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Future Boundaries: Why Eastern Washington Isn’t as Limitless as It Looks

Jun 16, 2025
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At first glance, the Tri-Cities region looks wide open. We’re surrounded by rolling hills and big skies. The Columbia, Snake, and Yakima Rivers run right through our communities. From the outside, it feels like we have endless space to grow and all the water we could ever need. But that perception masks a more complicated…
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Fees, Fire Stations, and Future Costs: A Look at Impact Fees in the Tri-Cities

Jun 16, 2025
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Two Tri-Cities jurisdictions have made headlines this quarter with major moves on development impact fees: one decision finalized, the other still unfolding. In Kennewick, a fire impact fee was narrowly approved by the City Council on April 15 after a 5–2 vote on the ordinance and a tight 4–3 vote on the fee schedule. The…
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Well-Intentioned Quagmire, Confirmed

Jun 16, 2025
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Follow-Up to last quarter's article: “Rent Control – A Well-Intentioned Quagmire or a Trojan Horse?” Earlier this year, we raised concerns about the potential long-term impacts of rent control in Washington. At the time, it was just a proposal. Now, it’s law. With the passage of HB 1217, rent increases in Washington are now capped…
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Housing Advocacy Isn’t a Spectator Sport

Jun 16, 2025
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As July 4th nears, Americans pause to honor those who serve our country in uniform. But freedom takes many forms. And some of the fiercest defenders of local prosperity are quietly showing up in city council chambers, planning meetings, and policy interviews. They’re armed not with weapons, but with data, conviction, and a REALTOR® pin.…
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ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL 1217

Apr 25, 2025
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State of Washington  | 69th Legislature 2025 Regular Session By Representatives Alvarado, Macri, Ramel, Peterson, Berry, Mena, Thai, Reed, Obras, Farivar, Parshley, Ortiz-Self, Cortes, Duerr, Street, Berg, Taylor, Fitzgibbon, Doglio, Timmons, Tharinger, Fosse, Gregerson, Simmons, Wylie, Pollet, Kloba, Nance, Davis, Ormsby, Lekanoff, Bergquist, Scott, Stonier, and Hill Prefiled 01/09/25.  Read first time 01/13/25.  Referred to Committee on…
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Whitman County Housing Market: A Competitive Landscape in 2025

Apr 09, 2025
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The housing market in Whitman County is experiencing a notable shift in 2025, with rising home prices, limited inventory, and increased competition among buyers. These conditions have transformed the market from a buyer’s market into a seller’s market, reflecting broader regional and national trends. Prices on the Rise, Inventory on the Decline Home prices in…
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Spring Into Kindness: Nominate a Neighbor in Need

Apr 08, 2025
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Tess Smith, Communications, Education & Events Coordinator Phone: 509.783.2184 Email: tess@realtoramc.com Date: April 8, 2025 Spring Forward with Kindness: Nominate a Neighbor in Need Tri-Cities, Washington — As spring blossoms, it's time to roll up our sleeves and lend a helping hand. Tri-City Association of Realtors® is calling on community members…
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Your Portal to Success: Meet Bryan and Unlock the Full Power of Your TCAR Membership

Apr 04, 2025
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Hey TCAR Members! I’m Bryan, your new Member Services Liaison. I like to think of myself as a fun-loving guy, but I’m serious about my mission here at the Tri-City Association of Realtors. I understand how hard it is at times to be a realtor, so let me be the guy who makes your life…
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Did You Know? Hidden MLS Tools That Give You an Edge

Apr 02, 2025
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Your MLS isn’t just a place to input listings. It’s a professional toolkit designed to help you serve clients faster, smarter, and with more strategic insight. Here are three features worth revisiting: 1. Reverse ProspectingThis tool shows which agents have buyers whose saved searches match your listing. It’s a direct line to the agents most…
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The MLS Is More Than Marketing: It’s Your Private Professional Network

Apr 02, 2025
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In today’s real estate environment, where listings often appear instantly on consumer-facing platforms, it’s easy for both clients and professionals to lose sight of what the MLS truly is. At its core, the MLS is not a public advertising site. It is a professional, broker-to-broker network created to support cooperation, trust, and customized strategy. That…
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