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2016 Summer Events
Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo Aug. 23 – 27, 2016 10:00 AM – 11:59 PM Benton County Fair Grounds |Kennewick, WA Website Join us for the Best Week of Summer, featuring headline entertainment, world class rodeo, exhibits from your … Continue reading
Posted in Home Owner Tips, Mortage/ Finance News, Real Estate News
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7 Things You Should Paint Instead of Replace to Save Money
Paint isn’t just for walls. Here’s how to breathe new life into old stuff. You know a fresh coat of paint can give any room a quick and inexpensive facelift. But did you know that a little paint can also … Continue reading
Posted in Home Owner Tips
Tagged Cleaning, home, house, houselogic, national association of realtors, realtor, realtors, WA
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Average Time to Close: 44 Days
Daily Real Estate News | Friday, May 20, 2016 For the second consecutive month, the average time to close all loans stayed at 44 days, suggesting that new mortgage rules that took effect this fall are having less of an … Continue reading
Posted in Mortage/ Finance News
Tagged 30-year, FHA, fha loan, Mortgage, new mortgage rules, News, real estate, realtor
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The Best Pet-Friendly Houseplants
Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, May 18, 2016 Chances are good that you have prospects and clients who have pets — ownership estimates for the U.S. range from 30 percent to more than 65 percent, depending on the source. … Continue reading
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Tagged News, real estate, WA
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Mortgage Rates Drop to 3-Year Lows
Daily Real Estate News | Monday, May 16, 2016 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.57 percent in the most recent week, the lowest average in three years, Freddie Mac reports in its weekly mortgage market survey. “Disappointing April employment data … Continue reading
Posted in Mortage/ Finance News
Tagged 15-year, 30-year, ARM, buyers, freddie mac, home, home buyer, market, Mortgage, mortgage rates, mortgages, national association of realtors, News, real estate, realtor
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Rental Costs Eat Up 70% of Your Income Here
Daily Real Estate News | Thursday, May 12, 2016 Soaring rental costs are taking a big dent out of some renters’ paychecks, and creating hardships for entry-level employees in particular. In New York City, the average entry-level employee earns $47,000 … Continue reading
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Tagged national association of realtors, real estate, realtor, WA
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HOA Fees Now May Affect Credit Scores
Daily Real Estate News | Monday, May 09, 2016 A major credit reporting agency says it will soon take into account homeowner association fees. Home owners who are late on payments may soon see the effect on their credit … Continue reading
Posted in Real Estate News
Tagged credit, credit report, credit score, home, Mortgage, mortgages, national association of realtors, property, real estate, realtor, realtors
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