Tri-City Area and Real Estate Blog

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 earlier, Plaza Suite, the comedy is composed of four playlets set in Suite 203-04, which consists of a living room and an adjoining bedroom with an ensuite bath, in The Beverly Hills Hotel.

Check out the flyer below and find what date and time suits you best!!

Are you ready to sell your home?
Let Distinctive Properties, Inc. help you do that!

Currently, we have 27 agents ready to list your home. 
Here are a few of the things our agents will do for you and your home: 

• Give advice regarding price and terms; prepare Comparative Market Analysis (CMA).
• Estimate closing costs and net proceeds.
• Promote seller’s best interest.
• Negotiate best price and terms for seller.
• Disclose buyer’s motivation and strategy, if known.
• Use the MLS (Multiple Listing Service), and a variety of other sources to help determine the best selling price for your home.
• Place your home in MLS, so all local REALTORS can help find the right buyer.
• Qualify buyers before showing them your home.
• Promptly counsel you on all contracts and offers presented.
• Attend the closing and help explain all the details.
• Turn over house to buyer.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Not only will your agent be knowledgeable about your home and its features and benefits, but all of our agents take a weekly tour of all our new listings.  This way whenever potential buyers inquire about your property, everyone can provide the knowledge it will take to sell your home. 

So if you are ready to sell, call Distinctive Properties today to have your home put on our DISTINCTIVE TOUR!

30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage is Up Slightly for Second Week
30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 4.86 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending March 31, 2011.  This is up from last week when it averaged 4.81 percent.  At this time last year, the 30-year FRM average 5.08 percent.

15-year FRM this week averaged 4.09 percent with an average 0.7 point, up from last week when it averaged 4.04 percent.  At this time last year, the 15-year FRM averaged 4.39 percent.

5-year Treasury-indexed hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) averaged 3.70 percent this week, with an average 0.7 point.  This is up from last week when it average 3.62 percent.  At this time last year, the 5-year ARM averaged 4.10 percent.

1-year Treasury-index ARM average 3.26 percent this week with an average 0.6 point, up from last week when it averaged 3.21 percent.  At this time last year, the 1-year ARM averaged 4.05 percent. 

Mortgage rates are on the rise.  The time to buy a house is now!

If you are ready to buy, sell or relocate —— THINK DISTINCTIVE!

Congratulations Melissa…

to our Distinctive Realtor, Melissa Montgomery, for winning the “Realtor Community Service” award from the Tri-City Association of Realtors!

Do you want to know more about Benton and Franklin county? 

How does the cost of living compare with other major cities in the US?

Who are the Major Employers in the area?

You can view all that information here!
For other information about the area, visit the Tri-Ciy Development Council.

If you are looking to –  buy,  sell, or relocate  –  Contact Distinctive Properties, Inc.  Distinctive Properties, Inc., is the largest independent real estate office in Tri-Cities, Washington, serving Pasco, Kennewick, Richland and the surrounding communities since 1978. Our professionally trained REALTORS are supported by a staff of office specialists.