Home Ownership
Grant County Home Builders Meet With Senator Warnick
Grant County Home Builders Meet With Senator Warnick Elections have consequences and families in Moses Lake are feeling the brunt of it. MOSES LAKE, Washington – Senator Judy Warnick met with members of the Grant County Home Builders Association last week to debrief on the 2021 legislative session. Sadly, many of the bills that were…
Read MoreSpokane’s Soaring Home Prices
Spokane’s Soaring Home Prices When we look at home costs we focus on land, labor and lumber. Right now, all are in short supply causing a dramatically higher home price. With home prices in Spokane up 21% from this time last year, supply and demand is not the full story. We are in a housing…
Read MoreTips for Landscaping a New Home
Tips for Landscaping a New Home Finally, the day you’ve been waiting for is here! Your newly constructed home is complete, and you’re happily settling in. But just like clockwork, you’ve now begun thinking about the sporadically-placed sod and freshly-excavated dirt that abounds in surplus around your property. Yep, you’re ready for your yard to…
Read MoreNew Virtual Fall Festival of Homes Starts This Friday
New Virtual Fall Festival of Homes Starts This Friday The Spokane Home Builders Association is excited to present the 16th annual Fall Festival of Homes! The public can tour show homes virtually at spokanefestivalofhomes.com, or on the Fall Festival of Homes app, starting at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 25. Each home was filmed using…
Read MoreGuide To Buying A Home
Guide To Buying A Home If you are thinking of buying a new home, you must pay close attention to many details to ensure that you find one that will suit your needs and preferences. Before you start shopping, you should sit down with the members of your household to discuss your preferences and the…
Read MoreShould I Hire A Professional Remodeler?
Should I Hire A Professional Remodeler? Do-it-yourself (DIY) projects have skyrocketed in popularity in recent years on the heels of popular home improvement shows and publications. And, for certain small projects, a DIY project can be rewarding and fun, if you are prepared and have the proper skills. But before you start knocking down walls…
Read More10 Tips For A Smooth Home Remodel
10 Tips For A Smooth Home Remodel Follow these 10 tips when you embark on an exciting home remodeling project. Establish effective two-way communication with the home remodeler. It’s essential to have good communication for a smooth home remodeling project. Does the remodeler listen? Does he or she answer questions clearly and candidly? Can you reach…
Read MoreTax Benefits Of Homeownership
Tax Benefits Of Homeownership Homeownership has many important benefits for millions of Americans across the country — including creating a sense of community, building wealth and providing financial security. Home owners should be aware of recent changes to the tax code that went into effect in 2018 with The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which…
Read MoreThe Not-So-Obvious Benefits Of Buying A New Home
The Not-So-Obvious Benefits Of Buying A New Home Home buyers have the choice of two types of houses on the market: resale or new. Home buyers planning to buy a brand-new house or condominium often cite energy efficiency, open layout, a warranty, and being able to select appliances, flooring, paint colors and other design elements…
Read More6 Financial Mistakes To Watch For When Building A New Home
6 Financial Mistakes To Watch For When Building A New Home From building too big to forgetting small details, there’s no shortage of ways to blow through your budget when building a new house. Whether you’ve hired a builder or are acting as your own general contractor, be on the lookout for the following financial…
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