Author Archives: Erin Johnston

What Americans Say Would Make Them Move

  Daily Real Estate News | Monday, January 11, 2016 What states are the top picks for Americans looking to move? Florida, California, Hawaii, Colorado, and New York, according to a new survey by Harris Poll of more than 2,200 … Continue reading

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How Did Housing Really Do in 2015?

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, January 08, 2016 The housing market improved in 2015, but how close is it to finally to being back to normal? Jonathan Smoke, chief economist at realtor.com®, weighs in on how the housing market … Continue reading

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How to Assess the Real Cost of a Fixer-Upper House

By: G. M. Filisko When you buy a fixer-upper house, you can save a ton of money, or get yourself in a financial fix. Make sure you have the time, skills, and desire to embark on home improvement projects before … Continue reading

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Letting in Some Light

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, December 28, 2015 This time of year, even the brightest of listings can easily come off as dark and uninviting. With shorter days in mind, design site PureWow offers a guide to window treatment pick-me-ups … Continue reading

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5 Real Estate Trends That Will Dominate 2016

Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, December 22, 2015 This year may have marked the best for housing since 2007, but the market will likely get even rosier in 2016, according to a recent real estate forecast by realtor.com®. One … Continue reading

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2016 Cars: Bigger Is Better Again

  December 2015 | By Paul A. Eisenstein Oh, what a difference a year makes. This time last year, the new-car market in the U.S. was still recovering from one of its worst-ever downturns, and motorists were focused on downsizing … Continue reading

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3 Ways to Buy Remotely With Confidence

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, December 16, 2015 It may seem impractical to purchase a home sight unseen, but one in five buyers have made an offer on a property without ever visiting it, according to a recent BusinessWire … Continue reading

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How Long it Takes to Save for a Down Payment

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, December 11, 2015 Which age groups are financially fit to buy homes the fastest? Hanley Wood’s Data Studio recently used Metrostudy and Census data to find out how long it would take each generation … Continue reading

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2015 Holiday Events

Mid-Columbia Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” Dec. 11, 2015 – Dec. 13, 2015 7:00 pm Richland High School Auditorium | Richland, WA Other Don’t miss this treasured holiday tradition! The Mid-Columbia Ballet with the Mid-Columbia Symphony and the Mid-Columbia Boys’ Choir … Continue reading

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