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How much for closing costs?

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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Buying in a Homeowners Association.

A Homeowner’s Association (HOA) can be very attractive to potential buyers of a home.  A HOA fosters community togetherness through common areas and activities.  You can get to know your neighbors and helps maintain the curb appeal of your neighborhood, … Continue reading

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

  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.

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.

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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Tri Cities forecast is snow…Are you ready?

The temperatures have been in the teens for the past few days.  This morning it was 16 degrees, but I didn’t have to scrape any ice of my vehicle so the air seems to be fairly dry.  However…..forecasters are saying there’s … Continue reading

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Mortgage Rates Remain at or Near Historic LOWS!!

30-year fixed rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 4.22 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending September 1, 2011, matching the previous week when it also averaged 4.22 percent.  Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 4.32 … Continue reading

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What’s Happening in Real Estate?

Ever wonder what is going on in your local Real Estate Market?  There is no need to wonder any longer.  At Distinctive Properties, Inc., we provided a weekly report showing what is happening in the area! Check out our statistics for … Continue reading

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Distinctive Tour!

Are you ready to sell your home? Let Distinctive Properties, Inc. help you do that! Currently, we have 27 agents ready to list your home.  Here are a few of the things our agents will do for you and your … Continue reading

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