Tag Archives: Construction

Pending Home Sales Bounce Back in December

WASHINGTON (January 30, 2017) — Pending home sales picked up in December as solid increases in the South and West offset weakening activity in the Northeast and Midwest, according to the National Association of Realtors®. The Pending Home Sales Index,* … Continue reading

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2017 Home Design Trends

December 2016 | By Barbara Ballinger Housing styles emerge slowly and typically appeal first to cutting-edge architects, builders, and interior designers. As a trend spreads and gains wider interest, it may go mainstream, become almost ubiquitous, and eventually lose its … Continue reading

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Which Is Cheaper: To Buy or Build New?

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, January 09, 2017 On the surface, buying an existing home seems like the most affordable route to go. After all, the median cost of an existing single-family home is $223,000. On the other hand, … Continue reading

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Resale Issues Buyers Don’t Think About

 November 2016 | By Mary McIntosh  In 2002, when I first got my real estate license, I took a class at my brokerage about how to show properties. Seems silly, right? How hard is it to unlock the door? But … Continue reading

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How Long Does It Take to Build a New Home?

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, July 25, 2016 The average time it takes to complete a new single-family home is seven months, according to recent Census Bureau data. That completion time includes nearly a month for getting the permit … Continue reading

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5 Real Estate Trends That Will Dominate 2016

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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4 Renovation Blunders That Can Hamper Value

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, November 20, 2015 Renovations are mostly done not only for a home owner’s comfort but to add value to their home. However, in some cases, home owners may end up making their home worth … Continue reading

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For Owners: Best Time to Remodel Is Now

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, October 19, 2015 As home values continue to rise, more home owners may find now is the best time to add to that value even more. Spending on home remodeling is expected to climb … Continue reading

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Construction Remains Strong in Tri-Cities

I found this article http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2010/09/19/1174979/construction-remains-strong-in.html on the Tri-City Herald’s website.  I found it interesting and wanted to share.

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