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	<title>Tri-City Area and Real Estate Blog &#187; Mortage/ Finance News</title>
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		<title>Here&#8217;s Another Home Selling Tip</title>
		<link>http://www.tricityblog.com/2010/08/20/heres-another-home-selling-tip/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 21:57:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jann Young</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The lawn and landscape speak volumns.  Keep the lawn green with regular watering and the occasional fertilizing treatment.  Also, mow as needed and include edging.  Be sure to trim the shrubs and hedges, and weed the plant beds.  Colorful seasonal flowers is always a nice addition.  And don&#8217;t let stray trash collect along the fenceline.
For [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tips to Make Your Home More Appealing to Buyers</title>
		<link>http://www.tricityblog.com/2010/08/18/tips-to-make-your-home-more-appealing-to-buyers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 21:49:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jann Young</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most buyers are influenced by first impressions, which of course is your home&#8217;s exterior.  Repair or replace those items that can use an update:  shutters, shingles, screens.  Paint is always a good way to freshen up the exterior.  Pressure washing vinyl siding takes off years.  Stay tuned for more tips.  In the meantime, take a look [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Realtors Help Homeowners !!!</title>
		<link>http://www.tricityblog.com/2010/07/02/realtors-help-homeowners/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 19:53:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We,  the Realtor Association put our Money where our Mouth is. Watch the video for good information about what is being done for you.
http://www.cnbc.com/id/15840232?play=1&#38;video=1535032423

	Tags: affordable real estate in tri cities wa, realtor association, realtors, tri cities wa, tri-city real estate, WA
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		<title>Better to find a real estate agent &#8211; or go it alone?</title>
		<link>http://www.tricityblog.com/2010/06/11/better-to-find-a-real-estate-agent-or-go-it-alone/</link>
		<comments>http://www.tricityblog.com/2010/06/11/better-to-find-a-real-estate-agent-or-go-it-alone/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 18:36:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jann Young</dc:creator>
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In this day and age when money it tight and people are watching their expenses , Radio Host Dave Ramsey has become a &#8216;guru&#8217; expousing logical reasons to payoff debt, using a budget, and continually gives on investments and the best deal for your money. His Financial Peace University classes are a must for anyone struggling [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lumber costs rising = Housing costs rising</title>
		<link>http://www.tricityblog.com/2010/05/05/lumber-costs-rising-housing-costs-rising/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 18:05:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jann Young</dc:creator>
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The Tri-Cities has been so fortunate to have escaped the housing bust throughout the nation, however, the large price jump for lumber is something we can&#8217;t avoid. The rising lumber costs equates to rising costs for builders and thus, rising housing costs.  Lumber prices have doubled and then quadrupled over the last year which has been a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Rules for Short Sales in Effect</title>
		<link>http://www.tricityblog.com/2010/04/30/rules-for-short-sales-in-effect/</link>
		<comments>http://www.tricityblog.com/2010/04/30/rules-for-short-sales-in-effect/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 18:28:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jann Young</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Tri-Cities housing market has been fortunate compared to other parts of the nation as far as the number of foreclosures that have occurred here, but some folks have had to sell their homes in a short sale situation. It&#8217;s taken more than a year, but the federal government&#8217;s short-sale rules took effect April 5. Lenders must now [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Time is running short! Take advantage of the homebuyer tax credit</title>
		<link>http://www.tricityblog.com/2010/02/08/time-is-running-out-take-advantage-of-the-homebuyer-tax-credit/</link>
		<comments>http://www.tricityblog.com/2010/02/08/time-is-running-out-take-advantage-of-the-homebuyer-tax-credit/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:50:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jann Young</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With additions and extensions to the homebuyer tax credit laws until April 30, 2010, you should take a look at this video to learn more about how the credit works and how much you&#8217;ll receive!


	Tags: 99301, 99336, 99352, homebuyer tax credit, tri cities wa
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		<title>Foreclosure in sight? Lenders can legally collect from you afterwards</title>
		<link>http://www.tricityblog.com/2010/02/04/foreclosure-in-sight-lenders-can-legally-collect-from-you-afterwards/</link>
		<comments>http://www.tricityblog.com/2010/02/04/foreclosure-in-sight-lenders-can-legally-collect-from-you-afterwards/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:46:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jann Young</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lenders who have had to take back a home, do have the right to try and collect defaulted funds from the people taking out that loan. Recently, a Florida man found that even after his foreclosure was completed, he was being pursued by collectors for tens of thousands of dollars! Lenders are able collect through [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Year ! New Goals ! New Plan !</title>
		<link>http://www.tricityblog.com/2010/01/05/new-year-new-goals-new-plan/</link>
		<comments>http://www.tricityblog.com/2010/01/05/new-year-new-goals-new-plan/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christa</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Include Real Estate ! With rates this low, and availability still good, prices still flexible&#8230; There is no better time&#8230;
Mortgage Rates
2009 Ends With Mortgage Rates Just Over 5 Percent
Slightly Higher Rate Still Remains Very Affordable by Historical Standards
McLean, VA – Freddie Mac (NYSE:FRE) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Help with buying a home&#8230;.</title>
		<link>http://www.tricityblog.com/2009/11/22/help-with-buying-a-home/</link>
		<comments>http://www.tricityblog.com/2009/11/22/help-with-buying-a-home/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:48:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christa</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Making homes affordable&#8230; Do you qualify for one of the  incentives to buy a home? Here is a link that may help you determine if you qualify.
http://www.makinghomeaffordable.gov/

	Tags: homes
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