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You have probably heard it said that buying a home is like putting down roots. And, truly, statistics show homeownership has so many positive side-effects including stronger communities, children of homeowner households excelling in school, and wealth building.

Taking a moment to look back with fresh eyes on how the market shifted in 2024 in relation to the previous year, 2023. Having an understanding of our market as we march into a new year is essential as a buyer or seller.

I'm excited to share a keepsake of mine with you. Sometimes my first-time homebuyer clients will ask me, "Will this home appreciate?"

Here's a brief history of how homeownership has changed over the past century. It’s an interesting look at how the events that occurred nationwide as well as globally have impacted American homeowners over the years.

Near the end of each year our co-founder, Valerie Plummer, pulls out these reflection questions to help us remind ourselves of the many blessings to be grateful for and to prime our intentions for the coming new year.

Our to-do lists often contain far more items than we can realistically achieve in a single day or even a week. It's not about getting more done. It's about getting the first things done first.

It may seem counterintuitive, but taking a slower approach to the things we must do in our daily life can actually lead to increased productivity throughout our days. Here are some drawbacks of trying to work at an excessively fast pace and what "slowing down to speed up" means.

Here's a glance at the November market stats for Thurston County, Single Family Residential Real Estate. 

Many people believe spring and summer are the best times of year to sell their Olympia, Lacey, or Tumwater homes. And though it's true there is no more beautiful place to be from May through October than Western Washington, there are a few advantages to selling your Thurston County property in the first few months of the year. We call it the sweet spot.

MVP Realty Group is a small, local, family-owned and operated business. We are not part of some national or international brand.