Author Archives: Erin Johnston

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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Welcome Back the Front Porch

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Erin Johnston

Traditional Porch by Chappaqua Architects & Designers Fivecat Studio | Architecture The front porch is making a comeback in home designs. Builders recently said the front porch is one of the most popular amenities in 2014, according to the National … Continue reading →

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Beware of This Deed Scam

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Erin Johnston

If you’ve recently purchased a home, a scam may try to trick you out of more than $80. Gitte Laasby at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel recently reported on scammers contacting new home buyers with a seemingly legitimate solicitation offering to send a … Continue reading →

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Mortgage Rates Tick Up For Second Consecutive Week

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Erin Johnston

Mortgage rates across the United States have risen slightly for a second consecutive week. The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage inched up to 4.33 percent from 4.28 percent last week, according to the latest survey from mortgage buyer Freddie Mac. … Continue reading →

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Buy a Home for Your Valentine!!

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Erin Johnston

Here are Distinctive Properties, Inc. weekends open houses, there are quite a few so stop in, check them out and meet our agents!! Saturday, February 15th Pasco Homes: 6310 WASHOUGAL, Open 1-3:00.  $170,000.  3 BR, 2 ba open plan w/vaulted ceilings.  Spacious … Continue reading →

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Looking for Your New Home

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Erin Johnston

Usually the first step to finding your new home is to decide whether you want to live in Pasco, Richland, Kennewick or a surrounding area of the Tri Cities. If you want to get more from the resale in the … Continue reading →

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Tips on Using Salt to Melt Ice Safely Around Your Home

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Erin Johnston

With the recent snow we have received in Pasco, Richland, Kennewick and the other Tri Cities areas, ice will follow. We all know salt melts ice, but some deicers can be harmful to pets, plants, and our water supply. Here … Continue reading →

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