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Spring Cleaning for Curb Appeal

The front door is always a great place to start sprucing up. Often times, new paint can do wonders for the face of the house. By painting the front door or trim you can really make your house stand out. … Continue reading

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Home Improvements That Can Pay You Back

As a seller, one can feel the pressure to improve your home to suit the buyer’ market. You don’t have to perform miracles to change the look or appeal of your home. Most of us are well aware of the … Continue reading

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Advice for Pet Owners Selling Their Homes

Pets are almost always loved by everyone; however, they can make a potential buyer nervous. This may shock or surprise you, and you may wonder why your cute, adorable Fluffy or Buddy would make anyone nervous because they could never … Continue reading

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Making Improvements to Your Landscaping Before Selling

A good first impression is always the best way to go when selling your home, so here are a few ideas to help with obtaining that great impression. Adding a bit of color: Although you don’t want to overwhelm your … Continue reading

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UNDERSTANDING ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGES

INTRODUCTION TO ARMs Anadjustableratemortgage(“ARM”)isaloanwheretheinterestrateandmonthlypayment arenotfixed, butchangeperiodicallyduringthelifeoftheloantocorrespondwithmovementsinanindexrate. The conceptofadjustableratefinancingisbasedontheborrowerandthelendersharingtherisksofa fluctuatingeconomy. Ifinterestratesrise,theborrower’sinterestrateandmonthlypaymentincrease;if interest rates fall, the borrower’s interest rate and monthly payment decrease. This article is intended to provide basic information about ARMs, and to assist home buyers in understanding and comparing … Continue reading

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Slow But Steady Growth in Tri City Home Sales

Real estate agents in the Tri City area are feeling positive over the 2% increase in home sales last year, which was comparable to the year 2011. Modest growth and average sale prices means steady growth, which is good as … 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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Calculators!

Whether you’re buying a home or refinancing an existing loan, there is a calculator that can help you make the right decisions. Determine exactly which deal offers the lowest monthly payments, how much home you can afford, and whether it makes … Continue reading

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Avoiding Common Mistakes For Sellers

In today’s market, selling your home is tough enough.  Certain mistakes can cost you a favorable deal or worse yet, any deal at all!   In today’s blog, we will discuss the top mistakes and provide tips to assist to make … Continue reading

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