Market Minute

Three years ago I started the first BNI chapter in the Tri-City region.  I was leary at first of the "Amway" feel to the organization plus weekly meetings...forget about it!  Since that time I have closed nearly $100,000 is business from my BNI affiliation.  In addition the skills that you learn ...

In December one of my Reatlor partners referred a client to me.  A recent transplant to the Tri-Cities they were anxious to purchase a new home.  A new business, low credit scores to name the top two challenges.  Since the business was new, I could not count the income so the husband  and his deb...

A huge fuss is being made that time is running out to buy a home.  Not true.  Time is running out to take advantage of the first time home buyers tax credit.  That is not the end of the world.  The tax credit has only been available for two years.  It was a good idea to buy a home before that and...

It's official, Seattle Bank is now the official bank of the Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Sounders FC.  To read the official press release: https://base.firstroi.com/custom/fi/seattlebank/fb/disclosure/Seattle-Bank-Announcement.2.pdf The entire team at AmeriChoice Home Loans is excited about our n...

One of the most frequently asked question from home buyers is "What can I expect during the process?"  The answer to that question is "it depends"!  It depends, number one, on who you choose to do business with.  Is the company you are working with local?  AmeriChoice Home Loans is an affiliate o...

You've decided to buy a home.  Way to go.  Now what? It's easy to get excited about buying a home.  Buying a home is sexy and fun.  The problem is that too many people forget to do their homework.  If you have made the decision to purchase a home, you have just completed the 1st step.  The 2nd st...

    March 4, 2009tg-48 Relief for Responsible Homeowners One Step Closer Under New Treasury GuidelinesWith Detailed Program Requirements, Servicers Can Now Begin `Making Home Affordable' Loan Modifications Extensive Borrower Outreach Efforts Underway Washington, DC - The Obama Administration tod...

It's tax time again and for many of you that means....REFUND TIME!  What did you do with your refund last year?  Pay off a credit card?  Take a little trip?  Buy new furniture?  Can you even remember?  This year, why not make an investment in your future?  Don't you deserve it?  Your landlord kno...

By Rudabeh Shahbazi KEPR TV Reporter Video YAKIMA COUNTY-- The only thing more romantic than Valentines Day in wine country, is knowing you're doing it for a good cause, say organizers of Saturday's wine tour.The proceeds went to Habitat for Humanity, and representatives networked with wine taste...

Tri-Cties, Washington sellers can SELL high and BUY Low! The Tri-Cities was ranked 25th in the country for housing price appreciation in the Federal Housing Finance Agency's fourth quarter 2008 report. Tri-Cities home prices reportedly showed a 1.73 percent appreciation rate from the third quarte...