Why People Relocate to the Tri-Cities, Washington Area

Eunice Hickerson Tri-Cities Washington Relocation

Why do people relocate? There is often the geographic move toward better employment, a move to attend college or specialized training, or to be closer to family, for example. It may be a move based on the desire to be closer to that special family member that is in declining health, and sometimes it is to achieve better health for the person moving.  Then there's … [Read more...]

Selecting the Perfect Neighborhood When Moving

Eunice Hickerson Tri Cities Washington Real Estate Prosser Richland Neighborhood Selection

 Now that you’ve made the decision to move in the Tri-Cities, Washington area, you’re faced with that hard question, “How do we select the perfect neighborhood to move to? What criteria do we use?” Home buyers are normally able to establish a basic list of criteria for moving, but the confusion comes when determining how strongly to weigh each factor. Distance … [Read more...]

Visiting Wineries in the Yakima Valley of Washington State

Eunice Hickerson Tri Cities Washington Prosser Richland Yakima Valley Chardonnay Clusters

As the backbone of the Washington State wine industry, the Yakima River Valley produces the grapes used to make over half of the wine manufactured in the state. Known as one of the most prodigious apple producing areas in the world, the Yakima Valley  also produces approximately three quarters of United States hops. Visitors come from far and wide to … [Read more...]

2012 Prosser Farmer’s Market Season About to Start

Eunice Hickerson Tri Cities Washington Prosser Farmers Market berries

The opening of the 2012 Prosser Farmers' Market is just days away. Bright and early on Saturday mornings from May to October smart Prosser Washington shoppers will be found at the Market. Open from 8am to noon, the market is located in the heart of Washington Wine Country. Quoting the website: "The Prosser Kiwanis offers an amazing breakfast, or enjoy … [Read more...]

Home Sales Up Nationally 8.8% Over Last Year

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If you’re perched on the edge of your seat trying to decide whether or not to consider a move in the Yakima, Richland, or Kennewick vicinity, this may be a fitting time for me to ask, “Do you want the good news, or the bad news, first?” The good news is that The National Association of Realtors reports existing home sales nationally were up for February, … [Read more...]