knowledge of the Tri-Cities area.There is no better combination in the real estate industry than intimate knowledge of an area and the professionalism and talent to get a deal done efficiently. For the Tri-Cities area in southeastern Washington, Joe and Colleen Lane have been offering just that for a combined 20 years, intermingling a complete knowledge of Richland real estate, West Richland real estate, Pasco real estate and Kennewick real estate with experience in the real estate industry to produce one of the most trusted teams in Tri-Cities real estate, the Lane Real Estate Team.
Whether you are buying or selling a home, investment property or
multi-family home, Joe and Colleen Lane have executed countless similar
transactions in an expert and professional way, delivering value to
their customers. The motto of the Lane Real Estate Team has long been
“good old fashioned quality service” and that motto has
been both lived up to and enhanced by the team’s impressive
working knowledge of the Tri-Cities area.
Whether you are familiar with the Tri-Cities area or not, spending even a handful of days in the area will reveal very quickly why the residents of Kennewick, Richland, Pasco and West Richland are so thrilled to be a part of the area. Washington Real Estate News reports that the Tri-Cities area represents the largest concentration of population in southeastern Washington and offers up to that population a slew of recreational opportunities that are perhaps only surpassed by the beauty of the area.
For example, because the Yakima, Snake and Columbia Rivers converge right in the Tri-Cities area, countless opportunities are available to take part in and watch water activities of all sorts. Kennewick real estate hosts its annual Water Follies event each year that showcases hydroplaning on the Columbia River, a prominent draw for out-of-town tourists and local Tri-Cities residents alike. Because the area draws 300 days of sunshine each year, the weather often accommodates extensive boating and fishing opportunities.
Every part of the Tri-Cities area has its own specific identity, whether that identity includes the Pasco real estate
Farmer’s Market in Pasco or the Water Follies in Kennewick, the
team of Colleen and Joe Lane is well acquainted with every aspect of
the Tri-Cities. Whether you are looking to buy or sell real estate of
any kind in the Tri-Cities area, this level of local experience with
the Tri-Cities will only benefit your transaction with a smooth and
efficient experience. Few things can replace the quality of service
created through such a high level of experience with an area.
That experience encompasses extensive use of the MLS in combination with local knowledge to develop expert pricing and marketing strategies for sellers as well as superb showing listings for potential buyers. Because Joe and Colleen Lane have remained so active in Tri-Cities real estate for so long, the team’s extensive library of personal contacts and bits of information about particular parts of the Tri-Cities area serves both buyers and sellers, ensuring a smooth and beneficial real estate process for all involved.
Selling potential home buyers on the beauty of the Tri-Cities area is not difficult, but matching up each buyer with the perfect Pasco, Richland rea estate, West Richland or Kennewick home is a talent best left to those with experience in not only providing excellent customer service, but in serving a particular region as well. Joe and Colleen Lane have spent 20 combined years creating just that kind of professional talent.
As you explore the various parts of the Tri City Wa real estate area, whether to buy in the area or sell a current local property, you will be hit not only with the beauty of the area but the high activity of the real estate market. Complement that beauty with the expertise of the Lane Real Estate Team to deliver the best possible real estate transaction, customized just for you.
From Wikipedia, About Tri-Cities Washington. The Tri-Cities is an area of the state of Washington that is made up of three neighboring cities: Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland, and is ranked as the 191st most populous metropolitan area of the U.S. The cities are located at the confluence of the Yakima, Snake, and Columbia rivers in the desert region of Southeastern Washington. A fourth neighboring city, West Richland, is generally included as part of the Tri-City area and region. Official April 1, 2006 population estimates from the state are as follows: Kennewick: 60,997 || Pasco: 46,494 || Richland: 44,317 || West Richland: 9,907 || Total: 161,715
Pasco was the first of the Tri-Cities to be incorporated, in 1891. Kennewick was incorporated in 1904, and Richland followed in 1910. West Richland was founded by dissatisfied residents of Richland, who wished to be home owners rather than renters of government owned houses, after the arrival of Hanford. Despite attempts by Richland to annex the community, they remained separate and eventually became incorporated in 1955. Pasco was the largest city in the Tri-Cities until the founding of Hanford, mostly thanks to its railroad station. It also had the most land for easy irrigation and farming.
1940s-1970s ~ Richland became the largest city, followed by
Kennewick, over this time period. Richland High School adopted
"Bombers" as its mascot (complete with mushroom cloud). In 1970,
Kamiakin High School was founded in response to the continued influx of
people. The economy continued to grow, but not without some turbulence.
Every time the federal government cut funding at Hanford, thousands of
talented, credentialed people would suddenly become jobless and quickly
leave for other jobs. During this time, other employers slowly made
their way into the area, but they too 
would
often be forced to cut back jobs in the bad times. During the 1970s,
Kennewick overtook Richland as the biggest city of the three and has
not surrendered the title since. The Columbia River Center Mall was built on land newly incorporated into Kennewick, drawing growth to western Kennewick and south Richland.
1980s-Present ~ Completion of the Interstate 182 bridge in 1984 made Pasco much more accessible, fueling the growth of that city.[1] With the end of the Cold War, many in the area feared a shutdown of Hanford, followed by the Tri-Cities quickly becoming a ghost town. These fears were allayed after the United States Department of Energy switched the facility's purpose from the creation of nuclear weapons to the effective sealing and disposal of radioactive waste. During the 1990s, several major corporations entered the Tri-Cities, which helped to begin diversifying the economy apart from the Hanford sector. In 1995, a sixth public high school, Southridge High School, was founded. The 2000s saw continued rapid growth as the Hanford site hired hundreds of workers to help with the cleanup effort. Additionally, the Tri-Cities saw a large influx of retirees from various areas of the Northwest. During this time, and the corresponding nationwide housing boom, all three cities flourished and grew significantly. Pasco became the fastest growing city in Washington State (in terms of both % increase and # of new residents). In 2005, the Census Bureau reported that Pasco's population had surpassed Richland's for the first time since pre-Hanford days.
The Tri-Cities are in a desert climate, receiving on average of 7 to 8 inches (175 to 200 mm) of rain every year. Winds periodically exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) when Chinook wind conditions exist. There are 300 days of sunshine every year. Temperatures range from as low as 10 °F (-12 °C) in the winter to as high as 110 (43 °C) in the summer, and even reached 115 °F in July 2006. The region receives occasional snow most years. Due to the desert climate and subsequent large amounts of sand, a perpetual annoyance to residents is the amount of dust blown about by the frequent winds. Thanks to the aforementioned rivers, a large amount of cheap irrigation is available.
Washington Real Estate News posts that Washington state is the most northwest of the lower 48 states—subsequently, the area is in the Pacific Standard Time Zone. The Tri-Cities makes up the largest metropolitan area in the southeastern quadrant of Washington. The large Cascade Mountain Range to the west contributes to the desert climate, which is far drier than the famously wet western side of the state. See rain shadow for more information on this phenomenon.
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