Kevin Lynch's Thurston Living

Kevin Lynch's Thurston Living Serving Thurston County Residential real estate sales in Olympia and the surrounding areas of Thurston County WA.
30 years experience. Over 600 homes sold.

The interest rate bumped up into the 7%'s. It got a few off the fence but also kept our late summer / fall market remain...
09/29/2026

The interest rate bumped up into the 7%'s. It got a few off the fence but also kept our late summer / fall market remaining soft. Our weekly homes receiving offers is down 35% - 40%.

We saw the rates inch up last week as homes receiving offers has cooled. We have distractions coming from all directions...
09/22/2026

We saw the rates inch up last week as homes receiving offers has cooled. We have distractions coming from all directions for the next couple of months.

We're lucky to have seen 56 homes receive offers. Last week being the first week of school. RE takes a back seat typical...
09/15/2026

We're lucky to have seen 56 homes receive offers. Last week being the first week of school. RE takes a back seat typically in September as schools begin.

The last few days of summer '26. Plenty of inventory remains as we move into fall / winter markets. With rates remaining...
09/01/2026

The last few days of summer '26. Plenty of inventory remains as we move into fall / winter markets. With rates remaining in the mid to high 6%'s all summer, the Thurston Co market remained steady while buyers have plenty of inventory to sift through.

The late summer market is always competing with back to school efforts and summer distractions. Inventory is replenished...
08/18/2026

The late summer market is always competing with back to school efforts and summer distractions. Inventory is replenished, while buyers lock in on mid 6% rates. I see markets remaining cool through the mid terms.

Last week 86 homes received offers. Inventory continues to arrive with buyers stepping up for well priced homes. For the...
08/12/2026

Last week 86 homes received offers. Inventory continues to arrive with buyers stepping up for well priced homes. For the middle of summer and the summer distractions, our local RE market is in good shape.

Late summer real estate will take a back seat to most other summer activities. Spring sellers have to recalibrate in hop...
08/04/2026

Late summer real estate will take a back seat to most other summer activities. Spring sellers have to recalibrate in hopes their buyer steps up. As politics heat up this fall in a government town, RE may stay on the back burner for the next couple of months.

Fewer homes receiving offers than the previous week. Yet the average days on market continues to shrink. The well priced...
07/28/2026

Fewer homes receiving offers than the previous week. Yet the average days on market continues to shrink. The well priced homes are being met with serious buyers while the supply side continues to fill.

A very similar week as the previous week. Summer markets will typically taper off from the spring market, leaving summe...
07/21/2026

A very similar week as the previous week. Summer markets will typically taper off from the spring market, leaving summer sellers to make any necessary adjustments to find the right buyer.

As we're seeing more homes come to market, the average days on market continues to shrink. The well priced homes are bei...
07/14/2026

As we're seeing more homes come to market, the average days on market continues to shrink. The well priced homes are being met with ready able willing buyers. Home values remain stable.

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