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Alexander-Slocum REMAX Team - Vancouver WA Real Estate

Wordless Wednesday - Hey Rich! These Your Crab Pots?!

Crab Pots on the Pier (Rich, these look like yours?)


Working Fishing Boats at Rest: Newport, OR - a day trip from Vancouver WA by John Slocum of REMAX Vancouver WA





Photo by John Slocum of RE/MAX Vancouver WA

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Working Boats at Rest - Speechless Sundays

Working Boats, taking a day off. Newport Oregon 2009


Working Fishing Boats at Rest: Newport, OR - a day trip from Vancouver WA by John Slocum of REMAX Vancouver WA





Photo by John Slocum of REMAX Vancouver WA

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Park Bench -- Comes With a Vancouver WA Rose Garden!

Come Sit with me in our Vancouver WA Rose Garden!

Inviting Park Bench at Vancouver WA Rose Garden in Esther Short Park

Inviting Park Bench located in one of Vancouver WA's Rose Gardens -- this one at Esther Short Park near downtown.

More Beautiful Roses at the Vancovuer WA Rose Garden at Esther Short Park - Slocum House in the Background
These Rose Gardens are maintained by the Ft. Vancouver Rose Society, Vancouver WA.


Photos by John Slocum of REMAX Vancouver WA
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La Center WA Real Estate Market Report for the month of August 2009

How Active was the Market for Real Estate in La Center Washington for the month of August 2009?

On the first of September we logged into the MLS for Vancouver and La Center to obtain a quick snap-shot view of what happened real estate wise within the confines of La Center, in Clark County Washington. Here is what we have to report:

La Center Washington Real Estate Market Report by John Slocum & Kathryn Alexander REMAX Vancouver WA

From this snap-shot view we see about the same number of Pending transactions compared to the number of SOLDS, as well as about one year's supply of inventory available at the end of the month. This month the 3rd Party + Pre-Forclosures + Foreclosures combined are about 27.1% of the Active homes listed, yet they represent about 45.5% of the homes going under contract.

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-PreForeclosure / Foreclosure category. In our opinion La Center has not been spared from the general increase in distressed and foreclosed properties however, we are starting to see a leveling in that ratio overall in Clark County, which will also help La Center.

If you are looking to sell your home in La Center, Vancouver or another part of 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 Clark County 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) PreForeclosures = 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.


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

Visit ClarkCountyExpert.com to explore real estate in Vancouver Washington!

Ridgefield WA Real Estate Market Report for the month of August 2009

Real Estate Market Report for Ridgefield Washington - August 2009

On the first of September we logged into the MLS for Vancouver and Ridgefield to obtain a quick snap-shot view of what happened real estate wise within the confines of Ridgefield, in Clark County Washington. Here is what we have to report:

Ridgefield Washington Real Estate Market Report by John Slocum & Kathryn Alexander REMAX Vancouver WA

From this snap-shot view we see an almost 18% increase in the number of Pending transactions compared to the number of SOLDS, as well as less than one year's supply of inventory available at the end of the month. This month the 3rd Party + Pre-Forclosures + Foreclosures combined are about 28.1% of the Active homes listed, yet they represent about 71.4% of the homes going under contract.

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-PreForeclosure / Foreclosure category. In our opinion Ridgefield has been one of the hardest hit areas however, we are starting to see a leveling in that ratio overall in Clark County.

If you are looking to sell your home in Ridgefield, Vancouver or another part of 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 Clark County 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) PreForeclosures = 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.


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

Visit ClarkCountyExpert.com to explore real estate in Vancouver Washington!