If you're a South Sound resident, you might have heard that the Old Tumwater Brewery has been purchased last year by a team of real estate investors for 1.4 million dollars. You might also have noticed that work crews have been busy cleaning up the brewery site, and you may be wondering what is next for the iconic building site on the shores of Capitol Lake.
Although tons of debris has been removed, hazards secured, and some structural elements reinforced, the building remains an empty shell. This shell, full of potential, is waiting for the right business ventures to occupy it and take advantage of the special architectural features, the historic background and the amazing location.
Just a stone's throw from I-5 and Hwy 101, located midway between Olympia and Tumwater, sitting on the shores of Capitol Lake, and just a short walk from Tumwater Falls Park, this property would be a perfect home for micro-breweries, pubs, cafes, hotel, condos, restaurants, boat rentals, etc.
The complex is made up of several multi-story buildings and a immense patio, connecting several of the buildings, called the "pavilion". With businesses filling the empty spaces, easy access and plenty of parking, this site would attract not just locals, but also regional visitors and customers. It could be a popular destination point between Portland and Seattle. The brewery owners are currently in the visioning process and are seeking leasing partners to bring the Old Brewery back to life.
I was recently fortunate to receive a tour of the facility. Here are photos of how the site currently presents itself. With a little bit of imagination, it's not hard to see how this site could be transformed
Sandy Nelson
Olympia Realtor®, GRI, ASP, SRES, SFR
360-789-7505
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These new TV shows, set in the 1960s area, are rekindling the interest for a sleek mid-century modern look for interior decor items, furniture and homes. In other words: the Brady Bunch house is back in style.
Mid-century modern style architecture is most often found in buildings constructed between the mid-1950s through the late 1960s. Its main characteristics are low-pitched and varying roof lines, open floor plans, massive stone or brick fireplaces, cathedral ceilings with exposed wood beams and large windows. Other common features are pony walls (walls that don't extend to the ceiling), clerestory windows (set high in the wall), interior stone planter boxes, sunken living rooms and patios or court yards.
I have had increased demand for these type of homes from some of my home buyers. The Olympia area has a couple of neighborhoods that are almost exclusively mid-century modern and feature some real architectural gems. One home buyer explained his desire for this style home with the fact that it lends itself to entertaining and the look is sexy. You can't really say that about a lot of other home styles (think Tudor, Colonial or Craftsman). Here are some examples of Olympia's sexy mid-century modern homes currently on the market:
While these homes may evoke Sinatra music and a taste for Martinis, here are some other things to keep in mind when considering purchasing these types of homes. Since they are around 50 to60 years old, like many other vintage homes, they may contain hazardous building materials such as asbestos or lead based paint. Also, homes with low pitched roofs tend to need more maintenance and have a lower life span.
I would welcome it if home builders would respond to the increased buyer demand and start to build new, energy efficient homes with the modern design features of their vintage mid-century cousins.
Sandy Nelson
Olympia Realtor®, GRI, ASP, SRES, SFR
360-789-7505
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A bipartisan team of Senators, Mike Lee (R-UT) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY) are proposing a new immigration bill that would allow private foreign real estate investment in exchange for a US visa.
Foreigners would have to invest at least $500,000 in residential real estate and would have to live in the US for at least 6 months out of the year in order to qualify for a residency visa. This is not a work visa, and therefore would likely attract wealthy foreigners.
According to the National Association of Realtors, foreign investment in US residential real estate is currently only about 3 percent. The majority of these purchases are made in Florida and Arizona, where prices are at record lows and the warm climate is a desirable bonus. Western Europeans, especially Germans, love vacationing in Florida. It's only a 7 hour flight from Europe, and a $500,000 investment is is only about $360,000 Euros. In Germany this buys a modest townhome, whereas in Florida one can buy a posh villa with ocean views and a pool.
The bursting of the housing bubble has devastated the housing market in many areas in the US. An influx of foreign capital could help revitalize these markets.
What are your thought about his proposal?
Sandy Nelson
Olympia Realtor®, GRI, ASP, SRES, SFR
360-789-7505
All the real estate information on the Internet can not compare to the real time, on-the-ground expertise of a local, skilled Realtor ®. Among all the South Sound real estate resources available, the most powerful tool is my phone number.
I first went to La Gitana Pizzeria in Yelm a few months ago. I’ve heard about their authentic Italian pizza from friends and had to try it out.
I was surprised at how busy the restaurant was, especially considering that the prices were a bit steep for Yelm. The pizza was definitely worth the trip to Yelm, and I told the owner back then that he and his partner should consider opening a restaurant in Olympia.
Imagine my surprise when I went downtown for Arts Walk last week and noticed a La Gitana Restaurant right on Capitol Way. This was only their second day in business and the place was hopping. I love their pizza because it’s authentic Italian. Coming from Europe I grew up on thin crust, light on the toppings, wood-fired oven baked Italian pizza. This is the real thing! I especially love their fresh mozzarella, prosciutto and arugula pizza. To top off the meal, I highly recommend their home-made tiramisu for dessert.
The owners, Francesco Chiechi and Carlos Morist created a friendly and casual ambiance and comfortable dining experience. Francesco is Italian and you can watch him make the pizza dough (with flour imported from Italy) right there in the restaurant. If you’ve tried deep dish, Chicago style, or New York style pizza, then it’s time you try some Italian pizza, because it has arrived in Olympia.
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Sandy Nelson
Olympia Realtor®
Our community is important to me. I take pride in our beautiful locality, and our quality of life.
Feel free to contact me for questions about local attractions, events, or real estate information.
360-789-7505
This is a funny collection of misspelled real estate listing remarks:
House has god bones! (good)
Great guy at only $208/foot! (buy)
Large panty in kitchen. (pantry)
Just lusted! (listed)
Pot for sale. (Lot)
In goof condition. (good)
Fresh pain inside. (paint)
Clean soild home. (solid)
Home feces south. (faces)
Nice inferior décor. (interior)
Pubic access corridor. (Public)
Too many nice thongs to list. (things)
Large heated poo in back yard. (pool)
Large hose ranch. (horse)
Hot listing just pooped up. (popped)
Permission to share by Jeff Shore
Sandy Nelson
Olympia Realtor®, GRI, ASP, Built Green
360-789-7505
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As a your full service Realtor and Accredited Staging Professional in the Olympia, Lacey, Yelm, Dupont and Fort Lewis area, I specialize in single family residential property and military relocation.
Who wouldn't want to own their own little piece of this beautiful place?
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You'll want to talk to me when it comes time for buying or selling a home in the greater Olympia area. I'm truly passionate about real estate, and I know what you want: You want a professional who is competent in her field, dedicated to your needs and passionate about her work. You don't just want marketing; you want superior marketing that gives your property an edge over the other properties listed on the market. You want your interests protected with warranties and guarantees. Everybody offers service; you want exceptional service, where every detail is attended to. You want a clear understanding of what you can expect. If you needed an operation, want the best surgeon. If you were sued, you would seek the sharpest attorney; so when it comes to real estate, a major investment, you'll want to turn to me and my team. Quality doesn't just happen by chance. It's accomplished by high expectations, intelligent planning, tireless effort and skillful execution. My services are designed to make your needs the focus of my actions. If you are, or ever have been in the military, you'll appreciate that I have been affiliated with the US military for over 20 years. And as such, you'll understand how familiar this makes me with relocation issues. I appreciate the service of our military and their family members and want to put myself at their service for all their housing and relocation needs.
I practice my profession with the support of two full time Realtor team members, who make up the "Key Group". As a "Key client" you enjoy the benefit of having three professionals with a wide range of expertise and training at your service at all times. Our designations include ABR (Accredited Buyers Representative), GRI (Graduate Realtor Institute), ASP (Accredited Staging Professional) and SRES (Seniors Real Estate Specialist).
What else do you get with me? You get a person who believes in giving back to the community. I try to accomplish that by serving on my neighborhood association board, supporting Habitat for Humanity and by being actively involved with the American Cancer Society's annual Relay for Life event. 
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"Sandra is a woman of integrity and is unfailingly professional."
-Yvonne Pawelek, Ft. Lewis
" We enjoyed working with Sandy so much! Sandy's professionalism, attention to details, and understanding of real estate market are all outstanding"
-Jennie and Hirsch Diamant, Olympia
"...Her style effectively blends friendliness with professional objectivity and she approaches her work with enthusiasm and commitment."
- Ulla Torres, Lakewood
"You were so great working with our kids and both of them have said that over and over. How lucky to have you as a friend and to have you be a real estate expert."
-Diane Laslie, Olympia
"Sandy, thank you so much for all your hard work and help. You made buying our new home one of the easiest and best experiences we could have anticipated."
-Lilian and James Getchman, McCleary
"Sandy was instrumental in helping us buy our home. She listened to what we wanted and as a result we were able to narrow our search significantly and find exactly what we were looking for within a week.
Sandy's presence throughout the buying process was very reassuring and her advice was always genuine and spot on. We never got the impression that she was 'out to sell' but more so that she was there to ensure that we made decisions that were in our best interest.
Sandy made the purchase of our first home relatively effortless and quite fun. We have had no qualms in recommending her to our friends and will definately rely on her real estate expertise in the future."
-Jay and Prim Jeyasingam, Lacey
"I flew into town and only had a short week to look for houses. Sandy had the patience to show me pretty much ALL the houses between Dupont, Lacey and Olympia! 50 houses! Need I say more? Never grumpy, never grouchy that, even after a week, I hadn't found a house yet that I liked. On my last day I finally found a home that was suitable for our family. I signed the offer, left town and Sandy did everything else! We did not have to worry at all, and that alone took a huge load off my shoulders. I will recommend her to my friends anytime."
- Susanna Haynie, Olympia
"We have purchased several homes in the past, and experienced a variety of real estate agents, ranging from the poor to the exceptional. Sandy definitely fits into the latter of these two categories. Sandy is a consummate professional - she tirelessly searched for a property for us, and didn't waste our time looking at listings she knew would not interest us. When she did find us that perfect property, she continued to work closely with us, and even attended our closing to ensure we understood the process. When we decide to sell and/or purchase a property in the future, Sandy will by the first call we make."
-Brian and Yvette Jones, Olympia
...Our loan representative referred us to Sandy Nelson. From the first time we talked, she was genuinely excited to help us, especially since we were a military family using a VA loan, which she had lots of previous experience navigating.
From the first time we met, we found Sandy to be very in-tuned with what we were looking for and very anxious to help us...
Though we didn't work for weeks or months finding our first home, we would have never found it if it wasn't for Sandy. She is so pleasant to work with and has truly become a friend for life. What we love about Sandy is that she's there for you after you find your home, she doesn't just close the sale and forget all about you. She was there on moving day, providing our friends and family with food and drinks, and she's always so thoughtful. We recently celebrated our first year anniversary in our new home and there was Sandy, giving us flowers to celebrate the ocassion right along with us.
I strongly encourge all of my friends and co-workers to contact Sandy if they're looking for a great real estate professional they can trust. She definitley made our first home buying experience a very pleasant one. We'll always be thankful to her and consider her a friend!
- Gina and Jerry Hobbs, Lacey
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