Tag Archives: home buyer

Shedding some light on the tumultuous real estate and mortgage markets

Posted on November 3, 2008 by

The Real Estate and Lending industries are in fact going through a necessary correction.  The industries became saturate with fly-by-night companies looking to make a quick but short monetary gain, without offering any real value. Contrary to numerous reports in the media, … Continue reading →

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First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit

Posted on September 22, 2008 by

The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 authorizes a $7,500 tax credit for qualified first-time home buyers purchasing homes on or after April 9, 2008 and before July 1, 2009.  The following questions and answers provide basic information about … Continue reading →

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H.R. 3221, the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008

Posted on August 25, 2008 by

The housing market in the Tri-Cities is still strong as is the supply of homes as well. And for those first-time homebuyers there is added incentive. Recently, President Bush signed into law, the housing tax credit bill. Here are some of the details: A … Continue reading →

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Washington REALTORS® Buyer/Seller Survey

Posted on February 25, 2008 by

Washington REALTORS® Buyer/Seller SurveyCharacteristics of Washington Home Buyers ·         The median age of home buyers was 38 years old. Among first-time home buyers, the median age was 31. ·         The 2006 median household income of home buyers was $73,900 compared … Continue reading →

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A Smart Look at Real Estate

Posted on February 22, 2008 by

The world of real estate is often a lot like the stock market. Buying and selling at optional times so as to make the most money, or get the most for your money, requires research, foresight and sometimes, just plain … 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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Get the Facts Straight

Posted on November 30, 2007 by

With all the media attention on the foreclosures across the country, we in the Tri-Cities real estate market want you to get the straight facts on the marketplace here and across the state of Washington. The Washington real estate market … Continue reading →

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