Value of Realtor Designations - 04/21/08 09:19 PM
I'm enrolled in a GRI 300 class at the end of this month and will finally add a designation to my Realtor title. I say "finally", but I've only been a Realtor for 2 years. It was my goal from the very beginning of my real estate career to earn the GRI (Graduate Realtor Institute) and the ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative) designations as quickly as possible.
I know there are a lot of opinions out there as to the value of designations. The main reason I decided to take advantage of these classes was for the education. I felt woefully unprepared … (5 comments)

Yakima MLS Residential Sales Data 1st Quarter 2008, 2007, 2006 - 04/15/08 10:41 PM
This includes all residential sales, including condos, townhouses, single-family site built homes, manufactured homes on leased land, and manufactured homes on land. The data was pulled from the MLS and compiled by me.
Total volume and total units sold are lower this year than last year, but the average price has increased and the average days on market has declined. So, while we are seeing some slowing, homes are selling faster and for more money.
I've been reporting that Yakima is a strong market despite the slight declines in volume, but thought it would be more believable if I brought out some … (1 comments)

The Good, the So-So, and the LOCAL - 04/10/08 05:29 PM
"Housing market continues to fall", read the headline yesterday on the money page of the local newspaper. It was an AP article discussing the situation nationwide. Quoting statistics from the National Association of Realtors and economic experts, the article suggests that the real estate market is in for a really bad year.
National statistics may interest some, but I hear from most people that they'd like to know what is happening here...where they live and work. I would love to see the Yakima Herald Republic print more articles about our local economy because this national doom and gloom reporting is scaring people. I answer … (1 comments)

Yakima Events in April...Fun Things to Do This Month!! - 04/04/08 09:00 PM
Outdoor Survival Class at YVCC  First class April 10, 6:30PM and runs for three consecutive Thursdays. Class taught by a Yakima County Search and Rescue veteran includes topics such as positive attitude and programming your mind to succeed and to control fear, as well as basic map-and-compass skills, telling time and direction by the stars and sun, and navigating by reading signs in plants, soils, winds, topography, temperature and wildlife. Call Don Witke, instructor, for more information 509-697-6378. To register call YVCC at 547-4712. Tuition is $30.
Temptation: A Mixed Media Invitational.  Opening reception, Thursday, April 10 5:30-7:30PM, Through May 25th, Peggy … (1 comments)

 

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