Burbank, WA

Burbank Washington attracts many potential homebuyers for a variety of reasons. Some of the most prominent reasons are the schools, the rural feel without being too far from shopping and some bigger cities, employment, and the easy freeway access. Burbank is home to three schools, Columbia Elementary, Columbia Middle School, and Columbia High School. Homeowners in Burbank Washington love these schools because they are all situated right next to each other and great for families with kids at more than one school. The schools are also fairly small schools.

The rural feel of Burbank Washington also draws many potential homebuyers. Burbank Washington is spread out enough to give a homeowner privacy and lots of possibilities in what to use the land for. An attractive feature of Burbank Washington is the fact that the city has the small rural feel, but a bigger city is not more that 20 minutes away. One of the major freeways in the region runs right through Burbank Washington making traveling the short distance for groceries or other shopping needs that much easier. For the potential homeowner who needs to travel for work having the freeway close by is an added benefit to living in Burbank Washington.

If you are considering a Burbank Washington home, farm, or land purchase, please let us help. We are always available: Colleen, 509.438.9344 or Joe, 509.308.5513 Of course, you can always email us.

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This Saturday, October 2, at the McNary National Wildlife Refuge Environmental Education Center Eileen Klatt will be demonstrating her watercolor techniques and discussing her Litany of Salmon. So come on out and bring the whole family for this afternoon with Eileen Klatt and enjoy learning gyotaku and other nature crafts. If you are interested in attending then check out Eileen Klatt at McNary Wildlife Refuge page for more information.

I was besides myself when the agent representing the seller wanted my buyer to accept negligence in the seller's property disclosure statement (again). You see, in Washington state there is actually a spot in the contract where the buyer can accept (and assume all the liability) all the negligence of the seller in their property disclosure statement. Hmm, this is the quote from the seller's agent:

"Thank you i received the counter. I forgot that you and I had this discussion before. What would you tell your sellers to sign this the way you have countered? If your buyers do their due diligence then why would they be looking to come after the seller indefinitly . Let me know and i will present this to the seller."

And this is my reply, and again I quote:

"Actually, I'll always recommend my clients not take responsibility for another party's negligence in any shape or form. In principle, I personally would never assume another's negligence. Would I find it acceptable to accept the items listed in a disclosure statement? Yes. Would I find it acceptable to accept negligence in the disclosure statement? No. However, I only represent my buyers, my buyers will make the final call.

For what it is worth, "due diligence" is only limited to what can be seen! -Colleen :-)"

My husband, the former building building contractor, thought a number of reasons not to accept the seller's negligence on a seller's disclosure statement. Let me take one he provided me.

Let's say the seller discloses a room added onto the home, but without the proper permits being drawn from the building department. Ok, I'm good with that. However, what if the seller chose not to use rebar in his concrete, or plastic under the foundation to prevent moisture, etc., both issues next to impossible to inspect or be seen. At least not until the foundation fails. My buyer has some recourse, as I'll always recommend my buyers not accept the negligence of the seller for any reason.

•:*¨¨*:• Colleen Lane •:*¨¨*:•
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I am the Realtor® that makes things move in The Lane Real Estate Team, while my husband Joe is the dude that provides the marketing that gives me the great clients I have. My sole purpose in life is to serve God, family, and clients. Joe's sole purpose in life is to serve God, me, and family (and ski). We have five children, all at home, all ours. We've been happily married for 23 years, and Joe has forgotten the anniversary almost all of those years! We service the Tri Cities Washington real estate market to include Kennewick, Richland, and Pasco, Washington. Oh, our Pasco Wa Riverfront Home is for sale!

Well, it's about time! We have 5 children and have spent too much time commuting to North Richland for WSU and North Richland grade schools. We've decided to put our 3500 sq ft house on the market starting at $659,000. Many, many upgrades can be read here. Pictures of our home and river views can be seen here, and when clicked, a larger image opens in a new window: