Category Archives: Real Estate News

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

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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Mortgage Rates Dip for Second Consecutive Week

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Erin Johnston

There is good news for those looking to buy a home or have homes for sale in Pasco, Richland, Kennewick and the surrounding Tri Cities areas. Mortgage rates dipped for the second consecutive week, with the most popular loans falling to … Continue reading →

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2014 Home Prices Expected To Remain Close To The Same

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Erin Johnston

2014 will still be a seller’s market as prices are not expected to rise as much as last year. Although inventory is improving, it is still about 15% below the normal. This is also great for buyers, because less home … Continue reading →

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More Good News for Borrowers

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Erin Johnston

The mortgage fee increase on loans backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that was supposed to go into effect this Spring, has been postponed by the FHFA for further evaluation. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac do not issue loans, … Continue reading →

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Mortgage Forgivness Debt Relief Act Has Ended

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Erin Johnston

January 1st hailed the expiration of the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act that was created by Congress back in 2007, to assist homeowners who were struggling due to the loss of their homes. The relief act allowed homeowners behind in … Continue reading →

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7 Housing Trends for 2013

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Erin Johnston

As 2013 comes to a close and real estate experts predict where the housing market is headed in 2014, a look back reveals several trends. “In 2012 we saw the housing market recover and, going into 2013, we expected continuing … Continue reading →

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Tri-City Real Estate Statistics

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Erin Johnston

Here are our year-end stats for Kennewick, Richland, Pasco, West Richland and Benton City.

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Excellent 2013 Housing Market for the Tri Cities

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Erin Johnston

In 2013, more homes sold in Pasco, Richland & Kennewick than in each of the preceding 3 years. This year alone 3,364 homes have been sold in the Tri Cities, causing the home market to rebound in the area. This … Continue reading →

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Richland Named #10 In Top Washington Cities

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Erin Johnston

The city of Richland has been named one of the top cities in Washington by Movoto real estate research blog. Richland is the only Eastern Washington city that made the list and came in at number 10, directly behind Seattle. … Continue reading →

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