Vancouver, WA

Back to the Backyard Birdshop

I've mentioned before how much I enjoy going into the Backyard Birdshop, and I joke about how expensive my birdseed purchases are because I invariably find something else I just have to have.

Today I stopped in and got some really cool Christmas gifts for people I like and found one more thing to recommend: durable and attractive birdhouses made from recycled plastics (I think specifically from milk jugs but wouldn't swear to it).

The products sold in this store say alot about the owners too, I think. This is the store that does such a great job offering locally made products, cottage products, and USA made stuff. And so I was doubly pleased to learn of this new line of birdhouses.

There are two Backyard Birdshops here in Vancouver. The one I visit is near Van Mall (off Thurston, just north of Hwy 500). If you were to buy a home within a half mile of this area you'd have a selection of homes ranging in price from $94,900 to $239,900. Many of the available properties are condominiums, but there are a selection of attached and detached homes. The sqare footage ranges from 1040 to 2200. There are CTran routes in the area also. Let me know if this area might be interesting to you.

Whether you're looking for your first home, or possibly your last, or selling either of them, I have the patience and experience to help you make the best choice in Vancouver Washington. The Natural Choice in real estate is working with a professional real estate agent (me!) at Krogseng Real Estate who listens to your needs and works as a trusted advisor to get the best solution to your housing needs. We will give you a new attitude about real estate. If you are concerned about living a more sustainable lifestyle, Vancouver Washington may be the city for you. I specialize in knowing the neighborhoods in Vancouver Washington that have great walkscore ratings. Whether you want the low-maintenance condo lifestyle, a home that gets you off the grid, or a home that is something in between in Clark County, the natural choice in real estate will be someone that can help you find just the right home and neighborhood. If you're looking for homes that have been certified as green, you'll want to know I keep informed of the newly constructed homes and their various green certifications. Visit Krogseng Real Estate for more information.

We Can Help You Find Your Castle! Vancouver WA Real Estate

"I really wish I had used Mark and Janice Hall to buy my last castle. I am sure that things
would have gone much smoother!"
- Cinderella

Whether you are upgrading to a larger castle or downsizing to a smaller "château", We can help you find the right place. Although we didn't have the chance to assist Cinderella in buying her pad (pictured above), we have been helping people just like you find their dream homes in the Vancouver Washington area at great prices.

The market is ideal for buying a home in Vancouver Washington right now. Inventories have never been higher and we haven't seen prices this low in almost 10 years. Are you ready to start your very own fairy tale?

Get started now by using our Free Vancouver WA Home Search Tool.

PS - Wicked stepmothers are welcome too!

Photo credits - 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. This post written by Mark Hall all rights reserved. Vancouver WA Real Estate - Free Search Tool Homes for sale in Vancouver Washington

Don't miss the "Holiday Market", presented by the Vancouver Farmers Market! Join them as they celebrate the 20th season on Sunday December 13th and 20th from noon to 6pm. The Hilton Hotel will be hosting and they are located just west of Esther Short Park, at 8th and Esther in downtown Vancouver. Santa and his elves will be there, and live music will be playing. Admission is free!

Vancouver Washington Real Estate Market for the month of November 2009

This morning we logged into the MLS for Vancouver WA to obtain a quick update of what happened real estate 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 significant decrease in the number of Pending transactions compared to the same number last month, as well as a modest 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 33.2% of the Active homes listed (about 32.5% last month), yet they represent about 48.1% of the homes going under contract (about 37.6% last month) - this is a huge jump!

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. For this month we are seeing a deterioration in both key factors. Some of this will be due to the typically slower season we have now entered. We'll be on a watch to see if this continues in this unfavorable direction.

The Chart below shows the current trend of home prices for Vancouver WA, compared to other Pacific Northwest cities of Seattle Washington, and Portland Oregon. For home prices to start going up, we will typically first see a meaningful AND sustained increase in the number of homes purchased. Although there have been modest increases in home buying activity for the past several months combined, we are not confident that it will be sustained.



If you are looking to sell your 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 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.

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For Southwest Washington homes and Real Estate in Vancouver WA visit Vancouver Washington 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 Washington we have a special search set up for you at Bank Owned Homes Vancouver WA.

Current MLS Market Report for Vancouver WA and Clark County

Photo by John Slocum and Kathryn Alexander of REMAX Vancouver WA, of the Autumn Moon in Felida, Vancouver WA 2009.

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