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New Construction in the Tri-Cities: Why and Where People are Buying

Sep 12, 2026 • 3 min read

New Construction in the Tri-Cities: Why and Where People are Buying

A desire to avoid costly renovations and repairs is the main reason people choose new construction, almost twice as popular as the next most common reason -- the ability to customize a home's features. No matter your reasons, Tri-Cities buyers certainly have plenty of options to get a fresh start in a newly-built home. I'm Cari McGee. In my 20+ years as a Tri-Cities Realtor®, I've not only helped

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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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