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Mortgage Rates Dip for Second Consecutive Week

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Erin Johnston

There is good news for those looking to buy a home or have homes for sale in Pasco, Richland, Kennewick and the surrounding Tri Cities areas. Mortgage rates dipped for the second consecutive week, with the most popular loans falling to … Continue reading →

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2014 Home Prices Expected To Remain Close To The Same

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Erin Johnston

2014 will still be a seller’s market as prices are not expected to rise as much as last year. Although inventory is improving, it is still about 15% below the normal. This is also great for buyers, because less home … Continue reading →

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New Mortgage Rules In Effect

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Erin Johnston

Starting January 10th, 2014, new rules will be instated designed to help make mortgages safer. Unfortunately, these new rules come at a difficult time as fewer homeowners are refinancing and could result in less choice for borrowers. With lending already … Continue reading →

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More Good News for Borrowers

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Erin Johnston

The mortgage fee increase on loans backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that was supposed to go into effect this Spring, has been postponed by the FHFA for further evaluation. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac do not issue loans, … Continue reading →

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Mortgage Forgivness Debt Relief Act Has Ended

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Erin Johnston

January 1st hailed the expiration of the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act that was created by Congress back in 2007, to assist homeowners who were struggling due to the loss of their homes. The relief act allowed homeowners behind in … Continue reading →

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Excellent 2013 Housing Market for the Tri Cities

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Erin Johnston

In 2013, more homes sold in Pasco, Richland & Kennewick than in each of the preceding 3 years. This year alone 3,364 homes have been sold in the Tri Cities, causing the home market to rebound in the area. This … Continue reading →

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Ready for Retirement?

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Erin Johnston

Retirement planning is among the top financial worries for Americans. The best way to help alleviate this anxiety is to become proactive about it and the best time to start is now. Being wise with your investments can offer several … Continue reading →

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Financial Safety on the Internet

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Erin Johnston

With the technology of today allowing for easy online banking from computers as well as smartphones, cybercriminals are creating new and sophisticated ways of hijacking your accounts. Even though financial institutions are taking all the precautions they can, it still … Continue reading →

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Richland Named #10 In Top Washington Cities

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Erin Johnston

The city of Richland has been named one of the top cities in Washington by Movoto real estate research blog. Richland is the only Eastern Washington city that made the list and came in at number 10, directly behind Seattle. … Continue reading →

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