Pullman WA-Lend A Helping Hand This Saturday!

The days are starting to warm up on the Palouse!  It’s a balmy 57 degrees and it’s supposed to be even warmer this weekend.  The perfect weather to be outside!  The perfect weather to help out with our local Habitat for Humanity project. The Whitman County Association of REALTORS has joined the Habitat for Humanity organization in working to build a home in our neighboring community of Uniontown.  Our local REALTORS are giving of their time to be a part of this fantastic orgnanization but we need as many helping hands as possible. If you’re willing to come out and hammer some nails and roofing the house, come to Uniontown from 8:30 – 4:30 PM.  The exact location is at the corner of Welle Dr and Wheatland Court in... (more...)

Pullman WA-Targeted Patrols to enforce Cell Phone and Texting Laws!

Beginning this Friday, June 10th, the Pullman Police Department will be targeting those offenders that do not adhere to the law.  This law specifically makes the use of cell phones and text messaging while driving illegal.  This date marks one year that State Law (RCW 46.61.668) makes texting, reading a text or sending a text illegal while driving.  In addition, State Law (RCW 46.61.667) prohibits drivers to make a call or even place a mobile telephone device to the ear while driving a vehicle. The only way that drivers are able to use a mobile telephone device is if one uses it in a hands-free mode.  This method would include the use of a speaker phone, earpiece or a headset.   The use of a blue tooth is definitely the way to go to avoid... (more...)

READ YOUR SUMMER AWAY!

There’s only two full days left until school is out for my daughter.  She is yelling, yahoo and I’m saying yikes.  It’s that time of year when she is excited about being out of school and mom is wondering what she’s going to do all day long.  Activities and camps are on the agenda.  She is excited to be participating in a number of those in our area.  But what about when she’s home and just “hanging out”.  I don’t mind the occasional TV show or some time on her ITouch, but I don’t want her reading to go to the wayside.  Is there a program that entices children to keep on reading through the summer? Well, in our local Pullman WA library there is!  Our library, the Neill Public Library,... (more...)

PULLMAN WA-ONE OF A KIND HOME-960 SW CENTER ST

  This ONE OF A KIND HOME in Pullman, WA boasts many amenities that are EXCETPTIONAL!  This 4 bedroom/3 bath home is located in the highly sought after neighborhood of Sunnyside Hill.  Take a look at the pictures to see the Chef’s kitchen with honed Soap Stone counters, Viking Range and Hood, Australian Cypress Floors and a Stainless Steel Counter Depth Fridge.  It doesn’t stop there….Incredible views from the back yard to Sunnyside Park, PLUS a path in the behind from the backyard that leads straight to it.  Designer colors make this home warm and inviting and the floor... (more...)

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The Question of True Value in Today’s Market

I met the Appraiser at a property in our area this past week.  After I answered a couple of questions, I left the Appraiser to do his job.  As I drove away, I remembered an article I had read recently regarding the impact of Short Sales and Foreclosures on the Current Market Value of Properties for Sale.  I now await the Appraiser’s Report and hope that the value comes out positively. According to the National Association of REALTORS®, nearly one in four REALTORS® have experienced a negative effect on a transaction due to a low Appraisal.  Unfortunately, about 40 percent of... (more...)

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BUY in PULLMAN, WA! Don’t RENT!

This is the time to buy prospective Buyers!  With many homes to choose from, prices that have been set competitively, and mortgage rates in an excellent place, the time to buy is NOW!  A study conducted by TRULIA. com, a wonderful real estate site for both buyers and sellers, determined that in at least 72% of the largest cities in America it is best to purchase a 2 bedroom home than rent one. In Pullman WA, the inventory of homes is good, the homes are priced well and have nice amenitites.  The value is excellent right now.  In Pullman WA, there are currently 137 homes for sale.  That gives... (more...)

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