The Tri-Cities made the national news again.  Business Week surveyed 28, 348 employers in the United States and the findings revealed the ten best places to search for employment. The Tri-Cities (Kennewick, Richland and Pasco) according this survey is the third best place in the nation to find employment. The Tri-Cities is only below Anchorage AK and Provo UT.    The survey reports the Tri-Cities now has a population of 794,555.  For the rest of the story go to http://realestate.msn.com/slideshow.aspx?cp-documentid=20441328&GT1=35000

The employment opportunities are causing a shortage of housing below $250,000 and rental homes are especially in short supply.