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Kennewick Makes #14 in the Top 20 June Markets

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Here They Are: The Top 20 Markets for June Daily Real Estate News | Thursday, June 23, 2016 The overall residential housing market is heating up this summer, but a markets in a few cities across the country are in … Continue reading →

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FAA Finalizes Rule for Commercial Drones

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, June 22, 2016 Using a drone to capture listing photos and videos or inspect properties is about to become significantly easier now that the federal government has finalized its long-awaited regulations over the commercial … Continue reading →

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The Best Choices for Pet-Friendly Flooring

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, June 20, 2016 If you’re looking for pet-friendly flooring, you can’t go wrong with porcelain tile. A recent article from This Old House points out that not only is porcelain tile moisture-proof, it’s also … Continue reading →

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Average Time to Close: 45 Days

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Thursday, June 16, 2016 For home buyers financing a home purchase, they should expect about 45 days to close, according to the latest Origination Insight Report from Ellie Mae. Last month the average closing time … Continue reading →

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Down Payment Aid Programs Save Buyers $17k

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, June 13, 2016 Down payment assistance programs can help home buyers save big over the lifespan of a loan. On average, qualifying home buyers can save $17,766 over the life of the loan, according … Continue reading →

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Defaulting HELOCs: A Growing Concern

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Thursday, June 09, 2016 In 2004, millions of home owners tapped into the equity of their homes through home equity lines of credit. Their 10-year grace periods are now done and they’ve had to start … Continue reading →

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Plan a Backyard Retreat in 5 Steps

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, June 03, 2016 Don’t leave a patio or backyard as a blank canvas. You can transform any outdoor space – from big or small – into an inviting and usable outdoor living area. Alec … Continue reading →

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The Buyers Are Coming

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, May 25, 2016 Mortgage rates may have inched up slightly but that didn’t seem to deter home buyers from shopping for a loan last week. Mortgage application volume rose 2.3 percent week-over-week on a … Continue reading →

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Average Time to Close: 44 Days

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, May 20, 2016 For the second consecutive month, the average time to close all loans stayed at 44 days, suggesting that new mortgage rules that took effect this fall are having less of an … Continue reading →

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