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Finances should be in order before going house hunting

Posted on February 22, 2008 by

With such a positive and growth-oriented housing market as we have here in Kennewick, Pasco, Richland, West Richland and the surrounding areas, the pre-owned homes are moving well and new homes are being built to keep up with the demand.  … Continue reading →

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Tri-Cities Board of Realtors President Speaks Out

Posted on February 18, 2008 by

Hello again fellow Realtors! Since I became President of the Board of Realtors Association on January 1st, I have been asked by many people (mostly media), when is the proverbial shoe going to drop on the Tri-Cities Real Estate Market. … Continue reading →

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First Time Home Buyers Class Upcoming!

Posted on February 8, 2008 by

First Time Home Buyers class Feb 21st, 2008 Thursday @ 7:00pm Located at Tri-City Association of Realtors 7151 W Cearwater Ave Kennewick, WA 99336 Jackie O’Connor & Nancy Walsh, Realtors with Distinctive Properties, Inc., will be hosting a free first … Continue reading →

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Watch Your Credit Scores Closely

Posted on January 28, 2008 by

With the Tri-Cities, Washington being such an incredible to live and work, and with such a strong housing market, potential home buyers will want to start the process by checking on their current credit scores prior to visiting a lender.  … Continue reading →

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Tri-City Housing Market Holds Steady

Posted on January 28, 2008 by

Volatility may describe the nation’s current economic situation, but a different adjective is more accurate for the Tri-City housing market. “Consistency. That’s the best thing we can hope for,” said Dave Retter, designated broker and co-owner of Windermere Tri-Cities in Kennewick.  … Continue reading →

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What’s a Short Sale ?

Posted on December 20, 2007 by

Question: We are in financial trouble. Our house will not sell for enough money to even pay off the mortgage, let alone a real estate commission. Our real estate agent suggested that we do a “short sale”. What exactly is this?  … Continue reading →

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Real Estate Outlook: Economy Solid and Encouraging

Posted on December 20, 2007 by

The Tri-Cities is one of the fast growing and bustling real estate markets in the country and despite the impressions you might get from the network news, the U.S. economy continues to churn out solid, even encouraging, numbers — and … Continue reading →

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Existing home sales to trend upward in 2008, says NAR

Posted on December 12, 2007 by

Existing Home Sales To Trend Upward in 2008, Says NAR by Blanche Evans The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has suffered some ridicule for its perpetually sunny housing forecasts, even while some markets have been drenched in bad news. But … Continue reading →

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5 Tips for getting the Best Mortgage Deal

Posted on November 30, 2007 by

Before starting a serious look for a new home, take the time to meet with a mortgage broker and get yourself pre-qualified. That way, when you make contact with the real estate agent you wish to work with, you already … Continue reading →

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