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Slow But Steady Growth in Tri City Home Sales

Posted on January 16, 2013 by

Real estate agents in the Tri City area are feeling positive over the 2% increase in home sales last year, which was comparable to the year 2011. Modest growth and average sale prices means steady growth, which is good as … Continue reading →

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New Mortgage Rules Released by Federal Officials

Posted on January 11, 2013 by

Thursday, January 10th, Federal officials released new mortgage rules set to go into effect on January 21st, to decrease risky lending and to allow borrowers to easier understand what they are agreeing to. The new mortgage rules are aimed at … Continue reading →

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Higher End Home Sales Are On The Rise

Posted on January 9, 2013 by

Sales of homes priced above the $750,000 mark increased by 50% from 2011, according to a November report by the National Association of Realtors. The change pushed the median home price to $180,600 increasing from November of 2011 by a total … 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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Bank of America to Eliminate Second Liens!

Posted on October 2, 2012 by

Bank of America announced that it will forgive second-lien mortgages for about 150,000 of it’s borrowers. 150,000 letters were mailed to Bank of America customers who may be eligible for the program.   The program is intended to provide relief to some mortgagees who … Continue reading →

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Calculators!

Posted on September 5, 2012 by

Whether you’re buying a home or refinancing an existing loan, there is a calculator that can help you make the right decisions. Determine exactly which deal offers the lowest monthly payments, how much home you can afford, and whether it makes … Continue reading →

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Mortgage Loan Application Checklist

Posted on August 30, 2012 by

Use this checklist to prepare for completing your mortgage loan application. This is a nice list of documents and statements that will help you complete it smoothly. Employment History/Income Sources Name, address, and phone numbers of fall employers for the past … Continue reading →

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Benton Franklin Fair ends sucessfully

Posted on August 27, 2012 by

The Benton Franklin Fair this year was such a success that the event ran out of parking spaces Friday & Saturday nights.  Attendance numbers have not yet been compiled, but with the cooler weather, the number count should turn out … Continue reading →

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End-of Summer Checklist for Home Sellers

Posted on August 23, 2012 by

1.  OUTDOOR PAINTING. If the sellers don’t have the time or the resources to do a full painting job, they should go around the outside of the house and touch up any areas that look rough.  If they find peeling paint, … Continue reading →

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