Take a drive through magnificent Tri-Cities Washington and discover a combination of luxury and affordability. When it comes to buying luxurious homes, luxury home buying should not only be all about the captivating views, or the customized quality of the finest craftsmanship and materials, nor the open-wide floor plans, generous rooms, spectacular gourmet kitchen, cozy fireplaces, home theaters and the like. Rather, it should also speak about affordability. The Tri-cities of Washington offers luxury real estate and luxury homes that fits every budget any way you prefer. It simply is the best of all worlds. When considering buying or selling a luxury home in Tri Cities Washington, consider The Lane Real Estate Team. Originally posted at Luxury Homes. 08/28/2009

We were asked recently for Chapel Hill Pasco Washington homes for sale. On further inquiry, we found our buyer wanted to live within the Chiawana High School boundary as our buyer wanted their children to go the new high school. Whether looking for a home within the Chiawana High School or Pasco High School boundaries, we can help. Simply check the boundary maps here, then do a home search here, and/or contact Colleen for further help. We are always here to help. :) View Pasco Washington Public High Schools in a larger map Maps & Directions: Chiawana High School, 8125 W Argent Rd Pasco, WA 99301 and Pasco High School, 1108 N 10th Ave Pasco, WA 99301 Maps by www.JoeLane.com Originally posted at Chapel Hill Homes For Sale, Pasco Washington. 08/27/2009

November 2009 Deadline $8000 Tax Credit Real estate is now more than running from pillar to post personally hunting for properties and then, documentation within the litigation process. Buyer incentives and bailout planning are designed to offer tax credit and compensation to deals that are closed within predetermined periods. Tax Credit, and not tax deduction, is offered to first-time homebuyers in Kennewick, Richland, Pasco and Washington, who close purchase deals with us till November 2009. The incentive comes in the form of a 10% of the estimated value being offered as home tax credit. The tax credit is literally equivalent to cash in hand! Our tax credit phases out couple-incomes above $150,000 and in the case of individual filing, incomes above $75,000. The condition is that the h... 08/27/2009

Tri Cities Washington package properties are part of a new trend to market the potential features of the home or commercial premises alongside property display. Packaging the property well is not at all a new gimmick; in fact it has been around since the first property ever sold. What is unique is the enhanced ability to use the features to stretch even the most stringent budget! Package properties essentially highlight: Potential future use of the property. Market-plan centric comprehensive property information. Age, type of construction and architectural style of the property. Special features of the geographic location and proximity to utility services. Plan details of the building's interior, square footage, spacing between support columns, etc. Available transportation network - ra... 08/25/2009

My website is a good place to have my clients view listings, obtain information about the local area, and myself. I don't know what I would do without it. We definately live in a technology world, where I can surf the web obtain text messages, and receive e-mails all on my cell phone. Please feel free to visit my website and learn more about the Tri-Cities area, and what we have to offer here in Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland. www.MyTriCityAgent.com 05/20/2009

Last week, Colleen was called for an interview on the current state of the housing market for our local KEPRTV news channel. I don’t know if 1 minute of TV exposure qualifies for 'celebrity' status, but at our house I learned that we can scrub a house spotless in less than 15 minutes notice and only a celebrity could motivate our three pretty girls and two handsome boys to do that. We were given 15 minutes notice the reporter was on the way! Colleen admitted to me that she was very nervous, although on the outside she was as calm and composed as ever—an amazing feat considering that the last time she was on TV was 24 years ago, on the game show, “Let’s Make a Deal”. While only one minute was used on TV, the whole interview lasted more than 30 minutes as Colleen answered all the question... 05/15/2009

Getting down into the real estate market to look for a property is not an easy task, but with the right guidance and resources at your disposal, it is not difficult either. If you are a buyer then the obvious first move would be to search homes for sale within the preferred locality. This task has been simplified thanks to the extensive networking by real estate agents and real estate brokers. In your endeavor to search homes for sale within the preferred locality, you ideally need to consider the real estate market situation, more so because of the current recession that has taken a toll on world economy. The houses and other commercial properties that are up for sale are listed in any of the following arenas: • Dedicated MLS listings • Local classifieds • Special newspaper entries on ... 05/01/2009

Tri-Cities Airport is an air field terminal that is located at an approximate distance of 3 km from the north west of Washington’s Pasco region. This air field in Franklin County, Washington is also USA’s third largest as far as commercial airports go. The majestic lay out highlights three runways and hence the name. The Tri City Airport was actually part of the training ground for the United States Navy. This training field was used extensively during World War II and today serves commercial purposes as well as to the consumer. The sale of the air filed by the US Navy to the city of Pasco enabled the city to be internationally recognized. The airport terminal is located at the end of the air field, to the south. It is being currently used for commercial flights in and out of Washington... 04/30/2009

Rental and yet an investment property! How? Well, yours is not an isolated enquiry. There are a number of providers of dedicated rental investment real estate properties. You could tap the potential of any one of the many resources online as well as offline. When you plan to rent a property, do consider the options that allow you to purchase the unit after a while, should you fancy the neighborhood and in build facilities. Most of the real estate agents and real estate brokers network extensively to ensure that the property queries meet with desired results. The process involves a little research and some investment in terms of energy and time. These rental investment real estate properties are available within all preferred localities and can be converted into highly lucrative deals. O... 04/29/2009

When ya need options for home staging, this chair, sofa, whatever, will fit any space, meet any need. :) •:*¨¨*:• Colleen Lane •:*¨¨*:• My ActiveRain Blog / My Localism Blog | ColleenLane.com I am the Realtor® that makes things move in The Lane Real Estate Team, while my husband Joe is the dude that provides the marketing that gives me the great clients I have. My sole purpose in life is to serve God, family, and clients. Joe's sole purpose in life is to serve God, me, and family (and ski). We have five children, all at home, all ours. We've been happily married for 23 years, and Joe has forgotten the anniversary almost all of those years! We service the Tri Cities Washington real estate market to include Kennewick, Richland, and Pasco, Washington. Visit our latest listing at West Richl... 04/24/2009

How is your area faring? MSNBC is reporting Moody's Adversity Index has 93% of the country's metropolitan areas in a recession. However, of the 28 metro areas not in a recession is the Tri Cities of Washington's, Kennewick, Richland, and Pasco. In fact, the Tri Cities is the only metro area in the state of Washington not in a recession. Add these relevant articles, and Tri Cities Washington could very well be the best place to live in the United States: Stimulus funds expected to pay for complex research at PNNL Tri Cites Washington May Experience A Housing Shortage Forbes Magazine States Tri Cities Washington 1 of 2 Best Locations For Employment This Spring Tri Cities Washington | Tops Washington State Census Growth Last, but certainly not least, We Are A Romantic Destination Location!... 04/22/2009

Credit crises, mortgage scandals and home prices falling like a rock...in some places. Yet Pasco and the Tri-Citites continue to avoid the worst. Mortgage money is still available locally—though you do need a reasonable credit score to get it. Homes are still selling locally—though for slightly less money and in a slightly longer time. Just under 3,000 homes sold in the Tri-Cities last year, at an average price $1400 lower than the year before—about a one percent drop from 2007 to 2008. Tri-City Association of Realtors President Glen Clark says the disparity between national media coverage and local experience is because, “all real estate markets are local. We get some effect from national news, but the local marketis holding up well.” The Tri-Cities appears to be dodging a bullet in te... 04/15/2009

Real estate deals are a complete package that includes pricing, terms, and agreements. Real estate deals occur within a zone of negotiation. The top portion of the zone is defined by the price and terms a buyer is willing to pay for the property. The bottom portion of the zone is defined by the least attractive price and terms the seller refuses to accept. However the zone of negotiation isn't just about prices. Sale packages include both pricing and terms, and the ability to change both is important to successful bargaining. The deal is in the details that are found in the basic real estate agreement-a formal document typically distinguished by tiny tape and convoluted language. An unsigned form is merely a piece of paper. In real estate to have an official contract, there must be an o... 04/15/2009

Your home is the second best investment and also the second most important investment you can ever make. When you do decide to buy your own home, it is very important to consider the new home construction real estate option. This investment gives you many benefits including: • Payment facility as when each level of the property is developed. • Chance to redesign the room lay out and structure, with the help of the builder. • Ownership of a brand new home. • Excellent resale value, if you do plan to move on later. These benefits of the new home construction real estate option make it worthwhile, recession or not. All you have to do is fortify yourself with the correct resources and conduct a market survey yourself, with the help of a dedicated real estate agent or real estate broker. The... 04/14/2009

When it comes to investing in a property, you need to step into the warrior zone completely armed with dedicated information. You could be a first time home investor or a second timer. Nevertheless, a listing of the available properties is always very useful. It saves you a lot of heartache with the loss of precious money, time and energy. In the case of MLS listings, the homes for sale within a particular locality and details about the same are provided at a glance. Not only do you get to benefit from the presence of very well networked real estate agents and brokers, but you also access any kind of information you need within a single click. The MLS homes for sale are displayed by resources that employ only the best resources in the industry. These professionals ensure that their expe... 04/14/2009

The Information and Communication Revolution has facilitated rapid networking and access to information at a click. These are the basic requirements of the real estate business, since its inception. Now with the popularity of the internet, real estate professionals are able to address property needs of international clientele, 24x7. Today, this wing of the fiscal world has ushered in scope for a new, technology based, breed of investing. The presence of virtual investors for Kennewick, Richland and Pasco, and subsequently virtual wholesaling of international properties has redefined real estate marketing. Virtual wholesaling allows the investor to identify and bargain a lucrative real estate deal online. What used to be done in real time and subject to time zones and location is now don... 04/09/2009

Being a homeowner comes with many different responsibilities. To name one, it is important that you understand the ownership of property. Why? It is mainly concerned with the inheritance of your property when we pass away. Apart from this, it has much to do with how it would affect the bills you pay and real estate taxes you will need to manage. There are only three ways to one can own a property. It could either be in your name, joint names, or by contract rights. A Property or properties named under a sole owner, in time of death, is needed to be probated. Meaning, it is important that you have a pre-written will to whom you wish to give your property to. Otherwise, a probate judge will decided to whom the property will be assigned. Usually, these will be transferred to the names of r... 04/08/2009

In today’s crisis, consumers are compelled to cut down on unnecessary expenses. They look into renting or buying pre-owned homes. But what most people don’t know is that in the long run new houses give the most out of your savings. It is know for a fact that new properties have the advantage on maintenance. They offer the latest in home systems such as AC and heat and are less likely to breakdown anytime soon. They in turn are more economically efficient. Apart from that, monthly amortizations are less as compared to pre-owned homes since they come hand in hand deductible with real estate taxes. It is less expensive when in terms of tax time. A home is more desirable when it is made according to your preferences. Unlike pre-owned homes, you may personalize it along with the latest and p... 04/06/2009

Town homes are single family units, usually more than two, built right next to each other where they share 1 or 2 common walls with other units.  On the other hand, duplexes are two residential or commercial units which share a common wall. The difference between town homes and duplexes is that duplexes are designed in such a way that it appears to be a single unit. Because of this, duplexes are much versatile when in comes to architectural design. Commonly, a duplex has a single owner, where he or she could have either one or both units rented out. The owner may occupy one side of the duplex while having the other side rented out to another family. It is considered a commercial property when both units are rented out. Duplexes are quite beneficial when trying to maximize the use of lan... 04/06/2009

When purchasing real estate that you plan to live in, it is important to consider the way that real estate makes you feel. But to be a good investor, you must focus on the numbers and only purchase real estate that will make you money. One way you might invest in real estate is to purchase it for the purpose of renting it out to tenants. Purchasing and renting out real estate this way can be a great way to build equity. Done well, it can also produce a monthly income. Done poorly, it can cost you a lot of money. The difference between success and failure is often just a matter of running the numbers to produce realistic expectations on the costs and benefits before purchasing real estate. When evaluating a purchase, you need to look at a combination of both the property and the loan ter... 03/31/2009