Water Follies Fun!

Posted on July 20, 2011 by

 

Head down to Columbia Park July 29 – July 31 to view/participate in any of these Water Follie events:

Friday July 29
All Day Free Fries Fryday
8:15 AM Grand Prix West Testing
9:10 AM Unlimited Hydroplane Testing
11:30 – 1:30 HAPO Community Credit Union Over the River Air Show
1:50 PM Unlimited Qualifying – H1 Unlimited Fast Lap Friday
4:00 PM Vintage Unlimited Hydroplane Exhibition
4:40 PM Grand Prix West Challenge Race
5:10 PM Western States Insurance Unlimited Hydroplane Dash for Cash

Saturday July 30
8:15 AM Grand Prix West Testing
9:10 AM Unlimited Hydroplane Testing
11:30 – 1:30 HAPO Community Credit Union Over the River Air Show
12:00 PM Hydro Drivers Autograph Session
1:50 PM Legends Casino Vintage Heat 1
2:20 PM Babcock Services Grand Prix West Heat 1
2:30 PM Air Show Performer Autograph Session
2:50 PM Cascade Natural Gas Unlimited Hydroplane Heat 1A
3:10 PM Plumbers & Steamfitters UA Local 598 Unlimited Hydroplane Heat 1B
3:40 PM AHBL, Inc. Grand Prix West Heat 2
4:00 PM Legends Casino Vintage Heat 2

Sunday July 31
8:15 AM Unlimited Hydroplane Testing
9:30 AM Grand Prix West Testing
10:15 AM Vintage Hydroplane Testing
11:00 AM Opening Ceremonies
11:30 – 1:30 HAPO Community Credit Union Over the River Air Show
1:50 PM Connell Oil Unlimited Hydroplane Heat 2A
2:10 PM American Family Insurance Unlimited Hydroplane Heat 2B
2:30 PM Legends Casino Vintage Heat 3
3:10 PM  Plumbers & Steamfitters UA Local 598 Unlimited Heat 3A
3:30 PM Cascade Natural Gas Unlimited Heat 3B
3:50 PM Atomic Screenprinting Grand Prix West Final
4:30 PM Lamb Weston Columbia Cup Unlimited Final
4:45 PM Awards Ceremony – ANG Stage

Air Show Schedule (Fri-Sun 11:30-1:30)
11:35 AM Bad Yak!
11:47 AM CAF B-17/B-25
12:02 AM USCG Rescue Deno
12:22 PM Bill Stein Airshows
12:34 PM John Klatt
12:46 PM Huey/Cobra Helicopters
13:05 PM ACC F-15E Strike Eagle
13:25 PM End of Air show

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE – CONTACT THE TRI-CITY WATER FOLLIES FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Dessert Theater!

Posted on July 12, 2011 by

Looking for something fun to do? 

Get your tickets to the Dessert Theater put on by Broken Leg Entertainment.  They are performing Neil Simons’ California Suite. 

California Suite is a 1976 play by Neil Simon. Similar in structure to his earlier, Plaza Suite, the comedy is composed of four playlets set in Suite 203-04, which consists of a living room and an adjoining bedroom with an ensuite bath, in The Beverly Hills Hotel.

Check out the flyer below and find what date and time suits you best!!

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Deadliest Catch

Posted on June 17, 2011 by

If you are a fan of the hit Discovery Channel show Deadliest Catch, make your way down to the West Richland Yolk’s.  Captain Keith Colburn of the Wizard will be signing autographs from Noon to 2 p.m. today!

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Splish Splash

Posted on May 20, 2011 by

Looking for something to do in the heat??

The new splash and play water park at Badger Mountain Park in Richland is now open! The Grand opening, celebrated with City of Richland officials and a few hundred kids and their families enjoyed the 5,950 square-foot park that features 19 water attractions. A steel drum band, clown, rabbit and sports mascots also present to entertain the crowds.

The park will serve approximately 18,000 residents in the South Richland area.


See more photos of this story: http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2011/05/19/1496553_a1496517/gallery-splash-play.html#ixzz1Mun1RYq8

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Distinctive Tour!

Posted on May 9, 2011 by

Are you ready to sell your home?
Let Distinctive Properties, Inc. help you do that!

Currently, we have 27 agents ready to list your home. 
Here are a few of the things our agents will do for you and your home: 

  • Give advice regarding price and terms; prepare Comparative Market Analysis (CMA).
  • Estimate closing costs and net proceeds.
  • Promote seller’s best interest.
  • Negotiate best price and terms for seller.
  • Disclose buyer’s motivation and strategy, if known.
  • Use the MLS (Multiple Listing Service), and a variety of other sources to help determine the best selling price for your home.
  • Place your home in MLS, so all local REALTORS can help find the right buyer.
  • Qualify buyers before showing them your home.
  • Promptly counsel you on all contracts and offers presented.
  • Attend the closing and help explain all the details.
  • Turn over house to buyer.
  • Maintain confidentiality.

Not only will your agent be knowledgeable about your home and its features and benefits, but all of our agents take a weekly tour of all our new listings.  This way whenever potential buyers inquire about your property, everyone can provide the knowledge it will take to sell your home. 

So if you are ready to sell, call Distinctive Properties today to have your home put on our DISTINCTIVE TOUR!

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Mortgage Rates

Posted on April 6, 2011 by

30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage is Up Slightly for Second Week
30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 4.86 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending March 31, 2011.  This is up from last week when it averaged 4.81 percent.  At this time last year, the 30-year FRM average 5.08 percent.

15-year FRM this week averaged 4.09 percent with an average 0.7 point, up from last week when it averaged 4.04 percent.  At this time last year, the 15-year FRM averaged 4.39 percent.

5-year Treasury-indexed hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) averaged 3.70 percent this week, with an average 0.7 point.  This is up from last week when it average 3.62 percent.  At this time last year, the 5-year ARM averaged 4.10 percent.

1-year Treasury-index ARM average 3.26 percent this week with an average 0.6 point, up from last week when it averaged 3.21 percent.  At this time last year, the 1-year ARM averaged 4.05 percent. 

Mortgage rates are on the rise.  The time to buy a house is now!

If you are ready to buy, sell or relocate —— THINK DISTINCTIVE!

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Congratulations!!!

Posted on April 1, 2011 by

Congratulations Melissa…

to our Distinctive Realtor, Melissa Montgomery, for winning the “Realtor Community Service” award from the Tri-City Association of Realtors!

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What’s the Real Estate Market doing this week??

Posted on March 22, 2011 by

Are you curious to know about the Tri-Cities Real Estate Market and how it is doing this week?

Check out “The Tri-Cities Real Estate Market” section on Distinctive Properties, Inc. Trusted Links webpage below…


http://www.distinctiveprop.com/relocate/

Not only can you view this weeks real estate stats, but we keep 6 weeks worth of statistics posted for you enjoyment!

 

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The Beautiful Rivers of the Tri-Cities…

Posted on March 15, 2011 by

The Beautiful Rivers of the Tri-Cities…

Our rivers are such an important part of make up of the Tri-Cities. “The Mighty Columbia” flows from Canada into the Pacific Northwest and is the largest river in volume flowing into the Pacific Ocean. I believe it is just behind the Mississippi River in volume. The river is named after Captain Robert Gray’s ship the Columbia Rediviva, the first ship to journey up the river.
 The Columbia with all of its dams is the largest hydroelectric power-producing river. The Snake River flows into the Columbia in between Pasco and Burbank. It flows for more than 1,000 miles in the western part of the U.S., from Yellowstone National Park, through Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon and Washington and ending here in the Tri-Cities. It is the largest tributary to the Columbia. The Yakima River named after the Yakima indigenous people, is another tributary emptying into the Columbia River near Richland with headwaters in Keechelus Lake. Come visit our beautiful Tri-Cities, with its unusual combination of vast rivers and arid desert land. There is so much to offer outdoor enthusiasts here and the weather is warm, sunny and incredible.
Welcome to paradise! Real Estate is still afordable, the selection is good. We can help you find your dream Home. The people at Distinctive Properties, Inc., set our company apart from all other real estate companies. Our sales associates really listen to you and are sensitive and focused on your needs. With our ongoing education programs, we are ready to help you every step of the way, from buying to selling, from marketing to financing.

Our sales associates hold many professional designations, including Certified Real Estate Specialist (C.R.S.), and graduates of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.). We have past presidents of the Tri-City Association of Realtors, and two past recipients of the “Realtor of the Year” award. A number of agents are serving on the Board of Directors of the Tri-City Association and the State Association. Our broker served as Real Estate Commissioner for the State of Washington for ten years.

Click on the Distinctive Properties logo below to find your agent today!

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