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Landlord-Tenant Q&A by Douglas S. Tingvall

Posted on December 19, 2012 by

Question: Which party is responsible for repairs to the furnace and hot water heater when the seller remains in possession after closing under a post-closing rental agreement? Answer: Under the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act, the landlord is required to “[m]aintain all … Continue reading →

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Christmas is coming! Christmas Light Shows in Richland and Pasco

Posted on December 14, 2012 by

Christmas is coming in just 11 days! We’re getting our first snow of the season (even though it’s too warm to stick, I think it still counts!) so it’s really beginning to look a lot like Christmas! We found some … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays from Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae

Posted on December 12, 2012 by

On Dec. 3, both Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae announced that they were going to cease evictions during the holidays so that families better enjoy the holidays. Fannie Mae said they would hold off on evicting foreclosed single family and … Continue reading →

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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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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 21, 2012 by

We at Distinctive Properties wish you a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday tomorrow! If you’re not traveling out of the city, we have several opportunities within our own community to attend free Thanksgiving dinner! Not only is this great to … 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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Sunny skies in forecast for Labor Day weekend…

Posted on August 31, 2012 by

Sunny skies and pleasant temperatures are forecast for the Labor Day weekend in the Tri-Cities. The National Weather Service predicts clear skies with the possiblity of just a few clouds Monday night as the long weekend ends.  The highs should … Continue reading →

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Mortgage Loan Application Checklist

Posted on August 30, 2012 by

Use this checklist to prepare for completing your mortgage loan application. This is a nice list of documents and statements that will help you complete it smoothly. Employment History/Income Sources Name, address, and phone numbers of fall employers for the past … Continue reading →

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