Category: House Hunting
Benefits of Having a Wood-Burning Stove in Your Washington Home
Benefits of Having a Wood-Burning Stove in Your Washington Home As a real estate expert in Washington state, I often encounter features that can greatly enhance a home’s appeal and functionality. One such feature is a wood-burning stove. Beyond simply providing warmth, these stoves offer a unique blend of benefits that can make your home... Read More
How Do Olympia Homes Stack Up?
If you haven’t noticed, it’s getting more and more difficult to find a home in Thurston County, and if/when you find that elusive a home it often times sells within hours of hitting the market, or even worse, a bidding war ensues and you watch your dream home increase in price until it’s out of... Read More
BUYERS: Take Advantage of the Winter Months!
It is official, winter has begun, and here in the Great Northwest, that means now, during the shortest days of the year, we have about eight hours of daylight. You can safely say that it’s pretty much the “off-season” for everything, including buying real estate. But that also means that if you are an astute bargain... Read More
To Flip or Not to Flip?
There’s no doubt the concept of flipping houses has gained popularity in recent years. Flipping is the concept of purchasing a home and quickly renovating it to make a quick profit. It’s a risky way to invest your money but can lead to big money if you play your cards right. The question is: how... Read More
7 Ways a Great Realtor Will Rock Your World
A real estate transaction is probably the biggest transaction you will ever make in your life. It can be exciting and stressful at the same time. But with a great realtor in your corner, the entire process will feel seamless and easy. Here’s seven ways a realtor will not only lighten your load, but will... Read More
Featured Agent of the Week: Matt Brady
Most favorite activity outside of work: Golf Current Favorite restaurant in Olympia: Sushi House Favorite neighborhood in the area: Summit Lake Must-see in the Olympia area: The waterfront Favorite event in the area:Â The Wooden Boat Festival Native to the Olympia area and a graduate of Capital High School, Matt has been a realtor for... Read More
13 Tips to Make Moving Easier
Whether you’re getting ready to move within the next 60 days or within the next year, here are some quick tips that will help you prepare and pack for a big move. Make a list. This will give you piece of mind, keep you organized and help you make sure you don’t forget anything. The... Read More
Fall in Love with a New Build
Find Your Soul Mate this summer – the real estate version, anyway. Looking to fall in love this summer? With a new home, that is. This summer may be the perfect time to find your (real estate) love. My team helps home buyers in this area and we are finding that there aren’t many homes... Read More
10 Things to Consider When Building a Home
Considering building your next home? Here are 10 things to consider during the home building process. 1. How to find a place to build It’s important to note new homes may not be listed on your local MLS. Homebuilders tend to use their own realtors/sales employees that work with them on site – this helps... Read More
Featured Agent of the Week: Jessica Chase
Most favorite activity outside of work: Running and playing sports Current Favorite restaurant in Olympia: Mercato Favorite neighborhood in the area: Anything on a lake – “We have beautiful lakes.” Must-see in the Olympia area: Olympia from the Sound on a boat and the capital campus Favorite event in the area: Sand in the City... Read More