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NAR Applauds VA Announcement of Home Loan Benefit Changes

By NETAR / June 12, 2024

WASHINGTON (June 11, 2024) – National Association of Realtors® President Kevin Sears issued the following statement in response to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announcement of a “Buyer-Broker Agent Temporary…

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Volunteer Days showcases how Realtors® are good neighbors 

By Michelle Davis / June 8, 2024

It’s fitting that the Realtor’s® celebration of Volunteer Days comes in concert with Homeownership Month. It’s fitting because what Realtor’s® demonstrate during Volunteer Days dovetails with the social sidebars that…

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Homeownership has critical community, economic and social benefits 

By Michelle Davis / June 1, 2024

June is Homeownership Month, and this year’s observance is very different. We’re still coming out of the fury of the hottest housing market in recent history. It’s a slow process…

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MARKET PULSE – Region sees 12th million plus home sale this year

By Don Fenley / May 26, 2024

A $2.1 million Johnson City sale topped April’s top of the market list. The five bedrooms, five bath Park Place Community home has all the style, and extras that hallmark…

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There’s more to housing demand than newcomers

By Michelle Davis / May 25, 2024

By MICHELLE DAVIS   Most focus on who’s buying homes is on newcomers, and the just-released Census population estimates affirm that more are on the way. There might not be quite…

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Market Balance Is More Than Months Of Inventory  

By Michelle Davis / May 18, 2024

Real estate professionals and the media talk a lot about balance, but to get a good handle on it, look beyond the most cited metric – months of inventory. It’s…

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Realtors® are a big part of small business community 

By Michelle Davis / May 11, 2024

May is the only time the most important piece of the local and U.S. and economies is formally recognized. Small Business Month’s goal is to honor the entrepreneurs who bring…

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April Regional Market Analytics

By Don Fenley / May 7, 2024
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Remodeling or upgrading, Realtors® offer insights 

By Michelle Davis / May 4, 2024

A couple of weeks ago, this column explored the economic impact of real estate on local economies. Of particular interest was the segment on how much furniture and remodeling fit…

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Peak Boomers demographic will test housing needs, demand

By Michelle Davis / April 27, 2024

Here’s something most everyone knows but is shocked when they hear the number.   In the very near future, about 28% of the Tri-Cities residents will be at key pre-retirement age…

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