Where: 1910 Columbia Park Trail, Kennewick, Benton, Washington 99336 What: River Front Concerts presents Jazz and Blues in Kennewick Washington Columbia Park. In the tear drop amphitheater with the Blue Bridge as a backdrop, join hundreds of your fellow concert goers on Saturday, September 12th, 3:00 p.m. — 10:00 p.m. in Columbia Park for the area’s first Flavor of Tri-Cities. Wayman Chapman will start us off at 3:30 pm, followed by Jessy J at 5:00 pm, Lee Ritenour at 6:30 pm, and The Robert Cray Band at 8:15 pm. Tickets are $28., $48., and $100. and for more information, call (509) 727-2950 or email, info@riverfrontconcerts.com ~Colleen Lane The Lane Real Estate Team Kennewick Washington Realtor®, Broker "We work and play in Kennewick and love every minute of it!" Originally posted at ... 08/29/2009

Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo Fairgrounds, 1500 S. Oak St., Kennewick, Washington ~ The Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo is just around the corner! The week of August 24-28, 2010 come out to the Benton Franklin Fairgrounds and all the good things that happen at the fair, all the good food, rides, entertainment, rodeos, concerts, and so much more. Each day’s events begin well before 10:00 am and go late into the night, about midnight. Admission into the fair costs $12 for adults (13 & up), $5 for youth (6-12), and $5 for seniors over 65; there is a special Kid’s Day on Wednesday (August 25) where kids get in for $2. There is also the option for a fair/bus combo ticket that includes your admission ticket and roundtrip bus fare, for adults the cost is $13.50 and for youth/senior it is $6.50. Ev... 08/26/2009

Where: 2027 S Tweedt St, Kennewick WA 99338 ~ Kennewick Washington has many things to do, and many great communities to live in. Among the best communities Kennewick has to offer is Cherry Blossom Meadows. Cherry Blossom Meadows offers premier properties at affordable prices. No matter what story chosen, all plans provide an impressive and open feel the moment you set foot in these adorable homes. Upgrading your lifestyle is easy with Cherry Blossom Meadows. Upgrades include automatic garage doors, custom flooring, attractive landscaping, and more. You would absolutely feel as sense of pride in your own home. If you need help finding a Cherry Blossom Home, or similar home, please consider us. The Lane Real Estate Team Or, start searching for a Cherry Blossom Meadows home today! Cherry B... 08/25/2009

Where: Auburn Street & Kennewick Avenue, Kennewick, 99336 (Historic Downtown Kennewick) What: A fun filled morning of fruit and vegetable shopping, coupled with market vendors, crafts, arts, baked goods, and more. Every Thursday morning from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Hurry, as the season ends September 3rd. Contact: 509.585.2301 Directions: View Larger Map Originally posted at Kennewick Farmers Market 08/23/2009

If you are looking for Kennewick real estate listings, you've come to the right place. We've just upgraded our Kennewick real estate listings search tool to allow for a better client experience. Our search usability allows for a home buyer to save several searches each meeting different criteria. Those searches can then be emailed to a specific email address. Additionally, among the many features available, homes can be tagged as favorites, several options available for email updates, search by zip code, address, and or mls number, to name a few of our search tool features. Our search updates at least once per day to include any new listings our area's real estate agents have posted. Our search is the only type of it's kind in the Tri Cities Washington area. Last, but not least, we do n... 08/12/2009

Single family new home building permits are down for 2009 here in the Tri Cities Washington.. However, the numbers may be skewed a bit as Richland seems to be the only city really down, and Richland's lower new home permits may be a result of no room to grow except north. The Tri Cities new home building permits are the lowest in 10 or so years! In most economies this would be indicative of a poor economy, but not the Tri Cities! I suspect Tri Cities new home building permits are down simply because builders are echoing the pessimistic sentiments of the national economy. Builders must paying attention to national news, as Tri Cities Washington is approaching a housing shortage. Homes under $300k are for the most part in a seller's market, while rental properties are becoming harder to c... 07/01/2009

Thinking of owning your own home? Well do consider Kennewick Washington homes for sale real estate options. The peace and serenity of the place and the proximity of all Kennewick homes near public and private utilities make the real estate options worth the time and money invested in the hunt. At The Lane Real Estate Team, we handle Kennewick Wa properties and are very well networked in the community offering  buyers, first and seasoned, homes for sale real estate options that are lucrative and designed to fit into any predetermined budget. There are a number of online as well as offline resources that list Kennewick homes and even make virtual tours available on request, however, The Lane Real Estate Team can walk you through the process. Kennewick Washington is a destination location ... 06/03/2009

The State of Washington is all set to go for the $8,000 tax credit bridge loan for first time homebuyers. However, the IRS is not. Currently, the way the $8,000 tax credit works for a first time homebuyer (a first time homebuyer is defined as someone who hasn’t owned a home in the past 3 years) is he/she will purchase a home then file an amended tax return to get the tax credit. For the $8,000 tax credit bridge loan, the down payment would be advanced to the buyer thru a third party then paid back to the third party when the buyer gets their refund from their amended return. However, with an amended return the refund has to be mailed to the buyer at his/her current address. This is where the IRS comes in, the State of Washington and Washington Association of Realtors are working with th... 05/21/2009

www.MyTriCityAgent.com Now is a great time to put your home up for sale in the Tri-Cities! With the area experiencing high employment growth, and a huge rise in people relocating here from all over the country, you can expect your home to Sell a little bit quicker than before. If you are thinking of putting your home up for sale give me a call today! Joseph C. Foster of Desert Hills Realty 492-6807 Don't forget to visit my website also. www.MyTriCityAgent.com 05/20/2009

The Tri-Cities is booming and with new homes still starting at as low as $99,990 for a 2 bed 1 bath home aroung 120k for a 3 bed 2 bath 2 car garage home people are moving here, and living in affordable housing. The sunshine is excellent, and we have 3 rivers to choose from. The Columbia, Snake, and the Yakima. View this area today, and give me a call, e-mail, or text when you are ready to buy a new, or existing home. Joseph Foster of Desert Hills Realty 509-492-6807 View hundreds of homes currently for sale in any price range on my website www.MyTriCityAgent.com 05/16/2009

Everyone is talking about the $8000 tax credit passed by the government to stimulate home buying. This is a great time for first time home buyers to talk to their accountant about whether they will qualify for this credit. After doing this give me a call and I can help you find a home that will suite your needs. Joseph C. Foster of Desert Hills Realty 509-492-6807 Also visit my website to view homes currently for sale in the Tri-Cities in any price range! http://www.tricitiesidx.com/index.php?site_id=7058 05/16/2009

The Canyon Lakes Community is one of the many desirable communities in Kennewick Washigton. Canyon Lakes hosts a unique mountain lake, some of the oldest trees, unrivaled views of local mountains such as Mount Baker, the Black Buttes, and both the North and South Twin Sister. Canyon Lakes Golf Course Canyon Lakes is best known for its four and a half starred golf course rated by Golf Digest. Also considered as the highest rated golf course in the Tri-Cities as well as Washington State!  Northwest Travel magazine selected Canyon Lakes as one of the "18 of the Best in the Pacific Northwest." Canyon Lakes Golf Course has the largest green in the Pacific Northwest and it is where you can find one of the Northwest's Dream 18 Holes! Canyon Lakes Golf Course offers the best of the best. Top-of... 04/29/2009

Municipalities control the use of properties by means of zoning. It is a legal method of assigning certain areas for specific use or uses. Zoning serves a beneficial purpose. It may be for the purpose of use-based, regulating building height such as in areas near the airport, lot coverage, and similar characteristics, or a combination of the above mentioned. A good example would be an area zoned for residential use where only residential properties are permitted. A piggery, even a small one, would not be allowed in this area, since residents wouldn’t enjoy the daily smell of pig dung. Similar to other states, Kennewick, Richland, and Pasco Washington, aim to promote and protect public health, safety and general welfare, with some consideration to its magnificent natural resources, like ... 04/20/2009

Property availability has increased even amidst the global recession. There are different kinds of properties now being displayed for sale. They include single family homes, homes within multi family home complexes and numerous commercial properties. The real estate agents who handle the sale for multi family homes or properties are adept with the complexities of the transactions and the legality involved. The listing of such properties can be accessed either online or offline, as and when you please. The homes are designed to appeal to the first time investor and also meet the dedicated requirements of home flipping. These properties are listed with the local classifieds and the government bulletin boards. There is a whole dedicated segment of real estate agents and brokers who are com... 04/16/2009

What a nice Easter Sunday surprise! Today's headlines read, "Tri-Cities gets chance for extreme makeover!" The article states, "In the next two years, the Department of Energy plans to spend an additional $1.96 billion at Hanford, with $1.57 billion arriving Tuesday." The article continues by noting the stimulus money will add 4000 jobs to Hanford, with an additional number to be added in support of the 4000 jobs. Originally posted at stimulus money. Add these relevant articles, and Tri Cities Washington could very well be the best place to live in the United States: Stimulus funds expected to pay for complex research at PNNL Tri Cites Washington May Experience A Housing Shortage Forbes Magazine States Tri Cities Washington 1 of 2 Best Locations For Employment This Spring Tri Cities Was... 04/12/2009

As the name implies, a vacant land is an empty land—a land with no structure, no improvements or development. Vacant lands in Kennewick are generally spacious in size. These lands in the midst of Kennewick’s vibrant community offer many options to develop into commercial or residential use. Why would one want to purchase vacant land? Building a house or business tailor-fitted to your specifications and needs is an advantage. Buying pre-owned or even newly built houses may not give you all the amenities and requirements you may be looking for. Renovations are done; more paint jobs take place; repairs and restoration need to be completed just to transform the house you bought nearest to the dream house you desire. With vacant land, the layout, design, room sizes and structures, landscape,... 04/12/2009

Kennewick Wa properties are in the asking today. However, it pays to research and survey the intended area of investment prior to making any payment or committing to a deal. There are certain essentials that need to be considered when buying a property in Kennewick Washington, especially a holiday home. Consider the distance between the nearest airports to the property identified. Identify and network a repeat rental business, if you intend to rent the property when the family is not using it. Tap on internet potential to identify travel agents and holiday letting web sites. Remain budget centric and accordingly choose among apartments, townhouses and villas prior to a real time hunt. Analyze the standard of construction, quality of materials and design of the property. Check out proxim... 04/09/2009

Creekstone is like the pearl in the ocean type of real property site. It resides on the east side of Kennewick which is the largest of the Tri-Cities. A small-town community within close proximity to everything that the Tri-Cities area of southeast Washington has to offer such as leisure and recreation sites, great schools, and healthcare facilities.  Primarily described as valuable vintage area, quite different from its neighbors. With complete lifestyle amenities, Creekstone has lovely parks with walking/biking trails and workout stations for residents to enjoy and other play areas with pristine landscapes. Properties comprise of widely disparate styles of aged homes built by the region’s most experienced homebuilders renowned for their quality craftsmanship with large areas so well m... 04/09/2009

What is more perfect than a home located in such a convenient location, magnificent scenery, favorable family oriented community, and packed with great amenities? Nothing makes quiet an impression like Southridge in Kennewick, Washington. Southridge definitely has something to offer everyone. It is situated in the center of almost everything. The town is just a few minutes away where you can enjoy shopping, dining, recreation and entertainment. It houses one of the best schools in the state, the Southridge Highschool, which boast about its high academic standards. Kennewick is best known for its wonderful scenery along side the Columbia River. It is the most populous among the Tri-cities and has a high potential for job growth, according to Forbes magazine. Originally posted at Southrid... 04/08/2009

A house that is normally built on a small parcel of land and attached to other dwellings on either one or more sides is commonly called a townhome or townhouse. Although a town home is limited in space in comparison to a single-family home having a spacious yard and picket fences, it definitely has benefits of its own. Due to its architectural design, where one or two sides are attached to other dwellings, the amount of exterior maintenance is lessened. Also, the front and back yard would most probably be small allowing minimal requirement for yard work. In most cases, community amenities are typical in most townhome communities. This definitely compensates for the limited space for recreation, entertainment and relaxation. Another advantage of living in a townhome is better security. I... 04/07/2009