Tri-City Area and Real Estate Blog

August means County Fairs. They’re everywhere. Enjoy the Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo that’s just around the corner.  Another activity residents of the Tri-Cities engage in is finding just the right home.  Summer is the time of year for buying or selling, relocating, downsizing or upgrading.  Distinctive Properties offers solutions for the needs of clients living in Kennewick, Pasco, Richland and surrounding communities.  Check out the website or stop in and visit with the agent of your choice.  Any of our professionals are happy to assist.  The link below will take you to our latest weekly statistics.

http://www.distinctiveprop.com/files/files/8.2.2010Stats.pdf

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Statistics for this week’s housing market for the greater Tri-Cities Area of Pasco, Kennewick and Richland, as well as surrounding areas of West Richland, Finley

http://www.distinctiveprop.com/files/files/7.12.2010Stats.pdf

Kennewick, Pasco and Richland, as well as outlying communities are gearing up for the influx of tourists arriving in the Tri-Cities to enjoy the Annual Hydroplane Boat Races.  Restaurants and Lodging facilities welcome those attending various activities surrounding the event for at least three days on the weekend of July 23rd, 24th and 25th. Tourists and residents of Pasco, Kennewick and Richland enjoy sidewalk art, timed trials, airshows and the main event on Sunday when the hydroplanes roar around the bouyed racecourse.  The river is lined with spectators on the Kennewick side and the Pasco side of the Columbia River.  The flourish of activities continue up the river and extend into the park in Richland.  Welcome one and all from Distinctive Properties, serving the residents of Kennewick, Pasco and Richland and those desiring to relocate to the Tri-Cities.

Tourism is growing in the Tri-Cities.  June saw 11,000 visitors attending 12 sports activities, generating nearly $3 million in revenue for the Kennewick, Pasco and Richland area.  July promises 7 additional sporting events with the likelihood of 8,500 visitors spending more than $2.4 million.  Hector Cruz, sports development manager at the Tri-Cities Visitor & Convention Bureau indicated that sports organizers appreciate the family-friendly atmosphere of the Tri-City communities.

The Tri-Cities offer close to 3,500 guest rooms for those attending sporting events.  Restaurants and various hospitality businesses partner to offer corresponding discounts to the many visitors who return to the Tri-Cities for a second look after the sporting event is over.  Repeat customers is always a good invitation for staying longer or relocating to the Tri-Cities.  Distinctive Properties, Inc. carries a wide range of listings for homes in Kennewick, Pasco, Richland and outlying smaller communities.  We welcome the opportunity to serve new arrivals.

Kennewick Police officers will be looking for motorcycle riders in August — but for a good time and to benefit the Special Olympics here in the Tri-Cities. Kennewick offiicers and officers from all over the state have set August 28th for the “Northwest Ride of Dreams”, which will feature 5 starting locations across the state with Rotary Park in Ellensburg the final meeting destination. Vendors, events, activities and entertainment will be available for riders when they gather in the park.

This ride is patterned after other events in other states but will be a first in Washington. Law enforcement officers across the state and nationally sponsor different events to raise funds for Special Olympics. The funds raised assist families of Special Olympians to attend events where their loved one’s participate. It is the goal of the organizers to attract 10,000 cyclists and cars in Ellensburg. A $30 ticket price could potentially raise $300,000 for Special Olympics, which would be a wonderful donation to make. 

Registration for the event can be completed at www.nwrideofdreams.org .  Additionally, if you don’t have a bike but have a classic car you’re also invited. There will be a show and shine at Rotary Park as well that day.   The Tri-Cities location for riders departing to Ellensburg will be at Full Throttle Motorcycle Accessories at 135 Vista Way in Kennewick. Registrations for the ride will also be taken there from 7am to 9am. This should be a wonderful ride for everyone and in the process, a wonderful opportunity to give to other folks who will appreciate your generosity!