Blog Posts From February 2026

Jun 17, 2026 • 4 min read

What Does a "Starter Home" Cost in the Tri-Cities?

The typical starter home in the Tri-Cities costs about $375,000 as of June 2026. But most first-time home buyers will find that expected costs will depend on what they want and need from their first home. The good news is that the inventory of homes for sale is high right now, so there are a lot of homes from which to choose.Hi, I'm Cari McGee. I've helped countless first-time buyers get into the

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Feb 7, 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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