Posts by Wayne Porter
Organic pent-up demand isn’t theoretical; it’s real, it’s local
Many locals are still buzzing about the new residents, and yes, they’re still coming. The latest census numbers show continued population growth in our region. That’s great news. This region…
Read MoreLocal New Listings Trend Up, But Not Where Many Buyers Are Looking
There’s one number almost everyone in the housing market is thinking about: 6%. That’s the mortgage rate sweet spot. It’s the level where things could really shift. According to the…
Read MoreFact v. fiction about FSBOs, even in a sellers’ market
The Tri-Cities housing market has cooled from its pandemic-era fever pitch. While some price segments are nearing balance, it remains — by most metrics — a seller’s market. And in…
Read MoreA mid-year capsule look at some core Tri-Cities housing markets
It’s a fact that the Tri-Cities area housing market is not as strong of a sellers’ market that it used to be. At the same time, it’s a fact that…
Read MoreHow To Mitigate The No. 1 Threat To Your Home
It’s hard to believe the year is passing so fast. Now that the July 4th holiday is behind, we can reflect on the fact that we’ve passed the 2025 halfway…
Read MoreIt’s time to double-down on your local housing market IQ
A leading magazine that touts its content as insider information has a headline that proclaims the housing market is frozen. The reporter is also making the media rounds, explaining why…
Read MoreHousing market heats us, so do the scams
Summer is here and the housing market has heated up. But unfortunately, so have real estate scams. Everywhere you turn, it seems like there’s a story about a lawsuit or…
Read MoreThere’s light at the end of the housing market tunnel
At the recent Realtors® Legislative Meetings in Washington, D.C., National Association of Realtors® (NAR) Chief Economist Lawrence Yun took a moment to laud NAR members for their work. It deserves a wider…
Read MoreEnergy efficiency is marketing muscle
By WAYNE PORTER Despite this year’s unseasonably mild May temperatures, Summer is here and if the long-range outlook is right, it’s going to be hot. The Tri-Cities are predicted to…
Read MoreWhy Realtors Are Worth Every Penny
For this week’s column I’ve gone to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) list showing why Realtors® are worth every cent they’re paid. It’s a long list, but one the…
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