Monthly Archives: August 2012

Sunny skies in forecast for Labor Day weekend…

Posted on August 31, 2012 by

Sunny skies and pleasant temperatures are forecast for the Labor Day weekend in the Tri-Cities. The National Weather Service predicts clear skies with the possiblity of just a few clouds Monday night as the long weekend ends.  The highs should … Continue reading →

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Mortgage Loan Application Checklist

Posted on August 30, 2012 by

Use this checklist to prepare for completing your mortgage loan application. This is a nice list of documents and statements that will help you complete it smoothly. Employment History/Income Sources Name, address, and phone numbers of fall employers for the past … Continue reading →

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Benton Franklin Fair ends sucessfully

Posted on August 27, 2012 by

The Benton Franklin Fair this year was such a success that the event ran out of parking spaces Friday & Saturday nights.  Attendance numbers have not yet been compiled, but with the cooler weather, the number count should turn out … Continue reading →

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End-of Summer Checklist for Home Sellers

Posted on August 23, 2012 by

1.  OUTDOOR PAINTING. If the sellers don’t have the time or the resources to do a full painting job, they should go around the outside of the house and touch up any areas that look rough.  If they find peeling paint, … Continue reading →

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What is your favorite thing at the Benton County Fair?

Posted on August 22, 2012 by

  The weather is just perfect for the Benton County Fair this week! The fair is going on from August 21 through the 25th, and if you haven’t stopped by the fair yet, you should! There are some really fun … Continue reading →

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How You Can Help Cle-Elum Residents

Posted on August 15, 2012 by

The fire that started Monday in Cle Elum is still burning.  You can see the haze here in Tri Cities.   As of this afternoon, 70 homes , 100’s of outbuildings and over 28,000 acres of land have been destroyed.  With only 10% of … Continue reading →

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Get More With Less!

Posted on August 9, 2012 by

In 1981, it took 36% of the family’s budget to buy a home.  Today, the average family only needs 15% of that income to purchase a home. History is on your side…..Call an agent today to find out how to take advantage of … Continue reading →

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Free Paint This Saturday!

Posted on August 3, 2012 by

So for those of you that know me, you know I love to coupon. While writing blog articles for Distinctive Properties that are Real Estate, it is difficult to combine the two.  Imagine how excited I was when I visited … Continue reading →

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Badger Mountain Flat?

Posted on August 2, 2012 by

Yup, that’s right!   A new mile long, flat trail below Badger Mountain will open this weekend!  The trail has been under construction since last year.  The trail will provide an alternative to those who would like to experisnece Badger Mountain without the “hike”. The trail will be of … Continue reading →

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