JUST LISTED!!

You'll find it all here on this 7+ acre homestead! The home features 2646SF, 4 BR, den, 2.5 BA, double sided fireplace, large open kitchen, a family and living room. Detached dwelling unit is about 600SF w/ pergo flooring - perfect as mother-in-law room or hobby room. Gigantic 4 bay shop (large enough for RV) is a whopping 2400SF, w/ finished home office and game room w/ 1/2 bath. Imagine the possibilities! The property is flat and sits off a dead-end road. Come see it - you'll be glad you did!

Retail Sales Affecting Home Interest Rates?

It is interesting to follow the market each week. I like to see how each economic indicator affects the other. I thought I would add some information about the retail market since The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale starts this Friday (which I always love!). I thought it would be appropriate.

Retail sales are down 0.3% for this week. This is an important measure in consumer demand. Weaknesses could lead to lower interest rates for home mortgages.

Retail sales data is the first indication of weakness or strength in consumer spending released each month. The Bureau of the Census of the US Department of Commerce provides information on how much the consumer spends on the purchase of goods. This data provides the consumption part of the gross domestic product. Retail sales data represents merchandise sold for cash or credit by retailers. Durable goods, such as autos, make up 35% of the figure. The balance consists of non-durables such as gasoline, restaurants, and general merchandise.
Thank you Brandy LeGault, with Ironwood Mortgage for sending these updates every week!

You're Invited!

City Realty's Anniversary Party!

Each year I take the time to reflect on my real estate business and each year I want to thank the people who keep me going! Your business and referrals has helped my business flourish the past six years.

In appreciation of your friendship, trust and support; I would like to celebrate you! Please join me at my office for a Luau BBQ. There will be food, drinks, door prizes and a special gift for all clients that attend.. .




July 9, 2010

12:00 - 3:00 pm

City Realty Inc.

1800 Cooper Point Rd SW Bldg. 12

Olympia, WA 98502

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For more information please call or email me.

I look forward to seeing you!

Happy 4th of July

I was talking to my two year old yesterday trying to explain to him what the fourth of July is. My little guy takes everything so literally, so I tried to carefully describe why we celebrate the fourth. After a short conversation of fireworks, freedom, and flags, I just concluded that it's America's birthday. Can you say, "Happy Birthday America!" That seemed to do the trick.

Reflecting on this conversation I wanted to write a few words about what the fourth of July means to me. As an American I am so thankful to have the rights that I do. Especially in my work. Being a working mom is hard - but I am very thankful that I can work and that I can choose my work. I am thankful to live in a country that values my work too! Especially during hard economic times, a lot of what I do is helping keep homeowners rights. It is a difficult economy to work in but I would like to think that I am doing my part in making our housing market a better place.

My business is something that I not only enjoy but that helps me provide for my family. As Americans we celebrate our Independence by taking the day off and spending time with our loved ones. What a great way to celebrate summer.

I hope as my son gets older that I can tell him more about his freedoms and rights as he gets closer to entering the workforce. In the mean time, we'll celebrate America's birthday with pop its and hot dogs.

Happy summer to everyone and enjoy the HOT weather this week!