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Buying in a Homeowners Association.

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

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.

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

  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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Tri Cities forecast is snow…Are you ready?

Posted on January 12, 2012 by

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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Weekly Tri City Real Estate Statistics

Posted on January 9, 2012 by

each week, Distinctive Properties compiles data and post the results on it’s website and this blog.  Here is out stats for 1-09-2012; http://www.distinctiveprop.com/files/files/01.09.2012RealEstateStats.pdf

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Mortgage Rates Remain at or Near Historic LOWS!!

Posted on September 16, 2011 by

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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12 Tips for Hiring a Contractor.

Posted on September 9, 2011 by

1.  Make sure your contractor is properly registered. 2. Investigate the reputation and experience of the contractor. 3. Be wary of contractors who ask you to pick up the building permit. 4. Plan your project carefully, including detailed plans, if … Continue reading →

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Newsletter Time Again!

Posted on August 3, 2011 by

The summer edition of our Distinctive Newsletter is out!  If you haven’t read it yet…check it out of our website here…. http://www.distinctiveprop.com/files/files/julynewsletter.pdf Find out how you can search for homes from ANYWHERE!!  

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What’s Happening in Real Estate?

Posted on August 1, 2011 by

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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Tri-Cities Ranked in 10 Ten….

Posted on July 26, 2011 by

Data analysis firm, ProximityOne, has made their population predictions stating the U.S. Population will rise from 2010 to 2020 to a total of 337.1 million people; this will be a 8.9% increase.  Tri-Cities is ranked number 2 of 10 to … Continue reading →

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