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Bidding Wars!

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

The Hensley’s offered $10,000 above the asking price, a family picture and a written letter of introduction detailing there plans to build a family in the Renton neighborhood in Seattle.     They lost out to one of seven other buyers. Bidding wars in Real … Continue reading →

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How much for closing costs?

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

When a home sale is completed and the title of the property is conveyed to the buyer, it is referred to as “closing:”  There are typically a variety of costs that come with the transaction that are paid for by … Continue reading →

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National Association of Realtors speaks on Obama’s Budget Proposal.

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

  The following is a statement from Moe Veissi, President of the National Association of Realtors (NAR): As the leading advocate for housing and homeownership, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) is strongly opposed to elements of President Obama’s budget … Continue reading →

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Justice Department reaches Mortgage Settlement.

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

The Justice Department has announced it has reached a $25 billion dollar settlement in the mortgage lending scandals involving several U.S. Financial Institutions in which millions of families were affected.   It is being called the largest civil settlement in United States history.   The State of Washington … Continue reading →

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Increase your curb appeal.

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

We’ve all heard it’s a buyers market, so your are competing with the other homeowners’s attempting to sell there homes in this market.  Your home needs all the appeal to get those potential buyers in there!  Unless your house is silver … Continue reading →

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Realtor Food Drive coming up…

Posted on November 11, 2011 by

In November and December, Realtors across the Tri-Cities will come together to participate in service of their communities by raising food and funds for 2nd Harvest.  Bags will be dropped off  on their neighborhood doorsteps and bags and donations will … Continue reading →

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Oh What a Beautiful Weekend! Isn’t that a Song?

Posted on September 13, 2010 by

The weather is great right now. All the better to view an open house or three dozen. Activity was on a roll during the sunny days and the weather is supposed to remain for a few days. Take advantage and … Continue reading →

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Summer Activities!

Posted on August 6, 2010 by

August means County Fairs. They’re everywhere. Enjoy the Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo that’s just around the corner.  Another activity residents of the Tri-Cities engage in is finding just the right home.  Summer is the time of year for buying or … Continue reading →

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It’s Finally Summer!

Posted on August 3, 2010 by

With the changing weather, comes changing plans, shaking and moving.  Summer is when people relocate, buy a new home, sell an existing property, downsize, upgrade.  Distinctive Properties has the answer for each situation.  The Tri-Cities is a great place to make … Continue reading →

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