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Plethora of Trunk or Treat Events Scheduled as Halloween Approaches 
There are several local locations for kids to gather safely at what has become known as trunk or treat events. I will be at the American Legion Post 164 in Yelm with my decorated trailer but there … more
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No ‘Boom’ at the Thurston County Courthouse
In my 20 years in real estate, I thought I’d witnessed, heard of, or been involved with every type of transaction glitch near closing there could possibly be. Last Thursday, someone left a … more
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High Inflation Plus Higher Mortgage Rates Equals Cooling Market
Fall is here and so are falling prices in the real estate market.  The high inflation and increasing mortgage rates are definitely slowing down the market. The bad news is that houses are … more
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3 Bedroom Rambler For Sale in Yelm
3 Bedroom, 2 full Bath, 1,356sqft corner lot rambler with a nice Big Backyard, RV Parking and a 2 Car Garage. New roof. New gutters. New fence. New interior paint. New laminate floors. New carpet. … more
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An Algorithm Usually Doesn’t Know Your Home’s Value
Don't be fooled by a Zippy, Zaney, Zilly, and in my opinion, an incomplete algorithm. That being said, there is a lot that an algorithm’s estimate can do, so I’ll start with … more
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Fall Home Selling/Maintenance Tips
So, you’re planning to sell your house in the next few months. Perhaps you just want to be a good, responsible homeowner who takes great care of your home. Either way, these maintenance tips … more
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Scary Words Create Opportunities
It is amazing to see how much the words fear, doubt, uncertainty and even recession have crept into the headlines and stories across all of the news and social media outlets over the last few … more
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What a Weird, Wacky, Crazy World We Live In
Mortgage interest rates have nearly doubled in the first seven months of 2022. Yikes. This has naturally slowed the real estate market, as it was intended to by the Federal Reserve, also known as … more
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Is ‘Normalcy’ Returning to the Real Estate Market?
The crazy hot real estate market seems to be fading away, finally. Whether it be from inflation, gas prices, or the flat-out effort by the Federal Reserve to slow down the nation’s real estate … more
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Mini-Farm For Sale in Roy, Washington
Great Mini-Farm featuring a 2,132 SqFt Home, a detached 1 Car Garage and a huge 50x70 Barn/Shop with a Concrete Floor, 6 Stalls (with easy potential for more) and a work area all on 5 Fenced and Cross-Fenced acres! more
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Home For Sale - 35303 Fourth Ave. E., Roy, Washington
Large beautiful three bed plus office home with 2.5 baths, a three car garage, all in a 2,205-square-foot Rambler on 4.74 acres.  more
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A Mortgage Rate Party
Let’s talk about everyone’s favorite subject in the whole wide world: home loan interest rates. Woohoo!  I know, I know, it’s about as exciting as getting a root canal, so … more
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What to Upgrade and Why
With the Tacoma Home & Garden Show coming up on Jan. 27-30, it seems like a good time to talk about home upgrades. If you’re preparing your house to sell, the answer is often simple. … more
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Getting Your House Ready To Sell
Preparing a house to go on the market for sale can be daunting. What needs to be done? How much will it cost?  While every house and home seller are different, there is a fairly basic … more
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The Future Is So Confusing
Some homebuyers have actually become hesitant to buy a home because of mixed signals from their employers. Will they be able to work from home or will they need to work from an office? How much … more
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Low Inventory Continues to Drive the Market
Both Pierce County and Thurston County continue to see strong sales despite low inventory.  This crazy ride that the real estate market has seen over the last couple years will likely carry into … more
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A Picture Says A Thousand Words
The statement “a picture says a thousand words” has been out there for a long time and for good reason. Video says even more than that. Our world has changed a lot in the past couple … more
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January Versus Spring and Summer Home Selling Advantages
There are good solid reasons to sell your house in January rather than waiting until the spring and summer seasons. Prices are still low for the next house you’ll buy.  If you’re … more
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