Building permits drawn through May, 2007
Tri-Cities Washington in the News
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]
Tri-Cities Washington closings through May, 2007.
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]
