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How Do You Look Out For #1 When You’re #1? 5 Jun 2013 | 03:21 am
Why does everyone hate the New York Yankees? Because for so many years they were #1 (and because they’re annoying!). There is something in the character of Americans that makes us root for the underdo...
Mayberry, R.F.D.? Maybe… 27 Mar 2013 | 10:22 pm
When I used to work at Eddie Bauer, we had a problem with some shoplifters at one point. The head of the Eddie Bauer Loss Prevention Department, based in Redmond, got involved and spoke with the l...
The Magic Number 3 Jan 2013 | 12:02 am
Here’s a hint about the magic number – are you ready? It’s best to not have one. Everyone buying or selling real estate has a number in their head – they won’t go higher than X to purchase the house a...
A Home for the Holidays, or How Home Buying Can Almost Break Your Heart 22 Dec 2012 | 09:01 pm
Yes, that is perhaps the cheesiest blog post title ever written, but it’s true in this case, so it’s fitting for this story. Back in August, I was contacted by a woman named Maria. Maria and her dad ...
How the National Election Impacts the Local Tri-Cities Real Estate Market 1 Nov 2012 | 12:01 am
I began my career in real estate in 2004. I remember Election Day that year was also my 13th wedding anniversary. I grabbed Outback take-out and brought it home. My husband was spectacular and fed ...
Why It’s Important To Find The Right Mortgage Officer 10 Oct 2012 | 09:03 pm
Even if you are one of those people who considers shopping a sport, you will likely agree that there are always shopping experiences most people try to avoid. Few people enjoy shopping for a bathing s...
Buying a Home with Cash? Whoop-de-do… 27 Sep 2012 | 09:37 pm
Sometimes an offer will come in on a listing of mine that’s significantly lower than the asking price. The buyer’s agent will make sure to note, “It’s ALL CASH!” If people could speak in all caps, t...
2012 Parade of Homes 18 Sep 2012 | 03:50 am
The Parade of Homes for this year is over. Phew. I am exhausted, and i didn’t even work all the shifts I could have, and I don’t represent a builder. A builder’s Realtor can be there 38+ hours, sta...
Happy Independence Day 5 Jul 2012 | 04:27 am
You might be asking, “Why did Cari put a picture of a dining room on her blog on Independence Day?” Because Ronald Reagan once said , “All great change in America begins at the dinner table.” I’m su...
In the Name of All That is Good and Holy, Use a Local Lender 27 Jun 2012 | 11:33 pm
I think I’ve written this before. In fact, I know I have: It is extremely important to use a local lender when obtaining a loan to purchase your home. It is not slightly important, not marginally imp...
