Category Archives: Real Estate News

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

Happy Holidays from Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae

Posted on December 12, 2012 by

On Dec. 3, both Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae announced that they were going to cease evictions during the holidays so that families better enjoy the holidays. Fannie Mae said they would hold off on evicting foreclosed single family and … Continue reading →

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Show Me Your “R”

Posted on December 7, 2012 by

Check out this neat little video on why it’s important to go with a Realtor rather than just a real estate agent.  There is a difference! Show Me your R from YouTube

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Washington Requirement for Carbon Monoxide Alarms in 2013.

Posted on December 7, 2012 by

According to the CBS Seattle news report from Dec. 4th, 2012, since 2011, carbon monoxide detectors are required in all new construction homes.  Now in 2013, all residences will be required to have the alarms:, apartments, condos, townhouses, dormitories, etc.  … Continue reading →

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Would you buy a Mortgage from Wal-Mart? A consumer survey says 33% of US consumers would

Posted on December 5, 2012 by

According to a study conducted with 618 consumers in September by the Carlisle & Gallagher Consulting Group, one in three consumers would consider getting a mortgage loan from Wal-Mart, a discount retailer, and close to half would consider getting one from … Continue reading →

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Get References and Reviews for Business Before You Sign the Contract

Posted on November 30, 2012 by

Yesterday we got an email from the Washington State Deputy Communications Director, Dan Sytman, with a newsletter concerning an HVAC company in Washington State. The Washington State General Attorney’s office had received numerous complaints about the company’s business practices described … Continue reading →

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Tri-Cities Metro Area Nationally Recognized as 6th Fasted Growing Community

Posted on November 28, 2012 by

According to the Tri-City Herald today, the Tri-Cities is rated 6th in nation for its growth in the “Metro Magnets Index,” which is a collection of data from 384 metro areas in the US provided by Pitney Bowes Software.  However, … Continue reading →

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A Winning Combination for YOU!

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Christa

Our local expertise and Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. Is a winning combination, for YOU. http://d3az96z2dvaaos.cloudfront.net/media/leadingre/website/WebsiteVideoFINAL_NewForWeb.mp4

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 21, 2012 by

We at Distinctive Properties wish you a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday tomorrow! If you’re not traveling out of the city, we have several opportunities within our own community to attend free Thanksgiving dinner! Not only is this great to … Continue reading →

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CAVEAT VENDOR (“LET THE SELLER BEWARE”) by Douglas S. Tingvall

Posted on November 21, 2012 by

This article contains general information only, and should not be used or relied upon as a substitute for competent legal advice in specific situations. RE LAW Bulletin No. 037 Page 1 of 1 Revised 9/1/02   CAVEAT VENDOR (“LET THE … Continue reading →

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