Monthly Archives: April 2014

10 Things to Take the Trauma Out of Home Buying

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Erin Johnston

Find a real estate agent that’s simpatico. Home buying is not only a big financial commitment, but also an emotional one. It’s critical that the agent you choose is both skilled and a good fit with your personality Remember, there … Continue reading →

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Want the Seller to Pay Closing Costs?

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Erin Johnston

So you have found your dream home and want to make an offer, but you would really like to have the seller pay the closing costs without spooking the seller and end up possibly losing the home you have fallen … Continue reading →

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Foreclosure Update

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Erin Johnston

Foreclosure Update: Foreclosure statistics in 2013 have seemed a bit contradictory. Why, when the housing market is clearly improving are completed foreclosure rising? What about the “shadow inventory” and remaining distressed properties? RealtyTrac reports that during the first 10 month … Continue reading →

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Hanford Cleanup Plan Rejected

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Erin Johnston

Governor, Attorney General reject federal Department of Energy’s proposed changes to Hanford cleanup plan Plan lacks specificity, accountability and enforceability OLYMPIA…Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and Attorney General Bob Ferguson today announced the state is rejecting the U.S. Department of Energy’s … Continue reading →

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4 Hot Fireplace Trends

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Erin Johnston

Posted in Home Trends, by Blog Contributor Fireplaces often become the focal point of a room. New technological advances are allowing home owners to do a lot more with their fireplaces too, according to Napoleon Fireplaces, a manufacturer of wood … Continue reading →

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Quarterly Newsletter from Distinctive Properties, Inc.

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Erin Johnston
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Intereste Rates Projections

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Erin Johnston

All of the experts are predicting 6.5 % interest by end of 2014. The Fed announced last month that they would be pulling back some of their stimulus package which has helped the housing market by keeping long term mortgage … Continue reading →

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Cleanup of Hanford

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Erin Johnston

March 31, 2013 State demands increased accountability and new measures to ensure timely cleanup of Hanford Issues proposed revision to 2010 Consent Decree AGO joint release with the Governor’s Office and Department of Ecology OLYMPIA – Governor Jay Inslee and … Continue reading →

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