6 Rose Ct, Pasco, WA

Here is a great home just blocks from the Columbia River. Quality shows inside and out. Lots of extras and very easy to maintain. Call me today at 509-308-2102 for a private tour.

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For more specific information on this property and to view the MLS listing data, visit my Feature Listing page.

2321 W 50th Street, Kennewick, WA

Amazing custom built stucco rambler with a view. You can see the attention in the details in this extraordinary home, starting with the cement floors that includes 4 shades and is phenomenal! Extra large bedrooms, two double sided fireplaces, and the oversize heat pump make this home especially cozy. The gourmet kitchen includes stainless steel appliances with a industrial fridge. This home is IDEAL for entertaining inside or out! Call me today at 509-308-2102 for a private tour.

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1204 Fig Street in Benton City, WA

This 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home has new carpets large deck and patio with a great view. Very clean should not last long. Call me today at 509-308-2102 for private viewing of this incredible home.

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First Time Homebuyer Tips

Buying your first home is an exciting time but can also be stressful also. By preparing in advance, you can cut down on the stress tremendously.

Here are some tips to keep in mind when starting on the venture to home ownership.

Know your finances

Before you even look at homes or talk with lenders, examine your own finances thoroughly. Make sure you know your credit score, have a copy of your credit report which you can get for free once per year from each of the three sources: Experian, Equifax, and Transunion. Correst any errors and clear up any mistakes. Also, take care of any late payments or collection notices.

Set aside some reserve funds

Buyers are still buying with zero down but not having some extra in the reserve fund can make the process more hectic. If something should come up along the way you want that extra cash there to cover you. The inspection costs and earnest money deposit will be cash expenses and if the inspector recommends having an additional inspection you will need a little more for that. Also, once you are in the home you may need to make minor repairs or add to your furnishings and its not much fun to start out in a new home with not a penny to your name.

Find the right home owners insurance

Buying a home is a great investment but if something should happen to it, you want to make sure the cost is covered. Plus, by borrowing the money, the back technically owns the home until it's paid off so they will require their asset to be covered. Shop around and decide if you want to pay all at once or have the cost built into your mortgage payment and let your lender know this information.

Don't sign anything you don't fully understand

There are so many documents within a Tri Cities real estate transaction that many of them start to blur and run together but do make sure you know what you are signing. Is everything the way you had thought it would be? If there is anything you don't understand don't feel embarassed to ask. Escrow agents help hundreds of first time buyers close on homes and they have heard it all.

Buy a home you truly love

This may go without saying but so many home buyers may find dead ends at a lot of homes they try to buy and simply end up settling for something they really don't like just to get into a home. Make sure this is a home you can love, live in comfortably and may consider selling one day. If the home has issues you really don't like now, chances are a future buyer may feel the same way. This is probably not the last home you will buy so consider resale value when choosing your home.

For more information on finding the right Kennewick homes or property for you and getting started in the real estate process please send us an email or give us a call!. We will be happy to help you in the road to homeownership!

5315 Eisenhower Court, Pasco, Washington

If you like livin' large, this is the home for you. The spacious kitchen includes a media center and there's a private office for taking care of business. There are three large bedrooms and the oversized loft makes a great family room or play space. The yard, one of the biggest in its subdivision, boasts storage for lawn and garden equipment, a covered back porch, and a basketball court for family fun. Add a fantastic location, just minutes from shopping and freeway access, and you have a home that truly is a must see.  Call me at 509-308-2102 for a private tour.



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1204 Fig Street, Benton City, Washington

Here is a great new listing in Benton City, Washington.  This 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home has new carpets large deck and patio with a great view. Very clean should not last long. Call your me at 509-308-2102 for a private showing.
 

1025 Winslow Ave, Richland, WA

We've got a new listing and one that you need to see.  This is a great home in remarkable Richland, Washington! 3 Bedrooms on large corner lot. This home has updated kitchen and floors throughout. All appliances are newer and include a front loading washer and dryer. Covered patio with a carport. This home will not last long. Contact Jason Barrow at 509-308-2102 or jason@jasonbarrowrealty.com to see this gem.

Housing Shortage in 2011

Here is a great article from MSN explaining how economists are predicting a housing shortage in 2011 unless new homes are built to satisfy the recovering economy. The fall of the economy has made developers and builders hesitant to begin new projects. The recent rebound of our economy has ignited the housing market and is putting a lot of pressure on the inventory of homes available. In order to ensure the housing market grows, new houses need to be built.

I am representing a developer to help the Tri-Cities continue to grow in this respect. Desert Estates 3, Phase 8 is one of the best developments in west Pasco and is ready for the sales phase. Contact me now for details on how to build the new home of your dreams.

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Introducing Desert Estates 3, Phase 8

Jason Barrow Realty is excited to be involved in the newest phase of the Desert Estates 3 housing development in Pasco, Washington.  The developers have piped in all the utilities and the final touches are being placed on the lots before they become available for sale.

These lots are coming available at a great time.  The inventory of undeveloped lots in the Tri-Cities area has dwindelled over the past months and these lots are not going to last.  Check out my website where I've dedicated a page for all things Desert Estates 3, Phase 8, including a short video tour of the development.

For more detailed information, contact Jason Barrow Realty at 509-308-2101 or email Jason Barrow.

Tips to Purchasing Short Sale/Foreclosed Properties

The Tri-Cities area is ripe with excellent Foreclosure and Short Sale deals waiting to be snatched up. Short sales and foreclosures are great ways to get a deal on a house or condo, but you should know what to look for and what to look out for.

Short Sales occur when a lender allows a house to be sold for less than what is owed on the mortgage. In many cases, the bank will lose less money in a short sale transaction than letting the house go into foreclosure. Since the lender is responsible for approving the sale, it is important to make your offer as appealing as possible.

Get pre-approved with a qualified lender. A pre-approval letter is a MUST for short sales to prove you are serious about your purchase.

Don’t try and negotiate for repairs or ask for special reports on the house. It is best to buy the house “as is”.

Offering a deposit of 2 – 3% of the offer price is going to catch the bank’s eye a lot more.

Conventional loans or All Cash are the most appealing.

A large Down Payment makes an attractive offer.

It’s important to remain patient. Short Sales have to go through extra steps than a regular transaction, such as bank approval, so don’t get over anxious if it takes a couple of months before an answer is received. With Short Sales, the deal is never done until the papers are signed, so don’t be afraid to place an offer on several opportunities rather to focus on one specific property.

It is never out of the question to make offers on homes or condos that already have existing or even have already accepted offers. Many times the original offer will back out of the transaction due to several factors that may occur in the length of time from their original offer and the Short Sale approval.

Always remember that the best deals go first and if you see a good property, you should submit an offer ASAP.