Troy Allen's (yakcounty) Blog

Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said buyers are responding to very favorable market conditions. "Housing affordability conditions have been at historic highs, but now the $8,000 first-time buyer tax credit is beginning to impact the market," he said. "Since first-time buyers must finalize thei...

I know that their is a process for Realtors, Lenders, Appraisers, Inspectors and so on.  When a Realtor and his clients write an offer on a home to purchase both Realtors and their clients have made a binding contract when they sign and agree on the terms of the written document. So when a Lender...

Join us for the 14th Annual Pride Weekend in Yakima Washington.  Go to troyshomezone.com and click on local community links for the Rainbow Church and search local events for Out or not so Out persons.  Don't be shy we are a huge family. Rainbow Cathedral is proud to be one of the founders of thi...

Friday May 29th Eric had a fun day at Patch of Heaven!  This is an event that he has done for the past 4 years.  He networks with a local teacher and they schedule a Field Trip for more than 100 children each year.  Everyone had a great time, if you are interesting in pictures of the day please l...

Let see, doing an open house as a realtors is very time consuming.  According the the National Association of Realtors the chances of someone buying your home on that day is less than 3%.  So you see the other 97% of a hundred must also come to the open house.  I have in all my years never had 10...

Moving Tips Moving. Just the word conjures up images of heavy boxes and furniture-excitement and headaches. We realize that it take tremendous effort to move. So to help ease your moving experience, consider these tips and helpful resources. Use a moving checklist Your move may be simple or compl...

Houses are expensive. Probably the largest purchase you'll ever make. That's why very few prospective homeowners have enough cash on hand to purchase a home outright. Instead, most homebuyers seek financing-a mortgage-to cover the difference between what they've saved, and what they need, to buy ...

  The client party was a huge success and the turn out was more than expected, Eric and I made more than enough food enough for at least 100 people.  And of course lots and lots of beverages.  During the event many of my past and current clients attended, also many people that have come to my ope...

Hello all, this is my second annual client appreciation party and I am looking forward me seeing everyone again.  I can remember when I was just starting as Realtor and doing countless open houses, walking and knocking on door just to servive and pay my bills. I am coached by a networking company...

A purchase contract is created when there is a “meeting of the minds” on all terms—when you and the seller have come to agreement and signed the offer form along with any counter-offers and addenda. Real estate contracts must be in writing; verbal contracts to purchase real estate cannot be enfor...