Real Estate

Choosing Between Steam or Hot Water Heat: Advice for New Homebuyers

Choosing Between Steam or Hot Water Heat: Advice for New Homebuyers By R.L. Fielding The home buying process can be complicated, with many details to consider. Should you buy a house with two stories or just one? Hardwood floors or carpeting? Laminate countertops or marble? When real estate markets are hot, and energy costs are stable, buyers have had a history of only looking at the superficial elements of the home, with few taking the time to really analyze the type of heating system that is in place. In times where home heating cost ...
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Four Real Estate Deal Killers

Four Real Estate Deal Killers   By R.L. Fielding Many news reports point to the sub prime lending mess as the cause for the housing slump. But home sellers should know that plenty of people with good credit are simply cautious buyers, which can keep sales down.   In most areas it’s a buyer’s market, so people can be picky. “Most buyers in this market will try to re-negotiate based on the findings of their home inspection. If the seller is unwilling to make repairs or lower the price, they may walk aw ...
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Preparing Your Home For Sale by Installing Exterior Vinyl Shutters

Preparing Your Home For Sale by Installing Exterior Vinyl Shutters A common mistake people make is to assume that their house is "ready for sale" just because it is a livable, functional place that is not in need of repair. This mistake can not only make your home take longer to sell, but can also mean you will be accepting thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars less for the home than the amount you can get with a few smartly done improvements. As the old saying goes, "You never get a second chance to make a first impressi ...
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Luxury Condos By Roff Homes

 Walla Walla Condominiums brought to you by Roff Homes The Walla Walla Critic has just toured the Luxury condos designed and built by Roff Homes of Walla Walla, WA. We are very excited about the addition of these luxury condo's in Walla Walla. Brian Roff of Roff Homes has consistantly brought to Walla Walla homes that are a joy to live in and that inhance the overall property values of the the communities in which he builds. These Condominiums are no exception, picture palacial ceiling heights, tile floors, stainless steel appliences , gra ...
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Buying a Home in Today's Market

The following ia a transcript of the Grapevine radio show from Spring 2004. Andrew Holt interviewed local Realtor Joe Cooke of Windermere. HOLT: Let's dive right in. Tell us what the housing market is like right now in the Walla Walla valley. COOKE: Well, as many people know that have been out there in the market, either buying or selling, this is a pretty exciting time to be either a buyer or a seller. It's a hot market. Interest rates are low so it's good for purchasers - a lot of first time home buyers getting ...
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