Category Archives: Real Estate News

Information on the Real Estate market in the greater tri-city area.

2016 Cars: Bigger Is Better Again

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Erin Johnston

  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

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Erin Johnston

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

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Erin Johnston

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

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Erin Johnston

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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Mortgage Rates Still Below 4%, For Now

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, December 04, 2015 For the third consecutive week, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped, offering home buyers a chance to lock in lower mortgage rates ahead of the Federal Reserve’s largely predicted move to raise … Continue reading →

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Stage the Bathroom: 7 Simple Ideas

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Erin Johnston

By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine Since 2000, the standard home for-sale was about 1,800 square feet – which mostly stayed steady for several years. But lately, the standard new home has swelled to 2,200 square feet, according to the … Continue reading →

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4 Renovation Blunders That Can Hamper Value

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, November 20, 2015 Renovations are mostly done not only for a home owner’s comfort but to add value to their home. However, in some cases, home owners may end up making their home worth … Continue reading →

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How Holiday Shopping Can Kill a Closing

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, November 25, 2015 Everyone loves a good sale, but make sure your buyers don’t go crazy with holiday shopping — because it could jeopardize their ability to close on a home purchase. After buyers … Continue reading →

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5 Holiday Hosting Disasters and How to Avoid Them

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Erin Johnston

Take a look at the most common things that can go wrong when you have guests and learn how to prevent them. Imagine you’re preparing to host your annual holiday party, and you’re past the point of no return. The … Continue reading →

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