Category Archives: Real Estate News

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

Conventions keep coming to the Tri-Cities

Posted on July 28, 2009 by

Planning fastpitch tournaments for April in Western Washington can be risky business because of wet weather. So Steve Jensen, state director for National Softball Association’s girls fastpitch, decided to bring some of his games to the Tri-Cities. “I wanted to … Continue reading →

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Staycations offer a new way to explore and experience the Tri-Cities

Posted on July 23, 2009 by

“Staycation” was the buzz word last summer when gas prices rose to over $4 a gallon and people decided to find fun closer to home. But the word is making a comeback this year, especially in a time when more … Continue reading →

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Landscaping creates comfort and beauty, even on a budget

Posted on July 22, 2009 by

As people postpone vacations and look to save money in this uncertain economy, some residents are investing in their homes and expanding their living space into their yards. They are creating special lighting and small ponds, or even tearing out … Continue reading →

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Tri-Cities continues to see healthy job market

Posted on July 17, 2009 by

The Tri-Cities can thank federal stimulus money and highway construction work for helping the community weather the recession better than many other Washington communities, a state economist says. Federal stimulus money for Hanford cleanup and ongoing road work helped the … Continue reading →

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Richland makes list of top small cities

Posted on July 17, 2009 by

Richland is rated among the top 100 best small towns to live in in America in the latest issue of Money magazine. The magazine ranked Richland 51st in the country. The other Washington communities in the 2009 list are Mukilteo … Continue reading →

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Selling your house….Someday? Improvements to make and enjoy now

Posted on July 17, 2009 by

Many times homeowners will live uncomfortably with the quirks of their house, then literally pull out the kitchen sink and remodel/repair everything only when they are ready to sell.  This pattern of “decorate and depart” remains constant – at least … Continue reading →

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New tax credit gives Tri-Cities first-time homebuyers extra incentive to buy

Posted on July 15, 2009 by

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 authorized the tax credit, which provides up to $8,000 for qualified first-time homebuyers who close on a home from January 1 through December 1. Many homebuyers are able to take advantage of … Continue reading →

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Tri-Cities chosen as a great place for new start

Posted on July 15, 2009 by

A recent issue of Business Week ranked the Tri-Cities as the third best place in the U.S. to make a fresh start for folks who have experienced tough times due to the recession. The article, entitled “Where Struggling Americans Can … Continue reading →

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Richland and Kennewick look for options, input for Columbia Park West

Posted on July 15, 2009 by

The cities of Richland and Kennewick are collecting public input to help determine the future of Columbia Park West. About 50 residents attended a public workshop at Camp Kiwanis in June. They all had ideas of what they would like … Continue reading →

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