240Pend Oreille County Blogshttp://homes.point2.com/Blog/US/Washington/Pend-Oreille-County.aspxhttp://homes.point2.com/Images/Icons/807AAA359696B2CCC21BE5A099399412.jpghttp://homes.point2.com/2009-12-14T18:25:00-06:00When it comes to buying or selling dirt, LeRoy is the person you want to talk to! We have listed and sold a number of parcels; everything from small building lots to thousand-acre tracts. I grew up on a farm, so you would think that I would have a good ...http://www.therealestateaces.com/blogs/darla_zimmerman/archive/2009/12/14/looking-for-land-leroy-s-your-man.aspx2009-12-14T18:25:00-06:00Darla and LeRoy Pilanthttp://www.therealestateaces.com/blogs/darla_zimmerman/archive/2009/12/14/looking-for-land-leroy-s-your-man.aspxSpokane Realtorsland for salespokane land and acreageLeRoy PilantA recent report from the Pew Research Center found that older adults feel younger out west. Fully 78% of adults ages 65 and older who live in the West say they don’t feel old, compared with 67% of older adults who live in the rest of the country. ...http://www.therealestateaces.com/blogs/darla_zimmerman/archive/2009/12/11/want-to-feel-young-join-us-out-west.aspx2009-12-11T16:41:00-06:00Darla and LeRoy Pilanthttp://www.therealestateaces.com/blogs/darla_zimmerman/archive/2009/12/11/want-to-feel-young-join-us-out-west.aspxSpokane Real EstateSpokane RealtorsFeel youngerVisit our new page we have just added to our website! "Building a Home " Let us know what you think. Are you interested in building a new home? Lenhttp://www.sellingnewa.com/blogs/len__carol_hoare_and_valentina_hendrickson/archive/2009/12/8/new-web-page.aspx2009-12-08T21:17:00-06:00Len & Carol Hoarehttp://www.sellingnewa.com/blogs/len__carol_hoare_and_valentina_hendrickson/archive/2009/12/8/new-web-page.aspxAnnouncementsWho Qualifies for the Extended Credit? •• First-time home buyers who purchase homes between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010. •• Current home owners purchasing a home between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010, who have used the ...http://www.sellingnewa.com/blogs/len__carol_hoare_and_valentina_hendrickson/archive/2009/12/7/bringing-the-dream-of-homeownership-within-reach-new-tax-credits.aspx2009-12-07T15:55:00-06:00Len & Carol Hoarehttp://www.sellingnewa.com/blogs/len__carol_hoare_and_valentina_hendrickson/archive/2009/12/7/bringing-the-dream-of-homeownership-within-reach-new-tax-credits.aspxFinancesIn case you have not heard, the House passed the bill that will extend and enhance the Federal Tax Credit for first time homebuyers and it also includes some “move up” buyers that have lived in their home for five years or more. The bill now ...http://www.sellingnewa.com/blogs/len__carol_hoare_and_valentina_hendrickson/archive/2009/11/5/homebuyer-tax-credit-extension-passes-house.aspx2009-11-05T17:15:00-06:00Len & Carol Hoarehttp://www.sellingnewa.com/blogs/len__carol_hoare_and_valentina_hendrickson/archive/2009/11/5/homebuyer-tax-credit-extension-passes-house.aspxFinancesMany factors go into buying a home, but one important factor is always "Am I getting a good value?" Buyers constantly weigh all of their reasons for buying, and a few buyers are considering putting off their purchase until the spring to see where ...http://www.therealestateaces.com/blogs/darla_zimmerman/archive/2009/10/20/is-now-the-time-to-buy.aspx2009-10-20T20:37:00-06:00Darla and LeRoy Pilanthttp://www.therealestateaces.com/blogs/darla_zimmerman/archive/2009/10/20/is-now-the-time-to-buy.aspxBuyer InformationSpokane Real EstateSpokane Market ConditionsLow Interest RatesSpokane Buyer's MarketSpokane RealtorsThis is a question that we get asked a lot! J Let us see if we can help clear this up J It starts with Lake Roosevelt is a reservoir. When full its elevation is 1285 feet or so above sea level. To protect the reservoir the Federal Government bought a strip ...http://www.sellingnewa.com/blogs/len__carol_hoare_and_valentina_hendrickson/archive/2009/9/20/what-is-the-1310-line.aspx2009-09-20T09:16:00-06:00Len & Carol Hoarehttp://www.sellingnewa.com/blogs/len__carol_hoare_and_valentina_hendrickson/archive/2009/9/20/what-is-the-1310-line.aspxBuyer InformationWhile owning a home has multiple benefits, there is another bonus for First Time Homebuyers for the next few months: An $8,000 First Time Homebuyer IRS Tax Credit! This “Gift”, given to First Time Homebuyers from the government, does not have ...http://www.therealestateaces.com/blogs/darla_zimmerman/archive/2009/9/8/8000-home-buyer-tax-credit-video-act-now.aspx2009-09-08T18:07:00-06:00Darla and LeRoy Pilanthttp://www.therealestateaces.com/blogs/darla_zimmerman/archive/2009/9/8/8000-home-buyer-tax-credit-video-act-now.aspxBuyer InformationSpokane Housing MarketSpokane Real EstateFirst Time Buyer Tax CreditIn a recent interview Assistant Treasury Secretary Michael Barr said “I think we’ve been disappointed about their performance in helping people in a timely fashion with the respect they disserve under difficult circumstances”. This statement ...http://www.sellingnewa.com/blogs/len__carol_hoare_and_valentina_hendrickson/archive/2009/8/5/bail-out-money.aspx2009-08-05T14:14:00-06:00Len & Carol Hoarehttp://www.sellingnewa.com/blogs/len__carol_hoare_and_valentina_hendrickson/archive/2009/8/5/bail-out-money.aspxFinancesWe get the question a lot about Owner Financing " How does it work?" Well let's give you an example. Say you want to retire in Colville in 5 years, but don't want to buy a house. A lot of buyers try to find the perfect piece of property ...http://www.sellingnewa.com/blogs/len__carol_hoare_and_valentina_hendrickson/archive/2009/8/1/how-does-owner-financing-work.aspx2009-08-01T13:01:00-06:00Len & Carol Hoarehttp://www.sellingnewa.com/blogs/len__carol_hoare_and_valentina_hendrickson/archive/2009/8/1/how-does-owner-financing-work.aspxFinancesWe are very excited to announce our For Sale By Owner page has just got its first sale pending! We thank you all for posting with us and look forward to more successful transaction!http://www.sellingnewa.com/blogs/len__carol_hoare_and_valentina_hendrickson/archive/2009/7/10/first-sale-pending.aspx2009-07-10T13:58:00-06:00Len & Carol Hoarehttp://www.sellingnewa.com/blogs/len__carol_hoare_and_valentina_hendrickson/archive/2009/7/10/first-sale-pending.aspxAnnouncementsThe bank repo’s a home and does not record the deed. The bank then lists the home for sale with a realtor. While showing the home another realtor or their client has a bad accident. Who then is responsible? Would it be the bank, the lawyer at the ...http://www.sellingnewa.com/blogs/len__carol_hoare_and_valentina_hendrickson/archive/2009/6/22/the-banks-and-repo-s.aspx2009-06-22T13:10:00-06:00Len & Carol Hoarehttp://www.sellingnewa.com/blogs/len__carol_hoare_and_valentina_hendrickson/archive/2009/6/22/the-banks-and-repo-s.aspxThe dream of homeownership is alive and well during Homeownership Month Is it still reasonable to dream the dream of home ownership? Although the white picket fence comes in many forms nowadays, from condos to co-ops, from townhomes to bungalows, the dream ...http://www.therealestateaces.com/blogs/darla_zimmerman/archive/2009/6/15/public-q-a-on-the-real-estate-market-with-tami-bonnell-exit-realty-s-us-president.aspx2009-06-15T23:24:00-06:00Darla and LeRoy Pilanthttp://www.therealestateaces.com/blogs/darla_zimmerman/archive/2009/6/15/public-q-a-on-the-real-estate-market-with-tami-bonnell-exit-realty-s-us-president.aspxSpokane Real EstatehomeownershipREALTORSEXIT RealtyAmerican DreamHomeownership Monthfree webinarselling real estateTami Bonnellbuying real estateThe guessing interest rate game continues; rates are now around the 5% mark with many mortgage brokers believing that the rates are going to rise even more. Those that have gotten pre approved and locked in their interest rate will be the big winners. ...http://www.sellingnewa.com/blogs/len__carol_hoare_and_valentina_hendrickson/archive/2009/6/2/interest-rates.aspx2009-06-02T15:25:00-06:00Len & Carol Hoarehttp://www.sellingnewa.com/blogs/len__carol_hoare_and_valentina_hendrickson/archive/2009/6/2/interest-rates.aspxYou should avoid using credit cards it will hurt your credit: FALSE As long as you pay off your credit card each month your credit score will go up: FALSE It’s best to keep your credit cards at less than 30% of available credit and to pay at least ...http://www.sellingnewa.com/blogs/len__carol_hoare_and_valentina_hendrickson/archive/2009/5/15/myths-about-your-credit-score.aspx2009-05-15T15:12:00-06:00Len & Carol Hoarehttp://www.sellingnewa.com/blogs/len__carol_hoare_and_valentina_hendrickson/archive/2009/5/15/myths-about-your-credit-score.aspxThe 2009 Stimulus package included a “refundable” tax credit worth up to $8,000 for taxpayers who purchase their first home between January 1 and November 30, 2009. While it is a great incentive for first-time buyers, the funds are not available ...http://www.therealestateaces.com/blogs/darla_zimmerman/archive/2009/5/12/8k-tax-credit-advance-loan-for-first-time-home-buyers.aspx2009-05-12T22:48:00-06:00Darla and LeRoy Pilanthttp://www.therealestateaces.com/blogs/darla_zimmerman/archive/2009/5/12/8k-tax-credit-advance-loan-for-first-time-home-buyers.aspxBuyer InformationSpokane Real EstateFirst Time Buyer Tax CreditDownpayment Assistance ProgramsWashington State Tax Credit Advance Loan ProgramWe are surprised how many prime candidates know nothing about the first-time home buyer tax credit. In February Congress increased the credit from $7,500 to $8,000 and eliminated the repayment requirements. This credit is available after January 1, 2009 ...http://www.sellingnewa.com/blogs/len__carol_hoare_and_valentina_hendrickson/archive/2009/4/29/getting-the-word-out.aspx2009-04-29T14:32:00-06:00Len & Carol Hoarehttp://www.sellingnewa.com/blogs/len__carol_hoare_and_valentina_hendrickson/archive/2009/4/29/getting-the-word-out.aspxWOW! Talk about your slow market (LOL). That was the increase in the number of homes put under contract from February 2009 to March 2009 in the Spokane Market. The National Association of Realtors reported that February existing home sales rose 5.1% over ...http://www.sellingnewa.com/blogs/len__carol_hoare_and_valentina_hendrickson/archive/2009/4/22/68-increase.aspx2009-04-22T14:14:00-06:00Len & Carol Hoarehttp://www.sellingnewa.com/blogs/len__carol_hoare_and_valentina_hendrickson/archive/2009/4/22/68-increase.aspxReal EstateMarket ConditionsWe are looking at setting up a seminar in Colville where you would have access to a real estate agent, a mortgage broker, an appraiser, and a closing agent. With all these professionals we are sure to be able to answer all your questions on buying or selling ...http://www.sellingnewa.com/blogs/len__carol_hoare_and_valentina_hendrickson/archive/2009/4/10/got-a-questions-about-real-estate.aspx2009-04-10T13:04:00-06:00Len & Carol Hoarehttp://www.sellingnewa.com/blogs/len__carol_hoare_and_valentina_hendrickson/archive/2009/4/10/got-a-questions-about-real-estate.aspxAnnouncementsEventsCommunity InformationWhat a great time to be a first time home buyer! As an agent that specialized in serving first time home buyer, I'm here to tell you that this may be one of the best times to buy. A lot of real estate markets have had drastic price adjustments over ...http://www.sellingnewa.com/blogs/len__carol_hoare_and_valentina_hendrickson/archive/2009/4/10/great-first-time-home-buyer-loans-available.aspx2009-04-10T09:19:00-06:00Len & Carol Hoarehttp://www.sellingnewa.com/blogs/len__carol_hoare_and_valentina_hendrickson/archive/2009/4/10/great-first-time-home-buyer-loans-available.aspxFinancesBuyer InformationAs Turkey Hunting Season is upon us, we thought we would share a story of one of your clients while out showing a home. A selling client of ours lives on 60 acres and has a ton of wild life. We had a buying client out to look at the house and the property ...http://www.sellingnewa.com/blogs/len__carol_hoare_and_valentina_hendrickson/archive/2009/4/7/here-turkey-turkey-turkey.aspx2009-04-07T16:25:00-06:00Len & Carol Hoarehttp://www.sellingnewa.com/blogs/len__carol_hoare_and_valentina_hendrickson/archive/2009/4/7/here-turkey-turkey-turkey.aspxBuyer InformationMan, I love the Zags. Me and everyone else in Spokane. They played an outstanding game today and won in a thriller against 12-seed Western Kentucky. The “Hilltoppers” (goofy name-good team) tied it with just seven seconds to go. Daye inbounded ...http://www.therealestateaces.com/blogs/darla_zimmerman/archive/2009/3/21/woo-hooo-zags-dance-into-the-sweet-sixteen.aspx2009-03-21T23:32:00-06:00Darla and LeRoy Pilanthttp://www.therealestateaces.com/blogs/darla_zimmerman/archive/2009/3/21/woo-hooo-zags-dance-into-the-sweet-sixteen.aspxCommunity InformationSpokane newsGonzaga BulldogsGo Zags!GoodsonUnless you have been living in a cave, you most likely know that the U.S. Economy is at its lowest point in recent history. That is certainly not good news. But there is a silver lining: Mortgage rates tend to fall when economic news is bad. Basically, ...http://www.therealestateaces.com/blogs/darla_zimmerman/archive/2009/3/16/economy-in-toilet-lower-interest-rates-for-homeowners.aspx2009-03-16T17:00:00-06:00Darla and LeRoy Pilanthttp://www.therealestateaces.com/blogs/darla_zimmerman/archive/2009/3/16/economy-in-toilet-lower-interest-rates-for-homeowners.aspxBuyer InformationSpokane Housing MarketSpokane Real EstateSpokane Market ConditionsTax Break for Home BuyersFirst Time Buyer Tax CreditLow Interest RatesSpokane Buyer's MarketWhen the final stimulus bill was approved, there were three major changes from the original first time home buyer tax credit program: · Tax credit was increased from $7,500 to $8,000. · Homes have to be purchased between January 1, 2009 and ...http://www.therealestateaces.com/blogs/darla_zimmerman/archive/2009/3/3/about-the-first-time-home-buyers-tax-credit.aspx2009-03-03T16:09:00-06:00Darla and LeRoy Pilanthttp://www.therealestateaces.com/blogs/darla_zimmerman/archive/2009/3/3/about-the-first-time-home-buyers-tax-credit.aspxMarket ConditionsFinancesBuyer InformationSpokane Housing MarketTax Break for Home BuyersFirst Time Buyer Tax CreditNow is the time to talk to us if you are thinking of selling your home in Dominion Heights Collville WA. this year. Before you put the "For Sale" sign in your vehicle you spruce it up a little. You clean the seats and windows inside and out, ...http://www.sellingnewa.com/blogs/len__carol_hoare_and_valentina_hendrickson/archive/2009/2/23/getting-your-house-ready-to-sell.aspx2009-02-23T17:49:00-06:00Len & Carol Hoarehttp://www.sellingnewa.com/blogs/len__carol_hoare_and_valentina_hendrickson/archive/2009/2/23/getting-your-house-ready-to-sell.aspxSeller InformationThe $790 billion stimulus package signed by President Obama today increases the home buyer tax credit to $8,000, drops the repayment feature, reinstates last year's 2008 loan limits for FHA, Freddie Mac, and Fannie Mae loans, and provides $2 billion ...http://www.therealestateaces.com/blogs/darla_zimmerman/archive/2009/2/17/president-signs-economic-stimulus-measure.aspx2009-02-17T19:31:00-06:00Darla and LeRoy Pilanthttp://www.therealestateaces.com/blogs/darla_zimmerman/archive/2009/2/17/president-signs-economic-stimulus-measure.aspxAnnouncementsBuyer InformationSpokane Real EstateTax Break for Home BuyersThese stats are for all homes that sold in Stevens County either on a city lot or on large acreage out in the country. Year # of Homes Sold Average Price Sold 2004 487 $125,581 2005 523 $147,490 2006 398 $176,005 2007 337 $188,262 2008 265 $174,789 As ...http://www.sellingnewa.com/blogs/len__carol_hoare_and_valentina_hendrickson/archive/2009/2/17/why-a-good-real-estate-agent-is-important.aspx2009-02-17T16:04:00-06:00Len & Carol Hoarehttp://www.sellingnewa.com/blogs/len__carol_hoare_and_valentina_hendrickson/archive/2009/2/17/why-a-good-real-estate-agent-is-important.aspxWe are still with EXIT , but are now at the Valley branch office at 1101 N. Argonne, Suite 101 . We are excited to have access to more tools and technology to better serve our clients. As always, if you have any questions about buying, selling or investing ...http://www.therealestateaces.com/blogs/darla_zimmerman/archive/2009/2/15/we-changed-offices.aspx2009-02-15T22:21:00-06:00Darla and LeRoy Pilanthttp://www.therealestateaces.com/blogs/darla_zimmerman/archive/2009/2/15/we-changed-offices.aspxAnnouncementsSpokane Real EstateWe moved officesThis is a really nice home that was built in 2001 and bought about 19 months ago for $350,000 and about $15,000 was put into it plus closing cost. It is now listed for $286,750, they are giving a 1 year home warranty, paying up to $2,800 in closing cost, ...http://www.sellingnewa.com/blogs/len__carol_hoare_and_valentina_hendrickson/archive/2009/2/12/one-sweetheart-of-a-deal.aspx2009-02-12T18:09:00-06:00Len & Carol Hoarehttp://www.sellingnewa.com/blogs/len__carol_hoare_and_valentina_hendrickson/archive/2009/2/12/one-sweetheart-of-a-deal.aspxHello Everyone, As a Realtor we are often asked how is the real estate market doing these days. So we thought it was time to bring our clients, friends and families up to date on how our market did in 2008. To the surprise of many the answer is far better ...http://www.sellingnewa.com/blogs/len__carol_hoare_and_valentina_hendrickson/archive/2009/2/12/2008-stats-for-stevens-county-real-estate.aspx2009-02-12T17:58:00-06:00Len & Carol Hoarehttp://www.sellingnewa.com/blogs/len__carol_hoare_and_valentina_hendrickson/archive/2009/2/12/2008-stats-for-stevens-county-real-estate.aspxThe final numbers are in for 2008, and here is how we fared: Total sales for 2008 were 4,911 compared to 6,935 in 2007. The average sales price for the year was $206,291 and the median price was $184,000 . The average sales price is down 2.6% compared ...http://www.therealestateaces.com/blogs/darla_zimmerman/archive/2009/1/29/year-end-spokane-market-stats.aspx2009-01-29T22:44:00-06:00Darla and LeRoy Pilanthttp://www.therealestateaces.com/blogs/darla_zimmerman/archive/2009/1/29/year-end-spokane-market-stats.aspxSpokane Housing MarketSpokane Real EstateSpokane Market Conditions2008 Spokane Real Estate StatisticsUS News and World Report listed Spokane in their “ 10 Great Low-Tax Places to Retire ” Report. They created a search tool that ranks and analyzes more than 2,000 locations throughout the United States, according to various criteria including ...http://www.therealestateaces.com/blogs/darla_zimmerman/archive/2009/1/7/spokane-makes-two-more-best-of-lists.aspx2009-01-07T17:31:00-06:00LeRoy & Darla Pilanthttp://www.therealestateaces.com/blogs/darla_zimmerman/archive/2009/1/7/spokane-makes-two-more-best-of-lists.aspxSpokane Housing MarketSpokane Real EstateSpokane Market ConditionsSpokane newsLow-Tax places to retireSpokane Cost of LivingAs of midnight Friday January 2 nd , the total snowfall in Spokane for the season was 66.9 inches. We shattered all the previous records. It is getting hard to come by a shovel, scraper, snowblower or roof rake anywhere. One day before Christmas we stopped ...http://www.therealestateaces.com/blogs/darla_zimmerman/archive/2009/1/3/snow-show.aspx2009-01-03T21:14:00-06:00Darla and LeRoy Pilanthttp://www.therealestateaces.com/blogs/darla_zimmerman/archive/2009/1/3/snow-show.aspxSpokane Market ConditionsSpokane SnowKitsap Peninsula South, Lakebay - Announcing a price reduction on 1316 197th Ave KPS, a 1,888 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story "Rambler country porch". Now MLS® $289,950 - reduced for quick sale. Property informationhttp://markleppell.point2agent.com/blogs/mark_leppell/archive/2008/12/23/ed09a3b88b3e48b0ba1bae7ce731df8f.aspx2008-12-23T11:35:00-06:00Mark Leppellhttp://markleppell.point2agent.com/blogs/mark_leppell/archive/2008/12/23/ed09a3b88b3e48b0ba1bae7ce731df8f.aspxReal EstateFor SaleFor Rent/LeaseFinancesCommunity InformationHome staging is the art of maximizing a home’s best features to create an edge over the competition. That means cleaning, eliminating clutter, working with the “flow” of a home, neutralizing colors, creating the illusion of space, editing ...http://www.therealestateaces.com/blogs/darla_zimmerman/archive/2008/11/25/what-the-heck-is-home-staging.aspx2008-11-25T22:06:00-06:00Darla and LeRoy Pilanthttp://www.therealestateaces.com/blogs/darla_zimmerman/archive/2008/11/25/what-the-heck-is-home-staging.aspxSeller InformationSpokane Real EstateHome StagingYep, you read that right. Most people know by now that the Spokane Real Estate market has not experienced the steep decline in values that many other locations have seen. Although listing inventory is high and total sales have declined, we’ve held ...http://www.therealestateaces.com/blogs/darla_zimmerman/archive/2008/10/4/how-to-get-a-47-000-discount-on-a-new-construction-home-in-spokane.aspx2008-10-04T15:23:00-06:00Darla and LeRoy Pilanthttp://www.therealestateaces.com/blogs/darla_zimmerman/archive/2008/10/4/how-to-get-a-47-000-discount-on-a-new-construction-home-in-spokane.aspxBuyer InformationSpokane Housing MarketSpokane Real EstateSpokane Market ConditionsSullivan Homesbig lot fully fenced • 978 sq. ft., 1 bath, 2 bdrm single story "rambler" - MLS® $224,950 - big lot River Road, Puyallup Property informationhttp://markleppell.point2agent.com/blogs/mark_leppell/archive/2008/8/3/f88fba0faea14db999d625f59c39e877.aspx2008-08-03T00:00:00-06:00Mark Leppellhttp://markleppell.point2agent.com/blogs/mark_leppell/archive/2008/8/3/f88fba0faea14db999d625f59c39e877.aspxReal EstateFor SaleTechnologyFinancesForbes recently announced their 10th annual ranking of the Best Places for Business and Careers. The findings help to paint a picture of what is happening in the overall U.S. economy, as well as in specific metro areas across the country. Plus, the rankings ...http://www.therealestateaces.com/blogs/darla_zimmerman/archive/2008/3/24/spokane-ranks-9th-on-forbes-best-places-for-business-and-careers.aspx2008-03-24T17:58:00-06:00Darla and LeRoy Pilanthttp://www.therealestateaces.com/blogs/darla_zimmerman/archive/2008/3/24/spokane-ranks-9th-on-forbes-best-places-for-business-and-careers.aspxAnnouncementsCommunity InformationSpokane Real EstateSpokane Market ConditionsHello Everyone, I just wanted to talk about some of the benefits of living in Spokane Washington . We have have Low housing costs, low comparable crime rates, Great Schools, Great Hospitals, Lots of recreation: Golfing, Skiing, Parks, I mean c'mon ...http://www.teamquintana.com/blogs/spokanerealestate/archive/2008/2/7/the-top-reasons-to-relocate-to-spokane-washington.aspx2008-02-07T17:44:00-06:00Ross Quintanahttp://www.teamquintana.com/blogs/spokanerealestate/archive/2008/2/7/the-top-reasons-to-relocate-to-spokane-washington.aspxRelocating to SpokaneHello Everyone, Just a quick blog about the situation that is hitting people all over the country right now. I'ts under the surface and so many people hear but don't see it right away. Many people even in the Spokane Real Estate Market are finding ...http://www.teamquintana.com/blogs/spokanerealestate/archive/2008/1/18/how-to-survive-and-keep-your-house-in-this-market.aspx2008-01-18T11:40:00-06:00Ross Quintanahttp://www.teamquintana.com/blogs/spokanerealestate/archive/2008/1/18/how-to-survive-and-keep-your-house-in-this-market.aspxCommunity InformationIf you plan to buy a home any time soon, you have probably considered most of the obvious questions like, what neighborhood you want to live in, how many bedrooms you need, and when you want to move. But before you get too far down the road, you’ll ...http://www.therealestateaces.com/blogs/darla_zimmerman/archive/2008/1/8/know-thy-credit-score.aspx2008-01-08T12:30:00-06:00Darla and LeRoy Pilanthttp://www.therealestateaces.com/blogs/darla_zimmerman/archive/2008/1/8/know-thy-credit-score.aspxReal EstateFinancesBuyer InformationCredit ScoreRepair Your CreditFor more Info Visit http://www.teamquintana.com/ Buyers , Sellers , Renters , Homeowners , and Realtors , all will be effected but who will be the winners and who will be the losers. I work in the Spokane Washington Real Estate Market, but the events and ...http://www.teamquintana.com/blogs/spokanerealestate/archive/2007/12/30/how-will-the-current-housing-market-effect-you.aspx2007-12-30T20:16:00-06:00Ross Quintanahttp://www.teamquintana.com/blogs/spokanerealestate/archive/2007/12/30/how-will-the-current-housing-market-effect-you.aspxReal EstateMarket ConditionsHome Buying TipsHello everyone, Just wanted to give you an update on what is happening in the Spokane Market right now. There are alot of people talking about the goods and bads of the market right now, but many people are just repeating what they here and don't follow ...http://www.teamquintana.com/blogs/spokanehomeselling/archive/2007/12/19/what-s-going-on-with-the-spokane-selling-market.aspx2007-12-19T11:03:00-06:00Ross Quintanahttp://www.teamquintana.com/blogs/spokanehomeselling/archive/2007/12/19/what-s-going-on-with-the-spokane-selling-market.aspxMarket ConditionsMany people I talk to say they are just looking or they don't have an agent. My question is why? Alot of people don't want to bother someone or they think they are wasting peoples times so they just look by themselves. This is one of the biggest ...http://www.teamquintana.com/blogs/spokanehomebuying/archive/2007/12/11/the-cost-of-shopping-without-an-agent.aspx2007-12-11T15:43:00-06:00Ross Quintanahttp://www.teamquintana.com/blogs/spokanehomebuying/archive/2007/12/11/the-cost-of-shopping-without-an-agent.aspxSpokane Home SearchHome Buying GuideReports and TipsThe biggest mistake I see with FSBO's ( for sale by owners ) is they don'g get fully educated before they make decisions. If you are indeed going to beat the system and sell it yourself and save money you have to get educated before making key ...http://www.teamquintana.com/blogs/spokaneforsalebyowner/archive/2007/12/5/the-key-to-for-sale-by-owner-is-education.aspx2007-12-05T16:12:00-06:00Ross Quintanahttp://www.teamquintana.com/blogs/spokaneforsalebyowner/archive/2007/12/5/the-key-to-for-sale-by-owner-is-education.aspxMistakes To AvoidGetting StartedThere is alot of talk about the Spokane real estate market and many people are afraid of making a move because of it. I'm telling people don't be afrais of the chatter you hear. Just like with the stock market there is money to be made when the ...http://www.teamquintana.com/blogs/spokanerealestate/archive/2007/12/5/don-t-let-fear-keep-you-from-buying-or-selling.aspx2007-12-05T15:49:00-06:00Ross Quintanahttp://www.teamquintana.com/blogs/spokanerealestate/archive/2007/12/5/don-t-let-fear-keep-you-from-buying-or-selling.aspxMarket ConditionsThe Spokane for sale by owner market is subject to the same changes as the regular housing market . But it is an indicator. What I mean by this is that since for sale by owners have a small and usually set marketing plan (Sign, Flyers, and 1 website), ...http://www.teamquintana.com/blogs/spokaneforsalebyowner/archive/2007/11/29/what-s-happening-with-the-spokane-for-sale-by-owner-market.aspx2007-11-29T11:14:00-06:00Ross Quintanahttp://www.teamquintana.com/blogs/spokaneforsalebyowner/archive/2007/11/29/what-s-happening-with-the-spokane-for-sale-by-owner-market.aspxMarket ConditionsThe market in Spokane is slowing right now but to see how that affects the investing market you have to look at the bigger trend that is happenning. The real estate market and rental market work together. When one is up the other is down. When it's ...http://www.teamquintana.com/blogs/spokanerealestateinvesting/archive/2007/11/28/how-is-the-market-in-spokane-for-investing-in-real-estate.aspx2007-11-28T12:39:00-06:00Ross Quintanahttp://www.teamquintana.com/blogs/spokanerealestateinvesting/archive/2007/11/28/how-is-the-market-in-spokane-for-investing-in-real-estate.aspxMarket ConditionsWell, it's a slow time for real estate and with the changes of the market we should see a slow increase in rental prices. Whenever the real estate market gets tough the rental market raises. They are always in opposition to each other. If it's ...http://www.teamquintana.com/blogs/spokanerental/archive/2007/11/27/what-s-new-for-the-spokane-rental-market.aspx2007-11-27T13:28:00-06:00Ross Quintanahttp://www.teamquintana.com/blogs/spokanerental/archive/2007/11/27/what-s-new-for-the-spokane-rental-market.aspxRental Market ConditionsThe Spokane residential real estate market continues to buck the national trend of declining values. Several factors are combining in the Spokane region, including positive in-migration, dwindling inventory in new construction, rising rental rates, and ...http://www.therealestateaces.com/blogs/darla_zimmerman/archive/2007/11/27/now-is-the-time-to-invest-in-spokane.aspx2007-11-27T09:29:00-06:00Darla and LeRoy Pilanthttp://www.therealestateaces.com/blogs/darla_zimmerman/archive/2007/11/27/now-is-the-time-to-invest-in-spokane.aspxSpokane Housing MarketSpokane Real EstateSpokane Market Conditions