Pasco, WA

2009, here we come! December is almost here, Christmas is fast approaching and January 2009 is right around the corner...where did this year go! Time sure does fly when your having fun! I know sometimes trying to sell your home during the holidays doesn't seem like fun. Keep up the faith, some homes do actually sell during this time of year and there have been offers that have come in on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day or even New Year's Eve! In the Tri-Cities, if you are in the market to buy a home, it's still a great time to do it. If you listen to the mainstream media and press, you may have heard that lending has all but ceased. Don't believe everything you hear. Talk to your local lenders. If you have good credit, money in the bank and fit their lending criteria, you can get into your new home today!

Deals, deals and more great deals. There are a wealth of great buys on the market right now in the Tri-Cities. If you have been looking, now is the perfect time to act. 2009 Outlook... So far there hasn't been a lot foreclosures in the Tri-Cities. Contrary to popular belief, the foreclosures that are on the market aren't being sold for dirt cheap. The banks are in the business of making and lending money and they do not want to sell their foreclosures at a dramatic loss. If you are interested in buying one, you will need to have cash in the bank. Some homes may also need need a little work. The Tri-Cities is still a great place to buy or sell your home.

For more home buying or selling advice, contact Linda Garza at Cypress GMAC Real Estate (509) 205-5657 lindag@cypressgmac.com. Specializing in Tri-Cities Washington Real Estate! Real Estate Services for Kennewick, Richland and Pasco Real Estate! Putting your family first is my #1 priority! You can also search for properties on my website www.lindagarza.com.

Many times before putting your home on the market, your real estate agent may suggest a little sprucing up of your home. Sometimes all you need may be a little art on your walls. It is an inexpensive way to make your home stand out from the crowd. Please do remember not to go overboard with art that is too taste specific and keep it neutral and simple. Don't get nailed with extra holes in your walls and poorly arranged pictures. Consider these tips before hanging artwork.

Arrangement is key

•· If you have several smaller items or a large wall on which to showcase your artwork, an arrangement may work best.

•· Artwork can be grouped by color, subject matter or by matching frames or mats. Consider varying the sizes and shapes of items to add interest to an arrangement.

Keep it orderly

•· To keep a grouping from looking disorderly, create a geometric shape with the outer edges and plan for at least one or two straight lines to run through the arrangement.

•· You can achieve cohesiveness by hanging items relatively close together so they seem like a unit. Make sure one item doesn't overshadow the others.

•· Items arranged in a V or inverted V shape lead the eye in a smooth fashion.

Location, location, location

•· Pictures should be at either standing eye level or seated eye level depending on the room. Place pictures where they won't be obscured by the head of a sitting person.

•· It's also best to mount items no more than one foot above furnishings. If you need to hang a picture higher, fill the gap with a vase or other decoration.

Put in on paper

•· Don't start hammering until you have a plan. First trace around the frame on a piece of paper, mark where the hook is and cut out the form. Place the paper on the wall and when it's where you want - nail it!

For more home selling and decorating ideas, contact Linda Garza at Cypress GMAC Real Estate (509) 205-5657 lindag@cypressgmac.com. Specializing in in Tri-Cities Washington Real Estate! Real Estate Services for Kennewick, Richland and Pasco Real Estate! Putting your family first is my #1 priority! You can also search for properties on my website www.lindagarza.com.

I enjoy contests. When Carolyn Tann-Starr announced the Club Chaos Fall 2008 Eye Candy Contest I knew I had to enter! The contest rules require originals. Well, these pics are not only my own, but we own the view as well! These photos are the back yard of our Columbia River home, a home we have listed to sell.

I've enjoyed photography from a novice's perspective, and I've enjoyed capturing the varying looks of the Columbia River from a our back yard. I probably have a few hundred of these, however, the following images were taken within the past couple of weeks. As I write this post all the leaves are gone, but I managed to capture the essence of fall color before the last leaves fell.

Here is my offering of 2008 fall images from different days, varying times, and various weather conditions. My favorite is the last one! Enjoy.

And My Favorite:

•:*¨¨*:• 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 Columbia River Home is for sale!

Over 150 of the finest Artists and Crafters from across the U.S. filling the TRAC with unique hand crafted items! All artists represent their own work! Join this holiday shopping tradition! Contact: Phone Number: Website: www.custershows.com Friday, November 7th: 10:00am to 8:00pm Saturday, November 8th: 9:00am to 7:00pm Sunday, November 9th: 10:00am to 5:00pm Admission $5.00 – Good all weekend! Children 12 and Under FREE! For more detials, visit the Trac website.

•:*¨¨*:• Colleen Lane •:*¨¨*:•
My ActiveRain Blog / My Localism Blog


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 house is for sale!

I'm Cassie and I work for The Lane Real Estate Team (my Mom and Dad) as their virtual assistant. A rather nice arrangement, I might add. I work for them, and they pay my college tuition! Not bad! If you need a great real estate team, or property manager, consider Team Lane for all Southeast Washington real estate needs. :)