Tag: Real Estate

Bathrooms: Sizes and Definitions

Homes are often described in terms of how many bedrooms and bathrooms they have. A typical home may be referred to as, for example, a 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom home. 2.5 bathrooms? How can you have half of a bathroom? We’ll explore half baths, three-quarter baths and more.

Living On Golf Courses

Living on Golf Courses Pros: There won’t be neighbors behind you, which offers more privacyGolf course communities draw in additional amenities Cons: Incoming golf balls that can hit and damage…

Buying a Home: Now is always the Best Time!

Lots of people ask me when is the best to buy a home. My answer is always yesterday. No really, what I meant was that in my 26 years as…

Bringing Nature Inside: Discussing the Benefits of Houseplants in 200 words

Spring is here and houseplants are becoming happier! Indoor plants produce various effects on us. Not only do they brighten up spaces within the home, adding a splash of color, they also have the ability to improve indoor air quality, health, and psychological wellbeing.

Bathroom Sinks: Are Double Vanity Sinks better?

In this blog, we'll be comparing single and double bathroom vanities.

Galley Kitchen or L-Shaped Kitchen?

Galley Kitchen or L-Shaped Kitchen? The kitchen layout is important in planning since it will determine the users’ ability to move around, while preventing ‘direct contact between warm and cold…

Should You Add Solar Panels To Your Home?

Everyone loves green energy, especially when it can save you green in your wallet! One increasingly popular energy option for homes is solar energy, captured via solar panels. How do…

Why Should You Get Pre-Approved?

One of the first questions an agent will ask when you show interest in buying is, “Have you been pre-approved?” But what is pre-approval, and as a buyer, is that…

The Trouble With Zestimates

Often in the real estate industry, we hear clients discussing the fabled “Zestimate”, an automated tool used by Zillow to give someone an estimated price on their property. Great, so…

Weekly Market Update – December 7-11, 2020

This week, we’re looking back at the week of December 7-11 to analyze the residential real estate market in the Tri-Cities and surrounding areas. As always, keep in mind that…