Green Home Remodeling Trends and Tips

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A recent SmartMarket Report by McGraw-Hill Construction reveals that within the next few years a large percentage of new and remodeled homes will features green products and technologies. Consumers believe that these green homes are an inherently better value, and will ultimately save them money over time. Some of the key practices and technologies utilized … [Read more...]

Planning to List Your Tri-Cities Home For Sale? Kitchen Trends for Staging

Eunice Hickerson Real Estate Staging Advice in Tri-Cities Washington

RealEstate.msn.com is reporting that Consumer Reports has returned from the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show with the news that buyers' preferences are definitely changing on a few significant kitchen design items. Two of the following three are surprises. Can it be that stainless is being replaced by white, and the granite trend is slowing down? If you are planning … [Read more...]

Visiting Wineries in the Yakima Valley of Washington State

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As the backbone of the Washington State wine industry, the Yakima River Valley produces the grapes used to make over half of the wine manufactured in the state. Known as one of the most prodigious apple producing areas in the world, the Yakima Valley  also produces approximately three quarters of United States hops. Visitors come from far and wide to … [Read more...]

2012 Prosser Farmer’s Market Season About to Start

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The opening of the 2012 Prosser Farmers' Market is just days away. Bright and early on Saturday mornings from May to October smart Prosser Washington shoppers will be found at the Market. Open from 8am to noon, the market is located in the heart of Washington Wine Country. Quoting the website: "The Prosser Kiwanis offers an amazing breakfast, or enjoy … [Read more...]

Selling Your Home? Make Sure the Kitchen WOWS the Buyer

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Would you like to hear one of the best kept real estate secrets? An up-to-date, attractive kitchen will quickly sell a home. Buyers believe that the kitchen is one room they cannot compromise on; in fact they are looking for a kitchen that will impress. And, they want a kitchen that is move-in ready. They do not want to have to remodel once they move in, so they … [Read more...]