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Cory Bemis owner of Yakima's John L. Scott Real Estate says the current home sales price is $320,000 which is a 16.58% increase from last year

Are you in search of your dream home? Maybe not officially in the market to pounce on a great deal on a glorious opportunity, but, like most of us, you enjoy dreaming. I think I've found the home that more than qualifies for what I would consider being a dream home, and, if I could afford the $…

This 2 Million Dollar Private East Valley River Ranch Has Not One But TWO Ponds
It is always nice to do a little "window shopping" at houses every now and then, it keeps the blood warm! At least it warmed my cold, battered heart to see the photos of this immense private ranch in Eas…

Oh, the price?......a year ago, in August of 2020 you could move in for a cool $12,500,000. Today, though it's marked PENDING on REALTOR.COM, the asking price is $6,995,000. Nearly cut in half in the past year!

Have you ever fantasized about your 'dream home'? What features and amenities would you require? A view, a swimming pool, multiple bedrooms, a den, a chef's kitchen, great outdoor spaces, or all of the above?

If you're in the market for a new residence, something with a fabulous view, spacious and close to everything that's happening in the Northwest's largest city, this might be the home of your dreams!
I know the only thing separating me from waking up each morning to these breathtaking v…

We're continuing in our semi-monthly series on HISTORIC WASHINGTON HOMES which are FOR SALE. Inspired by a historic home for sale here in Yakima, one which is listed on a National Registry, I began to search for other such gems in our beautiful state of Washington and I was not disappointed by …

When something makes it onto the National Registry, it's a pretty big deal. Especially for us here in Washington State, a relatively recent addition to the Union in 1889. According to nps.gov,

Bemis says the biggest and most important news for Yakima Real Estate is that Realtors can now hold open houses with up to 10 people on a property.

Sometimes I feel as though there is a very peculiar race going on. The race, not a traditional somebody getting somewhere faster kind of race, but, the race seems to be a competition to be first or different or bizarre. The effort to set trends and influence change for the sake of change...

With so much tension in our world, I'm always looking for ways to get a little healthy distraction from the rancor and bickering. There are only so many cat memes you can consume before political hammering catches your eye on social media. One mental misdirection I've discovered that I rea…

Realtor vs. Seller - Who Ya Got?