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To Zillow or Not to Zillow?

Posted on August 11, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

When looking for available homes in your area, the first website to appear on your browser will likely be Zillow. You may peruse the user-friendly site, find a home you love, and contact the listing agent only to find that … Continue reading →

Posted in Real Estate News | Tagged agent, Brokers, commercial, cons, experience, filter, for sale, home, homeowner, homeowners, homes, house, House Hunting, invest, investment, land, market, Mortgage, moving, national association of realtors, options, potential, price, professional, properties, real estate, realtor, square foot, square footage, updated, WA, Zestimate, Zillow | Comments Off

How to Stay Cool in the Tri-Cities Heat Wave

Posted on June 30, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

Right in the middle of a historic heat wave across the Pacific Northwest, many of us are scrambling to find creative ways to stay cool. We’ve gathered a few tips specific to Tri-Cities to help you stay cool, whether you … Continue reading →

Posted in Activities in Tri Cities, Home Owner Tips | Tagged columbia river, dogs, farmers market, fresh fruit, heat wave, heat wave activities, kayaking, Kennewick, local businesses, local produce, northwest, paddle boarding, pasco, richland, smoothies, Staying cool, summer activities, tri cities, WA | Comments Off

3 Ways to Design the Perfect Kitchen Island

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Debbie Prosser

Large islands have become the prominent feature in kitchens. Home remodelers are realizing its importance and have made it the focus area of their projects. In a survey of nearly 2,600 homeowners(link is external), a third said they added an island … Continue reading →

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Buyers Aren’t Giving Up, But Their House Hunts Are Lasting Longer

Posted on December 5, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

December 5, 2018 Buyers are spending significant time trying to find the perfect home. Fifty-four percent of active buyers say they’ve been trying to find the right home for three months or longer, according to the National Association of Home … Continue reading →

Posted in Real Estate News | Tagged Active, buyers, delay, features, home, home search, house, housing, look, neighborhood, open, price, realtor, time, WA | Comments Off

5 Home Design Trends to Watch in 2019

Posted on December 5, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

December 5, 2018 © Taylor Morrison National homebuilder Taylor Morrison has its eye on pastels, unique finishes, and floral touches in the new year. The builder says it will be incorporating some of the hottest home design trends into its … Continue reading →

Posted in Home Owner Tips | Tagged air, cabinets, chemical, color, cord, countertops, credit, data, design, dust, family, gray, green, hardwood, healthy, healthy home, home design, homes, kitchen, landscape, lifestyle, look, national association of realtors, new, New year, open, paint, paper, plants, realtor, room, Sale, Sales, trends, WA | Comments Off

Existing-Home Sales Increase for the 1st Time in 6 Months

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

WASHINGTON (November 21, 2018) – Existing-home sales increased in October after six straight months of decreases, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Three of four major U.S. regions saw gains in sales activity last month. Total existing-home sales1, https://www.nar.realtor/existing-home-sales, … Continue reading →

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Metro Home Prices Rise 4.8% in 3rd Quarter

Posted on November 1, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

WASHINGTON (November 1, 2018) – Low inventory levels of moderately priced homes continue to stifle home sales and maintain the trend of increasing metro market prices according to the latest quarterly report (link is external) by the National Association of … Continue reading →

Posted in Real Estate News | Tagged affordable homes, AGO, builders, buyers, data, economy, existing home, Fall, family, for sale, growth, home buyer, home prices, home sale, home sales, Homebuyer, homes for sale, housing, housing market, housing markets, income, increase, job growth, look, lower, maintain, metro area, Mortgage, mortgage rates, NAR, national association of realtors, new, News, open, price, realtor, Sale, Sales, seasonal, size, strong economy, WA, war, washington | Comments Off

First Time Home Buyers Continue To Struggle

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

Single Females Remain a Force in Market, While First-time Buyers Continue to Struggle, According to Realtor® 2018 Buyer and Seller Survey WASHINGTON (October 29, 2018) – Single female buyers continue to be a powerful force in the market, while low … Continue reading →

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Homeowners Ready to Sell in Third Quarter of 2018

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

WASHINGTON (September 26, 2018) – New findings from the National Association of Realtors® show that a record high 77 percent of Americans believe that now is a good time to sell a house, while those that think now is a … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: WA

To Zillow or Not to Zillow?

How to Stay Cool in the Tri-Cities Heat Wave

3 Ways to Design the Perfect Kitchen Island

Buyers Aren’t Giving Up, But Their House Hunts Are Lasting Longer

5 Home Design Trends to Watch in 2019

Existing-Home Sales Increase for the 1st Time in 6 Months

Metro Home Prices Rise 4.8% in 3rd Quarter

First Time Home Buyers Continue To Struggle

Homeowners Ready to Sell in Third Quarter of 2018

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