Okay, Warning! This post is for those people who believe in sustainability and who understand it's more than being 'green'. If you don't see the connection between the cow in the field and the lump of meat encased in cellophane and styrofoam when you go to Safeway, you might be needing to read this too.
Food is important to life, and it's important to have food growing in sustainable methods and locations. There is a growing number of people who see the benefit (perhaps necessity) of growing food locally AND organically. And there were dozens of us gathered to hear from a panel of like-minded citizens at the monthly 'First Tuesday' event in downtown Vancouver.
The lead-in for the event reads: "Like air, water, and shelter, food is essential for life. Food plays a central role in our health, communities, customs, heritage, and culture." I'm not going to replay the information presented, but I do want to let you know that there are people actively engaged in protecting and improving our local food system.
There were many exciting projects discussed and some of the ones that caught my attention were the growing number of CSA's, the growth and interest in community gardens, and the recognition that codes and home owner associations can be changed to allow for food gardening in the front yards.
At my house, we have made a few plantings with an eye toward an edible landscape. Namely, raspberries. After attending this First Tuesday, I'm eager to move forward with more.
If you are thinking you'd like to live near an existing community garden, or find a neighborhood that is food-garden friendly, then I'm probably the most Natural Choice in real estate agents you'll find in Vancouver, Washington. I can even help you find the land if you're thinking you'd like to start your own CSA farm.
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.
Okay, Warning! This post is for those people who believe in sustainability and who understand it's more than being 'green'. If you don't see the connection between the cow in the field and the lump of meat encased in cellophane and styrofoam when you go to Safeway, you might be needing to read this too.
Food is important to life, and it's important to have food growing in sustainable methods and locations. There is a growing number of people who see the benefit (perhaps necessity) of growing food locally AND organically. And there were dozens of us gathered to hear from a panel of like-minded citizens at the monthly 'First Tuesday' event in downtown Vancouver.
The lead-in for the event reads: "Like air, water, and shelter, food is essential for life. Food plays a central role in our health, communities, customs, heritage, and culture." I'm not going to replay the information presented, but I do want to let you know that there are people actively engaged in protecting and improving our local food system.
There were many exciting projects discussed and some of the ones that caught my attention were the growing number of CSA's, the growth and interest in community gardens, and the recognition that codes and home owner associations can be changed to allow for food gardening in the front yards.
At my house, we have made a few plantings with an eye toward an edible landscape. Namely, raspberries. After attending this First Tuesday, I eager to move forward with more.
If you are thinking you'd like to live near an existing community garden, or find a neighborhood that is food-garden friendly, then I'm probably the most Natural Choice in real estate agents you'll find in Vancouver, Washington. I can even help you find the land if you're thinking you'd like to start your own CSA farm.
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.
I didn't know. I've seen the sign for years now as I drive up or down I-5 or Highway 99. It's an old retro-looking sign and occasionally I wondered if the food was any good and whether encroaching 'progress' would be it's demise.
Today I stopped in and fell in love!
This is a business that's been in one place and family-owned and family-run for over 40 years. From the moment I entered the front door, I was hooked. While I was waiting for my lunch date to arrive, I read the history of Steakburger and became a complete fan. The Steakburger has been manned and operated by 4 or 5 generations of the same family. How cool is that?
While you're pondering the coolness of a successful family owned business, I'll tell you that they also have a putt-putt golf course out the back that was put there back in the sixties (if I recall the quick read of the history). It's a charming little place and I will be taking my family there for golf soon.
Meanwhile, when my lunch date arrived we ordered our hamburgers. I had the hamburger with sourdough bread, french fries, and (oh yum!!!) a pineapple milkshake. Doggone good! It was a lot of food and I eventually ate nearly all of it. The people there were really friendly and I just loved this visit.
As it happens, the location where Steakburger is and has been for 40+ years, is also within a half mile walking distance of quite a range of housing options. From rentals to condos to large homes built in 2006. Prices range (today's market) from $54,900 to $389,000. There is even a property available on over an acre of land. For more information about homes in this area, or any other places in Clark County, I'm the Natural Choice for your real estate solutions. So call me. Maybe I'll buy you a Steakburger!
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.
My inexpert rendering of Market Trends in Vancouver, WA
I have been tracking the data (yes, even though I haven't posted every week) and this is what it's looking like for the last 16 months. Notice, just like the detail report, we have a declining number of homes for sale and an increasing number of pending. I think it's reasonable to believe the large number of pending is in part the cause of short sales and bank owned taking multiple months to actually close. Normal closing time from pending to sold is about 45 days. Bank involvement (via short sale or bank owned) pushes the average time to 90 days and often close to 180.
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.
I like to shop at Gateway Produce, even before I read about them in VBJ. I like that the produce there generally is from our region. I also enjoy the ethnic selection just because it's a bit different from what I'm accustomed to. That's how I ended up with my first jar of Ajvar. I bought it on a whim, mostly because it said "Hot". After I got home I researched it. And then tasted it.
I'm a Hot Ajvar fan! I don't know if Zergut makes the best bottled ajvar or not, but I enjoy what I know so far. It's best on those little toasty breads from Trader Joe's , but simple sandwich bread nicely toasted works too.
Buying local, from Gateway Produce, is part of our normal shopping routine. If you wanted to live within walking distance of Gateway Produce, you would learn that the homes in the half-mile area that sold recently were between $119,000 and $186,000. Currently three homes on the market range from $128,000 to $194,000. I'm here to help if you'd like more information on this neighborhood.
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.
Looking for real estate in walkable communities, green-built or energy-efficient homes, and homes that are part of sustainable lifestyles? The natural choice in real estate is right here!
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