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Why Isn't Your Tacoma House Selling? Here's What the August Data Actually Shows
If your house has been listed in Tacoma this summer and it's just sitting, you've probably asked yourself: Is it the house? Is it the price? Is it my agent? Here's a number that might make you feel a little better — and a little worse, depending on how you look at it: in August, the number of homes
Why So Many People Are Moving from New York to Washington State
There's a trend that keeps growing: more and more people are leaving New York and moving to Washington State. If you're considering a move yourself, or you're just curious what's driving the shift, here's a clear breakdown of what's behind it. New York has been one of the top outbound states in rece
Should You Sell Your Home During the Holidays in Washington? Here's the Truth
Should you sell your home during the holiday season in Washington, or wait until spring? There are real advantages to selling in November and December — along with a few challenges worth planning for. Here's what you should know before you decide. Does the Washington Real Estate Market Really Slow D
Should You Buy a Home in Washington During the Holiday Season?
This is a question I get every single year: is the holiday season a good time to buy a home in Washington, or should you wait until spring? A lot of people assume the real estate market basically shuts down in November and December — but it doesn't. There are still homes for sale, and in many cases,
Centralia vs. Chehalis, WA: Which City Is the Better Fit for You? (2025 Guide)
Centralia versus Chehalis — they're only a few minutes apart, but they've got very different vibes. If you're weighing a move between these two Lewis County cities, let's talk about what sets them apart and which one might be the better fit for you. Both cities sit right off I-5 between Seattle and
Thurston County vs. Lewis County, WA: Which One Fits Your Lifestyle? (2025 Comparison)
If you're thinking about moving to the South Puget Sound, you've probably heard of Thurston County — home to Olympia, Lacey, and Tumwater. But just a few exits south, there's Lewis County, with places like Centralia and Chehalis and all the wide-open space so many buyers are craving right now. So wh
Tacoma vs. Olympia, WA: Which South Sound City Is Right for You?
Tacoma or Olympia — two South Sound cities that look close on a map but couldn't feel more different once you actually live there. I'm Kennon Maurer, a local real estate agent who's lived in this area my entire life, and today we're doing a full Tacoma vs. Olympia comparison — housing costs, lifesty
Lacey's Top High-End Neighborhoods: Deerfield Park, Silverhawk & Copper Mill
Hey! I'm Kennon Maurer, your go-to real estate and lifestyle guide here in Lacey, Washington. Whether you're buying, relocating, or just curious what "the nice part of town" really means, today we're talking about some of the higher-end neighborhoods in town — the ones that make people say, "Oh yeah
Moving from California to Washington: Why South Sound Living (Tacoma, Lacey, Olympia) Is Worth It
Kennon Maurer, REALTOR® | WA License #133104 | Maurer Home Group — Serving the South Sound, Washington I live here in the South Sound, and if you're thinking about moving from California to Washington, this one's for you. This isn't me reading headlines — I see it happening every single week. People
7 Honest Reasons NOT to Move to Lacey, WA (From a Local Real Estate Agent)
By Kennon Maurer, REALTOR® | WA License #133104 | Maurer Home Group — Serving Lacey, Olympia & the South Sound If you've been searching "moving to Lacey WA" or "is Lacey Washington a good place to live," you've probably found a dozen glowing lists of reasons to relocate to the South Sound. I love th