Tri-Cities, Washington, real estate and homes - thoughts and conversation.
Posted in Tri-Cities, WA, Washington on Jun 17th, 2007
I traveled to Ireland over ten years ago. Before I went, and while I was there, I heard about the famous friendliness of the Irish people. If you ask for directions, they’ll close down the shop and walk with you (’tis easiest that way). Every single cashier thanked me for me ‘custom’. When we were [...]
Posted in Buyers, Real Estate Career on Jun 14th, 2007
As a rule, I’m not horribly sensitive. I don’t always cry at sentimental commercials. I feel manipulated by some television programs, as if I’m supposed to cry, so not only do I not cry, I change the channel.
But one of the first houses I ever sold was foreclosed upon just about 18 months after it [...]
Posted in Tri-Cities Market on Jun 14th, 2007
Okay, statisticians, it’s your favorite time of the month!
Take a look at inventory for the higher-priced properties…
There is a 10-month supply of homes over $700,000
There is a 9-month supply of homes in the $350,000-$374,999 range
There is an 8-month supply of homes in the $525,000-$549,999 range
And there are 7 swans a-swimming…
Download: May 2007 Tri-City Real Estate [...]
Posted in West Richland Real Estate on Jun 11th, 2007
Gee, this is getting a little like Rocky…
Anyway, the Tri-City Herald recently reported that the CID is going to take another look at the “if-we-don’t-show-up-that-means-we’re-in-favor-of-it” aspect of the LID vote. I’m glad that all is not lost and that the little guy still can make a difference!
Posted in Tri-Cities Market on Jun 7th, 2007
Nothing major. There are 218 fewer listings in the first five months of this year, as compared to last year. 61 fewer solds. 22 more under contracts (May brought us that small jump). Average sales price increased $5,720 between last year and this (about 3.5% appreciation…nice, steady and excellent!). What does it all mean, you [...]