Category Archives: Real Estate News

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

10 Big-Impact, Low-Cost Remodeling Projects

Posted on March 16, 2010 by

1. Tidy up kitchen cabinets. Potential buyers open kitchen cabinets and look inside.  Home owners can add rollout or organizing trays so when buyers peek in, they feel like there’s lots of room for their stuff. 2.  Add or replace tile. … Continue reading →

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Kennewick High 1st in Tri Cities to have IB Program

Posted on March 16, 2010 by

The Tri Cities now has one high school with the International Baccalaureate program. Kennewick High is one of two schools on the east side of the state that offers the college prep classes. Usually the classes are smaller and offer more … Continue reading →

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Home starts booming in Tri Cities

Posted on March 12, 2010 by

We in the Tri Cities have been incredibly fortunate not to have experienced the huge decline in the housing market as many communities have; in fact, the Tri Cities housing starts are blossoming with a 255 percent increase in building … Continue reading →

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SPRING FORWARD!!

Posted on March 12, 2010 by

This is the time of year when we lose an hour of sleep (darn) but we know that spring is on its way and that means sunshine and warmer weather here in the beautiful Tri Cities! Just as a reminder, … Continue reading →

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Pasta Mama’s is coming back!

Posted on March 11, 2010 by

Paul & Diane Santillie of Kennewick, who made such a wonderful success of their pasta and sauce business, Pasta Mama’s, are back in business after a 16 year absence. Their story is one of triumph and tragedy. They developed the … Continue reading →

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Kennewick home prices going against the tide

Posted on March 10, 2010 by

According to Smartmoney.com, the Tri Cities is listed as number 1 among the top 5 communities in the nation that will see increases in home prices for the 4th quarter of 2010, with increases just under 4 percent.  The Tri … Continue reading →

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Vista Field to Remain Open!

Posted on March 9, 2010 by

Last night the issue of keeping Vista Field in Kennewick open for air traffic or close it and use it for future development, came down to the vote – and the vote was YES – Keep it Open!  So the … Continue reading →

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HB 2510 could aid KGH in getting new hospital built sooner

Posted on March 8, 2010 by

HB 2510 is headed to the governors desk for signature this week could potentially save Kennewick General Hospital millions and make the construction of their new hospital in the Southridge area a reality as soon as this summer.  In a … Continue reading →

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Carousel issue could be back on the table…maybe

Posted on March 8, 2010 by

How long has this issue about the antique carousel and where it should be located been discussed? It seems like forever and a day.  Although the horses have all been restored and are currently being housed in city storage in … Continue reading →

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