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Tips for Winterizing Your Pullman WA Home For New Buyers & Sellers!

Moscow Idaho Real Estate Lori Cofer, REALTOR® (Beasley Realty) — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 11:29:39 -0400

Here are some tips that not only apply to Pullman Washington but our neighboring Moscow Idaho, an area I also service. In fact, due to the Moscow Mountains, Moscow sometimes gets more snow that we do here in Pullman!

Via LORI COFER ~ PULLMAN WA -- Realtor® ~ 509-330-0086 (Beasley Realty):

Winter is around the corner in Pullman and it is time to get your home ready for winter! The fall days are beautiful right now, but before we know it Old Man Winter will be blowing into our lovely Washington State! It is time to take steps to winterize your home.

Over the next few days, I will be presenting a tip of the day to remind you of steps you need to get your home ready for winter. Some of these tips are intended for all those first time home buyers who are now proud homeowners preparing for their first winter in their new home. Some of these tips are for sellers marketing their home for sale during winter months. Regardless of which category you fit in, I am sure these will serve as reminders of chores that need tending to....

Tip 1: Remember....Water Freezes! So....it is time to winterize those outside water sources.

Sprinkler Systems ~ If you haven't already, schedule your lawn service professional to blow out that sprinkler system! And for you sellers, do keep a copy of that paid receipt. Your new buyer will most likely inquire if your sprinkler system was winterized!

Hoses ~ Disconnect all hoses from outside faucets. This is a very important step you don't want to forget. Water expands as it freezes. If you leave those hoses attached that water will freeze and expand into your faucets and pipes. And that could result in very serious problems such as broken pipes. So disconnect those hoses....and coil them up and store them for those lovely spring days ahead. And don't forget to gather up all those sprinklers and put them neatly in the shed for next year too!

Faucets ~ Invest a few dollars in a faucet cover. They are easily obtained at your local hardware store and provide that extra bit of protection from winters plunging temperatures. You might not want to put them on just yet, depending on the outside temperatures. But if you buy them now, you will have them once the temps start dropping in Pullman!

If you have any questions about Pullman or the Pullman Real Estate Market I am here to help! Feel free to use my my free Pullman WA MLS search...and you are welcome to sign up for automatic market notifications too!

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About the Author: The above piece was provided as a community service by Lori Cofer, a local Pullman real estate Agent. Lori can be reached via email at loricofer@yahoo.com or by phone at 509-330-0086. Lori is happy to assist you in all your Pullman real estate and Moscow Idaho Real Estate needs. Lori is "Your Pullman WA Real Estate Connection

For more information about Lori see her profiles at: Lori Cofer's Businessweek profile; Lori Cofer's Google profile; Lori Cofer's Lookup Page and Lori Cofer's Naymz profile. Feel free to read her helpful articles on New Construction in Pullman WA; Info about Pullman WA; More Helpful Info about Pullman WA; Info About the Pullman WA schools Info About the Pullman-Moscow Bill Chipman Trail; Ten Easy Ways to Improve Your Curb Appeal For Sellers; Five Tips on Buying Your New Pullman Home; More Tips for Buyers; and Tips on Building Your New Custom Pullman WA Home.

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About the Author: The above piece was provided as a community service by Lori Cofer, a local Pullman WA & Moscow Idaho Real Estate Agent. Lori can be reached via email at loricofer@yahoo.com or by phone at 509-330-0086. Looking for Pullman Washington Real Estate or Moscow Idaho Real Estate? Lori is happy to assist you in all your Pullman Washington Real Estate and Moscow Idaho Real Estate needs. Lori is "Your Moscow Idaho Real Estate Connection"

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Tim Allen in Pullman Washington for WSU's Dad Weekend!

Moscow Idaho Real Estate Lori Cofer, REALTOR® (Beasley Realty) — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 18:39:46 -0400

Looking to do something fun this weekend? Take a quick drive over to Pullman to see Tim Allen's live performance at the Beasley Coliseum for Washington State University's Dad's weekend!!!!

Via LORI COFER ~ PULLMAN WA -- Realtor® ~ 509-330-0086 (Beasley Realty):

Thinking Home Improvement in Pullman Washington this weekend? You might be thinking this post written by a Realtor in Pullman is about getting your home ready for sale. Not quite. This weekend Home Improvement takes on a different spin, the Tim Allen spin. Tim Allen is doing a live show this weekend for our annual Washington State University Dad's Weekend.

The show is scheduled for Saturday, October 16, 2010 at 8:30 at the Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum. This is just one of many events that will be happening in Pullman this weekend. From Football to comedy and everything in between, we have lots going on! The streets are packed with cars coming into town...and although I don't live too near campus, I can hear the pep rallys and band playing. Looks like a fun weekend in Pullman! We would love for you to join us!

If you have any questions about Pullman or the Pullman Real Estate Market I am here to help! Feel free to use my my free Pullman WA MLS search...and you are welcome to sign up for automatic market notifications too!

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About the Author: The above piece was provided as a community service by Lori Cofer, a local Pullman real estate Agent. Lori can be reached via email at loricofer@yahoo.com or by phone at 509-330-0086. Lori is happy to assist you in all your Pullman real estate and Moscow Idaho Real Estate needs. Lori is "Your Pullman WA Real Estate Connection

For more information about Lori see her profiles at: Lori Cofer's Businessweek profile; Lori Cofer's Google profile; Lori Cofer's Lookup Page and Lori Cofer's Naymz profile. Feel free to read her helpful articles on New Construction in Pullman WA; Info about Pullman WA; More Helpful Info about Pullman WA; Info About the Pullman WA schools Info About the Pullman-Moscow Bill Chipman Trail; Ten Easy Ways to Improve Your Curb Appeal For Sellers; Five Tips on Buying Your New Pullman Home; More Tips for Buyers; and Tips on Building Your New Custom Pullman WA Home.

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Palouse Fields at Dusk Outside Moscow Idaho

Moscow Idaho Real Estate Lori Cofer, REALTOR® (Beasley Realty) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:45:03 -0400

Here is a lovely picture of the fields in the Palouse Country that surrounds both Moscow Idaho and Pullman Washington....it is near and dear to my heart

Via LORI COFER ~ PULLMAN WA -- Realtor® ~ 509-330-0086 (Beasley Realty):

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About the Author: The above piece was provided as a community service by Lori Cofer, a local Pullman WA Real Estate Agent. Lori can be reached via email at loricofer@yahoo.com or by phone at 509-330-0086. Lori is happy to assist you in all your Pullman real estate and Moscow Idaho Real Estate needs. Lori is "Your Pullman WA Real Estate Connection

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For more information about Lori see her profiles at: Lori Cofer's Businessweek profile; Lori Cofer's Google profile; Lori Cofer's Lookup Page and Lori Cofer's Naymz profile. Feel free to read her helpful articles on New Construction in Pullman WA; Info about Pullman WA; More Helpful Info about Pullman WA; Info About the Pullman WA schools Info About the Pullman-Moscow Bill Chipman Trail; Ten Easy Ways to Improve Your Curb Appeal For Sellers; Five Tips on Buying Your New Pullman Home; More Tips for Buyers; and Tips on Building Your New Custom Pullman WA Home.

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Lentil Festival in Pullman Washington ~ August 20-22 2010

Moscow Idaho Real Estate Lori Cofer, REALTOR® (Beasley Realty) — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 23:20:20 -0400

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Via LORI COFER ~ PULLMAN WA -- Realtor® ~ 509-330-0086 (Beasley Realty):

The Lentil Festival is always a welcome event for Pullman. Folks come from all around both Washington & Idaho to enjoy the festivities. And the students coming back to WSU love attending.

All the festivities begin Friday August 20, 2010. From 5-10 PM is the street fair with our big bowl of Lentil Chili. Believe me...you have never seen as big of a pot of chili as this one! I am hoping to be in our booth for Beasley that evening. Do stop by and say Hi! From 5-11 P.M. there will be a micro brew tasting...sound good?

Saturday is loaded with events. The Tase T. Lentil fun run should be a blast at 8 AM. There will be a pancake feed by the Lion's Club at 8-11 AM at the Cougar Plaza followed by the Tour de Lentil 100k Bike Ride at the city play field. At 9 AM -11AM there is the preparade float viewing. At 10AM is the Walk of Fame unveiling downtown Pullman. There is a three-on-three basketball Tourney at Reaney Park.

One of the highlights of the day will be the parade at 11 AM. We are fortunate at Beasley Realty as the parade goes right in front of the office. After the parade everyone will head to Reaney Park for the Lentil Festival Marketplace which will continue till 5 PM. There will also be live music at Reaney too.

And Sunday there will be a golf tournament to boot at the Palouse Ridge Golf Course.

Come join the fun! Pullman knows how to put on a fun event for all!

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About the Author: The above piece was provided as a community service by Lori Cofer, a local Pullman WA Real Estate Agent. Lori can be reached via email at loricofer@yahoo.com or by phone at 509-330-0086. Lori is happy to assist you in all your Pullman real estate and Moscow Idaho Real Estate needs. Lori is "Your Pullman WA Real Estate Connection

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For more information about Lori see her profiles at: Lori Cofer's Businessweek profile; Lori Cofer's Google profile; Lori Cofer's Lookup Page and Lori Cofer's Naymz profile. Feel free to read her helpful articles on New Construction in Pullman WA; Info about Pullman WA; More Helpful Info about Pullman WA; Info About the Pullman WA schools Info About the Pullman-Moscow Bill Chipman Trail; Ten Easy Ways to Improve Your Curb Appeal For Sellers; Five Tips on Buying Your New Pullman Home; More Tips for Buyers; and Tips on Building Your New Custom Pullman WA Home.

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Bill H.R. 5981 passes - FHA Mortgages to increase it's annual mortgage insurance premium

Moscow Idaho Real Estate Lori Cofer, REALTOR® (Beasley Realty) — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 23:12:12 -0400

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Via Jeff Belonger-The FHA Expert - FHA Loans - FHA mortgages - USDA loans - VA Loans ( - FHA Home Loans - Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc):

FHA first proposed the monthly mortgage insurance changes in the beginning of 2010. Bill H.R. 5981 was first passed by the House in the spring and was just passed by the Senate the other day. What does this bill do for FHA mortgages? They have projected that it will yield approximately $300 million per month to the FHA insurance fund.

So what are the new FHA changes? - For terms greater than 15 years -

LTV's <= 95% will increase the monthly fee by 85 bps

LTV's > 95% will increase the monthly fee by 90 bps

And lastly, it will reduce the Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premium, UFMIP, from 225 basis points to 100 basis points.

The plan is to go into effect by September 7th, 2010 on all FHA case numbers. FHA gives it's reasons to this new plan. FHA letter from David H. Stevens

So what do the actual changes mean to the average borrower that will rely on FHA loans when purchasing a new home or refinancing?

                - The Old Plan -

LTV's <= 95% will increase the monthly fee by 50 bps

LTV's > 95% will increase the monthly fee by 55 bps

Example of the changes regarding the FHA monthly mortgage insurance known as MMI or annual mortgage insurance premium and the FHA upfront mortgage insurance premium known as UFMIP.

UPDATE BELOW in chart - The 2nd column, the upfront mortgage insurance premium, is usually added into the base loan amount. In this scenario, that is what I did. It's not actually a cash savings out of pocket, but just a reduction in the new loan amount. I guess it wasn't clear, because a few people that this whole change was going to help those with less money out of pocket. The buyer still needs 3.5% out of pocket, which is the down payment.

As you can see, it would be much cheaper monthly with the old plan, even though you pay $3,317 more upfront, on top of your loan. This can also be a tax write off since it's included in your principal. Your break even point on this type of scenario is 47 months, which is roughly 3.9 years. After this break even point, you would have started to spend more money in reality. This is how FHA will increase it's mortgage fund. As you can see, it won't be increased as quickly upfront, but over a longer period of time. So if you held onto this mortgage for 7 years, you would have spent approximately $2,522 more.

Now, there are several other factors to consider when reviewing this kind of information. Just for the fact that your original balance on the loan will be $3,317 lower and in 7 years, still be that much lower. And as I mentioned, you would have a little more of a tax advantage on the higher balance though.

All I wanted to do was to present the basics of FHA loans and not get into the extreme details on how one could show either side. What could this do to a potential home buyer? It could reduce your purchasing power. In this scenario, if you had originally qualified for a $275,000 loan with qualifying ratios of 31/43, what would your new purchase price be.

- New Purchasing Power after September 6th, 2010 -

With the new FHA monthly mortgage insurance and the FHA upfront mortgage insurance premium changes, your purchasing value would drop approximately $10,000, a purchase price of $265,000. Now, these are just averages, because this will all be based on the actual purchase price. Meaning if values are higher or lower, the total amount could change some. But this should give you a good understanding of what changes lie ahead for FHA mortgages in the near future.

UPDATE : Travis Newton did a similar post, using a $200,000 purchase price and as you can see, the mortgage payment inceased by $45.29/month.   Notice *** FHA Changes

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Guardians of the Forest

Moscow Idaho Real Estate Lori Cofer, REALTOR® (Beasley Realty) — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 19:14:21 -0400

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Via LORI COFER ~ PULLMAN WA -- Realtor® ~ 509-330-0086 (Beasley Realty):

These large trees framed the forest like two guards on sentinal duty. I took this picture on the trail at Cape Look Out on my recent trip to Portland Rain Camp.

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About the Author: The above piece was provided as a community service by Lori Cofer, a local Pullman WA Real Estate Agent. Lori can be reached via email at loricofer@yahoo.com or by phone at 509-330-0086. Lori is happy to assist you in all your Pullman real estate and Moscow Idaho Real Estate needs. Lori is "Your Pullman WA Real Estate Connection

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For more information about Lori see her profiles at: Lori Cofer's Businessweek profile; Lori Cofer's Google profile; Lori Cofer's Lookup Page and Lori Cofer's Naymz profile. Feel free to read her helpful articles on New Construction in Pullman WA; Info about Pullman WA; More Helpful Info about Pullman WA; Info About the Pullman WA schools Info About the Pullman-Moscow Bill Chipman Trail; Ten Easy Ways to Improve Your Curb Appeal For Sellers; Five Tips on Buying Your New Pullman Home; More Tips for Buyers; and Tips on Building Your New Custom Pullman WA Home.

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Collage of wildflowers, the falls and moss

Moscow Idaho Real Estate Lori Cofer, REALTOR® (Beasley Realty) — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:42:36 -0400

Via LORI COFER ~ PULLMAN WA -- Realtor® ~ 509-330-0086 (Beasley Realty):

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If you have any questions about Pullman or the Pullman Real Estate Market I am here to help! Feel free to use my my free Pullman WA MLS search...and you are welcome to sign up for automatic market notifications too!

Click Here For Pullman Properties ~

About the Author: The above piece was provided as a community service by Lori Cofer, a local Pullman WA Real Estate Agent. Lori can be reached via email at loricofer@yahoo.com or by phone at 509-330-0086. Lori is happy to assist you in all your Pullman real estate and Moscow Idaho Real Estate needs. Lori is "Your Pullman WA Real Estate Connection

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For more information about Lori see her profiles at: Lori Cofer's Businessweek profile; Lori Cofer's Google profile; Lori Cofer's Lookup Page and Lori Cofer's Naymz profile. Feel free to read her helpful articles on New Construction in Pullman WA; Info about Pullman WA; More Helpful Info about Pullman WA; Info About the Pullman WA schools Info About the Pullman-Moscow Bill Chipman Trail; Ten Easy Ways to Improve Your Curb Appeal For Sellers; Five Tips on Buying Your New Pullman Home; More Tips for Buyers; and Tips on Building Your New Custom Pullman WA Home.

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Client Relationships ~ My Thank You To My Pullman Clients For Making My Day!

Moscow Idaho Real Estate Lori Cofer, REALTOR® (Beasley Realty) — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:18:05 -0400

Via LORI COFER ~ PULLMAN WA -- Realtor® ~ 509-330-0086 (Beasley Realty):

Yesterday just made my day! What was it you might ask? It was all about client relationships. And that tells you that you must be doing something very right.

I was told when I started this business, just build good client relationships. That not only sounded like sage advice but it also fit Who I am. When I entered into this field, I never entered into for sales, it was always about helping folks. It is my passion. Don't get me wrong...of course I need to make a living. But high sales are not my priority.

I live on a quiet cul-de-sac. So really the only folks we see live in the neighborhood for the most part. It was a hot summer evening so I had my windows and curtains wide open. I was sitting in front of my computer madly trying to find a home for some folks relocating to Pullman when I looked up to see a young couple walking. They were clients of mine who just bought their first house back in June. I was so happy to see them, I ran outside to say hello! They are two very special clients. I count myself fortunate to have clients like that.

Next day, I go to work to find a note on my desk. It is from the parents of some other special clients of mine who are here to visit from California. They took time to stop in and say Hi...I loved that. Again I am in such full swing to find these folks a house, I have to put that note aside till the end of the day. I head up to help out at the family business still waiting to make that call, when I get a call from my son. They had stopped in to meet my family at our shop! He had called me to tell me he had sent them my way! Again, I ran out to greet these wonderful folks! We catch up to find that the young couple is now engaged...CONGRATS...and the parents are now proud Grandparents ...more CONGRATS! I was so touched they came to see me to share their great news!

After that I head out to preview a few homes for my client. I am driving down the road to pass another really great client waving at me from their sunroof after pulling out from their new home that we closed this year. Another first time home buyer that has settled into their home with the most adorable little girl with another baby on the way so soon! I had recently been invited to their house warming and it gave me the greatest joy for their little girl to show me her new room!

This may sound corny, but it wonderful feeling that makes me love what I do.....gosh am I fortunate!

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If you have any questions about Pullman or the Pullman Real Estate Market I am here to help! Feel free to use my my free Pullman WA MLS search...and you are welcome to sign up for automatic market notifications too!

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About the Author: The above piece was provided as a community service by Lori Cofer, a local Pullman WA Real Estate Agent. Lori can be reached via email at loricofer@yahoo.com or by phone at 509-330-0086. Lori is happy to assist you in all your Pullman real estate and Moscow Idaho Real Estate needs. Lori is "Your Pullman WA Real Estate Connection

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For more information about Lori see her profiles at: Lori Cofer's Businessweek profile; Lori Cofer's Google profile; Lori Cofer's Lookup Page and Lori Cofer's Naymz profile. Feel free to read her helpful articles on New Construction in Pullman WA; Info about Pullman WA; More Helpful Info about Pullman WA; Info About the Pullman WA schools Info About the Pullman-Moscow Bill Chipman Trail; Ten Easy Ways to Improve Your Curb Appeal For Sellers; Five Tips on Buying Your New Pullman Home; More Tips for Buyers; and Tips on Building Your New Custom Pullman WA Home.

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Tide Rolls Out At Cape Look Out

Moscow Idaho Real Estate Lori Cofer, REALTOR® (Beasley Realty) — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:17:39 -0400

Via LORI COFER ~ PULLMAN WA -- Realtor® ~ 509-330-0086 (Beasley Realty):

On my recent trip to Portland Oregon to attend Rain Camp I spent some time at Cape Look Out about 1 or so from Portland. Here is a picture I captured. Lately I have found taking pictures to be a great way to relax....Hope you enjoy!

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About the Author: The above piece was provided as a community service by Lori Cofer, a local Pullman WA Real Estate Agent. Lori can be reached via email at loricofer@yahoo.com or by phone at 509-330-0086. Lori is happy to assist you in all your Pullman real estate and Moscow Idaho Real Estate needs. Lori is "Your Pullman WA Real Estate Connection

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For more information about Lori see her profiles at: Lori Cofer's Businessweek profile; Lori Cofer's Google profile; Lori Cofer's Lookup Page and Lori Cofer's Naymz profile. Feel free to read her helpful articles on New Construction in Pullman WA; Info about Pullman WA; More Helpful Info about Pullman WA; Info About the Pullman WA schools Info About the Pullman-Moscow Bill Chipman Trail; Ten Easy Ways to Improve Your Curb Appeal For Sellers; Five Tips on Buying Your New Pullman Home; More Tips for Buyers; and Tips on Building Your New Custom Pullman WA Home.

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Tips for House Hunting in Moscow Idaho!

Moscow Idaho Real Estate Lori Cofer, REALTOR® (Beasley Realty) — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:39:13 -0400

Tips for House Hunting in Moscow Idaho!

Our market place in Moscow Idaho continues to be relatively active. Folks are still moving within Moscow, and new folks are coming to Moscow as well.

As summer is in full swing, it can be hot when looking at homes. Here are a few tips that might be helpful for you if you are going out to tour homes. Let's break them down into two categories, before you look and the actual big day!

Before We Look ~ Do your homework before we look. I know, we all hate homework, but really we need to do it for our own benefit!. Here are two things you can do to ease the process.

Contact your lender ~ That pre-approval letter is so very important. It tells us what price range we need to focusing on. I want to show you homes that fit your needs! And when we find that home, it tells those sellers you are a serious candidate come offer time! If you need help, I am happy to pass on a few lenders names for you to interview.

Use my website ~ Look through My Moscow Idaho Real Estate Website and pick out potential candidates that have caught your eye. And look through the listings I send and give me a list of homes that appeal to you. That gives me a better feel for what you are looking for. Communicate with me...I am here to listen!

Take time to make a needs versus wish list ~ Tell me what you need...and what you would love to have. It will further help me zero in on some homes that I want to make sure you should see!

Now the big day is here ~ We are heading out to look at homes! Here are a few things that you might want to remember!

Be selective ~ Ask me to show you the best candidates that fit your needs first. I know you want to see everything...but really we spend our time knowing the inventory and we can ease your process by showing you the homes that meet your criteria first. If none of those are a fit, we will continue to look till we find it! I promise! I want you to love your home!

Shoes ~ Do wear shoes that are easy to get on and off. A lot of folks have had their carpets recently cleaned, so they ask us to remove their shoes. So wear some shoes that you can easily slip on and off. Most folks dress very comfortably and that is important too! Especially if it is a warm day!

Take notes ~ If you are coming from out of town, you most likely have to see as many homes as you possibly can in a short period of time. Really it is best if you limit yourself to about 5 houses a day, but sometimes that just isn't practical. Especially if you are coming from out of town and have a few days to find that house. This is where the note process is most helpful. Write notes on the fliers to remind you why you liked a home. Discard the fliers of the homes you didn't like. Simplify!

Take your camera ~ You won't want to take pictures of all the homes...and you will want to be selective in your pictures. But if there is something you really like about house, snap a picture. It will help you jar your memory later!

These are just a few of the many things that will ease your process in searching for that perfect home in Moscow! If you are looking for that new home in Pullman Washington or Moscow Idaho, feel free to call and interview me or ask any questions you may have!

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Always Get Your New Moscow Idaho Home Inspected!!!

Moscow Idaho Real Estate Lori Cofer, REALTOR® (Beasley Realty) — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:11:19 -0400

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This is a post from Jay Markanich on the importance of getting even new homes that were built inspected.

Via Jay Markanich (Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC):

My clients were on vacation when their new construction was ready for a final inspection. They told me that I was scheduled for anytime I wanted on that day. So I showed up real early.

The inspection revealed the usual stuff - loose dishwasher leaking onto the kitchen floor, leaky faucet in a bathroom, grounding electrode hanging loose under the electric meter with no sign of a grounding rod beside the house - you know, the usual stuff. There was more than that!

But this is the view on the end of the front porch. From this view it doesn't look like a far drop.

It is. The drop on the left side is 38" and the right corner and in front on the end 34".

This family has small children and elderly parents. Thinking about someone falling off that porch would be a considerable and continuing stress. Not to mention the code... but we needn't go there. The supervisor told my clients that he didn't want to hear from the home inspector! He might condescend to hearing from the buyers, but I am told it takes more than one mention for him to consider anything they say. Hmmmm...

They have a little boy who will be doing swan dives off that porch! I know I would have done hand springs off the end. "Look at what I can do Mom!" But not everyone can do that and this porch is hazardous.

My recommendation: The clients thought that drop was a bit far. It is. They thought it should have a rail and they are right. Just because it is a new house and something doesn't look right, don't assume that it must be right because there just wouldn't be any builder oversights! Well, you know what happens when we assume.

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Pebbles on the Beach at Cape Look Out Oregon ~ Speechless Sunday

Moscow Idaho Real Estate Lori Cofer, REALTOR® (Beasley Realty) — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 17:56:42 -0400

Via LORI COFER ~ PULLMAN WA -- Realtor® ~ 509-330-0086 (Beasley Realty):

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If you have any questions about Pullman or the Pullman Real Estate Market I am here to help! Feel free to use my my free Pullman WA MLS search...and you are welcome to sign up for automatic market notifications too!

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About the Author: The above piece was provided as a community service by Lori Cofer, a local Pullman WA Real Estate Agent. Lori can be reached via email at loricofer@yahoo.com or by phone at 509-330-0086. Looking for Pullman WA real estate or Moscow Idaho Real Estate? Lori is happy to assist you in all your Pullman WA Real Estate and Moscow Idaho Real Estate needs. Lori is "Your Pullman WA Real Estate and Moscow Idaho Real Estate Connection"

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Best Yard of the Month Contest in Whitman and Latah County ~ Beasley Realty

Moscow Idaho Real Estate Lori Cofer, REALTOR® (Beasley Realty) — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:54:32 -0400

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Via LORI COFER ~ PULLMAN WA -- Realtor® ~ 509-330-0086 (Beasley Realty):

Beasley Realty located in Pullman Washington is proud to be a part of the Best Yard of the Month for Both Whitman County and Latah County. I am super excited for this great contest where the yards are voted on by popular demand! How fun!

So get out there and spruce up that yard and enter! And if gardening isn't your thing, let that gardening neighbor of yours know! They will LOVE you if THEY win! They might even be willing to share some of those great flowers or produce with you!

There will be three rounds:

Round 1 is July 5th through July 31st.
Round 2 is August 1st through August 31st.
Round 3 is September 1st through September 30th!

You can vote once a day...and the Winner of each round will enjoy dinner and a movie on Beasley Realty plus a great yard sign to highlight all your great efforts on your beautiful yard!

The winner of each round will then be competing against each other for the grand champion round that is from October 1st through the 10th!

Submit a picture of your yard or vote for your favorite yard either in Whitman County Washington or Latah County in Idaho here at the Best of the Palouse Yard of the Month Contest.

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About the Author: The above piece was provided as a community service by Lori Cofer, a local Pullman WA Real Estate Agent. Lori can be reached via email at loricofer@yahoo.com or by phone at 509-330-0086. Looking for Pullman WA real estate or Moscow Idaho Real Estate? Lori is happy to assist you in all your Pullman WA Real Estate and Moscow Idaho Real Estate needs. Lori is "Your Pullman WA Real Estate and Moscow Idaho Real Estate Connection"

For more information about Lori see her profiles at: Lori Cofer's Businessweek profile; Lori Cofer's Google profile; Lori Cofer's Lookup Page and Lori Cofer's Naymz profile. Feel free to read her helpful articles on New Construction in Pullman WA; Info about Pullman WA; More Helpful Info about Pullman WA; Info About the Pullman WA schools Info About the Pullman-Moscow Bill Chipman Trail; Ten Easy Ways to Improve Your Curb Appeal For Sellers; Five Tips on Buying Your New Pullman Home; More Tips for Buyers; and Tips on Building Your New Custom Pullman WA Home.

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Reflections on Kamiak Butte ~ Paradise Outside on the Palouse

Moscow Idaho Real Estate Lori Cofer, REALTOR® (Beasley Realty) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:14:11 -0400

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Via LORI COFER ~ PULLMAN WA -- Realtor® ~ 509-330-0086 (Beasley Realty):

Today was beautiful in Pullman Washington. The skies were blue and the temps hit around the mid 80's. When I have clients come to Pullman from out of town often I suggest they take the hike on Kamiak Butte.

Today, I followed my own advice. I asked my son and daughter-in-law if they would like to take a walk with the dog to Kamiak Butte.

Kamiak Butte is only about 20 minutes outside of Pullman. It is very near Palouse. It is an absolute wonder. The trails are wooded and alive with green growing things. I love anything green...it gives me a sense of peace in this often hectic world in which we live.

Today was a special one. My daughter-in-law and my son are expecting their first child soon....my first grandchild. I can't begin to tell you how I will cherish this day as we walked up the gentle trail knowing that soon, there would be a new member to our family. I can't wait to show her the beautiful area that I love so much.

From the top it is break taking as it provides view of the quilt work patches of ground that is so near and dear to my heart...my beloved Palouse....and Pullman my home!

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Momma...Wait For Me!

Moscow Idaho Real Estate Lori Cofer, REALTOR® (Beasley Realty) — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 23:36:16 -0400

Via LORI COFER ~ REALTOR® -- PULLMAN WA REAL ESTATE -- 509-330-0086 (Beasley Realty):

I took this picture on a business trip in Oregon. The fawn is behind the Doe right under the Foxglove.

About the Author: The above piece was provided as a community service by Lori Cofer, a local Pullman WA & Moscow Idaho Real Estate Agent. Lori can be reached via email at loricofer@yahoo.com or by phone at 509-330-0086. Looking for Pullman Washington Real Estate or Moscow Idaho Real Estate? Lori is happy to assist you in all your Pullman Washington Real Estate and Moscow Idaho Real Estate needs. Lori is "Your Moscow Idaho Real Estate Connection"

For more information about Lori see her profiles at: Lori Cofer's Businessweek profile; Lori Cofer's Google profile; Lori Cofer's Lookup Page and Lori Cofer's Naymz profile. Feel free to read her helpful articles on New Construction in Pullman WA; Info about Pullman WA; More Helpful Info about Pullman WA; Info About the Pullman WA schools Info About the Pullman-Moscow Bill Chipman Trail; Ten Easy Ways to Improve Your Curb Appeal For Sellers; Five Tips on Buying Your New Pullman Home; More Tips for Buyers; and Tips on Building Your New Custom Pullman WA Home.

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