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Three Rivers Bridal Show - Three Rivers Convention Center, Kennewick - Sunday, October 16 11 A.M. - 4 P.M. Speak directly to premier wedding vendors in the region as they showcase gowns, music, florists, and cake.

Getting married? They'll show you how to do it … Where to do it … Everything you’ll need to do it … Even what to wear to do it! Everyone is welcome! Bring your Bridal Party and the GROOM!

International Fantastic Film Festival - Richland Community Center - This afternoon and evening is the last day to see the Tri-Cities International Fantastic Film Festival. The festival features independent films from around the world. This festival will focus mainly on Fan, Horror, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Animation and Amine film genre. Screening includes films ranging from Star Wars to Lord of the Rings fan films.

Allied Arts Summer Celebration Allied Arts Gallery at the Park, Richland
Thursday - Sunday July 7 - 10 10 AM - 5 PM Artwork selected from current members of the Allied Arts Association will be on display. This is a multi-media show that showcases two and three-dimensional art, mixed media, and non-traditional materials. Admission is free.

The First Thursday Art Walk is a self-guided walking tour/open house in Historic Downtown Kennewick. Several businesses open their doors and feature art and the artists. There will also be music and entertainment. Start at Auburn Street and Kennewick Avenue intersection and follow the balloons.

Originally posted at First Thursday Art Walk

The Tri Cities Association of Realtors® June 2011 market report was made available today. Things might seem bleak given the number of homes on the market(1) versus the number of homes sold(2) when comparing to last year’s June. However, our homes appear to be increasing in value(3) and the really good news is our market might be headed for an upturn in sales given the number of homes under contract(4). Of course, remembering this time last year the First Time Home Buyer Credit was available, but having said that, June’s sales are the lowest in 4 years.

Given the rest of the United States’ real estate markets, we are thankful to be in the Tri Cites as for the most part our homes are either maintaining their value but most often increasing in value. Plus, when dividing the inventory(1) by the number of homes sold(2) we come up with 4 and half months of inventory. In most circles, under 6 months of inventory is a seller’s market, while over 6 months of inventory is a buyer’s market. In the Tri Cities, we are in a seller’s market. Of course, our calculation assumes we only sell 273 (2011 #4) homes per month of which should go up given the number of homes under contract (2011 #4).

Originally posted at Tri Cities Washington Real Estate Market Report