| title | comments | date |
|---|---|---|
| Thurston County Permit Assistance Center | 0 | Jun 19, 2009 |
| Still a Buyer's Market | 0 | Jun 19, 2009 |
| Military Homeowners Stimulus Package | 0 | Apr 23, 2009 |
| February home sales statistics In the Olympia Fort Lewis area paint a rosy picture for home buyers. | 0 | Mar 15, 2009 |
| Welcome to John Orfao's Blog! | 0 | Mar 04, 2009 |
Jun
19
Thurston County added an outstanding resource to their web page. You can now search record archives to get site information on any parcel of land. Septic asbuilts, well information and other permitting information is availeble here 24/7. http://www.co.thurston.wa.us/wl-dspublic/Browse.aspx
The service today at the permit assistance center was excellent. The gentleman that greeted me was prompt, courteous and informative. I definitely did NOT feel like a number today. Thank You!
Jun
19
Posted by under For Buyers, For Sellers, For Realty Professionals, Regional News, Olympia
The market demontrates a small uptick in prices from April to May 2009. I beleive this is a normal seasonal uptick and not necessarily and indicator of a market turn around. While it’s still clearly a buyer market, the uptick is a good sign for sellers. Buyer’s continue to benefit from low interest rates and motivated seller’s. Bank owned properties and bank approved short sales are very common keeping prices down. The chart above shows the 12 month trend, which illustrates good news for buyers. Buyers that have been holding out for greener pastures should move now. If we haven’t hit the bottom of the market yet we probably will soon. Rates have already started to rise
If you are looking to buy in Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Fort Lewis or Dupont call a Vanguard real estate consultant today. They are better skilled and will always negotiate in your best interest.
Apr
23
MILITARY HOMEOWNERS STIMULUS PACKAGEIf you bought your home before 1 July 2006 and you are now forced to sell due to PCS then you may be eligible for financial assistance from the federal government.
Formally known as the Military Homeowners Assistance Program (HAP), the program is designed to help military personnell who are having difficulty selling their home and suffered a loss due to PCS. Additionally wounded warriors and spouses of fallen military may also be eligible for assistance. Please consult you accountant or call your Vanguard Realty professional for discuss the basics or referral to an accountant.
Homes must have been purchases before July 1, 2006 and sold before Sept. 30, 2012, according to MOAA.com.
Mar
15
Sales activity and prices are all down from a year ago. The lack of offers has home sellers ready to make deals. This combined with the new $8000.00 tax credit make it the optimal time to buy. For skilled and loyal representation in your next real estate purchase or sale call Vanguard Realty at (360)352-6266 or email us at info@vgre.net.
Mar
4
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