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Tips to keeping your home warm & cost effective

With winter in full swing here in the TriCities our energy costs are on the rise, so here are a few tips to keeping those costs down that are not too late to implement. 1. Check for drafts around windows … Continue reading

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Thinking of Remodeling?

With the tax return season nearing, some of you may be thinking of remodeling your home. Here are some tips on finding the right contractor and avoiding the less reputable ones.  Before you open your phone book and start randomly … Continue reading

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Local Christmas Events

We found some great Holiday and Christmas-themed events for you all to attend this weekend! This is another great way to meet other members of the community. Holiday Celebration on Ice at the Toyota Center Friday, 12/21 at 6:30pm Cost: … Continue reading

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Landlord-Tenant Q&A by Douglas S. Tingvall

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

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

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.

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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Would you buy a Mortgage from Wal-Mart? A consumer survey says 33% of US consumers would

According to a study conducted with 618 consumers in September by the Carlisle & Gallagher Consulting Group, one in three consumers would consider getting a mortgage loan from Wal-Mart, a discount retailer, and close to half would consider getting one from … Continue reading

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Get References and Reviews for Business Before You Sign the Contract

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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