Troy Allen's (yakcounty) Blog

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What services can I expect to receive?This depends on what level of service you have established as a homebuyer. If you have not formed an agency relationship, you are probably considered a customer, rather than a client, and you will likely receive a lower level of service. The terms vary from s...

Everyone deserves to be paid for valuable services they render to others, and real estate professionals are no different. But as a prospective homebuyer, you'll want to be sure you understand how compensation factors into your transaction. What is the standard compensation structure?For the most ...

  Buyer Closing Costs Category: Blogging Closing costs are simply the fees associated with 1) purchasing a home, 2) borrowing money, and 3) preparing paperwork to finalize the sale. Your total closing costs will vary depending on where your new home is located, what type of property you are buyi...

When buying a home, it's important to think carefully about your offering price-but also your offering terms. Most purchase offers define both. And in some cases, terms and conditions can represent thousands of dollars in additional value for buyers-or additional costs.Terms may include inspectio...

Buying a home is no small matter. Besides being the largest financial transaction you may ever undertake, it's probably also the most complex. There are many good reasons to work with a qualified real estate professional-especially a trained professional who has earned the Accredited Buyer's Repr...

Yakima Association of Realtors is having a Salsa Margarita Fiesta party for its associates and affiliates on August 8th 2008.  With the proceeds to help fund the REALTOR-PAC.  Last year was such a success as was 2006.  This is a fun event with prize winners for best Salsa, Guacamole and Margarita...

Wow, again news media saying nothing good about the Real Estate market.  I know that interest rates are in the 6% range.  My parents purchased a home at 11% in the early 1980's.  Our market is just fine in our state of Washington.