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Fun Events in the Tri Cities

There are a couple of great events going on at the Pasco Trac this week. If you are looking for some great home décor or some neat crafting ideas head on over to the 14th Annual Spring Arts & Craft … Continue reading

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Spring Cleaning for Curb Appeal

The front door is always a great place to start sprucing up. Often times, new paint can do wonders for the face of the house. By painting the front door or trim you can really make your house stand out. … Continue reading

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Home Improvements That Can Pay You Back

As a seller, one can feel the pressure to improve your home to suit the buyer’ market. You don’t have to perform miracles to change the look or appeal of your home. Most of us are well aware of the … Continue reading

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Home Prices Possibly Returning to Normal

Fiserv Case Shiller’s most recent forecast for the housing market predicts, over the next 5 years, home prices will rise 3.3% annually. It was also stated that in 2012, for the first time since 1997, the housing market resembled the … Continue reading

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Slight Stall for New Homes This January

This January, permits for construction to build new homes reached a new high in 4 1/2 years, despite the fact that groundbreaking for new homes fell. The Commerce Department stated the groundbreaking on new home sites has fallen by 8.5 … Continue reading

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Making Improvements to Your Landscaping Before Selling

A good first impression is always the best way to go when selling your home, so here are a few ideas to help with obtaining that great impression. Adding a bit of color: Although you don’t want to overwhelm your … Continue reading

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2013 Tri City Home and Garden Show This Weekend

Looking for something to do this weekend, perhaps you are looking for a few creative ideas for your home or even looking for a contractor. The Tri City Home and Garden Show is this weekend, starting February 22nd and going … Continue reading

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UNDERSTANDING ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGES

INTRODUCTION TO ARMs Anadjustableratemortgage(“ARM”)isaloanwheretheinterestrateandmonthlypayment arenotfixed, butchangeperiodicallyduringthelifeoftheloantocorrespondwithmovementsinanindexrate. The conceptofadjustableratefinancingisbasedontheborrowerandthelendersharingtherisksofa fluctuatingeconomy. Ifinterestratesrise,theborrower’sinterestrateandmonthlypaymentincrease;if interest rates fall, the borrower’s interest rate and monthly payment decrease. This article is intended to provide basic information about ARMs, and to assist home buyers in understanding and comparing … Continue reading

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5 Ways to Speed Up Your Sale

1. Price it right- Begin by setting the price of the home or property you are selling at the lower end of the realistic price range. This allows buyers who are looking at comparable properties to take note of your … Continue reading

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