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Moving to Washington State? 🌲❄️ Top Winter Activities & Why People Are Relocating Here!

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📍 Moving to Washington State? Winter Adventures Await! | Living in Washington Year-Round ❄️🌲

Thinking about moving to Washington State? Whether you’re relocating from California, Florida, Colorado, or the East Coast, Washington offers an unbeatable lifestyle year-round! Sure, winters can be rainy and chilly, but that doesn’t stop us from enjoying the endless outdoor activities this state has to offer!

🌿🏔️ In this video, I’ll walk you through all the amazing things to do in Washington during winter, from skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing in the Cascades to surfing on the coast, hiking in the Olympic Rainforest, and even scuba diving in Puget Sound!

🌊🏄‍♂️ If you love adventure, you can go crabbing, shrimping, fishing, clamming, or even hunting—Washington is an outdoor paradise! Plus, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) makes it easy to escape to Hawaii, Florida, or the South Pacific if you’re craving warm weather. Want a quick getaway? Hop on the Amtrak train to Portland, Montana, or even Vancouver, BC—the possibilities are endless!

🚆✈️ If you’re considering buying a home in Washington, let me be your local real estate expert and tour guide!

🏡 I know the ins and outs of the market, the best locations, and the lifestyle you can expect when moving here. As a top Washington State real estate agent, I help buyers and sellers across Olympia, Seattle, and beyond!

📲 Thinking about making the move? Call me, Ron Rougeaux, your trusted Washington real estate agent, and I’ll show you why so many people from California and beyond are relocating here!

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Why Ron Rougeaux is One of the Top Real Estate Agents in Olympia, Washington

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Why Ron Rougeaux is One of the Top Real Estate Agents in Olympia, Washington

When it comes to buying or selling a home in Olympia, Washington, your choice of real estate agent matters. In a market filled with countless options, few agents truly stand out. Ron Rougeaux is one of the top-performing real estate professionals in Washington State, with a proven track record that places him among the top 1% of all realtors statewide. Here’s why Ron is the trusted choice for homebuyers and sellers alike—and why his results speak for themselves.

Elite Performance: What Sets Ron Apart

Out of all licensed real estate agents in Washington State, only a small fraction close more than 20 transactions per year. The statistics for 2024 reveal just how rare true success in this field is:

• 74% of realtors sold zero homes last year.

• Only 2% of agents sold between 11 and 20 homes.

• A minuscule 0.14% of agents sold more than 20 homes.

Ron Rougeaux not only surpassed the 20-home threshold but closed over 30 transactions in 2024 alone. This exceptional level of success places him in the absolute top tier of realtors statewide. For homebuyers and sellers in Olympia and beyond, this means working with a real estate agent who knows the market inside and out—and delivers results.

Why Does This Matter to You as a Buyer or Seller?

Real estate is one of the biggest financial decisions of your life. Whether you’re buying your first home, upgrading to your dream house, or selling a cherished property, you deserve an agent who will treat your goals as their own. Choosing a realtor who has limited experience—or worse, hasn’t sold a single property recently—can result in missed opportunities, costly mistakes, or a drawn-out process.

Here’s why Ron Rougeaux’s experience and track record make him the best choice for your real estate needs:

1. Proven Results

Selling over 30 homes in a single year isn’t just a statistic—it’s a testament to Ron’s dedication, expertise, and hard work. Every successful transaction represents a family, an individual, or an investor who trusted Ron to guide them through one of the most significant financial decisions of their lives.

2. Deep Knowledge of the Olympia Market

As a seasoned broker with over 13 years of experience, Ron understands the nuances of the Olympia real estate market like few others. From pricing strategies to knowing what buyers want, his local expertise ensures you’ll get the best possible deal—whether you’re buying or selling.

3. Expert Negotiator

Selling over 30 homes in a competitive market requires more than just market knowledge—it takes sharp negotiation skills. Ron has a proven ability to secure the best terms for his clients, whether it’s maximizing the sale price of your home or negotiating favorable conditions for buyers.

4. Dedication to Excellence

Ron’s work ethic sets him apart. Unlike many agents who may dabble in real estate part-time, Ron is fully committed to helping his clients achieve their goals. His professionalism and attention to detail are evident in every transaction.

What Ron’s Success Means for You

When you work with a top 1% agent like Ron Rougeaux, you benefit from a higher level of service, expertise, and results. Here’s how:

For Sellers:

• Professional Marketing: Ron uses a comprehensive 20-point marketing plan, including professional photography, virtual tours, and targeted online advertising to attract the most qualified buyers.

• Pricing Strategy: With a deep understanding of market trends, Ron will price your home strategically to generate competitive offers and maximize your return.

• Faster Sales: Homes listed with Ron consistently sell quickly—often with multiple offers—thanks to his proactive approach.

For Buyers:

• Access to Off-Market Opportunities: Ron’s network and reputation give his clients access to exclusive, off-market listings that others won’t see.

• Guidance Through the Process: As a trusted advisor, Ron ensures a seamless buying experience, from identifying the perfect property to closing the deal.

• Insider Knowledge: Whether you’re looking for a family home, investment property, or waterfront retreat, Ron knows where to find the best opportunities in Olympia and the surrounding areas.

Why Choose Ron Rougeaux?

Choosing the right real estate agent is about more than numbers—it’s about trust, dedication, and results. Ron’s experience and commitment make him a standout choice for anyone looking to buy or sell in Olympia and throughout Washington State. Here’s why his clients consistently recommend him:

• Top Producer Status: Being in the top 1% of agents isn’t just a title—it’s proof of Ron’s ability to deliver exceptional results year after year.

• Unwavering Integrity: As an Eagle Scout, Ron’s core values of honesty, loyalty, and service are the foundation of his business.

• Client-Centered Approach: Ron puts his clients first, ensuring their goals and priorities are always front and center.

Don’t Settle for Less—Work with the Best

With 74% of agents selling zero homes last year, it’s clear that not all realtors are created equal. Your real estate journey deserves an agent who has the skills, experience, and drive to deliver outstanding results. With over 30 successful transactions in 2024, Ron Rougeaux has proven himself as a trusted expert and top-performing broker in Olympia and beyond.

If you’re ready to work with one of the best real estate agents in Washington State, contact Ron Rougeaux today. Whether you’re buying, selling, or exploring your options, Ron is here to provide the guidance and expertise you need to succeed.

Get Started Today

Don’t leave your real estate goals to chance. Reach out to Ron Rougeaux, your trusted real estate expert in Olympia, Washington, and experience the difference that working with a top 1% agent can make.

Call Ron at (360) 338-8355 or visit https://ron.pnwhomesgroup.com/contact/ to schedule a consultation today!

REAL ESTATE MARKET & (LIFE) SUMMER “2022”

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Right now the sun is shining bright and the weather is hot (smoking hot) and summer is here full force. This is why we live here in the PNW, best summers. You have the mountains on the cascades and olympics glittering bright with the snow reflecting the sun, just enticing you to come hike. With the waves in the Puget sound and rivers and lakes throwing the sun right back at you, saying come in and swim and fish in our waters. Yep nothing better in the summer than in the PNW and with no abundance of mosquitoes at least where we live at the lake. You can just setup your chair and really enjoy one of the last slices of nature before you head to Canada and Alaska. Of course in the high woods and mountains, yes we do have bears and Mountain Lions, coyotes and wolfs.

With real estate I believe everyone has learned or is finally learning – Location is everything. And yes sometimes you can’t get the perfect location. But when you can, nothing is better than that amazing location. In my opinion these are my 3 top locations for a Primary or Investment home.

  1. Waterfront pure and simple. Nothing is better than having water at your back or front door and being about to jump in for a swim or paddle/boat off into the sunset. It is the best spot to be in the hot summer days and everyone will want to becoming over for that bbq and swim/boat time. Now with that said, yes some waterfront is not good. (If you are in a flood zone or a very swampy location). Remember even with waterfront there are prime locations, good spots, and then just okay spots. With regards to the PNW in Washington state we have Salt water and Fresh Water locations. We then can go further with location here in Washington state as we have a lot of choices to pick from. Would you prefer lake or river/stream or would you like salt water bay/sound or oceanfront? This is totally up to you and to be honest, all waterfront in my mind is a solid purchase. Of course there are levels of prime locations on the water front as well. For example on the lake a clean spot for swimming and dock with boating in front of your house is perfect. But as the same lake if it is marshy and you can’t really swim and too shallow for a boat, while again you are waterfront but less desirable location. Budget will also have a huge determining factor on what you can pick/afford. And at the end of the day, I believe water front is 100 times better than a cookie cutter home with pavement and homes all around you.
  • 2. Land and great large raw land with maybe a creek/river or pond or if you are lucky to have large land with salt water. Land is becoming harder and harder to find. There are many factors to why there is less land, the obvious is more people and more people wanting land instead of living downtown or in the cities. The big chunks of raw land that are clean, by clean I mean no wetlands or gophers to stop you from being able to build. Also flat with some hills is good, but steep and extremely hard to build on lots is also not the best. So you will always have different levels of land that is Best to not the best. I will say when the land is private and doesn’t have eye sores around it, being that of either man built/living presence or views such as mud flats or swamps. The really nice pieces of land usually get sold off market to investors/developers or if you are hunting for land, a really good real estate broker will call around for you to see if any owner is looking to sell. Another great way to buy big chunks of raw land is to look for timber land from logging companies. Sometimes these lots are further out in the country. But if you can afford to buy and hold on to the property until it is built up around you or development has come close to the big chunks of land you can make a good penny developing the land or selling to a developer/investor.
  • 3. Downtown Residential/Commerical Downtown Residential/Commerical is amazing and can always be fun and exciting living or living/working close to all the action of a downtown city. Depending where the city is, you can have key locations downtown, if there is water then of course closer to the water or even better on the water is of course the best of the best you can get. If you have a residential of condo on a nice corner spot with restaurants and bars with cute stores, this again is very attractive and definitely helps the value. I really like if you can find a building to buy that has residential on top and a commercial unit on the bottom that you can either rent or use yourself for a business. These always are great buys, but harder to find sometimes. If you are just looking for commercial buildings, I usually recommend making sure the buildings are in key locations, unless they there in gentrification going on through the downtown key areas. These area are called opportunity zones and have awesome tax advantages and if you hold them for a key time period are a great investment, as long as it is just not sitting there vacant. 

The Ultimate Neighborhood Guide to Downtown Tacoma, WA [2022]

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The Ultimate Neighborhood Guide to Downtown Tacoma, WA [2022]

The Ultimate Neighborhood Guide to Downtown Tacoma, WA

On the bottom edge of Puget Sound lies Tacoma, Washington, a city of just over 219,000 people. It’s part of the larger South Sound region with a population of about 1 million.  After a period of decline, Tacoma made a comeback in the 1990s with a ton of development and restoration.  Now, young and old alike enjoy all that Tacoma has to offer.  With the waters coming into the middle of the city, the area is picturesque with tons of amazing areas and charm.

Living in Downtown Tacoma

People who live downtown love the views of Mt. Rainier, the Cascade Mountains, Commencement Bay, and the Port of Tacoma, where you can see commerce in action with the loading and unloading of cargo ships.  Downtown Tacoma is one of the most affordable places to live in the area.  Condominiums, lofts, single-family, and vintage homes are integrated within these neighborhoods:

The Foss Waterway

The Thea Foss Waterway area is a popular downtown Tacoma neighborhood that is great to hang out or live in.  There are condominiums for purchase, museums to visit, and a waterfront walkway where you can find restaurants, parks, picnic areas, and kayak or paddleboard rentals.  You can walk there from central downtown and access the waterfront via two bridges and a glass elevator.

The Theater District

Along with the restoration of old buildings are two theaters – the Pantages Theater and The Rialto.  Dating back to 1918, these are venues for music and theater.  A more modern venue was added in 1993 called Theater on the Square.  Lofts with tall ceilings and original bricks have sprung up throughout downtown and are trendy homes.

Pantages Theater In Tacoma, WA

Pacific Avenue

Tacoma’s charm shines through in the Pacific Avenue area.  Renovated brick buildings from the late 1800s and early 1900s are now shops, museums, lofts, restaurants, and more.  Local hangouts include:

Plus, check out Dale Chihuly’s art inside Union Station (now a US District Court).

Other Neighborhoods

Tacoma Downtown has a few more neighborhoods worth mentioning.

  • Stadium District is a historic neighborhood with a grocery store, coffee shop, boutiques, and eateries.  There you’ll also find Wright Park, a 27-acre park with a conservatory, arboretum, hundreds of trees, walking trails, and a pond.  Stadium district is one of several neighborhoods known for revitalizing the neighborhoods to include single-family homes mixed in with mixed-use business districts.
  • St. Helens has stunning views of Commencement Bay
  • Dome District has shopping, restaurants, and the Tacoma Dome, where conventions and concerts occr.
  • McCarver Neighborhood has newer condominiums and townhomes and a maple-lined central street.

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Getting Around

Downtown Tacoma has everything within easy walking distance or via a free Link Light Rail. You’ll still want that car to get to neighboring cities, off to the mountains, north to Seattle, or south to Olympia.

Working in Tacoma

There are plenty of opportunities to work for small and large businesses in the downtown area.  Tacoma is home to lumber company Simpson, and food companies, Roman Meal and Brown and Haley.  Fun fact:  candy giant Mars, Incorporated, started in Tacoma in 1911.  The biggest employers in the area are Joint Base Lewis-McChord (an army base 9 miles south of the city), MultiCare Health System, the State of Washington, and Tacoma Public Schools.

The Downtown Tacoma Partnership will work with you to start your own business if that is your dream.

Working In Tacoma, WA

Schools

The Tacoma Public Schools serve the area with 36 elementary schools, 11 middle schools, and ten high schools.  There are non-traditional high schools, alternative high schools, and charter schools.  Downtown Tacoma is also home to the Tacoma School of the Arts for high school students and numerous private schools.

The University of Washington built a campus that incorporates some of the area’s historic buildings.  Other colleges close by are the University of Puget Sound, Tacoma Community College, City University of Seattle-Tacoma, and Bates Technical College.

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Shopping

There are so many things to do in Downtown Tacoma.  Pacific Avenue has unique shops, and restaurants in classic buildings.  Another option is Antiques Row, with several multi-level antique stores.  Find hidden treasures at Lily Pad Antiques, and many more.  Tacoma Mall is on the city’s outskirts for big store shopping experiences – think Macy’s, Nordstrom and JC Penney.

Museum District

Tacoma’s Museum District is comprised of world-class museums, including:

Each of these offers a unique perspective of the area.

Other Landmarks

If you haven’t realized, Tacoma cherishes its old buildings, incorporating them into neighborhoods.  There are 165 individual city landmarks and 1,000 historic properties scattered throughout the metro area.  Some near downtown are:

Fireboat No.1- National Historic Landmark - Tacoma, WA

Outdoors

While some may find the rainy pacific northwest weather an adjustment, there are plenty of sunny days to enjoy the waterfront and the mountains.  Metro Parks Tacoma maintains over 50 parks and open spaces in and around Tacoma.  We mentioned the easy walk to Foss Waterway, plus where 6th Avenue meets the water is a scuba diving area. Downtown’s Frost Park has sidewalk chalk contests.  Those with pups can take them to Rogers Off-Leash Dog Park.

Venture a little further to Port Defiance Park with a 5-mile drive leading to Owen Beach, Fort Nisqually, and Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium.  The Cascade Mountains, Mt Rainier, and Mt. St Helens are very close for wilderness seekers.

Moving to Tacoma

Downtown Tacoma retains its charm with many historic buildings, a friendly atmosphere, and a close-knit community.  It is worth checking out if you enjoy an urban atmosphere.  It has culture, education, unique homes, and always new mixed in with the old.

Ron Rougeaux, located in Olympia, Washington is a highly skilled and knowledgeable real estate agent. PNW Homes Group are committed to their key core values of trustworthiness, integrity, and loyalty providing quality service is his highest priority. Whether you are buying, selling, or curious about the market, PNW Homes has the answers. 

A local Tacoma real estate agent is ready to help you find your dream home!

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