Tri-City Area and Real Estate Blog

Time to watch out for the Kiddos making their way to various schools throughout the Tri-Cities. This can be a stressful time for everyone. . . but exciting also. Many children look forward to seeing their buds from the previous school year. Many parents look forward to a little respite from the hectic pace of summer activities. Whatever kept you busy during the break from school, Distinctive Properties, Inc. continued to buy and sell a wide variety of listings for the residents of Kennewick, Pasco, Richland, West Richland, Burbank, Finley and all the surrounding communities and neighborhoods of the Tri-Cities Region. Check out our latest weekly statistics by clicking on the link below. If you have housing questions or need to buy or sell, visit with the professionals at Distintive Properties, Inc. We’re happy to be of service.

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What a deal! Perfect weather to view homes. Distinctive Properties, Inc. has just the right home if you are in the market to change your residence.  Whether buying, selling or relocating to the Tri-Cities area, Distinctive Properties, Inc. has homes in Kennewick, Pasco, Richland or the outlying locales.  View the link below to see what the latest weekly statistics are regarding homes in the district.

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The lawn and landscape speak volumns.  Keep the lawn green with regular watering and the occasional fertilizing treatment.  Also, mow as needed and include edging.  Be sure to trim the shrubs and hedges, and weed the plant beds.  Colorful seasonal flowers is always a nice addition.  And don’t let stray trash collect along the fenceline.

For assistance selling your home, visit any of the professionals at Distinctive Properties, Inc.  Or visit us online at www.distinctiveprop.com

Stay tuned for more tips.

Most buyers are influenced by first impressions, which of course is your home’s exterior.  Repair or replace those items that can use an update:  shutters, shingles, screens.  Paint is always a good way to freshen up the exterior.  Pressure washing vinyl siding takes off years.  Stay tuned for more tips.  In the meantime, take a look at Distinctive Properties’ latest weekly statistics by clicking on this link.

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 Oh how we LOVE this time of year here in the beautiful Tri-Cities! The Farmer’s Markets are open and the opportunity for all of us to enjoy the scrumptious fruits, veggies and other homemade goodies is just too exciting to pass up! 

The farmers markets are a wonderful to shop because the produce is local and it’s been freshly picked, which is in contrast to most we find in the grocery stores that have been picked up to a week previously in California, Mexico or even Asia. The nutricious produce is also a boon to local farmers and vendors and supporting them is what makes our Mid-Columbia region’s economy strong. Many times you can actually meet those farmers from our community and strike up a conversation to learn more about their farms.

Here is the schedule for the three Farmer’s Markets in the Tri-Cities:

Pasco Farmers’ Market:  Opened May 1 and runs through October 30th, open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 am until 12 noon. It is located at the corner of South 4th Avenue and West Columbia in downtown Pasco. For information call (509) 545-0738 or visit their websites at: www.pascofarmersmarket.org.  Pasco has the longest established farmers’ market in the area and has been in operation for over 30 years. There is “Music at the Market” with live music and entertainment on Saturday mornings.

Southridge Farmers’ Market in Kennewick: Open June 3rd until October 21st, open Thursdays from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. It has moved from downtown Kennewick to Southridge Village this year, at the corner of Highway 395 and Hildebrand Way. For more information call (509) 585-2301. Most of the usual vendors and some new ones are looking forward to their “new digs’ at Southridge!

Market at the Parkway in Richland: Open June 4th through October 22nd, open on Fridays from 9 am until 1:00 pm. Located On the Parkway, between Jadwin and George Washington Way. For more information call (509) 967-2587 to speak with Tara or John.  More than 60 vendors are expected. The street is closed which creates a more pedestrian friendly location for shoppers, music is provided from 10:00 am until noon, and some Parkway businesses bring their wares out onto the sidewalk to add to this fun shopping experience.

Please join the farmers, vendors and other shoppers to experience all the fun and freshness that abounds at the Tri-City local Farmers’ Markets and help keep our economy strong!

October 2010 marks the move date for the Z Place Salon & Spa in Kennewick to their new home in the Southridge area of town. This move will allow for a expansion of services as well as more room for staff & clients – approximately 3 times as much room! The groundbreaking for the new building will be Thursday June 3rd at 9 am. The owners, Vonda and Doug Smith, plan to have two other spots in the facility to lease out – with a potential for a restaurant and perhaps a clothing store. The new facility will allow clients from Richland, Pasco and West Richland easier access via the highway to this location, without having to travel through traffic to their current location. Southridge is considered to be the new growth area in the Tri-Cities, with a proposed new restaurant and water park in the works as well as current tenants HAPO Credit Union, KGH medical center, and wine tasting rooms. To visit Z Place online, go to www.zplacesalonspa.com