What are you doing New Year’s…New Year’s Eve?

Posted on Dec 31, 2007 by Cari McGee in Tri-Cities, WA

(You’re supposed to sing the title as you read it). If you’re in the Tri-Cities, drop by First Night Tri-Cities, which is a HUGE event put on for the past few years and it’s tons of fun. Music and entertainment and no alcohol (so it’s family friendly) and stuff for everyone in the family to [...]

Reason #722

Posted on Dec 26, 2007 by Cari McGee in Buyers

to buy a house in a subdivision where you’re hooked up to city sewer for crying out loud – I cannot imagine a more horrible way to start off your Christmas celebration than this. If you don’t know how I feel about septics already, check out this post from September.

What you’ll find in the Tri-Cities

Posted on Dec 18, 2007 by Cari McGee in Tri-Cities, WA, Washington

About 11 out of 12 months in the year, this guy is around – but you should move here anyway. Watch it again.

Protect Yourself, for Crying Out Loud!

Posted on Dec 16, 2007 by Cari McGee in Real Estate Industry

I always shake my head when I hear about people who are duped into something which looks so very obviously like a scam to me. A dear friend of mine, whom I consider to be street smart and rather savvy about life in general, actually deposited the check that strangers sent her claiming they just needed [...]

63 Things to Consider When Buying Real Estate

Posted on Dec 13, 2007 by Cari McGee in Buyers, Real Estate Industry

Well, it’s up to 63 comments, so far, but there might be more by the time you read it. People helping other people out with their home-buying with great ideas and things to consider. Enjoy!

Tri-Cities Real Estate – November Numbers

Posted on Dec 12, 2007 by Cari McGee in Tri-Cities Market

Anecdotally speaking, the Tri-Cities’ largest mortgage company had their second best month EVER in November. I believe it. Take a look at our non-anecdotal, but instead fact-based numbers and you’ll see we’re doing really well. If we figure we’ll close at least 200 sales in December (which is under average for December, actually), we’ll beat [...]

Should I buy a home in Tri-Cities, WA if I’m only going to be there for a year?

Posted on Dec 9, 2007 by Cari McGee in Buyers, Tri-Cities Market

I had a client referred to me a few weeks ago.  Her lender is out of Seattle, which is where she is from, and she’s been here for about a year.  Her lender suggested she buy a house because of the tax advantages and to get her homeowning feet wet. She was gung ho until she [...]

Help from Washington – D.C., that is

Posted on Dec 5, 2007 by Cari McGee in Mortgages, Tri-Cities Market

Some people wanted more help for those struggling with their subprime mortgages.  Others thought they shouldn’t be helped out at all.  The Bush group compromised with this plan.  This paragraph struck me – The administration plan is designed to deal with the crisis by letting subprime borrowers who are living in their homes and are [...]