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kennewick

The largest of the three cities, with a growing population around 70,000, the city of Kennewick offers a thriving economy, excellent school system, and affordable housing. The city is a retail hub for Southeastern Washington, and benefits from a talented labor pool, steady job market and low cost of living.

With over 300 days of sunshine each year and mild winters, the recreational activities in the area abound. Kennewick has over 30 parks providing biking and hiking opportunities, 3 golf courses, and river access ideal for water sports and fishing. Kennewick is also home to the Tri-City Americans hockey team and the Arena Indoor Football League’s Tri-Cites Fever. The teams play their home games in the Toyota Center, which also hosts many other regional sports events, concerts and Broadway shows. Every summer the Water Follies hydroplane racing takes place on the Columbia River in Columbia Park, and the Benton-Franklin County Fair is held at the fairgrounds in Kennewick.

With 160 wineries within a 50-mile radius and numerous fine dining establishments, Kennewick proves to be one of Washington’s most progressive cities. Kennewick is an ideal place to raise a family and the abundant opportunities for enjoyable recreation provide a place for a flourishing lifestyle.

May 17th, 2013

Real Estate Dashboard for April 2013

Written by Jeff Thompson
Real Estate Dashboard for April 2013

April FAST FACTS April active listings were 1294, up .8% compared to last year this time 376 new properties went under contract, 2.1% lower than April 2012 261 closings, 11.1% higher than last year this time Average price of homes is $203,803, $4,093 higher than the same time in 2012 Months of Inventory …

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April 16th, 2013

Real Estate Dashboard for March 2013

Written by Jeff Thompson

March FAST FACTS March active listings were 1243, up 1.4% compared to last year this time 407 new properties went under contract, 19.7% higher than March 2012 258 closings, 7.1% higher than last year this time Average price of homes is $201,356, $4,753 higher than the same time in 2012 Months of Inventory was …

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March 13th, 2013

Real Estate Dashboard for February 2013

Written by Jeff Thompson
Real Estate Dashboard for February 2013

FEBRUARY FAST FACTS •February active listings were 1179, up 1.5% compared to last year this time •314 new properties went under contract, 6% lower than February 2012 •170 closings, 2.3% lower than last year this time •Average price of homes is $198,512, down $4,851 from the same time in 2012 •Months …

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January 6th, 2013

Real Estate Dashboard for December 2012

Written by Jeff Thompson
Real Estate Dashboard for December 2012

DECEMBER FAST FACTS • December active listings were 1204, up 12% compared to last year this time • 217 new properties went under contract, 2.8% higher than December 2011 • 217 closings, 12.1% lower than last year this time • Average price of homes is $211,230, up $10,699 from the same time in 2011 • …

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December 6th, 2012

Real Estate Dashboard for November 2012

Written by Jeff Thompson
Real Estate Dashboard for November 2012

NOVEMBER FAST FACTS • November active listings were 1307, up 11.7% compared to last year this time • 274 new properties went under contract, 15.6% higher than November 2011 • 225 closings, 6.6% lower than last year this time • Average price of homes is $203,813, up $3,889 from the same time in 2011 • …

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November 6th, 2012

Real Estate Dashboard for October 2012

Written by Jeff Thompson
Real Estate Dashboard for October 2012

OCTOBER FAST FACTS • October active listings were 1366, up 10.7% compared to last year this time • 315 new properties went under contract, 5.4% higher than October 2011 • 270 closings, 16.1% higher than last year this time • Average price of homes is $204,346, up $804 from the same time in 2011 • …

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October 6th, 2012

Real Estate Dashboard for September 2012

Written by Jeff Thompson
Real Estate Dashboard for September 2012

SEPTEMBER FAST FACTS • September active listings are 1430, up 9.5% compared to last year this time • 323 new properties went under contract, 9.5% higher than September 2011 • 225 closings, 13.1% lower than last year this time • Average sales of homes is $202,738, up $1,243 from the same time in 2011 • …

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September 6th, 2012

Real Estate Dashboard for August 2012

Written by Jeff Thompson
Real Estate Dashboard for August 2012

AUGUST FAST FACTS • August active listings are 1432, up 3.2% compared to last year this time • 357 new properties went under contract, 21.8% higher than August 2011 • 286 closings, 11.3% higher than last year this time • Average sales of homes is $202,594, up $979 from the same time in 2011 • Months …

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August 24th, 2012

Real Estate Dashboard for July 2012

Written by Jeff Thompson
Real Estate Dashboard for July 2012

JULY FAST FACTS â–ª July new listings are 1456, up 5.3% compared to last year this time â–ª 347 new properties went under contract, 21.8% higher than July 2011 â–ª 264 closings, 4% fewer than last year this time â–ª Months of Inventory is 5.5, compared to 5 months in July 2011 AVERAGE SALES PRICES â–ª Average …

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July 27th, 2012

Real Estate Dashboard for June 2012

Written by Jeff Thompson

Tri-Cities, June 2012 The Tri-Cities had 325 new properties go under contract in May 2012, 5.2% less than June 2011. As of the end of June 2012, active inventory was 1,408, a 13.7% increase from June 2011. There were 271 closings in June 2012, 5.9% lower than June 2011. Months of Inventory was 5.2, compared to 4.3 in June …

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