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The Proper Home Seller Etiquette

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, January 26, 2016 What unwritten etiquette rules should home sellers follow to show their home to potential buyers? Realtor.com® recently highlighted a few of these must-follow etiquette tips that you’ll want to share with … Continue reading →

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Trends That’ll Influence Homes in 2016

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Erin Johnston

January 2016 | By Barbara Ballinger Design changes, as does architecture. Trends don’t emerge as rapidly here as they do in say, food or fashion, but the economy, the environment, and demographics all spur shifts in the choices of materials, … Continue reading →

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How to Assess the Real Cost of a Fixer-Upper House

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Erin Johnston

By: G. M. Filisko When you buy a fixer-upper house, you can save a ton of money, or get yourself in a financial fix. Make sure you have the time, skills, and desire to embark on home improvement projects before … Continue reading →

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5 Real Estate Trends That Will Dominate 2016

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, December 22, 2015 This year may have marked the best for housing since 2007, but the market will likely get even rosier in 2016, according to a recent real estate forecast by realtor.com®. One … Continue reading →

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7 Reasons to Own Your Home

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Erin Johnston

  Tax breaks. The U.S. Tax Code lets you deduct the interest you pay on your mortgage, your property taxes, as well as some of the costs involved in buying your home. Appreciation. Real estate has long-term, stable growth in … Continue reading →

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8 Reasons Why You Should Work With a REALTOR®

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Erin Johnston

Not all real estate practitioners are REALTORS®. The term REALTOR® is a registered trademark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. Here’s why … Continue reading →

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Lazy Days of Summer –

Posted on August 11, 2010 by

It seemed to take so long to arrive.  Now it’s on the way out.  School will be opening soon in the Tri-Cities and surrounding areas.  Time’s-a-wasting!  Distinctive Properties is here to help the residents of Kennewick, Pasco and Richland, as well … Continue reading →

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