Under blue and sunny skies a group of Felida neighbors met for the dedication of the new Sgt. Brad Crawford Neighborhood Park. At 12:00 on Saturday, October 11, 2008, the crowd of approximately 200 consisted of the Crawford family, the Clark County Sheriff's Department complete with Color Guard, the Vancouver Police Department, the Pastor at New Heights Church, members from the Board of Clark Commissioners, the Commissioner from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission, members of the Felida Neighborhood Association and a large crowd of neighbors from the Felida neighborhood.
The festivities were as follows:
Clark County Sheriff's Office Color Guard
Pledge of Allegiance
"The Star-Spangled Banner" sung by Officer Rey Reynolds
Vancouver Police Department
Welcome
Chief Erin Nolan
Clark County Sheriff's Office
Invocation
Pastor Matt Hannan
New Heights Church
"Amazing Grace" sung by Officer Rey Reynolds
Vancouver Police Department
Sheriff Garry Lucas
Clark County Sheriff's Office
Paul Crawford
Crawford family representative
Betty Sue Morris, Chair
Board of Clark County Commissioners
Florence Wager, Commissioner
Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
Jamie Allen, President
Felida Neighborhood Association
Ribbon-cutting Ceremony
It was a wonderful ceremony and this gorgeous new park is a fitting tribute to Sgt. Brad Crawford. It is located on NW 131st at the intersection of NW 47th Ave. in Vancouver WA 98685. Come on by to visit if you get the chance. Maybe I will see you there as I live just down the street.
When you choose us to handle your Vancouver Washington 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 Washington 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.
3 Tips to Selling your Home in a Short Sale Market
In a market where short sales are reaching 35 to 40 to 50% of all of the listings on the market, you may be asking yourself, "how will I sell my home?" This isn't just a problem in the Vancouver Washington real estate market. This is happening across the nation. Whether you are in a short sale situation or you have equity in your home that you will be taking away from the sale, these tips will be of help to you.
3 Tips to Sell Your Homes Quickly and for the Most Amount of Money in a Short Sale Market
1. Find a qualified Real Estate Agent with experience in this a buyer's market or short sale type of market.
2. Interview that agent. How many short sales have they negotiated as the LISTING Agent? This is not something that you should gloss over! There are many agents out there who "claim" to be experts in short sales but don't have any short sale deals under their belt. Be careful! Listing with an inexperienced agent in short sales could severely affect your credit and ability to buy a home in the future!
3. Once you have chosen an agent, TRUST that agent. This is a problem that I see happen more times than I care to talk about! You chose that agent because you liked them and trusted them. If you interviewed correctly, then you have an agent who is experienced in Short sales. Please, please, please listen to your agent and follow their advise. Why? Because they are legally obligated to have your best interests in mind when consulting you about the sale of your home. Your goals and your real estate agent's goals are one in the same. You both want to get your home sold for the most amount of money possible with the least amount of hassle.
Mark and Janice Hall are specialists in the Vancouver Washington Short Sale Market and have been designated by their real estate office as experts in short sales. If you are planning on selling your home and think you might need to short sale or if you are planning on selling your home and have equity, you owe it to yourself to talk to Mark & Janice Hall about listing your home. Please don't trust your future to an inexperienced agent. Call us today!
photo by Nadya Peek
When you choose us to handle your Vancouver Washington 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 Washington 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.
Just a quick reminder that this month's Green Drinks event in Vancouver Washington is almost here!
September 30th Hula Boy-downtown Vancouver Washington
Introductions will begin @ 6PM-feel free to gather earlier
Anyone who is interested in Green building, Green Living, or a more Eco-Friendly lifestyle is invited. This month our 5-minute spiel speaker is by Alyssa Kail, account representative with The ReDirect Guide (www.ReDirectGuide.com). Alyssa will provide us with a brief walk-through of the ReDirect Guide, a sustainable living directory for the Vancouver/Portland metro region and talk about how businesses and organizations are qualified as sustainable in order to be included as members of ReDirect. We'll attempt to define what 'sustainable' truly means.
When you choose us to handle your Vancouver Washington 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 Countyand 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 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.
Looking for something to do in Clark County this September? Here is a short list of upcoming events. I hope to see you around town!
K-Rod Memorial Scholarship Walk - Run
October 4th (register 9am walk starts 10am)
Clark College Christensen Soccer Field
www.clarkcollegefoundation.org/links/krod_reg.pdf
Pumpkin Festival
October 4th & 5th
Pomeroy Living History Farm
20902 NE Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt, WA
www.pomeroyfarm.org
Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch
October 4th - 25th
BiZi Farms, 9504 NE 119th Street
http://www.bizifarms.com/
Chestnut Festival
October 11th (12pm - 5pm)
Allen Creek Farms
29112 NE 41st Avenue, Ridgefield
www.chestnutsonline.com
Birdfest & Bluegrass
October 11th - 12th
Various locations in Ridgefield
www.ridgefieldfriends.org
CROP Hunger Walk (5k)
October 14th (register 12:30 walk starts at 1pm)
Clark College, 1800 E McGloughlin Blvd.
www.vancouvercropwalk.blogspot.com
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
October 18th (3pm - 5:30pm)
Skyview High School
1300 NW 139th Street Vancouver, Washington
www.vancouversymphony.org
Apple Cider Pressing
October 25th (9am - 4pm)
Cedar Creek Grist Mill
43907 NE Grist Mill Road, Woodland
www.cedargristmill.com
Can U Dig It? Make a Difference Day!
October 25th (9am - 1pm)
Volunteer to help plant approximately 5,000 trees
along Burnt Bridge Creek in Leverich Park. Just
off of 39th Street near I-5
www.ci.vancouver.wa.us/parks-recreation/how_to_help
When you choose us to handle your Vancouver Washington 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 Countyand 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 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.
photos by Alfredo-9
Residential Highlights for August
When comparing August '08 with August '07, new listings in Clark County fell 17%. Additionally, closed sales decreased 30.6%. And, pending sales dropped 10.1% At the month's rate of sales, the 5255 active residential listings would last approximately 12.7 months which is unchanged from last month.
Year to Date
Looking at January - August 2008 in Clark County compared with the same period last year shows that new listings have decreased 8.1%. Pending sales fell 28.8% while closed sales dropped 32.1%
12 Month Sales Price Change
When comparing the rolling 12 month sales prices with those for the 12 months immediately prior, we see that the average sales price decrease from $307,200 to $289,900 (5.6%) and the median price fell from $264,500 to $250,000. (5.5%)
When you choose us to handle your Vancouver, Washington 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 Countyand 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 dream homes. We are dedicated to helping you make intelligent, informed decisions and to providing you with exceptional service.
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Mark and his wife, Janice, own Elite Realty NW, a real estate company under the Keller Williams banner in Vancouver Washington. They specialize in residential and investment real estate transactions.
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