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The city of Pasco started as a sleepy area of the Pacific Northwest but now has a population estimated to be around 56,000 people. Major expansion has occurred in West Pasco with development of a community where residents want to live, work and play. Although the Hanford site is a factor in the economy, Pasco’s main economic source is agriculture. Agriculture and food industries including Lamb Weston and Tyson Foods, as well as industries such as Boise Cascade, Energy Northwest, Bechtel National Inc. Battelle’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratories, and transportation occupations, provided by the Tri-Cities Regional Airport, have allowed Pasco to attract a diverse community.

The downtown area is reflective of the Hispanic culture and tradition in the area, with its friendly business owners and colorful architecture. Recreational activities include various watersports available on the Columbia river, 15 miles of bike/walking pathways along the river, many public parks, the 22 mile Sacagawea Heritage Trail, a professional golf course, a professional indoor rodeo arena, eight softball fields, seven baseball parks, numerous soccer and tennis facilities and much more.

March 15th, 2012

Real Estate Dashboard for February 2012

Written by Jeff Thompson
Real Estate Dashboard for February 2012

Tri-Cities, February 2012 The Tri-Cities had 334 new properties go under contract in February 2012, up 19.7% from February 2011. As of the end of February 2012, active inventory was 1162, an 18.7% increase from February 2011, but consistent with inventory levels for the 4th quarter of 2011. There were 167 closings in …

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February 15th, 2012

Real Estate Dashboard for January 2012

Written by Jeff Thompson
Real Estate Dashboard for January 2012

Tri-Cities, January 2012 The Tri-Cities had 245 new properties go under contract in January 2012, up 9% from January 2011. As of the end of January 2012, active inventory was 1128, an 18.2% increase from January 2011, but consistent with inventory levels for the 4th quarter of 2011. There were 152 closings in January 2012, …

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January 19th, 2012

Experts positive about Tri-Cities’ economic future – Mid-Columbia News | Tri-City Herald : Mid-Columbia news

Written by Jeff Thompson

Experts positive about Tri-Cities' economic future - Mid-Columbia News | Tri-City Herald : Mid-Columbia news. Published by the Tri-City Herald: Though growth has slowed, the Tri-Cities should continue to see job gains as it has for the past 20 years. Labor industry experts spoke optimistically Wednesday about the …

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December 5th, 2011

700 Happy Feet!

Written by Jeff Thompson
700 Happy Feet!

Windermere Group One has organized a shoe drive for children in Afghanistan. Our military doctors help teach English to the local children in Afghanistan. Through a family connection, the Group One office learned of the need for shoes for the children. Many of them are unable to participate in the education opportunity …

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November 16th, 2011

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

Don't forget to mark your calendar! Santa arrives December 3rd at 9:30 until noon at our Richland office. Come get your picture with Santa and enjoy hot chocolate, Kettle Corn and cookies. See you there! Windermere Group One 490 Bradley Blvd., Richland Click here for a  map …

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October 28th, 2011

Harvest Festival

Written by Jeff Thompson

Visit the Harvest Festival at Country Mercantile this month. The hayrides, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, giant maze and the carnival rides will be fun for the kids, and you too. Visit their website …

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September 9th, 2011

Tri-Cities ranks #2 Best Housing Markets

Written by Jeff Thompson

The Tri-Cities is ranked number 2 in projected home price appreciation for 2011. According to Housing Predictor , The Tri-Cities is forecast to achieve a 3.4% home price appreciation in 2011. At the top of the listed 25 housing markets is El Paso, Texas ranking first at a forecasted 3.7% increase this year. Read the entire …

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August 24th, 2011

Shadow Inventory: Luckily, Here It Comes

One of the biggest challenges to the housing industry throughout the rest of the year will be the increase in discounted properties coming unto the market. There is a glut of foreclosures that have been delayed by the court systems in many states while paperwork was corrected. The banks are rectifying their paperwork and …

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