A blind (very happy) dog

I met a buyer at a home last evening that was for sale. As we were finishing our viewing, the seller was driving up his long private wooded driveway. His home was tucked in to over 3 acres of woods and he was no doubt, an outdoors man himself.
As he parked his pickup truck his dogs were in the bed with the excitement that dogs get when they are back home. 2 hunting dogs, tails wagging and eager enough to jump out of the bed while the truck was still rolling.
When the seller parked, he immediately opened the tail gate and one dog leaped off. The other dog wagging his tail waited anxiously as the seller opened a ramp and supported it to the gate.
 I had seen the dog and noticed a milky white look to both his eyes. So the seller grabbed the dogs collar and the blind dog scurried down the ramp and I thought, what a great attitude they both had.
I asked the seller about his dogs blindness and he said "that one day he had just lost his eyesight".
What really impressed me, was after the chocolate lab was down off the ramp it went about his business of being home and moving around the property like it had perfect vision. To watch its behavior you would have never known it was blind. 

My buyer didn't seem to like this home, but I sure enjoyed my blind dog encounter.
We are only here for a short stay. Make sure you take the time to enjoy every moment. Regardless of the situation or liabilities.

It's a Great Life !

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Olympia Home Sales Snapshot ~ June 2013

Kevin Lynch’s Home Sales Snapshot

Olympia WA

Olympia  ~ area  445,447 & 448

 the numbers for  June 2013 :

• Homes for sale ~ 156 homes are currently listed

                  Low $115,900 ~ High $5,200,000

                  Median $289,900

                  Avg. days on ~100

• Pending ~ 34 homes are in escrow

                  Low $142,900 ~ High $489,000

                  Median $264,425

                  Avg. days on ~ 59

•  June Sales ~55 homes sold in Olympia in June 2013

                 Low $125,000 ~ High $650,000

                 Median $249,950

                 Avg. days on ~ 77

• June  2012 ~50 homes Sold in Olympia in June 2012

                 Low $70,000 ~ High $585,000

                 Median $247,925

                 Avg. days on 96

A slight +.08% increase to the median price in Olympia for June of 2013 compared to June 2012. The average market times are well balanced.

"Any idea, plan, or purpose may be placed in the mind through repetition of thought."Napoleon Hill

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Lacey Home Sales Snapshot ~ June 2013

Kevin Lynch’s Home Sales Report

Lacey WA

Lacey  ~ SE area 450

 the numbers for the June 2013:

• Homes for sale ~ 86 homes are currently listed

                  Low $59,000 ~ High $599,900

                  Median $205,000

                  Avg. days on ~ 67

• Pending  ~ 23 homes are in escrow

                  Low $105,000 ~ High $264,950

                  Median $194,500

                  Avg. days on ~ 42

• June Sales 2013 ~ 41 homes sold in Lacey in June 2013

                 Low $100,000 ~ High $259,900

                 Median $198,500

                 Avg. days on ~ 65

• June  2012 ~ 56 homes sold in Lacey in June 2012

                 Low $63,500 ~ High $444,896

                 Median $212,748

                 Avg. days on 128

A - 6.7% fall to the median price in June 2013 for Lacey compared to June 2012.
I have been reporting stats for the last 22 months and to watch Lacey's market climb out of a real estate slump and basically do a 180, has been very fun to witness and report.
Values still need to increase to capture some of what was lost and the entire county is low on inventory, but that aside, these current stats above are some of the hottest real estate markets I have ever seen and worked.
FUN !

"If you do not conquer self, you will be conquered by self." Napoleon Hill

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dedicated to Gene and Stephanie                           

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Tumwater Home Sales Snapshot ~ mid Year 2013

Kevin Lynch’s Home Sales report

Tumwater, Wa

Tumwater  ~ SW, SE area 443

 the numbers for 1^st half 2013 :

Homes for sale ~ 120 homes are currently listed

                  Low $55,000 ~ High $599,000

                  Median $259,475

                  Avg. days on ~103

Pending  ~ 42 Homes are in escrow

                  Low $125,000 ~ High $385,000

                  Median $258,753

                  Avg. days on ~ 92

1^st half  2013 Sales ~ 183 Homes sold in Tumwater in the first half 2013

                 Low $40,100 ~ High $560,000

                 Median $229,650

                 Avg. days on ~108

 1^st half  2012 ~159 Homes Sold in Tumwater in 1^st half 2012

                 Low $71,000 ~ High $580,000

                 Median $222,000

                Avg. days on 131

A healthy +3.4% increase to the median price in Tumwater for the 1st half of 2013 compared to the 1st half of 2012. Shrinking average market times are indicating well priced homes are selling.

"Fears are nothing more than a state of mind." Napoleon Hill

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Tumwater Home Sales Snapshot ~ June 2013

Kevin Lynch’s Home Sales report

Tumwater, WA

Tumwater  ~ SW, SE area 443

 the numbers for June 2013 :

• Homes for sale ~ 120 homes are currently listed

                  Low $55,000 ~ High $599,000

                  Median $259,475

                  Avg. days on ~103

• Pending  ~ 22 Homes are in escrow

                  Low $125,000 ~ High $360,000

                  Median $245,473

                  Avg. days on ~ 50

• June  2013 Sales ~ 36 Homes sold in Tumwater June 2013

                 Low $40,100 ~ High $362,500

                 Median $223,950

                 Avg. days on ~94

•  June 2012 ~27 Homes Sold in Tumwater in June 2012

                 Low $110,500 ~ High $330,000

                 Median $211,000

                 Avg. days on 85

A solid +6.1% increase to the median price in Tumwater for June 2013 compared to June of 2012. The average market times have improved greatly. 

"Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed on an equal or greater benefit." Napoleon Hill

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Delphi Hills Home Sales Snapshot ~ mid Year 2013

Kevin Lynch’s Home Sales Report

Delphi Hills

Delphi Hills  ~ SW area 442

 the numbers for 1^st half 2013 :

• Homes for sale ~ 30 homes are currently listed

                  Low $194,900 ~ High $1,750,000

                  Median $382,000

                  Avg. days on ~ 90

• Pending  ~ 8 homes are in escrow

                 Low $97,000 ~ High $414,950

                 Median $171,000

                 Avg. Days on 74

• 1^st half  2013 Sales ~ 37 homes sold in Delphi Hills in 1^st half 2013

                 Low $117,000 ~ High $650,000

                 Median $275,000

                 Avg. days on ~ 143

• 1^st half  2012 ~25  homes Sold in Delphi Hills 1^st half 2012

                 Low $29,900 ~ High $499,000

                 Median $299,000

                 Avg. days on 186

A -8.1% fall to the median price in Delphi Hills for the 1st half of 2013 compared to the 1st half of 2012 in Delphi Hills. More homes have sold in 2013, as pricing continues to be key for getting your home sold.

"Don't wait. The time will never be just right."Napoleon Hill

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sweet spot

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Delphi Hills Home Sales Snapshot ~ June 2013

Kevin Lynch’s Home Sales Report

Delphi Hills

Delphi Hills  ~ SW area 442

 the numbers for June 2013 :

• Homes for sale ~ 30 homes are currently listed

                  Low $194,900 ~ High $1,750,000

                  Median $382,000

                  Avg. days on ~ 90

• Pending  ~ 6 homes are in escrow

                 Low $105,000 ~ High $384,900

                 Median $171,000

                 Avg. Days on 83

• June  2013 Sales ~ 8 homes sold in Delphi Hills in June 2013

                 Low $175,000 ~ High $399,000

                 Median $352,870

                 Avg. days on ~ 155

• June  2012 ~6  homes Sold in Delphi Hills June 2012

                Low $240,000 ~ High $424,000

                Median $320,950

                Avg. days on 131

A + 9.9% increase to the median sales price in Delphi Hills for June 2013 compared to June 2012. Average market time is becoming very impressive throughout the county.

"Action is the real measure of intelligence."Napoleon Hill

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West Olympia Home Sales Snapshot ~ mid Year 2013

Kevin Lynch’s Home Sales report

West Olympia

West  Olympia  ~ NW area 444

 the numbers for 1^st half 2013 :

• Homes for sale ~ 133 Homes are currently listed

                  Low $136,000 ~ High $2,399,000

                  Median $259,950

                  Avg. days on ~ 120

• Pending  ~ 56 Homes are in escrow

                  Low $159,950 ~ High $795,000

                  Median $237,250

                  Avg. days on ~ 94

• West Olympia 1^st half 2013 Sales ~ 130 Homes sold in 1^st half 2013

                  Low $100,000 ~ High $975,000

                  Median $232,865

                  Avg. days on ~ 120

• 1^st half  Sales 2012 ~95 Homes Sold in West Olympia in 1st half 2012

                  Low $69,000 ~ High $825,000

                  Median $262,300

                  Avg. days on 134

A -11.2% fall to the median price in West Olympia for the 1st half of 2013 compared to the first half of 2012.
35 more homes have sold in the first half of 2013 in West Olympia compared to the first half of 2012.

"Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle."Napoleon Hill

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West Olympia, WA

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West Olympia Home Sales Snapshot ~ June 2013

Kevin Lynch’s Home Sales report

West Olympia

West  Olympia  ~ NW area 444

 the numbers for June 2013 :

• Homes for sale ~ 133 Homes are currently listed

                  Low $136,000 ~ High $2,399,000

                  Median $259,950

                  Avg. days on ~ 120

• Pending  ~ 18 Homes are in escrow

                  Low $199,950 ~ High $795,000

                  Median $240,725

                  Avg. days on ~ 74

• West Olympia June Sales ~ 15 Homes sold in June 2013

                  Low $121,000 ~ High $527,500

                  Median $230,000

                  Avg. days on ~ 55

• June  Sales 2012 ~24 Homes Sold in West Olympia in June 2012

                  Low $167,000 ~ High $721,000

                  Median $265,150

                  Avg. days on 131

A -13.2% fall to the median price in June 2013 in West Olympia compared to June of 2012. Average market time is improving as the prices appear to still be falling on the westside.

"A goal is a dream with a deadline." Napoleon Hill

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my kitty cat

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Hawks Prairie Home Sales Snapshot ~ June 2013

Kevin Lynch’s Home Sales report

NE ~ Good I-5 access

Hawks Prairie  ~  NE area 446

 the numbers for the June 2013:

• Homes for sale ~ 118 Homes are currently listed

                  Low $79,900 ~ High $4,500,000

                  Median $312,450

                  Avg. days on ~132

• Pending ~ 23 Homes are in escrow

                  Low $107,450 ~ High $439,000

                  Median $285,520

                  Avg. days on ~78

• June Sales ~21 Homes sold in Hawks Prairie in June 2013

                 Low $110,650 ~ High $360,175

                 Median $280,100

                 Avg. days on ~ 71

• June  Sales 2012 ~40 Homes Sold in Hawks Prairie in June 2012

                 Low $148,500 ~ High $525,000

                 Median $274,448

                 Avg. days on 145

A +2% increase to the median price in June of 2013 in Hawks Prairie compared to June of 2012. A very healthy June and our appreciation is beginning to move in the right direction again.

Think twice before you speak, because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another. Napoleon Hill

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