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Whitman County Housing Market: A Competitive Landscape in 2025

Apr 09, 2025
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The housing market in Whitman County is experiencing a notable shift in 2025, with rising home prices, limited inventory, and increased competition among buyers. These conditions have transformed the market from a buyer’s market into a seller’s market, reflecting broader regional and national trends. Prices on the Rise, Inventory on the Decline Home prices in…
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Your Portal to Success: Meet Bryan and Unlock the Full Power of Your TCAR Membership

Apr 04, 2025
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Hey TCAR Members! I’m Bryan, your new Member Services Liaison. I like to think of myself as a fun-loving guy, but I’m serious about my mission here at the Tri-City Association of Realtors. I understand how hard it is at times to be a realtor, so let me be the guy who makes your life…
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Did You Know? Hidden MLS Tools That Give You an Edge

Apr 02, 2025
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Your MLS isn’t just a place to input listings. It’s a professional toolkit designed to help you serve clients faster, smarter, and with more strategic insight. Here are three features worth revisiting: 1. Reverse ProspectingThis tool shows which agents have buyers whose saved searches match your listing. It’s a direct line to the agents most…
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The MLS Is More Than Marketing: It’s Your Private Professional Network

Apr 02, 2025
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In today’s real estate environment, where listings often appear instantly on consumer-facing platforms, it’s easy for both clients and professionals to lose sight of what the MLS truly is. At its core, the MLS is not a public advertising site. It is a professional, broker-to-broker network created to support cooperation, trust, and customized strategy. That…
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Unlocking the Power of Membership: Why Your REALTOR® Association Is More Than a Dues Statement

Apr 02, 2025
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As the real estate industry faces rising uncertainty—from affordability strain and policy shifts to changing inventory conditions—there’s one constant agents and brokers can lean on: their local REALTOR® association. After the storm clouds explored in our flagship article, this piece offers the reminder every professional needs. Your local board isn’t just a compliance checkpoint or…
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Understanding Senate Bill 5798: What REALTORS® Need to Know About the Push to Reshape Property Tax Law in Washington

Apr 02, 2025
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On March 31, 2025, Washington REALTORS® issued an official call to action, urging members across the state to speak out in opposition to Senate Bill 5798 (and its counterpart HB 2049). This proposed legislation could dramatically reshape how property taxes are assessed and increased, affecting every corner of the housing market. For REALTORS®, this isn't…
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Storm Clouds Overhead: A Perfect Storm Brewing in U.S. Housing?

Apr 02, 2025
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The U.S. housing market is nearing a systemic turning point. Unlike the 2008 crash, today’s pressures are spread across multiple fronts: interest rates, affordability, regulatory shifts, and investor activity. None of these issues alone may break the market, but taken together, they’re forming a storm front that real estate professionals can’t afford to ignore. While…
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