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Mistake No. 4: Having Home Viewed By Unqualified Buyers

Posted on June 26, 2012 by

What is a Pre-Qualified Buyer? Well, simply put, it is the initial step in the mortgage process and is a simple determination of the creditworthiness of a potential buyer. It’s fairly simple; a potential buyer provides a lender, either online … Continue reading →

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Housing Market Showing Signs Of Healing

Posted on April 17, 2012 by

With more Americans taking advantage of the record low interest rates by refinancing existing homes or applying for new home loans, families are making payments.  2 major banks reported earnings that are reflecting a housing market that is “healing”. The largest bank in … Continue reading →

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National Association of Realtors speaks on Obama’s Budget Proposal.

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

  The following is a statement from Moe Veissi, President of the National Association of Realtors (NAR): As the leading advocate for housing and homeownership, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) is strongly opposed to elements of President Obama’s budget … Continue reading →

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Justice Department reaches Mortgage Settlement.

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

The Justice Department has announced it has reached a $25 billion dollar settlement in the mortgage lending scandals involving several U.S. Financial Institutions in which millions of families were affected.   It is being called the largest civil settlement in United States history.   The State of Washington … Continue reading →

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A few words about Joint accounts and durable Power of Attorney.

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Christa

This is what an attorney wrote from Colorado, it also applies to lots of states. Please talk to your attorney. We have some very good attorneys in the Tri-Cities including Pasco, Richland, Kennewick &  W-Richland, WA you can get help with this … Continue reading →

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Tri-City Market … Still Competitive

Posted on November 17, 2011 by

Despite the Tri-City market slowing a little, some areas are competing more for buyers, due to the increase in listings, causing the prices to soften.  We are still growing and prospering.  We are selling between 285 to 300 homes a … Continue reading →

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The Tri-Cities is doing just fine..

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Christa

Please Help Us Spread the Word! Despite the Tri-City market slowing a little, some areas are competing more for buyers, due to the increase in listings, causing the prices to soften. We are still growing and prospering. We are selling … Continue reading →

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Washington REALTORS endorse McKenna for governor

Posted on October 14, 2011 by

Washington REALTORS today endorsed Attorney General Rob McKenna in his 2012 bid for governor of the State of Washington.  The endorsement decision followed candidate interviews held today at the organization’s office in Olympia with a 17-member panel that included state … Continue reading →

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More Information on the WA State Foreclosure Fairness Act Videos

Posted on October 7, 2011 by

Part 1 Overview In Part 1 in these series of videos, Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna gives an overview of the new law.

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