Is this really a cell phone?

jim@olyrealtors.com — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 08:00:00 +0100

You gotta love the day in which we live! It is hard for me to believe that now I can conduct business, almost completely, from a single device. I can take a picture, upload it to any number of internet host sites, add text and other content and send it out over my cell phone all in minutes. It (my phone) will navigate me to my nearest favorite eatery, tell me how many calories any meal on the menu has and book hotel or airline reservations all in a few simple keystrokes. [...]

What to look for in a real estate agent!

jim@olyrealtors.com — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 08:00:00 +0100

Agent Essentials

What should one look for in a real estate agent? This is a vital questions that people do not ask nearly enough. Having travelled the pathways of real estate for many years now, I can identify the essential qualities of a well rounded agent.

Experience

The Business Cycle: Where Are We Now?

jim@olyrealtors.com — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

In our economy, we evaluate the business cycle in terms of phases: Contraction, Trough, Expansion, and Peak. In spite of efforts, even economic masterminds cannot predict when the next phase will come. It can even be difficult to tell which phase we are currently in. The contraction is determined by economic slowing, measured in terms of indicators such as Gross Domestic Product. It is clear that we crossed this threshold some time ago. The trough is the phase that contains what we call [...]

Financing your real estate transaction

jim@olyrealtors.com — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The way you approach mortgage shopping can literally save thousands of dollars. Take time to understand the system and make educated decisions. Doing so may very well cost you less over a shorter period of time.

If we can explain any steps along the way, please ask. We're always happy to help as well as referring you to our select group of qualified, reputable lenders.

The steps to successful financing

Get pre-approved. Don't skip this step. Getting pre-approved [...]

Quick Tips for Buyers

jim@olyrealtors.com — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

It's a great time to buy a home, rental properties, land and/or real estate in the Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater and Greater Thurston County area ... so choosing your real estate professional is, perhaps, the most important decision you can make during your real estate journey. We believe the more you look around, the more you will see the value of working with our team.

However, no matter whom you choose, these simple tips will help you find and purchase the home of your dreams more [...]

Finding the Perfect Olympia Neighborhood

jim@olyrealtors.com — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The neighborhood you choose can have a big impact on your lifestyle — safety, available amenities, and convenience all play their part.

Here are a few tips to that will help determine a great neighborhood for you to live in the Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Yelm and Rochester areas.

1. Make a list of the activities - movies, health club,church - you engage in regularly and stores you visit frequently. See how far you would have to travel from each neighborhood you're conside [...]

A Great Time To Buy Olympia Real Estate

jim@olyrealtors.com — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

With the current market conditions and record low interest rates, now is a great time to buy real estate in the Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Yelm, Rochester, Fort Lewis and Greater Thurston County area.

Choosing your real estate professional is, perhaps, the most important decision you will make when buying property. We believe the more you look around, the more you will see the value of working with us.

However, no matter whom you choose, these simple tips will help you f [...]

Setting The Right Sales Price

jim@olyrealtors.com — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Having the right sales price for your home or property is as important has ever due to the current market conditions. If you currently have a house, property or land listed and you've had zero response, most likely the price is too high.

Before we set the sales price of your house, we'll run a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) that will show the listing price of similar houses in the area as well as the prices at which the houses actually sold. Additionally, the analysis will give us [...]

Welcome to our new Olympia Real Estate blog

info@adonaimedia.com — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

To better service our clients and the Olympia & Greater Thurston County with their real estate needs, we have developed this new blog to provide information on the current real estate market and trends in our area.

We invite you to visit often and to leave comments on our posts. If you don't find what you are looking for, please feel free to contact us anytime at (360) 791-7572 or info@realestateinolympiawa.com.

If you or someone you know is looking to buy or sell real estate, [...]

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