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About Olympia
Yashiro Japanese Gardens in Olympia - Apr 14 12:25 AM
Olympia has some very beautiful parks scattered throughout. Sometimes they are hidden from both visitor and local! The Yashiro Japanese Garden in downtown is one of the hidden gems. Named in honor of the Sister City relationship with Kato (formerly Yashiro) in Hyogo Prefecture on Honshu, this park is next to the City Hall and Police Station.
I first discovered this park while dropping off a parking ticket. Incidentally, you can also drop off your city of Olympia ...
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Priest Point Park, an OlyWA treasure! (with updated photo) - Feb 09 02:49 PM
I just got back from a very fun morning walk with my little dog, at Priest Point Park. This is a real favorite of the Olympia locals, as it is just minutes out of downtown Olympia- easy to walk, bike or drive to.
It is set on the muddy tidelands of Budd Bay and there are lots of trails to get down to the water and eel grass and oysters and birds. And because it is ...
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Volunteering Opportunities in Olympia, WA - updated link - Jan 09 12:05 PM
Are you been looking for a way to get a bit more involved in Olympia?
I have always enjoyed volunteering, thanks to my Mom & Dad and their encouragement in my childhood. But I had a hard time fitting Volunteering in between demands of personal time and a busy work schedule. And I really wanted to find something where I could use the skills I have.
So I was quite happy to find the Advisory Boards. A perfect fit ...
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The Kids During The Inspection... - May 25 11:49 PM
Today I saw five different kinds of bees!
You may ask, How in the world did I have time to spot that many teensy flying critters?
During an Inspection, of course!
While my buyer client was discussing the property with the inspector, looking in attics, sticking his head in cobwebby places, and learning about the whereofs and the whynots and the whatisthats... I was discussing the world with his very sweet, precocious, inquisitive, bright, investigative four year old daughter, and ...
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You can never go home again… - Aug 24 03:07 PM
We've all heard the adage and it does hold true. Two weeks ago I took the kids to Olympia, Washington (my home town) to be tourist! It was a novel idea, as it turned out. We visited the fountain at Capital Lake... watched the set-up of Lake-Fair... watched a train run-over a quarter (just smashed it! I'd never done that as a kid... and not as an adult either... a "kid" and his girlfriend were out for ...
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Olympia Hospitals Rank in Top 5% - Apr 15 07:54 PM
According to a recently released study by Healthgrades (http://www.healthgrades.com/), Olympia's St. Peter Hospital, as well as Capital Medical center were ranked among the top 5% nationally in patient safety. The study looked at over 5000 hospitals and analyzed over 41 million patient records. Of the nine Washington hospitals that landed in the top 5 percent, two are in Olympia.
That's great news for Olympia residents, who rely on those two hospitals for their medical care, as well as ...
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Green Built: a LEED Platinum Award! - Apr 11 12:44 AM
If you are not familiar with the Green built lingo, you will have no idea why LEED Platinum is so important. So go ahead and take a look here, at the website from the US Green Building Council and catch up.
No time? Well, here is the super abbreviated explanation- LEED (The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) has a checklist to rate the sustainability and green-ness of any building. It is a points based system, where buildings earn ...
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Lions Park: an Eastside favorite - Apr 03 07:34 PM
April 3rd 2008 dawned bright & beautiful, with lovely blue skies. And lots of FROZEN grass. But we don't let a bit of sparkle get in the way of a nice clear spring morning around here, so off to one of our favorite places we went!
Nestled in the middle of one of the city's older neighborhoods, Lions Park is located between 7th & 9th and Frederick & Wilson (map here). It is about the size of two city blocks- 3.72 acres according ...
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Free Trees - Oct 28 04:12 PM
The City of Olympia has a wonderful urban forestry program called NeighborWoods. The goal is to have more tree lines streets, which add more appeal, provide shade and habitat. In exchange for planting and caring for the trees (watering, pruning, mulching), the city provides the trees for free. The only prerequisites are that the applicants reside within the city of Olympia, that the trees are planted on the green strips between the street and the sidewalks, and ...
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Briggs Village Update - Oct 19 01:20 PM
The 137 acre master planned community is getting closer and closer as each day passes to realizing the dream that the Briggs Family began back in 1991. Architects NBBJ initiated the first drawings of the master planned community in 1996 and finally with road improvements and the infrastructure in we are seeing some dramatic changes.
Even more exciting is the possible announcement of an anchor and identification of some of the retail components that will be added ...
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Olympia Market Reports
Do you Know the Numbers? - Feb 26 12:07 AM
Do you know how many houses are for sale in your community today or last month? Do you know how many have sold in your community in the last month? Do you know the days on market in your community? Do you know the absorption rate? If you want to the the real estate expert in your community, this is important! When you share that information, it really impresses people! Here's the numbers for Thurston County, ...
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Olympia & Thurston County First Time Home Buyers Guide to ...DO IT RIGHT - Apr 21 06:15 PM
Whether you're considering purchasing your first home in the next few months or you'e never given it two thoughts, you will find this presentation both interesting and valuable. There's an offer for you at the end. Please enjoy.
Some simple directions: Just below the presentation you will see a Gabcast logo. Please click twice on the arrow to start the audio. Place your cursor at the page turn controls and then just follow along.
<script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.scribd.com/javascripts/view.js"></script>Read ...
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Record Foreclosure Rates - The true picture - Sep 15 11:28 PM
According to national media reporting, the average national foreclosure start rate is at record levels. This is blamed mostly on irresponsible sub-prime mortgage lending practices. A detailed picture shows that in most of the states the foreclosure start rates have actually declined.According to the Mortgage Bankers Association the extreme conditions in four states severely skew the national average. These state are: California, Nevada, Arizona and Florida. Home prices in these states have dropped significantly and inventory is ...
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Olympia News & Events
NWMLS merges with OMLS - Oct 01 02:37 PM
I noticed the NWMLS announcements this weekend welcoming new Olympia and Thurston County members to the NWMLS ... and announcing the new Olympia Satellite Office. I wasn't really surprised, but didn't expect this to happen at this time. This is similar to what happened with the ole Tacoma-Pierce County MLS.
Staff from the Olympic Multiple Listing Service (OMLS) are now NWMLS employees and will continue operating the office at 556 Lilly Road SE, Suite D in Olympia as the new ...
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Going Solar - Oct 05 12:04 AM
...is fortunately becoming more and more popular in the US. On Saturday the 6th of October the National Solar Tour, now in its 12th year, will showcase the use of solar power.
One of the many tour locations is Olympia, where residences, as well as commercial buildings that use clean sources of energy and energy efficient design are open for visits by the public. Most locations will have docents on site to explain the special sustainable energy features. ...
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Pug Lovers of Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater and nearby, You are Invited... - Dec 07 05:50 PM
Come in OUT of the Rain!
Need a break from the hustle & bustle of the Holidays?Have you been neglecting your puggies exercise needs? (Raindrops are cold!)
Then you should join me and my Lilly pug for an afternoon of INDOOR Pug Play!
Lilly and I are part of a group that meets up semi-regularly just for the fun of watching our little doglets romp and play. Grateful Dogs Grooming in Olympia (just off Exit 107 on Pacific Ave) has invited us to ...
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Riley Jackson Grand Opening - Nov 02 02:57 PM
In February 2007, Riley Jackson Real Estate Inc. officially opened for business as a new brokerage in Olympia. It has differentiated itself through its dedication to exceptional service and outstanding business practices. Riley Jackson is home to 25 agents and has recently completed its brand new office building on Olympia's west side.
Last week, we, the Key Group agents of Riley Jackson (Sandy Nelson, Al Stickland and Rob Chrisler) celebrated the completion of the new building with ...
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Spooky Olympia Homes - Oct 27 03:13 PM
This is the time of year when gargantuan spiders may take over your home and feed on your visitors...
When ghosts and witches descend on your neighborhood,...
and gory monsters inhabit the front yards,...
turning them into grave yards.
In my Olympia neighborhood, many residents like to go all out with their Halloween efforts. That is part of the reason the neighborhood is so popular with Trick-or-Treaters. It's spooky, the homes are close together and there are safe ...
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A Trip to the Hand's On Children's Museum - Feb 21 05:58 PM
This morning, I ventured out to the Hand's On Children's Museum in Olympia. Together with my 3 yr old twin daughters and my mother, we set out for a morning of fun! Having never been here before, we were all excited to see what the museum had to offer. The museum is just wonderful! The staff was very welcoming and friendly, and pointed out where the restrooms were first thing! With 2 kiddos in the midst ...
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Ride the Dash, your free downtown bus. - Jan 10 06:12 PM
One of the great, but little known amenities the city of Olympia offers, is the free downtown shuttle service called the Dash. The buses are easily recognized by their cool, colorful designs. The Dash service is quick, easy and free. You simply hop aboard and let it take you to your downtown destination. The shuttle operates weekdays every 12 minutes from 6:45am until 7:15pm. Parking is available at both ends of the shuttle run, at the Olympia Farmers ...
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Hot Off the Press: South Sound Security Survey - Jan 03 04:34 PM
According to Sperling's best Places of Portland's security survey, the Olympia area ranked highest nationwide in security for mid-sized towns. The study looked, among other factors, at crime rates, life expectancy, risk of natural disasters and air quality. The people living in the South Sound area already know what a safe place Olympia is. The climate is moderate, the economy is strong, the air is clean and there are plenty of local medical facilities. These quality of life factors are why ...
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Yucky Weather? South Sound Guide to Fun Indoor Destinations for Kids - Nov 21 05:47 PM
With the weather getting colder and wetter, it's increasingly difficult to get the kids out of the house and active. To prevent cabin fever and for a way to spend quality time with the kids, I've compiled a local guide of fun destinations.
Take a Trip to Westfield Shopping Center
"Kids, we're going to the mall!" (No, you're not being schlepped around the house-ware isles at JC Penney)
The Olympia mall offers several cool destinations for families of all ages:
Play an exciting game ...
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Burdensome Impact Fees - Nov 16 07:47 PM
Those pesky impact fees many cities charge for developing a new property are adding up to be quite a large chunk of change. The motivation behind charging impact fees is to recover the cost of added strain of the development on the public facilities, such as schools, roads, parks etc.
The city of Olympia is authorized to charge impact fees under the Growth Management Act. The way these fees are calculated is a vague formula based on rate studies. ...
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Olympia Listings
Completely Remodeled Downtown Oly Home, Bigelow Neighborhood - Mar 28 04:02 PM
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Rare- Waterfront & Water Rights in Olympia - Jan 10 07:21 PM
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Low Income Housing Available -- Help me Sell this! - Nov 17 03:42 PM
4500 Martin Way E, Lot 33 Olympia WA -- Candlewood Manor -- A Family Park - No Age Restrictions
MLS # 27168959. This is a sale of a Manufactured Home in a Family Park (no age restriction). You own the home and rent the space from the Park. Home for sale $68,500 + Monthly Park rent approx $285/mo. Includes water, sewer & garbage
Mobile Home Loan Center has 20 year loans with 5% down plus $607/mo payment, dependant ...
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Olympia Real Estate ~ 52 Acre Lot For Sale - Nov 13 01:19 PM
Dreaming of your own mini-farm? Here is your opportunity! Located on the end of a new road, this 52 acres in South Olympia is rural yet only minutes away from I-5! The majority of the property is level and cleared with about 40 acres of it fenced. Excellent sandy loam soil - great for farming. The wetlands area would make a perfect pasture area. Property includes water rights. Partial view of the Black Hills with multiple ...
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Indian Summer, Olympia WA Real Estate ~ Huge Price Reduction ~ $659,900 - Nov 05 07:52 PM
Substantial Price Reduction! Motivated Seller!! Bring us an offer! Located on the first fairway at Indian Summer Golf and Country Club, in a quiet cul-de-sac, this stunning home features an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings throughout. Beautiful marble floors in the entry lead you to the spacious kitchen with Viking appliances and Sub Zero refrigerator! Main floor master suite includes 5-pc bath and extra room upstairs could be 4th bedroom. Beautifully landscaped with secluded patio.
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Like New Home in East Olympia Wa - Nov 04 02:45 PM
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Live Happily Ever After - Oct 29 03:07 PM
This wonderful home in the desirable Madera neighborhood is waiting for you to make it your own. With 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, formal living, family room and dining room, this house offers plenty of room to live the dream. Enjoy the private back yard with adjoining green belt.
AWESOME NEW PRICE 299,900!!!!
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Updated Listings For Sale - Oct 24 10:59 AM
Quick Update on Listings
FOR SALE
12.75 acres at Cooper Pt. Rd. and Hwy 101 - $3,600,000 PENDING
8.99 acres at 93rd and Hwy 99 - $1,728,000 PENDING
39.1 acres on 93rd Avenue in Tumwater - AVAILABLE - recent price reduction $2,950,000 - will allow for 190 residential units in a clustered development.
Colony Park Apartments - AVAILABLE - priced under assessed value at $1,400,000 - currently 16 1 br apartments and 4 2 br units set up as duplexes. ...
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Olympia Real Estate ~ Indian Summer Home For Sale ~ $699,500 - Sep 22 01:03 AM
Located on the first fairway at Indian Summer Golf and Country Club, in a quiet cul-de-sac, this stunning home features an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings throughout. Beautiful marble floors in the entry lead you to the spacious kitchen with Viking appliances and Sub Zero refrigerator! Main floor master suite includes 5-pc bath and extra room upstairs could be 4th bedroom. Beautifully landscaped with secluded patio. Seller financing available- ask agent for more details!
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Huge Water Front Home on 5 Acres in Desirable South Bay; 5640 Sleater Kinney Rd Northeast, Olympia, WA, 98506 - Aug 17 07:33 PM
Just Reduced 5/1/08! $675,000 Must see:Pictures don't do this country home justice. Great for large or extended family; 5.25 ac, 200' waterfront, 6 beds, 4 baths, formal lvg/dng, Office, family room and 2nd kitchen; Skylights & huge windows make this a bright and airy classic home. Features fruit trees, enormous terraced, irrigated garden; maintained nature path through 2 ac of pristine woods to the waterfront staircase & picnic deck; storage shed & large, safe and private yard ...
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Top Real Estate Agents & Brokers:
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Sandy Nelson Realtor - Olympia, WA
Riley Jackson Real Estate Inc.
Olympia, WA
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Alex Bautista ~ Olympia WA Realtor
Keller Williams Realty Olympia
Olympia, WA
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Phil Sharp
Abbey RE inc.
Olympia, WA
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Susan Draper, Career Development
Keller Williams Realty
Olympia, WA
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Ethan Pruett
BrioRealty
Olympia, WA
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Katy Stansifer - Realtor - Olympia, WA
Keller Williams Realty - Olympia
Olympia, WA
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Sonja Priebe
Olympia Real Estate LLC.
Olympia, WA
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Kimberley Bauman
Keller Williams Realty Olympia
Olympia, WA
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John Nicholas
Windermere Olympia
Olympia, WA
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Sandra Williams
BRIO Realty
Olympia, WA
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Top Mortgage Professionals:
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Olympia Loan Team
Olympia Loan Team
Olympia, WA
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Kathleen & Tracy Holmes
Local Mortgage Professionals
Olympia, WA
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TIm Barlow
Cornerstone Home Mortgage
Olympia, WA
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Francis Adjepong
The Abako Group, LLC/AmericaOne Finance
Olympia, WA
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Jan Ward
Ward Lending Group
Olympia, WA
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Charles Sexton
Mclaughling Lending Services
Olympia, WA
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Sharilynn Hasenwinkle
Cascade Home Equity
Olympia, WA
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Andrea McGhee
Benchmark Home Loans
Olympia, WA
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Brian Brock
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Olympia, WA
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Countrywide Home Loans
Countrywide Home Loans
Olympia, WA
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