Vancouver, WA

Rose City Commercial Real Estate has a buyer who is looking to purchase a multifamily investment in Vancouver, WA. The ideal size would be from 30 to 60 units. While he will not be using 1031 Exchange funds...he's happy to cooperate with a seller who does. A+ to C- quality.

We are fully prepared to assist you in identifying a property to exchange into.

Financing is already handled...we can support a quick close before the end of the year. Stop reading and start dialing 503.336.6382 now!

Vancouver, NOT BC. Washington, NOT DC!

It seems that some of us Vancouver residents (Vancouverites? uh, Vancouveronians?) are suffering from an identity crisis. We don't know who we are and we aren't sure what to do about it.

The Columbian reports that "Clark County needs a new brand. Led by an economic developer at the city of Vancouver, they're launching a seven-month, zero-budget effort to agree on a new logo, phrase and "story" that somehow tie together this half-rural, half-suburban swatch of Southwest Washington."

Personally, I like Vancouver Washington just the way it is. I like to think of it as our little secret. Beautiful scenery, no state income tax, awesome schools, great fishing and hunting, and just 10 minutes from everything that Portland has to offer...

Don't tell anyone. It will be our little secret!

Photo Credit - Mark Hall all rights reserved - When you choose us to handle your Vancouver WA real estate needs, you choose a team of realtors® who care about you and your family. Buying or selling a home is always more enjoyable when you work with professionals who will listen to your needs and who will work together with you to achieve your objective. We are very familiar with all types a real estate in Clark County and we specialize in Vancouver, Ridgefield and Battle Ground. We are also very experienced with new home and custom home construction having assisted several local builders in selling new neighborhoods in the Vancouver Washington area. Additionally, we have helped numerous families build their own Vancouver WA dream homes. We are dedicated to helping you make intelligent, informed decisions and to providing you with exceptional service. Go to www.ernw.org for more information. See our video here. The Great Identity Crisis! Vancouver Washington

Photos by John Slocum and Kathryn Alexander of REMAX Vancouver WA, of a Honey Bee searching for Autumn Nectar, Vancouver WA 2009.

For more information, including videos on real estate and living in Vancouver Washington and the rest of Clark County, please visit:
Real Estate in Vancouver Washington

Homes for Sale in Vancouver WA

Current MLS Market Report for Camas, Vancouver and Clark County

Condo and Townhome Market Report for Vancouver Washington - October 2009

Early this month we logged into the MLS for Condos for sale Vancouver WA and Townhomes to obtain a quick update of what happened Condo wise within the confines of Vancouver, in Clark County Washington. Here is what we have to report:

From this snap-shot view we see a 15 more Pending transactions (24%+) and 39 more Solds compared to September, as well as a 10% Decrease in the number of total Active listings available at the end of the month. This month the 3rd Party + Pre-Forclosures + Foreclosures combined are about 27.6% of the Active condo homes listed (23.2% last month), yet they represent about 41.6% of the homes going under contract (35.5% last month). October was a very good month for Condos and Townhomes in Vancouver!

Key items we are looking for in a market turnaround are not just an increase in the number of transactions but, an increase in the non-Pre-Foreclosure / Foreclosure category. In our opinion we have started to see a seasonal shrinkage of inventory and perhaps a rush of buyers trying to close their Condo home purchases prior to the more restrictive FHA lending policies directly impacting Condo Loans.

If you are looking to sell your Condo or Town Home in Vancouver or Clark County Washington in this challenging market time please call or e-mail us with the details of your situation and we'll customize a marketing plan to get your Vancouver Washington Condo Home Sold!

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Definitions:
1) 3rd Party = the sales contract requires the approval of a third party; and includes Short-Sales, Trust Sales, Relocation Company sales, etc.
2) Pre-Foreclosures = aka Short-Sales are homes where the lending bank(s) agrees to take less, allowing a sales transaction to take place.
3) Foreclosures = aka REO's and Bank Owned Homes, already Foreclosed by the Lender(s).
4) PENDING = listed homes that have been marked as under contract by the listing agent during the past 30 days.
5) SOLD = listed homes that have been marked as closed sales by the listing agent in the past 30 days. Note: some of these sold homes may have been "pending sales" for far more than 30 days!

Disclaimer: this information is drawn using custom search parameters from the predominant MLS system covering Vancouver Washington and is not guaranteed to be accurate.

The above information was provided by John Slocum and Kathryn Alexander, recognized as one of the top teams at REMAX Vancouver WA. We hope you enjoy the information in our posts, including videos on real estate and Living in Vancouver Washington and the rest of Clark County.

Thinking of selling your home in this market? We have the insight and passion for selling homes to get you moving!

For Southwest Washington homes and Real Estate in Vancouver WA visit Vancouver WA Real Estate. If you have an immediate need to search the MLS for Vancouver WA please visit Vancouver WA Homes For Sale

If your interest is in foreclosures, pre-foreclosures (short-sale homes) and Bank Owned Homes in Vancouver WA we have a special search set up for you at Foreclosures Vancouver WA.

Current MLS Market Report for Vancouver WA and Clark County

Green Drinks November Events

Here is the latest event list from my firend, Laura Sauermilch, at Green Drinks:

Greetings all,

We had such a fantastic time at Friday's party. We wanted to quickly say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who made this tremendous party possible!

We're breaking our 2 email rule this month to bring you this special email about some great November events! (Including a couple this weekend)

November's Green Drinks 5 minute spiel will feature Ryan Ojerio from the Washington Trails Association (WTA.) The WTA promotes hiking and trails through advocacy, education and volunteer trail maintenance. As WTA's regional coordinator for SW Washington, Ryan supports a growing community of volunteers who help maintain trails from the Columbia River Gorge to Mt. Rainier. For information on WTA events, work parties and fresh trip reports visit www.wta.org or contact Ryan at ryan@wta.org (360) 722-2657 for more information.

We are still settling the venue, so stay tuned! We'll email out more details as well as post them to our new Facebook page!

Facebook Page update:

We've FINALLY taken the plunge and created a Facebook page. Laura and I will update this page as often as we can, but it would be great if you could stop by, become a fan of our page and add some insights, suggestions, comments and pictures, if you have them! (There's already some pretty awesome pictures up from last Friday's party and the One Year Anniversary party!) Go check it out!

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=191637759223

November events:

Friends of Trees planted over 300 large street trees in Vancouver last year and we want to plant more this year! Join our popular group of key volunteers! Sign up for our free training to learn how to lead volunteer planters at morning tree plantings. As a trained crew leader, you'll guide a crew of volunteers at four plantings during the fall and winter. It's a great way to make new friends and find out why volunteers love our crew leaders! Contact Greg at gregt@friendsoftrees.org or 503-282-8846 ext. 12 to reserve your space at the training. November 7th in Vancouver or November 21st in Portland, 9am til 4pm.

Join the team to save Salmon! The StreamTeam plants native trees, monitors local water quality and wildlife to save salmon. All of the training and equipment is provided for each event. No experience is needed. Upcoming StreamTeam events include November 7th, November 21st and December 5th. To join the team contact Lisa Beranek at StreamTeam@clarkpud.com or visit www.StreamTeam.net for more information!

November 12, 2009

How to Manage Invertebrates in Garden Soil

6:30 - 8:00 p.m., Columbia Springs (Swift Classroom), 12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver, WA 98683. Invertebrates are an important part of soil and a healthy garden. Learn more about how to encourage and host the beneficial ones, and explore some chemical-free ways to deter the ones you'd rather not share your garden with. Cost: FREE. RSVP here.

November 14, 2009

Backyard Composting Workshop

10:00 - 12:00 p.m., CASSEE Center, 11104 NE 149th St, Brush Prairie, WA 98606. Learn how you can turn those autumn leaves into compost. This two-hour class covers the how-to basics and science of home composting. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Cost: FREE. RSVP here.

The annual Clark Conservation District Plant Sale is now open. Order native plants for low maintenance landscaping, to use in a rain garden or to attract native wildlife. Prices start as low as $0.60 per plant. Need help finding native plants for your yard? Use this helpful site! Order your natives now and pick them up in February. Order deadline is February 12th. For more information, visit the CCD website or call 360-883-1987, extension 5.

Finally we'd like to take this opportunity to thank all of the various sponsors/partners that helped make the Costume Party such a huge success. Stop by their websites and show them a little love from the Green Drinks crew, won't you?

Clark County Habitat For Humanity ReStore http://www.pdxrestore.org/

Izze Sparkling Juice http://www.izze.com/

The River City Band http://www.rivercityband.net/

Applewood Northwest Bistro and Catering http://www.applewood.net/

Computer Reuse Education and Marketing (CREAM) http://upgradeyourcommunity.org/http://upgradeyourcommunity.org/

Greenly,

Terra Heilman and Laura Sauermilch

Photo courtesy of Jaime Olmo - When you choose us to handle your Vancouver WA real estate needs, you choose a team of realtors® who care about you and your family. Buying or selling a home is always more enjoyable when you work with professionals who will listen to your needs and who will work together with you to achieve your objective. We are very familiar with all types a real estate in Clark County and we specialize in Vancouver, Ridgefield and Battle Ground. We are also very experienced with new home and custom home construction having assisted several local builders in selling new neighborhoods in the Vancouver Washington area. Additionally, we have helped numerous families build their own Vancouver WA dream homes. We are dedicated to helping you make intelligent, informed decisions and to providing you with exceptional service. Go to www.ernw.org for more information. See our video here. Vancouver Washington Green Drinks