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Real Estate Comes Out Winners at end of “Fiscal Cliff”

Late last night the Senate Bill to extend some federal tax code provisions important to home buyers, sellers, builders, and those in real estate were finally passed by the House in a 259-167 vote.  Among the items approved through the … Continue reading

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Realtor Food Drive coming up…

In November and December, Realtors across the Tri-Cities will come together to participate in service of their communities by raising food and funds for 2nd Harvest.  Bags will be dropped off  on their neighborhood doorsteps and bags and donations will … Continue reading

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Time is running out for $8,000 first-time homebuyer credit! Watch this video…

November 30th is the last day to take advantage of this $8,000 first-time homebuyers credit. Homes in Kennewick, Pasco, Richland, West Richland and surrounding areas are a great buy right now and mortgage rates are low, so you’ll want to … Continue reading

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New loan program aims to keep millions from losing homes

The Tri-City economy has mostly held its own during the national recession, but unexpected medical bills, job loss, divorce and other hardships mean some homeowners are struggling to make mortgage payments. Loan modifications, which usually involve rearranging the terms or … Continue reading

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Tri-City Woman’s new company wins $4M contract

Awarding subcontract also helps Washington Closure meet minority hiring goals. Jonetta Everano’s gamble to start her own company has paid off with a subcontract worth up to $4.2 million with Washington Closure Hanford. Now’s she’s busy leasing rigs and hiring … Continue reading

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Group helps Tri-Citians go green

A new local network has a “can-do” attitude toward helping Tri-Citians reduce their energy use, recycle and develop partnerships that promote sustainability. “We want to be able to be the hub for local, regional issues and education so people don’t … Continue reading

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HUD: Homebuyer Tax Credit Loans Still on Track

May 21, 2009 News reports that the federal government is backing away from its plan to permit eligible borrowers to monetize the first-time homebuyer tax credit are off the mark, a spokesman for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban … Continue reading

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Tri-Cities Washington

The Tri-Cities is a metropolitan area in the southeastern part of the US state of Washington, consisting of Benton and Franklin counties. Three neighboring cities are the principal cities for the metropolitan area: Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland. The cities are … Continue reading

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Job diversification tops list of development priorities

Major metropolitan centers in Washington, and most of the nation, have been experiencing thousands of layoffs. However, diversification efforts by TRIDEC and its economic development partners have positioned the Tri-Cities to be able to weather the recent economic recession with … Continue reading

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