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Practical guidance, market insights, and neighborhood stories from the Tri-Cities — written to help you make informed decisions.
The 30-year held at 7.40% for a second week as Tri-Cities prices stay near $445K with inventory at a 13-year high. New communities, winter-ready energy upgrades, cozy trends, and Washington buyer programs: your late-October guide from Richelle Davis.
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30-year fixed at 7.40%, 15-year at 6.73%: rates reach the highest readings of the year. Latest Freddie Mac PMMS data and the Fannie Mae outlook for Tri-Cities buyers and sellers.
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The 30-year averaged 7.40% this week, Tri-Cities prices hold near $445K with inventory at a 13-year high, exterior projects lead renovation ROI, and warm fall trends plus Washington buyer programs: your mid-October guide from Richelle Davis.
Read Article 30-year fixed at 7.28%, 15-year at 6.60%: rates hit the highest readings of the year. Latest Freddie Mac PMMS data and the Fannie Mae outlook for Tri-Cities buyers and sellers.
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The 30-year averaged 7.28% this week, Tri-Cities inventory sits at a 13-year high, exterior projects lead renovation ROI, and warm fall trends plus buyer programs: your early-October guide from Richelle Davis.
Read Article 30-year fixed at 7.03%, 15-year at 6.42%: rates crossed 7% for the first time since January 2025. Latest Freddie Mac PMMS data and the Fannie Mae outlook for Tri-Cities buyers and sellers.
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The 30-year fixed crossed 7% for the first time since January 2025, builders are answering with new communities, and high-ROI fall projects plus cozy decor trends: your end-of-September guide from Richelle Davis.
Read Article 30-year fixed at 6.95%, 15-year at 6.26%: rates jumped to the year's highest reading. Latest Freddie Mac PMMS data and the Fannie Mae September outlook for Tri-Cities buyers and sellers.
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The 30-year fixed averaged 6.95% this week, Tri-Cities inventory sits at a 13-year high, builders are answering demand with new homes, and high-value fall projects plus warm kitchen trends: your late-September guide from Richelle Davis.
Read Article 30-year fixed at 6.76%, 15-year at 6.09%: rates rose to a 14-month high this week. Latest Freddie Mac PMMS data and the Fannie Mae outlook for Tri-Cities buyers and sellers.
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Mortgage rates hit a 14-month high, Tri-Cities prices hold near records, high-return fall upgrades, warm decor trends, and Washington buyer programs: your mid-September 2026 guide from Richelle Davis.
Read Article 30-year fixed at 6.71%, 15-year at 6.04%, 5/1 ARM at 7.03%: rates moved up this week. Latest Freddie Mac PMMS data and the Fannie Mae outlook for Tri-Cities buyers and sellers.
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Home prices near record highs, high-return fall renovations, warm PNW decor trends, and Washington down payment programs: your September 2026 guide from Richelle Davis.
Read Article 30-year fixed at 6.66%, 15-year at 5.98%: rates held steady this week after two weeks of declines. Latest Freddie Mac PMMS data and Fannie Mae outlook for Tri-Cities buyers and sellers.
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Rates, high-return renovations, warm fall decor, and Washington down payment programs: your late-August checklist to get ready for the Tri-Cities fall market.
Read Article 30-year fixed at 6.65%, 15-year at 5.95%: rates declined for the second consecutive week. Latest Freddie Mac PMMS data and Fannie Mae August 2026 housing outlook for Tri-Cities buyers and sellers.
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Fall is approaching. Steady market trends at $445K median, energy-efficient upgrades before winter, warm fall design trends, and year-end financial moves for Tri-Cities buyers and homeowners.
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Steady market at $445K median, Pacific region tops renovation ROI charts, warm fall design trends, and Washington State down payment assistance programs every buyer should know about.
Read Article 30-year fixed at 6.67%, 15-year at 5.96%: rates eased this week after five weeks of increases. Latest Freddie Mac PMMS data for Tri-Cities buyers and sellers.
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The Tri-Cities market is gaining momentum. Median sale price at $445K, highest inventory in a decade, renovation ROI projects, warm PNW design trends, and expanded down payment assistance programs every buyer should know about.
Read Article 30-year fixed at 6.69%, 15-year at 6.01%: rates inched up three basis points on the 30-year while the 15-year ticked down. Latest Freddie Mac PMMS data for Tri-Cities buyers and sellers.
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Balanced inventory, the upcoming Parade of Homes, warm design trends, smart renovation strategies, and Washington State down payment assistance programs every buyer should know about.
Read Article 30-year fixed at 6.66%, 15-year at 6.04%: rates moved up eight basis points this week. Latest Freddie Mac PMMS data and context for Tri-Cities buyers and sellers.
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Steady market growth, a wave of new home communities in Pasco and West Richland, smart renovation ROI, warm design trends, and financial guidance for Tri-Cities buyers and homeowners.
Read Article 30-year fixed at 6.58%, 15-year at 5.96%: rates inched up three basis points this week. Data and context for Tri-Cities buyers and sellers.
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Mid-2026 market data, renovation and decor trends, plus financial guidance for Tri-Cities buyers, sellers, and homeowners.
Read Article 30-year fixed at 6.55%, 15-year at 5.93%: rates moved up this week. What the data means for buyers and sellers in the Tri-Cities.
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Market trends, smart renovation ROI, warm decor updates, and financial moves for Tri-Cities buyers and homeowners.
Read Article 30-year fixed at 6.49%, 15-year at 5.82%: rates ticked up slightly. What Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae are saying about the outlook.
Read Article Rising inventory, smart renovation ROI, warm decor trends, and the financial moves every Tri-Cities buyer and homeowner should make right now.
Read Article 30-year fixed at 6.43%, 15-year at 5.79%: rates declined this week. What it means for Tri-Cities buyers and sellers.
Read Article 30-year fixed at 6.49%, 15-year at 5.84%: plus what these rates mean for buyers and sellers in the Tri-Cities.
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The questions to ask, the mistakes to avoid, and the mindset shifts that make the first-time buying experience smoother.
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From Southridge to Downtown, a look at what makes Kennewick one of the Tri-Cities' most desirable places to call home.
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