Author Archives: Erin Johnston

Open 2014 / Walter Clore Wine & Culinary Center

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Erin Johnston

The Port of Benton purchased 16 acres of land overlooking Prosser along the Yakima River to establish a central point of contact for visitors wanting to learn more about the Washington State wine industry.  After several years of planning and construction, the Walter Clore Wine & … Continue reading →

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2014 SUMMER FAMILY FRIENDLY MOVIES!

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Erin Johnston

In need of some thrifty summer fun with your kiddos? Take them to the movies for free or at a discounted rate! Fairchild Cinemas in Pasco offers free movies Tuesday’s, Wednesday’s and Thursday’s starting June 17. Doors open at 9 … Continue reading →

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Checklist for Selling a Home

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Erin Johnston

􀀀Hire a real estate broker. Make sure the broker is a member of the local multiple listing service. Regardless of whether you decide to use a traditional, full-service (full commission) broker or a limited-service (discount or flat fee) broker, you … Continue reading →

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Opportunity…Going Forward

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Erin Johnston

By Steve Brown This issue’s cover feature highlighting the flourishing careers of young real estate professionals presents a time for reflection. Just over 30 years ago, I, too, was under thirty . . . sigh. But, more important, the stories … Continue reading →

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Make the Most of Your Open House

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Erin Johnston

6 Ways to Turn Off Buyers at Open Houses Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, June 11, 2014 Open houses can be a great way to show off a property to many potential buyers all at once, but you want … Continue reading →

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Pointers to Help Sell Your Home

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Erin Johnston

Putting your house on the market in Kennewick, Pasco, Richland, or any of the surrounding Tri-Cities area?   Make sure you fix any known problems before trying to sell your home.  It is better to make obvious repairs up front, rather … Continue reading →

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Exciting Richland News

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Erin Johnston

Nerd Wallet, a financial website, has named Richland the seventh best small city to live in!  More than 900 small cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000 were considered.  Another deciding factor was based on cost of living to percent of residents without … Continue reading →

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April Existing-Home Sales Show Modest Improvement Behind Gaining Inventory

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Erin Johnston

WASHINGTON (May 22, 2014) – Existing-home sales increased for the first time this year in April, while inventory meaningfully increased and home price growth moderated, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Monthly sales gains in the West and South … Continue reading →

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Forecast for Housing and the Economy

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Erin Johnston

Media Contact: Walter Molony / 202-383-1177 / Email WASHINGTON (May 15, 2014) – Housing activity was sub-par in the first quarter of this year, dampened in part by severe weather patterns, but an uptrend is expected with healthy underlying demand … Continue reading →

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