and when we will "hit bottom". Everyone seems to have an opinion of who is to blame and how to get things back on track. But rarely do you ...