Category Archives: Real Estate News

Information on the Real Estate market in the greater tri-city area.

AARP offers driving classes

Posted on June 2, 2010 by

3 senior driving classes are being offered by AARP in the Tri-Cities. The 8-hour refresher classes give senior an opportunity to update their skills and knowledge. Classes are $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members, and will be held … Continue reading →

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Pacific NW lumber demands

Posted on June 1, 2010 by

Construction the first 2 quarters of 2010 has been much stronger than Pacific Northwest lumber companies had anticipated and that has made for some scrambling to keep up.  In spite of the recession, lumber suppliers have been working hard to … Continue reading →

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Wonderful Article !!

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Christa

This is a wonderful article by Ben Stein about the joys of working with Realtors. It is a nice, positive and worthwhile read http://www.distinctiveprop.com/files/files/PiecesOfHeaven.pdf

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Party On this weekend!

Posted on May 27, 2010 by

The annual Jimmy Buffett Tribute Party takes place this Sunday, May 30th at the Clover Island Inn in Kennewick, with gates opening at 4 pm, music starting at 5pm with the Tri-City band “Color Blind” as the opening act.  Nobody … Continue reading →

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“Battle of the Ages” softball game upcoming

Posted on May 26, 2010 by

Local CEO’s and Community Business Leaders will come together with members of the Young Professionals of Tri-Cities in a charity softball game Thursday May 27th at GESA Stadium in Pasco, with the game being promoted as “The Battle of the … Continue reading →

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Tri-City Fever teams with U.S. Army to aid Wounded Warriors

Posted on May 25, 2010 by

This writer is a season ticket holder with the Tri-City Fever and have ridden the high’s and low’s this season, but when I found out that the Fever Team is coming together with the US Army to aid the Wounded … Continue reading →

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Loans available for Benton & Franklin business owners

Posted on May 25, 2010 by

The Hanford Area Economic Investment Fund wants business owners from Benton and Franklin counties to know about their loans, which can range from $150,000 to $500,000. The loans are awarded for buying land, research & development, equipment or other improvement … Continue reading →

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Red Mountain Vineyard helping schools

Posted on May 25, 2010 by

A 404 acre vineyard development on Red Mountain outside Benton City will aid Washington state school students by providing millions of dollars in tax exempt revenue to schools.  There was a celebratory planting of the vineyard Friday, with the Commissioner … Continue reading →

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Tri-City Building Permits for May 2010

Posted on May 25, 2010 by

May 2010: Footlocker in Columbia Center is performing a commercial remodel. $40,000 Winco Foods on Clearwater in Kennewick is performing a commerical remodel. $30,000 and $14,500. Benton-Franklin Fairgrounds in Kennewick. Commerical. $75,000 Department of Social and Health Services in Kennewick, … Continue reading →

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