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03-13-12

Mark Hall Homes for Sale Vancouver Washington

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These are some of the best pictures in my photo album. Last night the Dobsons signed the paperwork for their new Vancouver Washington home. The plan is for us to close today and I will be delivering the keys by this afternoon! CONGRATULATIONS guys! I hope you enjoy your new home!

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Clark County WA Real Estate Market Snapshot for February 2012

03-11-12

Alexander-Slocum REMAX Team - Vancouver WA Real Estate

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Real Estate and Homes Sales in Clark County Show Vigor Early in 2012

This snap-shot report is showing that Clark County WA real estate results for early 2012 is showing break-out transaction volume. The table below shows the approximate number of listings Active, Pending and Sold at the end of February. The columns then break out the elements by Categories: Total Homes; Short Sales and PreForeclosures; Foreclosures (Bank Owned).

Clark County WA Real Estate market results for February 2012

The more in-depth report is due out next week (stay tuned!) however, we see that the total Inventory is still way down from prior years; with Closed Sales for February showing improvement; and the Pending Sales took a Big jump up from January's strong showing!

The Distressed Property segment, still the most challenging element in the housing recovery for the Clark County real estate market, shows consistent volume trend. However, this segment hit another high for the Percentage of the Total Market Closed Sales in February. The welcome news in February is that we see a significant increase in "Normal Sales" that went pending combined with the 510 total Pending Sales.

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This report was prepared by John Slocum, Realtor & Broker with REMAX Vancouver WA. The data provided by the RMLS is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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FHA 203k Certification | Helping You Purchase A Fixer Home!

03-11-12

Alexander-Slocum REMAX Team - Vancouver WA Real Estate

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In the "Good 'ol Days of Real Estate" it was said the business was all about "Location, Location, Location!" Today in the year 2012, as we recover from the Great Recession we know a more correct and contemporary rendering of that phrase is "Location, Condition and Price" will determine a proper Value for any particular person or purpose.

With Much of the For Sale inventory, being Short Sale Homes or, Bank Owned Homes we find with varying levels of problems in the "Condition" department. Common items requiring correction seen are: Carpets that are shot; Exterior-Siding decay; Roof is worn out with bad gutters; Kitchen is very dated, appliances are old and counter-tops are worn out. All items are easy enough to correct but, the seller of a short sale has no funds to take on the item(s).

How do these deficiencies affect the home's value? -- Answer: Big Time! For example: a home that needs a roof repair for $10,000 may see the price drop $15,000 to $20,000. Why? Most conventional home loans will require such an item to be repaired prior to closing, and tends to cause many buyers move on to another property to purchase.

Fixer Homes Need The Right Fixer Tools! When you undertake a home repair, it is important to use the Right Tool. Likewise, when purchasing a Fixer Home, it is important to use the Right Loan. For over 20 years there has been a U.S. Government sponsored home loan program called the FHA 203k Loan that can help with the purchase of these homes that are in need of repair. This is an excellent program and timely for today's conditions but, not very well known. In a nutshell, with a 203k loan you can both Purchase the home (owner occupied buyer); and borrow the funds to make renovations and repairs -- All In One Loan!

Recently both John and Kathryn took the opportunity take certification training in the FHA 203k home loan offered by ReBuildUSA. With support from the home improvement company Lowes, ReBuildUSA put together a Real Estate Broker Program, and a Home Lender program, to better help us in the industry have a deeper understanding of the wide range of options the 203k loan provides, and truly amazing benefits offered to today's home-buyer and our community. From the brief video below you will learn as we did, that the FHA 203k Renovation loan is so much more than the simple explanation we've provided above.

For another voice on this, here's a recent television interview:

Not long ago, one of our home buyers purchased a Short Sale home with the 203k loan. For a purchase price of $95,000; and repairs of about $12,000; the FHA Appraisal for their home loan came in at $145,000. Or, another way to do the math: for a 3.5% down payment = $3,745; Loan = $103,255; and the Instant Equity was approximately $38,000!!!

This is truly a great time to purchase a home, and the FHA 203k loan may be the very best loan going right now!

Please call us to find out more!

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Home Values in Vancouver Washington

03-09-12

Mark Hall Homes for Sale Vancouver Washington

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Elite Realty NW | Keller Williams 360 816 9697 http://www.ernw.org

Specializing in traditional (equity) Vancouver Washington real estate, Vancouver WA Short Sales (pre-foreclosures), and foreclosures in Washington, we can sell your home regardless of your financial needs. It's wonderful if you have equity in your home, but if not - we can still help.

We don't just try to sell your home - we MARKET your home to sell. Inventory is massive and buyers are scarce. It takes FULL TIME marketing and lead generation to keep your property up front on the internet at ALL TIMES. The MLS just does not cut it anymore. You need EXPOSURE. Nobody dominates the search engines like we do, so that means YOU DO!

Did you know that 65% of today's MLS listings entered are pre-foreclosures or foreclosures? If you need to sell, but owe more than your home is worth, you are not alone! We can help sell your home and negotiate with the bank to accept less than you owe.

Equity, or negative equity, we can help. So, if you or someone you know has thought about selling, please contact us right away to see what your Vancouver Washington Real Estate Value is!

Call 360 816 9697 or Simply enter your information on this page and we will provide you with a speedy response. The more information given, the more accurate the evaluation. All information you provide is secure and will be kept strictly confidential. There is no obligation. Please indicate when you are thinking of selling and if what YOU think your home is worth. We also have a legal team on call to respond to your foreclosure and short sale questions.

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Clark County Parade of Homes 2012

03-08-12

Mark Hall Homes for Sale Vancouver Washington

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Clark County Parade of Homes 2012

The sun shined brightly on the excited group of builders and building industry supporters as they gathered for the 35th ground breaking event for the Clark County Parade of Homes. I say "excited" because reports show that new home building has increased more than 30% over last year.

The Clark County Parade of Homes 2012 will be at Evergreen Pointe, perched above the Columbia River on the south side of Southeast Evergreen Highway and west of Southeast Lieser Point Road.

Currently there are plans for 3 builders to construct 5 homes to display at the parade. Houses at Evergreen Pointe are expected to range from 4,000 to 7,000 square feet.

Clark County Parade of Homes 2012

This years Clark County Parade of Homes 2012 will be open to the public from September 7 through September 23rd - Wed. through Sundays.

Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available and of course you will be able to find Clark County Parade of Homes 2012 discount tickets here when they are released.

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