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More Information on the WA State Foreclosure Fairness Act Videos

Posted on October 7, 2011 by

Part 1 Overview In Part 1 in these series of videos, Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna gives an overview of the new law.

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Video on the Foreclosure Fairness Act Mediation Program

Posted on September 27, 2011 by

Here is a great video regarding information for Washington State homeowners on the Foreclosure Fairness Act Mediation Program. Click the link below to view the video. Washington Foreclosure Mediation Program

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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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Five Steps to Improve your Credit Score

Posted on August 26, 2011 by

Our credit score strongly affects our daily life.  One way it does so is in our ability to purchase a home.  Luckily, if you are looking to improve your credit score, the Board of Governors of the Federal System offers … Continue reading →

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This week in Real Estate….

Posted on August 25, 2011 by

Would you like to know what is happening in the Tri-Cities Real Estate Market this week?  Check out our weekly stats here….. http://www.distinctiveprop.com/files/files/8.22.2011Stats.pdf

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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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Dessert Theater!

Posted on July 12, 2011 by

Looking for something fun to do?  Get your tickets to the Dessert Theater put on by Broken Leg Entertainment.  They are performing Neil Simons’ California Suite.  California Suite is a 1976 play by Neil Simon. Similar in structure to his … Continue reading →

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