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Vancouver, Washington is a First Time Buyer Paradise!

01-02-12
Chris Huston

Vancouver, Washington is a First Time Buyer Paradise!

With a small amount of research and a Really Good Real Estate Agent! My Standing Photo You will shortly discover that Vancouver, Washington is a First Time Buyer Paradise! Seriously, the home prices and availability of incredible Interest Rates on Home Loans (See Brian Tovey at Paramount Equity for current rates). Generally, we're at an all-time low on fixed-rate mortgages! The market in Vancouver, WA is Crazy Low in terms of Affordability! (Data from WSU Center for Real Estate Research) If you are a First Time BuyerDad G and H in GP , you'll see that Vancouver, Washington is a First Time Buyer Paradise!

Please CLICK HERE to go to my website and sign up. I will contact you and we can set a time to meet and get you qualified to buy your first home. Your price range is a matter of calculating your income versus your debt, including the proposed house payment (Principle and Interest).

There are 7 homes in the Downtown Vancouver, WA Area priced within $100,000! These are 3 Bedroom Single family homes, not condominiums or townhouses. Renters really should look into becoming a homeowner right now! Do it in Vancouver! Because Vancouver, Washington is a First Time Buyer Paradise!

I would like to leave you with a personal message.

I wish you a very Happy New Year! All the best!

Chris Huston, Broker

Keller Williams Premier Partners

Chris@YourVancouverHome.com

Top Five Reasons to Move to Vancouver

12-23-11
Chris Huston

Top Five Reasons to Move to Vancouver, WA

1. Better pricing on homes

2. Cheaper Auto Licensing

3. Cheaper Auto Insurance

4. I live here! ;-)A Photo of Chris

5. Easy commuting.

Distressed Properties in Salmon Creek, WA

12-22-11
Chris Huston

Distressed Properties in Salmon Creek, WA

Distressed PropertiesIt's no secret that everyone is looking for a deal out there. For those buyers looking for that deal who are willing to put in a little elbow grease, distressed properties could be a great option for you.

Distressed properties tend to be homes in foreclosure, short sales or bank owned properties. The owners tend to have come upon hard financial times and need help getting out of their mortgage, making their home one of the many distressed properties for sale.

Distressed properties usually come "as is." This means that you need to have an open mind to making updates and changes in order to get in at a lower sale price. This might be simple fixes like painting a room, or something more time consuming like a bathroom or kitchen remodel. If this is something you are willing to take on, I can help you visualize past some of the cosmetic issues of distressed properties to see a home's full potential.

Distressed Properties

A great place to buy right now is Salmon Creek, WA. Distressed properties do pop-up from time to time and become an excellent buy for this neighborhood.

Salmon Creek, WA is located just north of Vancouver and Portland, providing easy access from these distressed properties to large city conveniences. It's a small community of 20,000 residents and about 9,000 homes, but it provides a great deal of nearby conveniences for residents. There are three major grocery stores along with many restaurants and shopping a full-service hospital and even the Vancouver campus of Washington State University.

This community is known for having a wonderful school district that's in high demand. Distressed properties in this community feed into the Vancouver School District with Salmon Creek and Chinook Elementary Schools, Alki Middle School and Skyview High School.

When distressed properties become available in this community, I'd recommend taking a look. This community is a great buy and a perfect place to call home.

Contact me today and I'd be happy to show you some of the distressed properties here.