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Washington Requirement for Carbon Monoxide Alarms in 2013.

Posted on December 7, 2012 by

According to the CBS Seattle news report from Dec. 4th, 2012, since 2011, carbon monoxide detectors are required in all new construction homes.  Now in 2013, all residences will be required to have the alarms:, apartments, condos, townhouses, dormitories, etc.  … Continue reading →

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Get References and Reviews for Business Before You Sign the Contract

Posted on November 30, 2012 by

Yesterday we got an email from the Washington State Deputy Communications Director, Dan Sytman, with a newsletter concerning an HVAC company in Washington State. The Washington State General Attorney’s office had received numerous complaints about the company’s business practices described … Continue reading →

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Tri-Cities Metro Area Nationally Recognized as 6th Fasted Growing Community

Posted on November 28, 2012 by

According to the Tri-City Herald today, the Tri-Cities is rated 6th in nation for its growth in the “Metro Magnets Index,” which is a collection of data from 384 metro areas in the US provided by Pitney Bowes Software.  However, … Continue reading →

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Have a Showing Scheduled for your Home?

Posted on November 7, 2012 by

You want to sell your home for the most amount of money in the least amount of time.  You’ve doubtless heard that curb appeal is one of the most important factors in marketing your home–it’s the buyer’s very first impression … Continue reading →

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Bank of America to Eliminate Second Liens!

Posted on October 2, 2012 by

Bank of America announced that it will forgive second-lien mortgages for about 150,000 of it’s borrowers. 150,000 letters were mailed to Bank of America customers who may be eligible for the program.   The program is intended to provide relief to some mortgagees who … Continue reading →

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Calculators!

Posted on September 5, 2012 by

Whether you’re buying a home or refinancing an existing loan, there is a calculator that can help you make the right decisions. Determine exactly which deal offers the lowest monthly payments, how much home you can afford, and whether it makes … Continue reading →

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End-of Summer Checklist for Home Sellers

Posted on August 23, 2012 by

1.  OUTDOOR PAINTING. If the sellers don’t have the time or the resources to do a full painting job, they should go around the outside of the house and touch up any areas that look rough.  If they find peeling paint, … Continue reading →

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What is your favorite thing at the Benton County Fair?

Posted on August 22, 2012 by

  The weather is just perfect for the Benton County Fair this week! The fair is going on from August 21 through the 25th, and if you haven’t stopped by the fair yet, you should! There are some really fun … Continue reading →

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How You Can Help Cle-Elum Residents

Posted on August 15, 2012 by

The fire that started Monday in Cle Elum is still burning.  You can see the haze here in Tri Cities.   As of this afternoon, 70 homes , 100’s of outbuildings and over 28,000 acres of land have been destroyed.  With only 10% of … Continue reading →

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