Melinda Dutton's (mdutton) Blog

Remember when you are getting ready to sell your home, there will be photographs taken of the inside and outside to attract potential buyers.  There are certain simple things you can do to increase the appeal of of your home.  I will list a few below.  Another idea that has worked in the past is ...

4 Hardwood Floorings Tips Hardwood flooring remains a popular choice for home owners because it's durable, easy to clean, and offers a classic beauty that's hard to match. Originally introduced in medieval times, hardwood flooring today has evolved into a superior choice due to improved installa...

Make an Effort to Know Your Neighbors As the population continues to grow, and technology changes the way we interact, it seems that our neighbors are less "neighborly" than a few decades ago. Sure, times have changed. But, that doesn't mean we should isolate ourselves. Following are several thi...

ARE YOU COVERED? PLEASE make sure you are. Create a home inventory.   Having a home inventory now can save you time, money and effort in the future.  A detailed list of your home's contents will ensure your homeowners insurance will cover these items should you need to file a claim.  Use these ti...

I just wanted to share a few of the recent stats... August Current active listings   143 Pending listings  15 Listed this month  18 Sold this month    18 Sold this month last year  20 Sold year to date  154 Sold last year to date 174 Average List Price-active (ytd)  $270,351 Average List Price So...

1.  Find the agent that is right for you!  Homebuying is not only a big financial commitment, but an emotional one. It is critical that the agent you choose is both skilled and a good fit with your personality.  2.  Remember, there's no "right" time to buy, any more than there's a right time to s...

  $8,000 Home Buyer Tax Credit at a Glance The information on this page pertains to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The tax credit is for first-time home buyers only. For the tax credit program, the IRS defines a first-time home buyer as someone who has not owned a principal r...

AUGUST CURRENT ACTIVE LISTINGS               143 PENDING LISTINGS                            15 LISTED THIS MONTH                          18 SOLD THIS MONTH                             18 SOLD THIS MONTH (Last Year)             20 SOLD YEAR TO DATE                          154    SOLD LAST YEAR ...

The history of Pullman is something I have read about numerous times, but as I ran across some information recently I decided to take some notes and share it on my website.  I hope you will enjoy reviewing it as much as I did and who knows- you might learn something new.  Have a great week and ca...

In this business we get so much information we can pass on to clients, finally these blog sights provide us with a way to get some of these important tools to you. Hopefully you will find it helpful when it comes to buying or selling a home.  After reading through several articles last night I am...