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Cory Bemis Realtor cory@creeksideyakima.com 509-833-9467 Having been born and raised in Yakima, I feel as if I know and understand the area as well as anyone. Growing up with two incredibly...
View ArticleDecember 2011 / January 2012 Newsletter
3 REASONS WHY A HOME HASN’T SOLD There are 3 primary reasons why a home hasn’t sold within the average amount of time for a given market. This month we’ll review the first reason: “Presentation and...
View ArticleFebruary 2012 Newsletter
THREE REASONS WHY A HOME HASN’T SOLD – PART TWO There are three primary reasons why a home hasn’t sold within the average amount of time for a given market. This month we’ll review the second reason:...
View ArticleHome Sales Continue to Increase
2012 June Newsletter In the month of June, the Yakima Area Real Estate Market recorded 123 total homes sold with an average sales price of $191,301. The total volume of residential transactions sold...
View Article25 Quick, Cheap and Easy Home Sale Tips
25 Quick, Cheap and Easy Home Sale Tips. If you want to get a home sold quickly and inexpensively, you should review these sales and design tips. August 2012 | By Barbara Ballinger Even with rising...
View ArticleHow many people buy homes in Yakima with all cash?
September Newsletter The numbers are much higher than you might expect…and they have been increasing each year for the past five years. Year to date in 2012, there have been 870 residential sales...
View Article3.8% Tax: What’s True, What’s Not
Rumors about the 3.8% Medicare tax continue to circulate. Here’s the definitive word on what’s true and what’s not on how the tax impacts real estate. October 2012 | By Robert Freedman Ever since...
View ArticleYakima housing trends and sales figures for 2013
February housing sales figures show steady home values and consistent sales. The total inventory of homes for sale in Yakima is currently at it’s lowest level in more than 6 years. Year to date, there...
View ArticleAs Yakima Home Sales Increase, Interest Rates Follow – June Newsletter
Real Estate Season is in full swing! As expected, the month of May recorded the highest number of homes sold and highest volume for any month dating back to October of 2012. Total homes sold this May...
View ArticleHappy Thansgiving with Holiday Tips – November Newsletter
A quick shout out to the local police departments for keeping up with technology demands. The Yakima County Crime Mapping website is a great tool for home buyers looking to move into a new area of...
View ArticleIs Winter a Bad Time to Sell a Home in Yakima?
Most home owners know their home looks the best in the Spring. Curb appeal couldn’t be better with flowers and trees in full bloom. Spring cleaning has been completed and the dark gloomy colors...
View ArticleHow to make a low offer without insulting the sellers
“We don’t want to insult the sellers, but we don’t want to leave any money on the table. So, how low is too low?” This is a dilemma many buyers are facing when considering making an offer on a home....
View ArticleDid your home appreciate in 2014?
It wasn’t long ago when investing in a house was the safest and best investment most people could make. It became a common expectation that the value of every home should appreciate by at least 10%...
View ArticleYakima Home Values Soar to Record Levels
Yakima Home Vaues Soar to Record Levels Remember the Real Estate “bubble” nearly a decade ago? Who could forget? How do you think the current Yakima area market compares to the peak bubble market?...
View ArticleListings are vanishing in Yakima!
Listings are vanishing in Yakima! Figuratively speaking. In 2014, the local and national topic of discussion was a shortage of inventory, or a lack of homes for sale. In 2015, that trend has...
View ArticleDon’t Wait Until After The Holidays – December Newsletter
Is the holiday season a good time to sell a home? This year it is! The real estate market is always moving, and timing is everything! The Yakima market currently has fewer homes for sale than at...
View ArticleYakima Housing Market Heating Up – Move Up Buyers Taking Advantage – April...
Move-up buyers in Yakima are enjoying a rare phenomenon that currently exists in the local real estate market. For homes selling below $250,000, sellers are enjoying the hottest seller’s market we...
View ArticleHot Yakima Market vs. Hot Seattle Market – June 2016 Newsletter
In case you haven’t heard, real estate inventory is low and it’s a hot market right now in Yakima! These statements are based on the comparison to previous market data in Yakima. Have you ever wondered...
View ArticleYakima Home Values Soar to New Heights – June 2016 Newsletter
Yakima home values continue to rise as the Yakima Real Estate Market soars to new heights! In the first 6 months of 2016, the median home sales price in Yakima increased by 8.6% to $180,000 when...
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