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As we move into the second half of 2025, the U.S. housing market continues to evolve with surprising momentum. While headlines often focus on rising mortgage rates and affordability concerns, a closer look at the data reveals a more nuanced — and opportunity-rich — market for both buyers and sellers.

If you’re thinking of making a move this year, here’s what you need to know, based on the latest national data.]]></description><link>https://scotthollis01.wixsite.com/real-estate/single-post/2025-housing-market-trends-what-buyers-and-sellers-need-to-know-now</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681b8048564c13cb51568b7d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 15:50:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5a14c4_8541729b78134a19a7d4d6f01ab7c41e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Scott Hollis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why So Many Are Leaving Washington State: A Real Estate Guide to Relocating to Tax-Friendly, Business-Smart States]]></title><description><![CDATA[Considering a move out of Washington State? Discover why thousands are relocating to tax-friendly states with better laws, lower crime, and stronger economies — and how you can make a smooth real estate transition.

]]></description><link>https://scotthollis01.wixsite.com/real-estate/single-post/why-so-many-are-leaving-washington-state-a-real-estate-guide-to-relocating-to-tax-friendly-busines</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681a30c430aede3a8627226c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 16:03:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5a14c4_29028a3856d34ee9b3107c2aa020c48b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Scott Hollis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dive into a Thriving Opportunity!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Own a Successful Dance-wear Supply Retail Store In the dynamic world of dance, owning a dancewear supply retail store is not just about...]]></description><link>https://scotthollis01.wixsite.com/real-estate/single-post/dive-into-a-thriving-opportunity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6699c8f7037c29d7103e6bb5</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2024 02:04:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_f9f24b7e00ea4f24bc466e7e81d500ee~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Scott Hollis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unlock Your Dream Sale: Olympia Home Sales Forecasts a Booming 1st Quarter in 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great New Lending Rates to Kick Off 2024 VA Zero Down 5.99 percent Apr 6.309 percent FHA 5.944 percent APR 6.926 percent Conventional...]]></description><link>https://scotthollis01.wixsite.com/real-estate/single-post/unlock-your-dream-sale-olympia-home-sales-forecasts-a-booming-1st-quarter-in-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6595dcbb17c3eff9d4d73446</guid><category><![CDATA[Real Estate]]></category><category><![CDATA[Pierce County]]></category><category><![CDATA[Puget Sound]]></category><category><![CDATA[Real Estate Investing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Olympia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Lacey]]></category><category><![CDATA[Seattle]]></category><category><![CDATA[Rent]]></category><category><![CDATA[Thurston County]]></category><category><![CDATA[House Flipping]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2024 22:55:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/47984d8b72893e02859e3d00c4a37341.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_858,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Scott Hollis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tech-Savvy Landlords: Boost Profits and Simplify Management with These 6 Technologies]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an era where technology is integral to almost every facet of life, modern property management is no exception. Technology not only...]]></description><link>https://scotthollis01.wixsite.com/real-estate/single-post/tech-savvy-landlords-boost-profits-and-simplify-management-with-these-6-technologies</link><guid isPermaLink="false">653719c960c749ef907ca511</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2023 01:14:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5a14c4_02b33bf45f5c46f6bcc12da040cc3d08~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Scott Hollis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navigating the Double Transition: Starting a Business and Moving Simultaneously]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting a new business is an exciting but challenging endeavor, much like moving to a new place. But when you're doing both...]]></description><link>https://scotthollis01.wixsite.com/real-estate/single-post/navigating-the-double-transition-starting-a-business-and-moving-simultaneously</link><guid isPermaLink="false">650df645fca7863179e41c46</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2023 20:19:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_a127d651f19b47fd93c3db0139f4a92b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Scott Hollis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should You Buy a Starter Home or a Forever Home? We Discuss the Pros and Cons of Both]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are a lot of things to think about when you’re trying to decide whether to purchase a starter home or your forever home. 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