Tri-City Area and Real Estate Blog

Look out the window!  Construction has begun on the new Kennewick General Hospital facility in Southridge off 395 in Kennewick, an excellent and convenient location for medical care.

The current Hospital, located off 10^th in downtown Kennewick is more than 60 years old.  The waiting rooms are small and overcrowded, not nearly adequate for our growing city.

Kennewick is growing and so is the need for medical care.  Over the past 4 years, the hospital has hired 36 new physicians and in 2011, KGH served 40,693 patients.  The walk-in, after-hours pediatric clinic – the only one in the area – served 2,684 patients.

This new facility will allow KGH to continue to provide more patients rooms and departments to ease the overcrowding in the current location, as well as increase service availability in other departments, such as ER, Surgery and Birthing.

The new facility will be 200,000 Sq. Ft. and have 74 beds and will be three stories high.  This extra room will allow for the Emergency Room to increase in size from 14 to 27 rooms, in addition the Intensive Care Unit which will double from 6 beds to 14.

The new facility will have a medical office building with physician’s services that is expected to open before the main hospital.

Construction of the new facility will create 250 living wage construction jobs. Once the facility is open, it will create more than 100 new, permanent jobs.

Construction is estimated to take 24 months at a cost of $112 million.

Great news all around for the Tri Cities!

A mother’s love determines how We love ourselves and others. There is no sky we’ll ever see Not lit by that first love. Stripped of love, the universe Would drive us mad with pain; But we are born into a world That greets our cries with joy. How much I owe you for the kiss That told me who I was! The greatest gift–a love of life– Lay laughing in your eyes. Because of you my world still has The soft grace of your smile; And every wind of fortune bears The scent of your caress.

Happy Mothers Day from your friends (& Moms) at Distinctive Properties!

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It’s back this weekend, May 11 & 12th …..Kennewick’s Untapped Blues and Brews Festival’s 16th annual event.

The Washington Blues Society and the Walla  Walla Blues Society will be hosting an International Blues Challenge event.  Bands from the Mid Columbia will compete for a chance to become the representatives for Washington State at the Blues Foundation event in Memphis next year!

This year, more than 30 breweries offering more than 70 different brews are expected.    For more information, such as performers, lodging, tickets, directions and event FAQ’s, visit www. untappedblues.com

See you at the Festival!

This Saturday and Sunday, April 28-29, the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR), will host thousands of Open Houses coast to coast educating consumers on the benefits of homeownership and allowing buyers to see what’s on the market.  Buyers use Open Houses to find that perfect home!, great opportunity for both buyers, sellers and our economy!

According the NAR, the sole purpose of this National Open House is to provide an opportunity for those interested in homeownership to connect with a Realtor® who can offer expert guidance and advice on the home buying process.

This idea, originally started by a Washington Chapter of Realtors in 2009 was so successful, it was noticed by the National Association and in 2010 the idea went national and just about every state participated.  2010 was so big that the National Association of REALTORS® is helping to promote the event for its 2nd year.

Distinctive Properties believes in the value of homeownership and the importance of community and we are proud to be holding the following Open houses this weekend:

Saturday April 28, 2012

3904 W 47^TH AVE, Open 9-12:00.   $389,000.  (181768). Host: Amanda Compson, 392-2591 or 783-1431.   Canyon Lakes Dr, Olson, W 47^th Ave, Kennewick.

4121 W NIXON, Open 9:30-11:30.  $189,000.  (182223). Host:  Susan Bond, 521-5167 or 783-1431.  Sylvester to N Road 42 to Nixon, Pasco.

4302 KINGWOOD,Open 10-11:30.  $155,000.  (181763).  Host:  Zara Ramonova, 528-7588 or 783-1431.  Gum to Kingwood, Kennewick.

465 COLUMBIA POINT, Open 10-12:00.  $279,900.  (181559). Host:  Terri Allender, 948-2324 or 783-1431.  Columbia Pt Dr, Crossings, Richland.

4808 MARIOLA LN, Open 10-12:00.  $274,900.  (180158).  Host:  Ana Cartagena, 987-8671 or 783-1431.   Burden, Adobe, Antigua, Pasco.

2111 SYCAMORE CT, Open 10-12:00.   $120,000.  (181179).  Host:  Michael Lavering, 528-7400 or 783-1431.   Lewis to Cedar, left on Alvina, right on Sycamore, right on Sycamore Ct, Pasco.

300 COLUMBIA POINT DR, J-139, Open 12-2:00. $325,000.  (182242).   Host:  Bill Prussing, 947-2497 or 783-1431.
Columbia Point, Richland.

8 SUNFLOWER CT, Open 12-2:00. $217,000.  (180288).  Host:  Susan Bond, 521-5167 or 783-1431.  W Court, S on Heather (Rd 72) to Ivy Ln to Sunflower Ct, Pasco.

664 SHERWOOD ST, Open 1-3:00.  $299,999.  (181545).  Host:  Wendy Bruchman, 308-0113 or 783-1431.  Keene, Westcliffe, left on Gala to Sherwood. Richland.

274 PIPER, Open 1-4:00.  $370,000.  (181956).  Host:  Michael Lavering, 528-7400 or 783-1431.  Leslie to Willowbrook, left
on Piper, Richland.

6675 SHALE, Open 1:30-3:30.  $294,990.  (178653).  Host:  Terri Allender, 948-2324 or 783-1431.  Paradise, Jade, Shale, W
Richland.

8524 W RICHARDSON, Open 3-5:00.  $385,000.  (180989).  Host:  Ana Cartagena, 987-8671 or 783-1431.  Court to Rd 84 to W on Richardson, Pasco.

Sunday April 29, 2012

6675 SHALE, Open 9:30-11:30.  $294,990. Price Reduced! Host: Terri Allender, 948-2324 or 783-1431. Paradise, Jade, Shale, WestRichland.

2105 DAVISON, Open 10-12:00.  $327,000.  Host: Ana Cartagena, 987-8671 or 783-1431.  GW Way, right on Newcomer, left on Davison, Richland.

224 E 8^TH PL, Open 10-12:00.  $96,000.  Host: Michael Lavering, 528-7400 or 783-1431.   10^th, Date, 8^th Place, Kennewick.

1620 S PALOUSE PL, Open 11-1:00.  $165,000.  Host: Melissa Montgomery, 948-3147 or 783-1431.  Olympia, W on 16^th
to Palouse, Kennewick.

2002 W 51^ST AVE, Open 11-2:00.  $389,900.  (182331).  Host: Heather Wiser, 521-7049 or 783-1431.  Ely to 45^th, right on Conway, left on 50^th Ave, left 51^st Ave, Kennewick.

2109 SHERIDAN, Open 12-2:00.  $215,000.  (181613). Host: Bill Prussing, 947-2497 or 783-1431.  Leslie to Greenbrook, Richland.

3904 W 47^TH AVE,  Open 1-3:00.  $389,000.  (181768).  Host: Amanda Compson, 392-2591 or 783-1431.   Canyon Lakes, Olson, W 47^th Ave, Richland.

664 SHERWOOD ST, Open 1-3:00. 299,999.  (181545).  Host: Ana Cartagena, 987-8671 or 783-1431.  Keene, Westcliffe, left on Gala to Sherwood, Richland.

197803 E BERNATH RD, Open 1-3:00.  $295,000.  (174808).  Host: Sid Hodge, 366-3916 or 783-1431.   Chemical Dr to Bernath to address, Kennewick.

1610 HARTFORD, Open 1-3:00.  $155,000.  (181663). Host: Michael Lavering, 528-7400 or 783-1431.  10^th, S on Garfield, right on Park Hills, left on Hartford, Kennewick.

507 ROAD 37, Open 2-3:00.  $155,000.  (179557).  Host: Melissa Montgomery, 948-3147 or 783-1431.   Sylvester, S on Road 37, Pasco.

1738 MEADOW HILLS, Open 4-6:00.  $499,900.  (182138).  Host: Ana Cartagena, 987-8671 or 783-1431.  Keene, Shockley, Queensgate, Meadow Hills, Richland.

So, take advantage of this wonderful spring weather and find your dream home, learn about the market, the community and the vauled services you can receive from one of our Realtors at Disntinctive Properties!

See you this weekend, and look for the blue ballons!

With more Americans taking advantage of the record low interest rates by refinancing existing homes or applying for new home loans, families are making payments.  2 major banks reported earnings that are reflecting a housing market that is “healing”.

The largest bank in the U.S, JP Morgan Chase, reported record breaking new loans in the first quarter of 2012.  6% more loans than last year, with 33% more applications received.    Wells Fargo approved 54% more home loans than last year and received 84% more applications!

The future is bright for the US housing market!  Welcome news after the last several years.