Blog Posts From February 2026

Aug 8, 2026 • 3 min read

Benton County's Population is Growing - Where are They Coming From?

Benton County added more than 1,000 new residents in the most recent IRS tracking year. Most of those new residents were already Washingtonians when they moved, and despite a common refrain you might hear around the Tri-Cities, very few relocated from King County and the west side of the state.Yes, I said "IRS" above -- not the Census Bureau. The IRS tracks the addresses on tax returns every year

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Feb 6, 2026 2 min read

Do You Really Need a 20% Down Payment to Buy a Home?

No, most homebuyers make a down payment that's well below 20%. Recent research suggests the typical down payment in 2025 was 14.4%.The 20% down payment myth has been around since the Great Depression, but buyers today can get loans with much lower down payment requirements.In this article, I'll explain more about down payment myths and realities. Among the many myths that go along with buying a h

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