Charitable Giving

Charitable causes we have been supporting lately:

• Mike Huckabee ~ Mike Huckabee for President! Mike is a stand-up guy who is honest and trustworthy.
• Recycling ~ Consider recycling your waste, as it may save the earth!
• Buy Wii ~ Buy Nintendo Wii from us and Save The Children.
• World Vision ~ World Vision provides hope to millions around he world.
• Save The Children ~ Save The Children focuses on children in need around the world.
• The Acumen Fund ~ The Acumen Fund uses entrepreneurial efforts to helps those living on less than $4.00 per day.
• Tri Cities Habitat For Humanity ~ Enough said! Provide a home for those who cannot afford one.
• Shelby Mustang ~ Yup, ya heard it right! A page devoted to the 1965 Shelby Mustang! All proceeds go to the Polly Klaas® Fund.

Have you considered contributing a portion of your income to a charity you value? Consider doing so today. As a part of our real estate business, we do!

Kadlec Forms Group to Cope with the Loss of a Baby

Kadlec Forms Group to Cope with the Loss of a Baby A new support group is being launched in the Tri-Cities to help families cope with the loss of a baby. Staff members of the Kadlec Birth Center are organizing the group to help families deal with the grieving process following a loss of an infant. The support group will meet monthly, the first class will be held on November fifth at Kadlec Medical Center. If you would like more information on the support group, contact the Kadlec education department at (509) 942-2600.   Community information by The Lane Real Estate Team servcing Richland Real Estate and surrounding areas.

West Richland Wa Real Estate

West Richland Wa Real Estate ~ Parks & Recreation

 

The City of West Richland, Wa is a unique discovery for the budding family, come and see for yourselves. Recreational areas are important for any community, but especially for one in which children make up a large percentage of the population. Wide open spaces are a must, but so too are parklands, bike paths, walking trails and covered play areas.

 

With over 30 acres of playgrounds and parks the West Richland Wa Real Estate area is aligning with a strategy developed by the City to develop neighborhood parks throughout residential areas, whilst at the same time planning, constructing and maintaining larger community park areas.

 

To show their commitment to providing high quality parks and recreational facilities for families in the area, a Park Board has been established (circa 1972) to guide City Council decision making in the management and beautification of these community spaces. Ultimately it will remain the responsibility of the City Council to approve funding for parks and playgrounds in the West Richland Wa Real Estate area.

 

The Park Board is comprised of 5 residents, a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson. The Board meets on the last Tuesday of each month at the West Richland Wa Real Estate Library. The public are welcome to attend all meetings.  Visit West Richland Wa Real Estate Today! 

Activities in the Tri Cities

25 Things to do in the Tri Cities

1. Watch the sun set over the Columbia River.
2. Take a limousine tour through wine country.
3. Taste fresh, seasonal produce from roadside fruit stands and farmers’ markets.
4. Select sweet breads from a panaderia (Mexican bakery).
5. Discover the story of “Kennewick Man,” a 8,410 year-old skeleton found in Columbia park.
6. Bike the Sacagawea Heritage Trail.
7. Buy an “Atomic” marble at the Columbia River Exhibition of History, Science & Technology Museum.
8. Explore Washington’s first barrel caves used for aging wines.
9. Pick a peck of peppers at the Fiery Foods Festival.
10. Dine outside on a riverside deck.
11. Hike the Audubon Nature Trail in Columbia Park.
12. Visit a nearby Native American Heritage Center.
13. Take a jet boat tour of the Hanford Reach.
14. Try authentic tortas or tacos from a “taco wagon” vendor.
15. Follow the Lewis & Clark Trail.
16. Drive over the 2,503 foot long “Cable” bridge.
17. Get a stone therapy massage.
18. Sample an Atomic Amber microbrew.
19. Peek inside a tule-mat tepee at the McNary Wildlife Refuge.
20. Explore the Chamna Natural Preserve.
21. Drive through farm country.
22. Watch exciting sprint boat action at the desert water course.
23. Hike the Tapteal Greenway.
24. Ride the J & S Dreamland Express.
25. Golf at one of ten area golf courses.

Sacagawea Heritage Trail

The Sacagawea Heritage Trail Project aims to create a leisure and education trail that spans the twenty-two miles of the Columbia River, including that of the Richland Wa Real Estate area. The Project trail is a dedication to the solitary woman who aided the Lewis and Clark expedition. The trail will be bi-modal, in that pedestrians and cyclists can share its use. The amenities will be user friendly for able and disabled visitors and is expected to be completely environmentally friendly. It is anticipated that the trail will encourage visitors to learn more about, and to appreciate, the past experiences of the Corps of Discovery in the Mid-Columbia region.

It is hoped that the Heritage Trail will link pedestrians and cyclists with the rest of the Tri-City area. The network of loops will be non-motorized and will take in the river fronts and natural wonderland of the Tri-Cities area of which Richland Real Estate region is a part. The Class I multi-purpose trails and sidewalks, with Class II and III cycle routes (lanes and signage respectively) are monitored for continuous improvement.

The trail winds through parklands, along levees and streets. Richland City Council, as other Tri-City Councils are doing, maintains work on individual portions of the trail as well as maintaining waterfront development.

The Best Service

Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions that most people make in their life. When looking to buy a home there are things that should be considered in choosing your real estate agent. The real estate agent you choose should be experienced with a proven track record. Your real estate agent should be willing to listen to your needs.

Look at your real estate agent’s track record of success to get a good idea of what kind of business they have been doing. If you are looking for the unusual home see if that is something they will be able assist you with or if they have know someone that can assist you both that specializes in those types of homes…[more Realtor]

FHA Home Loan Financing Options

There are many types of real estate financing options available to you. It seems that there are new ones coming out all the time. Despite credit challenges you now have many more FHA loan options to qualify for financing for a new home.

Before you make your mind up on which FHA loan to take do the research. Find out the advantages and disadvantages of each type of FHA loan for your financial situation. Find the home loan that best suits your situation and needs. Family or business, short term or long, talk to a trusted home mortgage, bank lender and your real estate agent to get their expert opinions…[more FHA Home Loan]

Pets and Potential Buyers ~ Without A Trace

Entering a home for a showing and being confronted by a set of barking dogs is enough to make some potential buyers not enter the home at all. Similarly, the sight of a clump of cat hair on the sofa can sour some potential buyers as they try to envision themselves in your property. They won’t think you are a bad person or a bad pet owner, but they will come away from a real estate showing with a bad taste in their mouth due in large part to your pet’s effect.

Your job is to remove any trace of your pet’s stay in the home, starting with the clutter that can sometimes come from pet toys and food dishes. A cage is fine and a tidy area where a pet spends most of his or her time will not harm a showing, but having a stray dog bone here and a messy food dish there can distract a buyer from the beautiful breakfast nook you keep or the immaculate counter top you just cleaned. Home stagers recommend not letting your pet become a part of the home evaluation equation.

When To Use A New Construction Company Lender for a New Construction Loan

For some reason, many home buyers see buying a newly constructed home as an entirely separate kind of real estate transaction where the traditional rules don’t apply and everything is as simple as buying a loaf of bread at the store. Sadly, that is not the case and more and more consumers are finding out that a new construction home is every bit as complicated as a resale.

Builder have quickly become some of the largest companies in the United States and they have done so on the backs of rapid growth in many areas of the country as well as the increasingly common practice of constructing entire communities instead of simply a row or two of homes…[more New Construction Mortgage]

Important Issues to Avoid When Home Buying

Looking for a real estate to buy is a very exciting experience. Your emotion balanced with logic is the wisest thing to do. Educating yourself about this long and stressful process of home buying will result in the biggest investment that you will be making in your life. Wrong decisions may lead to an irreversible andcostly mistake.
So, what should you avoid so as not to make this mistake?

• AVOID USING YOUR HEART OVER YOUR HEAD. You might fall in love with a home instantly forgetting that you are making a huge financial investment and that someday you might want to sell it, only to find out, when it is too late that your home is tough to resell….[more avoidance tips on Home Buying Mistake]

Getting Through Real Estate Closing Without Any Problems

House hunting is by itself a rather stressful process. The need to close the contract only adds on to the stress. You could as well do with a few tips and some information to control the frustration involved.

The settlement process, also called “closing”, begins once you have signed the contract to buy a house. “Closing of escrow” is the process whereby the title of ownership moves from the seller to the buyer. There are a few things you need before that.

Firstly you need to secure financing, which means you need to avail a mortgage loan. You will have to furnish some financial details to the lender. This may include among others, a credit report, property survey, proof of income, current expenses, current appraisal and in certain cases, even an inspection to check for termites or radon gas, etc. It will most probably be approved within a few days thanks to the competition among lenders…[more Real Estate Closing]

Resources you may consider for real estate closing information: Closing Fee Free Deal | Agent Pulling Weight | Earnest Money | The Best Service

Fixer Upper Option

Renovating homes has gotten a boat load of publicity over the past few years as a great way for prospective real estate investorsto make great money over a short period of time. Hopefully, you’ve taken that message with a grain of salt as renovations can often take a lengthy period of time and selling the home for a big profit is never a guarantee.

In fact, as any real estate investor will tell you, a few quick calculations will give you at least a rough idea of your chances for profit, be it large or small. Doing these quick and dirty calculations will not only give you that forecast of the future but determine whether a particular investment is worth the hassle, a step that many real estate investors skip that deserves adequate attention…[more Fixer Upper]

Related Resource for Fixing Upping: Fix Your Fixer Upper | Cheap Homes Are Cheap | Short Sale Makes Sense | The Perfect Roof | Lease Option Option | Listing FSBO Via MLS | Home Repair Projects

The Return of the Real Estate Auction

With the housing market starting to slow up a bit in some areas of the country, sellers are using more tools at their disposal than ever to get a house sold in a timely fashion. While these methods vary greatly by region, nationally there has been a rise in the amount of real estate auctions seen. Naturally, auctions are not a new phenomenon, but to see them increasingly used as a primary tool in selling real estate is.

The potential pitfalls are many in the auction business and while it is certainly one of the quickest ways to liquidate a home, it is often wrought with a great deal of uncertainty. What if your home doesn’t sell for the price you were looking for? What if the auction fees take out such a hunk of the selling price that you see little profit? These are key questions to not only ask yourself but to brace for if you pursue the auction as a real estate selling method…[more Real Estate Auction]

Related articles to home selling: Simple Words To Sell Your Home | More Eyeballs, More Money | Setting The Perfect Price | Parting With A Home | Selling Help Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4

Importance of Being Earnest (Money)

Every real estate transaction has a series of steps along the process to get buyer and seller together for a successful purchase. Articles have and will be written about each of these little steps along the way and earnest money is one of those steps that can seem like a strange practice to go through but makes sense when explained.

Made as a kind of good faith payment made by an interested buyer, earnest money is another of the small steps along the real estate process that deserves to be explored. While no real estate transaction is exactly like another, generally earnest money comes in as part of the process when an interested buyer signs over an amount of money (often in the neighborhood of $500 or $1000) to more or less express that they are serious about buying the home…[more Real Estate Earnest Money]

Related resources for purchase offer fundamentals: Deal in Details | Home Buying Process | Home Buying Cycle | Home Buying Considerations | Purchase Offer Basics | Offer Price Influences | The Agent Derivative

Tri-Cities Washington Seattle Seahawk Day

The Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Seattle Seahawks, is proud to host the 4th Annual “Tri-Cities Day with the Seattle Seahawks” on Sunday, September 9, 2007. Ticket sales begin Thursday, July 26, 2007 at 8:00 am for the season opener versus the Tampa Buccaneers.

Due to the incredible 2005-2006 season and winning the NFC Championship title, Seahawk season ticket sales have skyrocketed. The Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce has only 296 tickets to be sold for this opening home game. They will be sold on a first come basis.

Ticket prices are $50.00, which includes a commemorative t-shirt. The ticket order form is attached and also available on the Chamber website at the Chamber offices. Completed forms may be faxed to 509.783.1733 or delivered to 3180 W. Clearwater, Suite F, Kennewick or 710-A George Washington Way, Richland.

Other Tri City Washington sports and recreation: Tri City Wa Sports | Tri City Wa Recreation | Tri City Wa Parks | Tri City Wa Wines | Hydroplane Races | Tri City Fever Football | Steelhead Fishing | Tri City Americans Hockey

Finley Wa Real Estate

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Benton City Wa Real Estate Services

A quiet yet beautiful, friendly, and growing community is found in the town of Benton City, the least populated census-recognized community located in Benton County, Eastern Washington, United States.

According to the U.S. 2000 Census, Benton City’s population was sitting at 2,624, but has since grown to about 2,800. The 2000 census also reported 894 households and 660 families within Benton City, with the largest percentage consisting of children less than 18 years old and adults between 25 and 64. Young adults between 18 and 24 and seniors 65 and older made up the smallest chunk of the population in Benton City. Concerning the town’s income, the census pegged the median household income at $33,636 USD and the median family income at $43,036.

According to Benton City’s official website, the town is considered to be a “Tuscany sort of place,” resembling a smaller and Americanized version of Tuscany, Italy. Although Benton City is situated within Washington’s sage desert area, the town is nestled nicely near the fertile bend of the Yakima River, creating luscious growth and productivity in its land, which features gorgeous privately owned vineyards and irrigated orchards, wineries, valleys and mountains, as well as unending fields and pastures…[more Benton City Wa real estate introduction]

Introduction to Burbank Washington Real Estate Services

Not Your Typical Congested Area.  Vibrant, young and plenty of elbow room! Don’t let the small population of Burbank fool you.  It is far from being a parochial town lacking in amenities.  Quite the opposite – it is a modern city that is self-contained and ranks up there with respect to city services and facilities.  And the wonderful thing about it is it’s not crowded!

In 2002, the population of Burbank was pegged at slightly over 3,000 with a 50-50 ratio of males and females.  Speaking of potential, it has a lot to offer visitors and future residents.  Based on the 2000 census, the median age was 35, the median household income was $50,000 and for real estate hunters, the median house value was $131,000 and up.  If you’re thinking of making Burbank your home, the house you’ll buy will give you bang for the buck.  Compare the going price of houses here with that of the outrageously priced homes located in comparable urban centers state-wide.

Burbank is perched at 365 feet above sea level and has a land area of 13.3 square miles.  The Germans, English, Irish, Dutch and native Americans, as well as other races have settled in Burbank and turned it into a sparkling jewel that shines, its image reflected by the waters of the Columbia, Snake and Yakima rivers…[more Burbank Wa real estate introduction]

Local Housing Issues Briefing a Success

The Second Annual Mason County Association of REALTORS® Housing Issues Briefing was held July 19th in Shelton. Over 40 invited guests attended including elected officials from county, city and state government as well as local planning and public works staff, representatives from area chambers, the Economic Development Council and other key organizations.

Guests received an updated housing market report including results of a recent MCAR survey of buyers and sellers. There was a lively presentation by Bill Kreager of Mithun Architects showing compact developments that provide affordable and attractive home choices. Local housing issues briefings are also scheduled in Clark, Whatcom and the North Puget Sound Associations this fall.

Joe and Colleen Lane are Southeast Washington State Realtors® specializing in Real Estate Tri Cities WA buyer/seller services for Kennewick Real Estate, Richland Real Estate, Pasco Real Estate, West Richland Real Estate, and surrounding areas.  Search the MLS for residential houses, multifamily homes, real estate articles, commercial buildings, vacant land, and condos.  Professional service providing real estate information for all areas of Benton/Franklin counties.  Check out our Free Real Estate Articles.  Call Joe or Colleen Lane toll free 1-800-526-3588.  Consider The Lane Real Estate Team for your Tri City Wa Commercial Real Estate needs. Servicing Southeastern Washington State.

Tri-City Regional Golf Tournament

Don’t miss you chance to be a part of the 17th Annual Tri-City Regional Chamber Golf Classic! Coming up Friday, September 7th at Canyon Lakes Golf Course. This event provides an opportunity for networking and fun! Registration and lunch begin at noon with a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. and then following up with dinner and awards at 5:30 p.m. Sign your team up today! Click here for the registration form. A public service announcement from the Kennewick Wa real estate team.

Luxury Home Trends for 2007

The Luxury Home Council has recently release the results of The 2007 Membership Survey of Luxury Housing Market Trends just in time to answer all of your burning questions. Read on.

Come check out Young Professionals in the Tri-Cities!

Stop by to learn more about this new group for Tri-Cities young professionals, discover a great locally owned restaurant (free appetizers provided), and get to know more young professionals in the area. Invite your friends, co-workers, spouse, roommate or any other young professional you might know! | Thursday July 19, 2007 5:00 to 7:00pm | Marples Restaurant: 3321 W Kennewick Avenue

Lourdes Birthplace looking for Baby Stars!

Pasco, Washington – Lourdes wants to make your baby a star!

• Was your baby born at Lourdes Medical Center?
• Is your baby between the ages of 6 months and 1 year?
• Is your baby the cutest thing EVER?

We have a limited number of spaces available for adorable Lourdes babies to appear in a television commercial for Lourdes Birthplace. Filming will take place on Tuesday, July 10th, and in consideration of your baby’s schedule, we’re offering two sessions for you to choose from: 1:00-2:30pm OR 2:30-4pm. Come help us promote the wonderful Lourdes’ experience. Call Lourdes Marketing Department to reserve a spot right away for your precious one as space is limited – 546-2307.  Please consider The Lane Real Estate Team for all Pasco Wa Real Estate needs.

Real Estate Commission Notice

Annually a position becomes available on the Real Estate Commission and the vacancy this year is an at- large position that can be filled by a person East or West of the mountains. Commissioner Jim Carollo’s term expires August 14, 2007 and he has announced he will not seek reappointment.WR policy directs the Nominations Committee to review applications of potential nominees and submit to the Executive Committee the names of the top three (3) candidates. The Executive Committee then places the three (3) candidates in priority order and submits the list to the Governor.To access the application, go to http://www.warealtor.org/images/comm_app.pdf. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for the position and should submit a letter of interest, a résumé or biography, and an application to the WR Office by June 30, 2007. Packets should be e-mailed to ceo@warealtor.org or you mail send them to: Washington REALTORS®, Attn: Real Estate Commission Vacancy, PO Box 719, Olympia WA 98507. Contact Emily Chadwick at emily.cha dwick@warealtor.org or at 800.562.6024, extension 131, if you have questions.

Tri-Cities Housing Market Update

Building permits drawn through May, 2007

Tri-Cities Washington in the News

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Tri Cities Chosen as Top Metro for Scientists and Engineers in the U.S.

Washington State’s renowned Tri Cities area—comprising the cities of Richland, Kennewick, and Pasco—was officially selected as the number one place for scientists and engineers to live and work in the U.S., according to the fifth annual “Knowledge Worker Quotient” recently released by ExpansionManagement.com.

According to the site, the Quotient provides “a roadmap for where to find the best educated workforce in America,” focusing on scientists, engineers, medical doctors, other professionals with PhDs, as well as those with graduate degrees and post-graduate degrees. Three hundred and sixty-two metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) were judged and then ranked according to “their ability to provide the depth of talent and innovative environment upon which thrive”…[more]

No Housing Slowdown in Washington State Markets

Washington state has one of the highest rate of residential appreciation in the nation during the first three months of this year compared to the same period in 2006, the U.S. Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight reports…[more]

Tri-Cities Washington closings through May, 2007.

Washington State, The Fastest Growing Housing Market in the Nation

Forecasters at Fiserv Lending Solutions and Moody’s Economy.com predict a radical shift in the top 10 list of fastest growers for the 12 months beginning in June; only one California city, El Centro, will be represented. Instead, Washington State will dominate, with five of the top 10 cities…[more]

8th Annual National Small/Diversity Business Awards Program Announced

DiversityBusiness.com, which is the nation’s most prestigious and leading small business Internet portal will be conducting it’s 8th annual “Top Small Businesses in America” survey. This year’s survey will determine the Top 500 Small Businesses, Top 500 Women Owned Businesses and Top 500 Diversity Owned Businesses in the United States. Also, for each State, the Top 50 Small Businesses, Top 50 Women Owned Businesses and Top 50 Diversity Owned Businesses.

Kennewick Wa real estate news reports that to be a member of this elite group is indeed an honor. DiversityBusiness research has been recognized and published by the world’s most preeminent publications including Forbes Magazine, Business Week and thousands of media outlets throughout the world. Honorees will be recognized and honored at the 8th Annual Multicultural Business Conference in April of 2008 in Orlando, Florida.

The national data collection effort is a massive undertaking. In order to participate, businesses must register at www.DiversityBusiness.com/BusinessAwards.

Tri Cities Unemployment Rate Lowest in Years

The state reported that unemployment rates, not seasonally adjusted, in metropolitan areas around the state were: Bellingham, 3.7 percent; Bremerton, 4.3; Longview, 5.8; Mount Vernon-Anacortes, 4.1; Olympia, 4; Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, 3.9; Spokane, 4.1; Tacoma, 4.5; Wenatchee, 3.5; and Yakima, 4.9.

Smaller labor market areas also reported low rates: Aberdeen, 6.4 percent; Centralia, 5.7; Ellensburg, 3.5; Moses Lake, 4.3; Oak Harbor, 4.3; Port Angeles, 4.7; Pullman, 3.2; Shelton, 4.8; and Walla Walla, 4.

Unemployment rates by select counties were: Adams, 3.8 percent; Asotin, 4.3; Chelan, 3.6; Clark, 4.9; Columbia, 6.4; Douglas, 3.2; Ferry, 6.3; Garfield, 4.3; Jefferson, 4.1; King, 3.8; Klickitat, 4.7; Lincoln, 4.6; Okanogan, 4.6; Pacific, 5.5; Pend Oreille, 5.1; San Juan, 2.9; Skamania, 5; Snohomish, 4.1; Stevens, 5.3; and Wahkiakum, 5.5.

Richland Washington History

Richland, Benton County, Washington, is the smallest of the three cities (the other two being Kennewick and Pasco) that comprise the renowned Tri Cities area of the state, but this dynamic community situated at the convergence of the Columbia River and Yakima River is steeped in a long, interesting, and rich history that stems back many centuries.

Before Richland was named and recognized as a town site and later, an official city, the region, called Chemna back then and later, Columbia Point, was for centuries home to the Wanapum, Yakama, and Walla Walla Indian tribes, where, at the Yakima’s mouth, they would harvest the salmon, hunt game, and gather berries and roots. The mouth of the Yakima River is also famous for its visitation from the famous Lewis and Clark Expedition on October 17, 1805…[more Richland Wa History]

Momentum Builds for Local Housing Strategies

The “Housing Strike Force,” the team of Washington REALTORS®’ tax/fiscal, legal, regulatory, land use, political, member mobilization and public advocacy experts, has already received several requests to help Local Associations develop targeted game plans to improve housing policies and elect pro-housing community leaders. For assistance from the Housing Strategies Program, please contact Lily Reinecke at 800-562-6024, ext. 117.

Kennewick General Hospital and PS Media

Kennewick General Hospital’s marketing team was recently awarded a silver medal at the 2006 Aster Awards. KGH received the award for their television campaign featuring local physicians in an earnest discussion about the unique benefits KGH has to offer and the pressing need for hospital expansion. PS Media Inc., a local advertising agency produced the commercial. “We are pleased to help KGH share their story with the community.  They are an irreplaceable asset to the people they serve,” said Dave Praino of PS Media.

“Our primary mission for the campaign was to provide the community with our physicians’ perspective regarding the high quality of service KGH provides and our need for expansion,” explained Theresa Long, Director of Business Development and Marketing at KGH. Kennewick General Hospital’s administration and staff have established five primary areas of focus for the hospital:

• To provide high quality care
• To provide outstanding customer service
• To increase the hospital’s financial viability
• To foster proactive growth of KGH’s healthcare system
• To be a major contributor to the  health of the community through educational opportunities, health fairs, public screenings, etc.

Success in the areas listed depends, in part, on the execution of a strong, consistent public communications campaign. The hospital’s marketing staff will work to continue its strong marketing and community relations efforts in 2007. The Aster Awards are hosted by Creative Images, Publisher of Marketing Healthcare Today magazine.

About Tri-Cities Washington State

The Tri-Cities is an area of the state of Washington that is made up of three neighboring cities: Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland, and is ranked as the 191st most populous metropolitan area of the U.S. The cities are located at the confluence of the Yakima, Snake, and Columbia rivers in the desert region of Southeastern Washington. A fourth neighboring city, West Richland, is generally included as part of the Tri-City area and region. Official April 1, 2006 population estimates from the state are as follows: Kennewick: 60,997 || Pasco: 46,494 || Richland: 44,317 || West Richland: 9,907 || Total: 161,715

Tri Cities Washington ~ Founding
Pasco was the first of the Tri-Cities to be incorporated, in 1891. Kennewick was incorporated in 1904, and Richland followed in 1910. West Richland was founded by dissatisfied residents of Richland, who wished to be home owners rather than renters of government owned houses, after the arrival of Hanford. Despite attempts by Richland to annex the community, they remained separate and eventually became incorporated in 1955.  See Wikipedia, Tri-Cities Washington.

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City Briefs:

Benton City Real Estate ~ Benton City is known for its many vineyards. Benton City could be considered the heart of Tri-Cities wine country.

West Richland Real Estate ~ West Richland is a fastest growing sector of Richland, and a rural community with the conveniences a large community brings.  West Richland is the center of many family events such as: Summer Concert Series, Hogs & Dogs, Fall Harvest Festival, and December’s Carols and Cocoa.

The Lane Real Estate Team ~  Everything one needs to know about Joe and Colleen when considering them as the Realtors to provide your Realty services.

Richland Real Estate ~ Created as a response to the 1943 need for United States’ nuclear research, Richland became instrumental in the development of the atomic bomb in WWII.  The Richland High School is known as the “Bombers.”  Richland continues to be a destination location for those interested in science, technology, and research.

Pasco Real Estate ~ Pasco is near the site where the Lewis and Clark Expedition made camp in 1805.  Pasco has a history in agriculture and industry.  At present, Pasco is the fastest growing city in the state of Washington.

Kennewick Real Estate ~ The largest of the three cities, Kennewick has received national attention for the discovery of the “Kennewick Man,” a 9200 year old skeleton.  Kennewick relies on light industry and retail for their economy.

Finley Real Estate ~ Founded by a Nebraska farmer in 1902, George Finley’s community gave rise to a major population increase when the neighboring town of Hover was relocated to Finley.  Finley offers a rural and farming atmosphere.

Burbank Real Estate ~ Although on the outskirts of the Tri-Cities, Burbank is considered to be a part of the Tri-Cities.  Burbank began as a result of the Power and Water Company being built, and the passing through of the Northern Pacific Railroad. 

Tri-Cities Wa Real Estate ~ Tri-Cites is known for its golf course, award winning wineries, museums, and an abundance of water recreational activities.  The first home of the Chemnapum Indians due largely to the Tri-Cities mild climate.