Chud's perspective on Quality of Life in Pullman, WA

Tired of my car analogies yet?  Sorry, but comparing a GREEN HOUSE vs. a GREEN CAR shows how far we have come with both industries in relation to being "GREEN!" What makes a Green House a "GREEN HOUSE" and what makes a "GREEN CAR?"    vs,     Features of a "GREEN HOUSE": Energy Efficiency Advance...

Local market suffers slowdown as potential buyers remain wary This is just an example of the headlines that have been running in our local newspapers.  Even worse, are pictures like this that are appearing in the paper, on TV, and on the web. OUCH!! 10 years ago, I was running a Ford dealership a...

What are the current student housing trends? Housing options for today's college students are continously changing. An estimated 80 million "Echo Boomers" are flooding on-campus housing, which has lead to off-campus living becoming anecessity. This increased demand for student housing near campus...

Looking for a good investment opportunity? How about investment properties? With local Money Market account rates averaging .5% and local 5 year CD Rates at 1.88%, it's time to look at other options. 1) Stock market - lately, this has been like riding the Tremors roller coaster at Silverwood.    ...

Relax - You have a Realtor working for YOU!!! Doing it on your own can lead to this: Headaches from paperwork, coordinating showings, advertising, internet management, pictures, videos, inspection schedule, lawyers, title problems, lender relations (communications), appraisal schedules, closing c...

Top 10 Credit Don'ts During the Loan Process This "Top 10" list was shared by Mike Hogan with Chimney Rock Mortgage in Spokane.  I have to say that when I spent 20 years in the car business and 4 of those as a Finance Manager, I can't tell you how many times we sold a car to someone that was in t...

The National Lentil Festival in Pullman kicks off on August 20, 2010 with the FRIDAY NIGHT STREET FAIR. In 1996 I met the '92 Miss Lentil.  One, I didn't know that one existed and two, I didn't know what a Lentil was.  Well, Miss Lentil '92 became my wife and since 1996 I have learned what Lenti...

Lesson from LeBron What does marketing real estate (or cars) and LeBron James have in common? "The Chosen One" is not only a machine on the court but he is an absolute master at marketing his own brand.   Also known as "King James", LeBron James has posted on his website that "The Decision" will ...

Pullman, WA market facts - It's halftime, what's the score? Sitting on the 182nd day of the year, it's time to take a look at how the first half in the Pullman, WA market.  Whitman County and Pullman market statistics (based on the Whitman County MLS database)                                     ...

Pricing a home to sell vs. Pricing a home based on pride    vs.  Just like the used car business, attractive pricing and excellent condition are the two most important factors in pricing a home.  And just like the used car business, there are no two homes that are the same therefore making that d...