Tune in to listen to the Tri-Cities Real Estate Update with Lance Kenmore on NEWStalk 870AM KFLD every Saturday morning at 9:00 am.

This weeks broadcast topic is “Top 10 Mistakes That Sellers Make When Selling Their Home”. We are heading into a peak time of year for selling your home. This week we are going to review the top ten mistakes that sellers make when selling their home. If you are thinking about selling you don’t want to make one of these mistakes, so don’t miss this weeks show.

To view more information or to listen to previous broadcasts go to http://www.kenmoreteam.com/tri-cities-real-estate-update.

Asking $165,000…

Asking $245,000…

• 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths
• Quiet Community Near River
• Walking Paths Abound
• Very Easy Commute
• Gorgeous Custom Tile Work on Floors
• Fabulous Kitchen w/ Granite and Island
• Master with Hardwood Flooring and Granite in Master Bath

Asking $195,000…

• 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths
• Tons of Room
• Oversized Lot
• Ceiling Fan
• Fire Place
• Jetted Tub
• Lawn and Patio
• Plenty of Parking (Even For Your RV!)

Tune in to listen to the Tri-Cities Real Estate Update with Lance Kenmore on NEWStalk 870AM KFLD every Saturday morning at 9:00 am.

This weeks broadcast topic is “An In-Depth Look at Appraisals”. We will look at what goes into an appraisal. Which comparables are they using? How does this work for or against you? There have been so many changes in the past six months in this industry. We will look into how those changes are affecting our local market. Tune in to see. 

To view more information or to listen to previous broadcasts go to http://www.kenmoreteam.com/tri-cities-real-estate-update.

Tune in to listen to the Tri-Cities Real Estate Update with Lance Kenmore on NEWStalk 870AM KFLD every Saturday morning at 9:00 am.

This weeks broadcast topic is “2009 Year in Review”. What a great year…as we ended 2009 and continued to buck national trends, where did we exactly end up? Which neighborhoods are selling? Which cities grew the most? We are going to take a hard look at our market statistics and where we think we are headed for 2010.

To view more information or to listen to previous broadcasts go to http://www.kenmoreteam.com/tri-cities-real-estate-update.

ASKING $190,000

• 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths
• Centrally Located For Easy Commute
• Close to Shopping and Schools
• Vaulted Ceilings and Grand Windows
• Open & Light Atmosphere
• Plenty of Parking (3 Car Tandem Garage)
• Spacious Master Suite w/ Enviable peek a boo river view
• Lush landscaping w/mature shade trees and fabulous patio for entertaining.

Asking $140,000…

• Cute Rambler W/Basement Centrally Located for easy commute to shopping, schools and work.
• Plenty of space for everyone!
• 2 Bedrooms up and one down, along with a bonus and family room.
• A large pantry downstairs perfect for a wine cellar!
• Built-Ins Galore and an oversized fully fenced back yard. Must see to really appreciate.

Here is the Kenmore Team month end real estate market update for the month of December.

December 2009
Active Listings = 925*
Listings Sold = 280
Average Sold Price = $197,100
Listings Under Contract = 230*
Average Days on the Market = 109

*As of May 2009 the way the Association calculates this number changed, so we have no accurate historical data to compare to.

As compared to last month, our active listing inventory decreased from 966 to 925. Our listings sold went from 325 homes sold in November to 280 sold in December. Our listings under contract went from 256 to 230. Average days on the market went up slightly from 110 to 120.

Here is what is selling by price breakdown…

$0,000 – $149,999 = 39%
$150,000 – $199,999 = 25%
$200,000-$249,999 = 13%
$250,000-$299,999 = 12%
$300,000-$349,999 = 5%
$350,000-$399,999 = 3%
$400,000+ =3%

If you have any questions about the market or about buying a home or selling your home please feel free to contact the Kenmore Team at (509) 727-8977. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Tune in to listen to the Tri-Cities Real Estate Update with Lance Kenmore on NEWStalk 870AM KFLD every Saturday morning at 9:00 am.

This weeks broadcast topic is “Choosing a Builder”. Have you ever thought about building a home? Before you make a major decision like that, do you know the right questions to ask the builder or who you should consider having build it? This week we will talk with former Home Builder Association President and Washington State Builder of Year, Kyle Lapierre of LaPierre Homes. We’ll discuss what you need to know about choosing the right builder.

To view more information or to listen to previous broadcasts go to http://www.kenmoreteam.com/tri-cities-real-estate-update.