Applications for Leadership Tri Cities Class XIV Available

Applications for LTC Class XIV are now available at the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce. Information is also available on the website at http://www.leadershiptc.org/. The deadline for submission is May 1, 2008.

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The mission of Leadership Tri-Cities is to develop a cadre of skilled leaders who will be catalysts for positive change in our community and who will mentor others toward this end; to facilitate an exchange of ideas and solutions for problems best addressed at local and regional levels.

Tri City Wa Seattle Seahawk Day

The Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Seattle Seahawks, is proud to host the 4th Annual “Tri-Cities Day with the Seattle Seahawks” on Sunday, September 9, 2007. Ticket sales begin Thursday, July 26, 2007 at 8:00 am for the season opener versus the Tampa Buccaneers.

Due to the incredible 2005-2006 season and winning the NFC Championship title, Seahawk season ticket sales have skyrocketed. The Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce has only 296 tickets to be sold for this opening home game. They will be sold on a first come basis.

Ticket prices are $50.00, which includes a commemorative t-shirt. The ticket order form is attached and also available on the Chamber website at the Chamber offices. Completed forms may be faxed to 509.783.1733 or delivered to 3180 W. Clearwater, Suite F, Kennewick or 710-A George Washington Way, Richland.

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Lower Treasury Yields Push Mortgage Rates Down Slightly This Week

McLean, VA - Freddie Mac (NYSE:FRE) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.68 percent with an average 0.3 point for the week ending August 2, 2007, down from last week when it averaged 6.69. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.63 percent.

The 15-year FRM this week averaged 6.32 percent with an average 0.3 point, down from last week when it averaged 6.37 percent. A year ago, the 15-year FRM averaged 6.27 percent.

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Election 2007: Candidates Who Protect Your Business

This fall's elections is about who runs local government-city council, county commissioners, county executives-those who are responsible for decisions that directly impact real estate in our communities including land use decisions, zoning and development regulations. The decisions they make determine housing opportunities and economic vitality so that our businesses can thrive. Washington REALTORS® 2007 RPAC Endorsed Candidates

Fire Prevention Order

Pursuant to 50 CFR 27.95, the following acts are prohibited on lands managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as the Conboy Lake, McNary, Umatilla, Toppenish, McKay Creek, Cold Springs, and Columbia National Wildlife Refuges and the Hanford Reach National Monument until rescinded by the Mid-Columbia River NWR Complex.

1. Building, maintaining, attending or using fire, including campfires, warming fires, and cooking fires including both charcoal briquette and gas stoves.
2. Smoking outside of an enclosed vehicle.
3. Tossing burning material, such as a cigarette, any place where it may start a fire.
4. Operating a motorcycle, ATV, or other type of small engine without an approved and working spark arrester.

Violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 or imprisonment of not more than 6 months, or both. This order becomes effective at 12:01 AM on July 14, 2007. Gregory M. Hughes Project Leader

Lawmakers Press to Preserve PNNL Use Permit

Senator Patty Murray and Congressman Doc Hastings, along with Senator Maria Cantwell and Congressman Norm Dicks, are pressing the Department of Energy to preserve the Pacific Northwest National Lab's Use Permit as a requirement for any new Lab management contract. “PNNL is a vital part of the Tri-Cities community and the inclusion of the Use Permit is an integral part of the lab's future success," Senator Murray said. "We must maintain the Use Permit for the future innovation, economy and competitiveness of our region.”“The impacts of eliminating the Use Permit are serious for the Lab, for local economic growth and for taxpayers getting the most out of their investment. The bottom line is ensuring competition in government contracting should not result in a diminished Lab through loss of the Use Permit,” said Hastings. In a letter to Department of Energy Deputy Secretary Clay Sell, the lawmakers expressed their strong support for continuation of the Use Permit and for a timely resolution to the contract competition. They noted in the letter that the Use Permit “creates innovation, economic development, jobs, and has been a clear success for the American taxpayer.” The lawmakers said the Use Permit is widely recognized as a tremendous success and is critical to the future of the Lab under any contractor. In February of 2006, DOE announced that it would re-compete the contract for management and operation of the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

Mortgage Rates Fall For Second Consecutive Week According To Freddie Mac Weekly Survey

McLean, VA - Freddie Mac (NYSE:FRE) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.67 percent with an average 0.4 point for the week ending June 28, 2007, down from last week when it averaged 6.69 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.78 percent.

The 15-year FRM this week averaged 6.34 percent with an average 0.4 point, down from last week when it averaged 6.37 percent. A year ago, the 15-year FRM averaged 6.43 percent.

Five-year Treasury-indexed hybrid adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) averaged 6.30 percent this week, with an average 0.5 point, down from last week when it averaged 6.31 percent. A year ago, the 5-year ARM averaged 6.39 percent.

One-year Treasury-indexed ARMs averaged 5.65 percent this week with an average 0.5 point, down from last week when it averaged 5.66 percent. At this time last year, the 1-year ARM averaged 5.82 percent.

Pasco Washington History

The vibrant and flourishing city of Pasco, Washington, which comprises one-third of the beautiful Tri Cities area and is considered to be the fastest-growing city in the entire state, is not only marked by its net percentage growth and abundance of attractions, but also by its colorful history.

Pasco and its surrounding area was first put on the map in 1805, when, on October 16, the Lewis and Clark Expedition made its way into the region. Their journey there involved recording the details of their experience, in particular of a camping site that is now known as Sacagawea State Park. However, before the famous exploration of Lewis and Clark, the Pasco region was home to many Indian tribes who were drawn to the mild weather and abundance of fish alongside the banks of the Columbia River, as well as the Snake and Yakima Rivers...[more Pasco Washington History].

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Tri Cities Chosen as Top Metro for Scientists and Engineers in the U.S.

Washington State’s renowned Tri Cities area—comprising the cities of Richland, Kennewick, and Pasco—was officially selected as the number one place for scientists and engineers to live and work in the U.S., according to the fifth annual “Knowledge Worker Quotient” recently released by ExpansionManagement.com.

According to the site, the Quotient provides “a roadmap for where to find the best educated workforce in America,” focusing on scientists, engineers, medical doctors, other professionals with PhDs, as well as those with graduate degrees and post-graduate degrees. Three hundred and sixty-two metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) were judged and then ranked according to “their ability to provide the depth of talent and innovative environment upon which thrive”...[more]

No Housing Slowdown in Washington State Markets

Washington state has one of the highest rate of residential appreciation in the nation during the first three months of this year compared to the same period in 2006, the U.S. Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight reports...[more]

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Washington State, The Fastest Growing Housing Market in the Nation

Forecasters at Fiserv Lending Solutions and Moody's Economy.com predict a radical shift in the top 10 list of fastest growers for the 12 months beginning in June; only one California city, El Centro, will be represented. Instead, Washington State will dominate, with five of the top 10 cities...[more]

REALTORS® Provide Input to Regional Housing Strategy

REALTORS® are participating in the Prosperity Partnership Regional Housing Strategy Working Group to help develop strategies that will improve access to housing close to jobs for workers of all wage levels from throughout the Puget Sound Region. The Working Group is considering the REALTORS® housing policy strategies needed to increase housing availability and affordability. The Prosperity Partnership is a coalition of over 200 government, business, labor and community organizations from King, Kitsap, Pierce, and Snohomish counties dedicated to developing and implementing a regional economic strategy.

Washington Children's Alliance Names Walsh Champion for Children

Rep. Maureen Walsh, R-Walla Walla, Southeast Washington, has been named one of the Legislature’s “Champions for Children” by the Seattle-based Children’s Alliance.

Walsh was cited for her efforts to secure passage of a bill this session establishing an early learning advisory council and creating a child care quality rating and improvement system.

“What we are trying to do is to provide parents with clear and easy-to-find information about the quality of child care and early education programs available to them,” Walsh said. “We want to improve the quality of early learning programs in our state and help our kids to get better prepared for school.”

The advisory council will work with the state’s Department of Early Learning, created by the Legislature in 2006. The council will have 25 members including legislators, state agency officials, parents and experts in areas such as children with disabilities, day care providers and K-12 education.

The Children’s Alliance cited 17 legislators for their work this year on children’s issues. The Alliance is a statewide public policy advocacy organization that works to ensure that children have the things they need to thrive. In addition to early learning, the Alliance is actively engaged in health care, nutrition and foster care issues.

About Tri-Cities Washington State

Tri-Cities is the term used to describe the cluster of prosperous and amazing cities located in Washington. These are the cities of Pasco, Richland and Kennewick, all of which are known for being prime real estate centers and commercial areas. This explains why real estate investors from everywhere are currently flocking to grab the most amazing properties they can lay their hands on in this area.

The TriCities lie on the confluence of major rivers in the Washington area. These are the Yakima, Snake and Columbia Rivers. All of these are located at the desert region of Southeastern Washington. Aside from the three major cities that comprise the TriCity area, there is also a fourth neighboring city. This is West Richland. All of these are very well developed to bring utter convenience and joy to its residents, consisting mostly of average Americans. Both the government and developers themselves have worked hand in hand in order to uplift the status of the triCity area to what it is right now.

Cities in this area have also been ranked as one of the most populous cosmopolitan areas in the USA today, making it to number 191. This may be due to the lower cost of land and property in these areas, as compared to those in neighboring states and Washington areas. However, this is quickly becoming a thing of the past, since the state currently reinvigorated its goal to develop the TriCity area. It has geared the place towards achieving its full residential, industrial and commercial potential. Due to such progress, people who bought their properties and land in the cities of Kennewick, Pasco, Richland and even West Richland are enjoying double to triple property value growth.

As of 2006, statistics show that people are still flooding in the city. Kennewick leads the numbers with 60,9997 residents. Pasco on the other hand comes in at a very close second with a population estimate of 46, 964. Third comes Richland with 44,317 people. The lowest comes from West Richland, which has only been inhabited by a population of 9, 907 people. All in all, The TriCity serves as home to 161, 715 of the people.

Even the history of the triCities leans towards being a homeowner. It was incorporated in the late 1900’s when American finally decided that they no longer wished to rent. Instead, they urged the government to support them in acquiring properties for themselves. The government was urged and so the Tri city area came to be.

Invest in a real property of your own now and experience the real estate wonders of the Tricities at once. You will surely love every single moment of it.

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