May data was recently released by RMLS and it shows that the number of homes for sale in Clark County is climbing again. In the month of May, there were 5,048 active listings (up from 4,775 in April). There were 400 homes sold in this same period (up from 386 in April). This translates to 12.6 months of inventory (active listings divided by the number of closed sales). Another way to look at the inventory calculation is at the current rate of home sales, it would take 12.6 months to sell everything that is currently on the market, assuming no other homes were listed in that period.
Following is a graphic representation of monthly inventory levels starting in January 2006 through May 2008:
SOURCE: Based on data reported by RMLS. Graph created by Patty & Scott Carroll.
The high inventory levels is both a function of an increase in the number of homes for sale and a decline in the number of completed sales. Comparing May 2008 with May 2005, active listings have increased 370.1% (5,048 v. 1,364). For the same months, closed sales declined by 41.9% (400 v. 689).
This, combined with continued low interest rates, seems to signal opportunity for saavy buyers. If you or someone you know are considering buying a home in the Vancouver WA / Clark County area, please give us a call. Be sure and ask about our VIP Benefits that can save our buyer clients up to $1,200.*
Patty & Scott Carroll - RE/MAX Equity Group, Vancouver WA
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Honors went to several Clark County groups during Saturday's Portland Rose Festival Parade. Among them were:
The Battle Ground Community Float - President's Award for Originality, Excellence & Creative Design
The Evergreen High School Band - Band Sweepstakes Award for Best Band in the Parade
The Heritage High School Band - First Place for Out-of-State Bands with 100 Members or more
Other Clark County groups that were honored Saturday were the Battle Ground High School Band (Third Place for Out-of-State Bands with 99 Members or fewer); Clark County Mounted Patrol, equestrian group; and the Clark County Fair Court, rodeo or fair queens and courts.
Before Friday, we had never heard of National Doughnut Day. In fact, when we saw National Doughnut Day on the home page of MSN last week, we thought it was a joke of some kind. After some quick Google searches, though, we learned that it was legit.
National Doughnut Day was established in 1938 by the Chicago Salvation Army to raise much-needed funds during the Great Depression, and to honor the Salvation Army "Lassies" of World War I, who served doughnuts to soldiers on the front lines. It is celebrated each year on the first Friday in June.
We are not exactly sure why this was the first year we had heard of National Doughnut Day, but even owners and employees of the Donut Nook in Vancouver WA were surprised by the overwhelming response. It seems that there were a lot of other people that just learned of National Doughnut Day and chose to celebrate. They stopped by the Donut Nook to get a dozen or two (or six!) of the delicious treats to share with their friends and coworkers.
A friend of ours who recently relocated to the area was among them. She had been looking for a place to get ‘real' doughnuts in the Vancouver area, and we suggested Donut Nook. She and the coworkers she surprised report the freshly made doughnuts from Donut Nook to be some of the best they've ever had. The place offers a varied selection, the doughnuts are substantial, both in size and texture, and they are priced fairly.
With the mad rush of National Doughnut Day behind us, we encourage you to visit Donut Nook. It is located 4403 NE St Johns Rd in Vancouver. If you're ordering more than a dozen or two, we suggest that you call ahead at (360) 695-5775.
Who makes the best doughnuts in your area?
You won't want to miss this month's First Friday Event in Camas!
Here's how it works:
Upcoming First Friday Themes:
Not long ago, we watched Akeelah and the Bee. It is a movie about a gifted eleven year old girl who overcomes challenges at home and makes it to
the National Spelling Bee. When we saw the descriptor on NetFlix, we questioned whether we really wanted to order it or not. We are glad we did, as we very much enjoyed the movie.
There was a quote that really resonated with us and we want to share it:
"Our worst fear is not that we are inadequate, our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'who am I to be so brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous?' Actually, who are we not to be? You are a child of God: Your playing small doesn't serve the world. There is nothing enlightening about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God within us. It is not just in some of us, it is in everyone and as we let our own light shine we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others." ~Marianne Williamson
How wonderful are you? Let your light shine!
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