Kennewick, WA

First Night Tri Cities is at it again with an exciting night filled with dancing, singing, and performances from local groups. This year First Night is welcoming back Vocal Trash for the fourth year in a row. Don’t miss First Night Tri Cities which will be held on December 31, 2008 at the Columbia Basin College campus in Pasco, WA. Tickets are on sale now at the First Night Headquarters at the CBC gym, Yoke’s Fresh Market, and other selected stores. For more information and/or to purchase tickets visit First Night Tri-Cities | Originally posted at First Night Tri Cities

•:*¨¨*:• Colleen Lane •:*¨¨*:•
My ActiveRain Blog / My Localism Blog | ColleenLane.com

I am the Realtor® that makes things move in The Lane Real Estate Team, while my husband Joe is the dude that provides the marketing that gives me the great clients I have. My sole purpose in life is to serve God, family, and clients. Joe's sole purpose in life is to serve God, me, and family (and ski). We have five children, all at home, all ours. We've been happily married for 23 years, and Joe has forgotten the anniversary almost all of those years! We service the Tri Cities Washington real estate market to include Kennewick, Richland, and Pasco, Washington. Oh, our Pasco Wa Riverfront Home is for sale!

There are a host of advantages to living in the countryside – besides the obvious pros of breathing in fresh air every day, living with breathtaking and scenic beauty all around and waking up to the sounds of birds chirping instead of horns blaring, you get to live in a large and comfortable house that would cost you the earth in a city, and your cost of living comes down drastically.

While most people who decide to turn country folk are retired and wish to start afresh in a locality where the quality of life is better, there are others who buy country homes as a second residence, a place to vacation or as just an investment. Country real estate is different from urban real estate in that there are aspects in the latter that we cannot take for granted when buying a house in the countryside. Here are some of the issues you need to consider before putting down your money on a country home...[read on to find out more about Country Homes] Related: Country Home Living

•:*¨¨*:• Colleen Lane •:*¨¨*:•
My ActiveRain Blog / My Localism Blog | ColleenLane.com


I am the Realtor® that makes things move in The Lane Real Estate Team, while my husband Joe is the dude that provides the marketing that gives me the great clients I have. My sole purpose in life is to serve God, family, and clients. Joe's sole purpose in life is to serve God, me, and family (and ski). We have five children, all at home, all ours. We've been happily married for 23 years, and Joe has forgotten the anniversary almost all of those years! We service the Tri Cities Washington real estate market to include Kennewick, Richland, and Pasco, Washington. Oh, our Columbia River Luxury Home is for sale!

2009, here we come! December is almost here, Christmas is fast approaching and January 2009 is right around the corner...where did this year go! Time sure does fly when your having fun! I know sometimes trying to sell your home during the holidays doesn't seem like fun. Keep up the faith, some homes do actually sell during this time of year and there have been offers that have come in on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day or even New Year's Eve! In the Tri-Cities, if you are in the market to buy a home, it's still a great time to do it. If you listen to the mainstream media and press, you may have heard that lending has all but ceased. Don't believe everything you hear. Talk to your local lenders. If you have good credit, money in the bank and fit their lending criteria, you can get into your new home today!

Deals, deals and more great deals. There are a wealth of great buys on the market right now in the Tri-Cities. If you have been looking, now is the perfect time to act. 2009 Outlook... So far there hasn't been a lot foreclosures in the Tri-Cities. Contrary to popular belief, the foreclosures that are on the market aren't being sold for dirt cheap. The banks are in the business of making and lending money and they do not want to sell their foreclosures at a dramatic loss. If you are interested in buying one, you will need to have cash in the bank. Some homes may also need need a little work. The Tri-Cities is still a great place to buy or sell your home.

For more home selling advice, contact Linda Garza at Cypress GMAC Real Estate (509) 205-0859 lindag@cypressgmac.com. Specializing in Tri-Cities Washington Real Estate! Real Estate Services for Kennewick, Richland and Pasco Real Estate! Putting your family first is my #1 priority! You can also search for properties on my website www.lindagarza.com.

Whether your goal is to explore a region’s wines, taste some new varietals or discover a new favorite, the public tasting offers a chance to sample some of the premier wines produced in the Pacific Northwest. Saturday, Nov 8 6:30p to 9:30p at Pasco Red Lion, Pasco, WA

•:*¨¨*:• Colleen Lane •:*¨¨*:•
My ActiveRain Blog / My Localism Blog


I am the Realtor® that makes things move in The Lane Real Estate Team, while my husband Joe is the dude that provides the marketing that gives me the great clients I have. My sole purpose in life is to serve God, family, and clients. Joe's sole purpose in life is to serve God, me, and family (and ski). We have five children, all at home, all ours. We've been happily married for 23 years, and Joe has forgotten the anniversary almost all of those years! We service the Tri Cities Washington real estate market to include Kennewick, Richland, and Pasco, Washington. Oh, our house is for sale!

Then and Now – 30 years of wine and food in the Pacific Northwest. Take a walk down memory lane! Explore how the wine and food industries in the Southeast Washington area have grown and changed. The Tri-Cities Wine Festival has introduced consumers to the blossoming Pacific Northwest wine industry since 1979. Join the Tri Cities Wine Festival for a very special 30th Wine Festival. The Festival is the Tri-Cities Wine Society’s annual public event. Friday, Nov 7, 6:30p to 10:00p at Tri-City Country Club, Kennewick, WA

•:*¨¨*:• Colleen Lane •:*¨¨*:•
My ActiveRain Blog / My Localism Blog


I am the Realtor® that makes things move in The Lane Real Estate Team, while my husband Joe is the dude that provides the marketing that gives me the great clients I have. My sole purpose in life is to serve God, family, and clients. Joe's sole purpose in life is to serve God, me, and family (and ski). We have five children, all at home, all ours. We've been happily married for 23 years, and Joe has forgotten the anniversary almost all of those years! We service the Tri Cities Washington real estate market to include Kennewick, Richland, and Pasco, Washington. Oh, our Tri Cities Wa Luxury Home is for sale!