Pasco, WA

In a recent interview on 60 Minutes, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Vernanky made it clear just how they plan on recouping the one trillion dollars that was used in recent bank bailouts. The Fed is going to do it by jacking the rates back up as soon as a recovery becomes evident.

What this means to you if you have had your eye on a home in todays buyers market, is that waiting too long to lock in a deal may be a mistake that you will live to regret. Sure loans are harder to get now but you will never see interests rates this low again in your lifetime. Originally posted at Interest Rates.

Wouldn’t it be nice to wake upon one day and see the sun rise above lush gardens instead of rows upon rows of rooftops and gray buildings? At Pasco Leisure Farms, you can do that. This lifestyle is brought to you by The Lane Real Estate Team. The breathtaking scenery offers a respite from grueling city life. Pasco is a residential flower garden community. Residents can indulge in various recreational activities – they can grow their own gardens with the technical support of the development’s staff, go fishing at a campsite within the property, dine al fresco at the commercial center, go swimming at the clubhouse, or shop at the outdoor markets. Originaly posted @ Pasco Farm Property

Puzzled over how to make man and beast coexist in one space? Follow there tips and be assured that the barking will stop – from both sides.

For easy cleaning up after your pet, choose unglazed ceramic tiles for your flooring. Best of all, your furry friends will have a cool place to nap on.

Stay away from silk that can snag, and especially velvet, which traps doggy hair.

Take inspiration from your pet when choosing the colors for your home. This might seem a bit extreme, but you’ be happy to not notice the hair your pet leaves behind.

Carpets are the worst enemies of any homeowner with pets. They absorb odor and trap pet hair. If you must have a rug, forego the expensive Persian and use seagrass or sisal area rug instead.

Avoid using flat paint on walls. Opt for gloss or semi gloss paint instead, which can be easily wiped clean.

Hide fragile items. Breakable accessories and dogs don’t mix. If you can help but have fragile items, store them out of pet’s way in china cabinets with glass doors, so the’re still on display. Focus instead on paintings and prints that can be hung on the wall. Originally posted @ Pet Friendly Home

Eco friendly homes are starting to pick up steam. A lot of people are shifting to a greener kind of lifestyle and Hollywood is no exemption. More and more stars are turning their green filled pockets into green friendly houses.

Take Johnny Depp, in 2005, the star converted his Bahamas island home to run on solar hydrogen technology. Depp's eco enlightenment may have rubbed off on his "Pirates of the Caribbean" costar Orlando Bloom. In 2007, Bloom built an enviro-friendly house in London. "It's as green as I can make it," Bloom said on green design website Inhabitat. "It's got solar panels on the roof, energy efficient light bulbs-newer technology basically that is environmentally friendly."

Only last year, Leonardo Dicaprio bought an eco-friendly condominium. The said condo has a 24-hour fresh-filtered air system, a gray and black water treatment facility, rooftop green landscaping and free bike storage. Moreover, the entire building was built with only non-pollutant materials and solar-powered energy. Wouldn't it be great if all houses and condominiums were as eco-friendly. It saves you money plus you’ve done your part.

Originally posted @ Eco Friendly Homes

The Tri-Cities Home & Garden Show is this month at the TRAC Center! Come see hundreds of exhibitors including Tri-Cities RedRock Resurfacing. LOCATED in BOOTH 03.

2009 Regional Home & Garden Show Details:

• TRAC, Pasco
• Friday, Feb. 20; 11 am to 8 pm
• Saturday, Feb. 21; 9 am to 8 pm
• Sunday, Feb. 22; 9 am to 5 pm

Admission

• $6 Adults
• 12 and under free
• $1 off admission price with a nonperishable food item for Salvation Army.

See RedRock Resurfacing's product first hand, talk with technicians and receive a 10% Home Idea Show discount. An economical alternative to major remodeling! To learn more about RedRock Resurfacing visit www.redrockresurfacing.com or call 509.838.9600 to schedule a free estimate.

REALTORS: Having trouble selling that house because of a dated bathroom or kitchen? Swing by our booth and see how affordable a major remodel can be!