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Union Credit Union opens new Tri-Cities branch in Kennewick

Posted on March 26, 2009 by

The new credit union to serve union members and their families opened in February in Kennewick. The Union Credit Union’s Kennewick branch is at 3021 West Clearwater Avenue. Members of Bricklayers Local 3 n Spokane started the Union Credit Union … Continue reading →

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1st time buyer

Posted on March 25, 2009 by

STEALING IS LEGAL!!!!! Or it seems that way! If you haven’t owned a home in 3 years and purchase a home valued at $80,000 or higher….you qualify for the full $8000 tax credit! And…..you can even apply the credit to … Continue reading →

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Retirees give Tri-Cities a boost

Posted on March 11, 2009 by

Seniors moving to Mid-Columbia from more expensive cities add $1 billion to economy Retiree income contributes to become a growing slice of the area economy as more retired workers flee higher-priced regions of the country to settle in the Tri-Cities. … Continue reading →

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Are you buying? These questions will help

Posted on February 27, 2009 by

It’s official, according to many Tri-City economic experts, mortgage rates are the lowest they’ve been in nearly 50 years. Mortgage rates averaged around 6.3 percent last year, and in our area, mortgage brokers are now reporting rates in the 4 … Continue reading →

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First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit

Posted on February 24, 2009 by

Frequently asked questions about the Home Buyer Tax Credit The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 authorizes a tax credit of up to $8,000 for qualified first-time home buyers purchasing a principal residence on or after January 1, 2009 … Continue reading →

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EVEN CONGRESS THINKS IT’S A GOOD TIME TO BUY A HOME

Posted on February 23, 2009 by

The recently-passed economic stimulus package increased the first time home buyers credit to $8000.00. To qualify you must be a first time home buyer or have not purchased or sold your primary home in the last 3 years. To capitalize … Continue reading →

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$8000 Homebuyer Tax Credit

Posted on February 20, 2009 by

The HR1 “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009” has increased the home buyer tax credit to $8000, drops the repayment features, reinstates last year’s 2008 loan limits for FHA, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae loans, and provides $2 billion … Continue reading →

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Local port projects help grow business and create jobs in 2008

Posted on February 16, 2009 by

While the area housing market dipped and retail sales slowed in 2008, Mid-Columbia ports and economic development organizations took their tasks seriously, helping businesses grow and creating new jobs. The local ports use their tax dollars in different ways to accomplish … Continue reading →

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Avoiding Scams During the Loss of a Loved One

Posted on February 12, 2009 by

The loss of a loved one is never an easy experience for a family, and people are often understandably distracted and overwhelmed with things to take care of. Unfortunately, scam artists often use the obituaries in the newspaper as a … Continue reading →

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