Category Archives: Real Estate News

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

Jobs still holding own in Tri-Cities

Posted on September 18, 2009 by

In spite of the ongoing recession, the Tri-Cities is faring much better that the rest of the state and nation. There was a gain in August of 2,400 nonfarm jobs, which is more than a 2.5 percent growth. Our strengths … Continue reading →

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Concert in Columbia Park a hit!

Posted on September 18, 2009 by

The smooth sounds of The Robert Cray Band concert in Columbia Park in Kennewick drew a good sized crowd and the turnout was strong enough that the Riverfront Concerts LLC will be working to bring more top-name entertainment to Kennewick … Continue reading →

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Tri-Citians are generous in support of Kids Day

Posted on September 16, 2009 by

For the sixth year in a row, generous Tri-Citians reached into their purses, wallets or backpacks and supported the children of our community by purchasing the special edition Kids Day newspaper from volunteers clad in red t-shirts standing on street corners … Continue reading →

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Grant to CBC to benefit Pasco downtown revitalization

Posted on September 16, 2009 by

A new grant from HUD’s Hispanic Serving Institutions Assisting Communities program will be used by Pasco’s Columbia Basin College to work with groups in the community towards downtown Pasco revitalization. The $600,000 grant will be used towards improving the appearance … Continue reading →

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Children’s Hospital Guild host Annual Christmas Home Tour

Posted on September 15, 2009 by

Again this year, the Tri-Cities Children’s Hospital Guild is presenting there wonderful Christmas Home Tour on Decemeber 5, 2009. You can visit 7 beautifully decorated holiday homes, with all proceeds benefiting children from Benton and Franklin counties through the Children’s … Continue reading →

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Jawbone found in river to be studied

Posted on September 15, 2009 by

Well this Mid-Columbia area certainly is becoming an outstanding location for anthropologists! You may or may not be aware that the 9,300 year-old Kennewick Man was found along the Columbia River a few years ago. Well now a lower jawbone was located … Continue reading →

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Pasco looking at consolidation with Richland and Kennewick

Posted on September 15, 2009 by

At a recent council meeting, Pasco city administrators are looking into spending the funds necessary to study the effects of consolidation with Richland and Kennewick, and also for the best placement of a new bridge across the Columbia linking the … Continue reading →

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Preparing Your House for Sale: Six Months Out

Posted on September 14, 2009 by

As the Tri-City real estate market begins to heat up, more and more homeowners are considering putting their homes on the market.  Many are looking at Spring 2010, but have a relatively simplistic view of what is involved in preparing … Continue reading →

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2009 Parade of Homes Map & Directions

Posted on September 14, 2009 by

Parade of Homes Directions  2009 Parade of Homes Map  Here we have attached a map and directions you can pull up to view for this years Parade of Homes. There are many fine homes in this year’s Parade spanning the … Continue reading →

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