Photos by John Slocum and Kathryn Alexander of REMAX Vancouver WA, of the Eagle Sentinel in Felida, Vancouver WA 2009. (Note: the exact address of this location is not revealed to not disturb these magnificent birds)
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A Case of Mistaken Identity, as there is No Nectar Here!
Photos by John Slocum and Kathryn Alexander of REMAX Vancouver WA, of a Honey Bee searching for Autumn Nectar, Vancouver WA 2009.
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Condo and Townhome Market Report for Vancouver Washington - October 2009
Early this month we logged into the MLS for Condos for sale Vancouver WA and Townhomes to obtain a quick update of what happened Condo wise within the confines of Vancouver, in Clark County Washington. Here is what we have to report:
From this snap-shot view we see a 15 more Pending transactions (24%+) and 39 more Solds compared to September, as well as a 10% Decrease in the number of total Active listings available at the end of the month. This month the 3rd Party + Pre-Forclosures + Foreclosures combined are about 27.6% of the Active condo homes listed (23.2% last month), yet they represent about 41.6% of the homes going under contract (35.5% last month). October was a very good month for Condos and Townhomes in Vancouver!
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-Pre-Foreclosure / Foreclosure category. In our opinion we have started to see a seasonal shrinkage of inventory and perhaps a rush of buyers trying to close their Condo home purchases prior to the more restrictive FHA lending policies directly impacting Condo Loans.
If you are looking to sell your Condo or Town Home in Vancouver or 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 Vancouver Washington Condo Home Sold!
------- 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) Pre-Foreclosures = 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.
The above information was provided by John Slocum and Kathryn Alexander, recognized as one of the top teams at REMAX Vancouver WA. We hope you enjoy the information in our posts, including videos on real estate and Living in Vancouver Washington and the rest of Clark County.
Thinking of selling your home in this market? We have the insight and passion for selling homes to get you moving!
If your interest is in foreclosures, pre-foreclosures (short-sale homes) and Bank Owned Homes in Vancouver WA we have a special search set up for you at Foreclosures Vancouver WA.
Real Estate Market Activity in La Center Washington - October 2009
Early this week 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:
From this quick view we see 5 fewer Pending transactions and 1 (one) fewer Solds, as well as a 35% DECREASE in the number of Active Listings - we presume about 35 home sellers gave up for the season and took their homes off the market. We now have about 10 month's supply of inventory available at the end of the month. This month the 3rd Party + Pre-Foreclosures + Foreclosures combined are about 33.3% of the Active homes listed (25.2% last month), yet they represent about 56.1% of the homes going under contract (66.7% last month).
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 we are starting to see a leveling in that ratio overall in Clark County.
The Chart Below compares La Center Washington Home Sale Prices and Trends with other nearby Towns: Brush Prairie, Battle Ground and Ridgefield Washington:
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!
------- 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.
The above information was provided by John Slocum and Kathryn Alexander, recognized as one of the top teams at REMAX Vancouver WA. We hope you enjoy the information in our posts, including videos on real estate and Living in Vancouver Washington and the rest of Clark County.
Thinking of selling your home in this market? We have the insight and passion for selling homes to get you moving!
If your interest is in foreclosures, pre-foreclosures (short-sale homes) and Bank Owned Homes in Vancouver WA we have a special search set up for you at Vancouver WA Bank Owned Homes For Sale.
Real Estate Market Activity in Battle Ground Washington - October 2009
Earlier this weekr we logged into the MLS for Vancouver and Battle Ground to obtain a quick snap-shot view of what happened real estate wise within the confines of Battle Ground, in Clark County Washington. Here is what we have to report:
From this quick view we see an almost 33% Decreas in the number of Pending transactions, while the number of Sold homes decreased by One; 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 29.9% of the Active homes listed (26.5% last month), yet they represent about 40.7% of the homes going under contract (27.5% last month).
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 we are starting to see a leveling in that ratio overall in Clark County, with more fluctuation short-term in Battle Ground
The Chart Below compares Battle Ground Washington Home Sale Prices and Trends with other nearby Towns: Brush Prairie, Ridgefield and La Center Washington - with Battle Ground Home Prices appearing to soften after increasing for the prior three months:
If you are looking to sell your home in Battle Ground, 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!
------- 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.
The above information was provided by John Slocum and Kathryn Alexander, recognized as one of the top teams at REMAX Vancouver WA. We hope you enjoy the information in our posts, including videos on real estate and Living in Vancouver Washington and the rest of Clark County.
Thinking of selling your home in this market? We have the insight and passion for selling homes to get you moving!
If your interest is in foreclosures, pre-foreclosures (short-sale homes) and Bank Owned Homes in Vancouver WA we have a special search set up for you at Bank Owned Homes Vancouver WA.
Real Estate Market Activity in Ridgefield Washington - October 2009
Earlier this week 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:
From this quick view we see a 5 more Pending transactions (an increase of 31%); 1 (one) more Sold home; as well as more than one year's supply of inventory (based on Solds) available at the end of the month. This month the 3rd Party + Pre-Foreclosures + Foreclosures combined are about 26.1% of the Active homes listed (25.6% last month), yet they represent about 42.9% of the homes going under contract (42.9% last month).
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 we are starting to see a leveling in that ratio overall in Clark County. Ridgefield however, was one of the hardest hit areas for distressed properties (foreclosures and short sales), and is slowling healing.
The Chart Below compares Ridgefield Washington Home Sale Prices and Trends with other nearby Towns: Brush Prairie, Battle Ground and La Center Washington - right now the median home price in Ridgefield is the lowest its been in many years!:
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!
------- 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.
The above information was provided by John Slocum and Kathryn Alexander, recognized as one of the top teams at REMAX Vancouver WA. We hope you enjoy the information in our posts, including videos on real estate and Living in Vancouver Washington and the rest of Clark County.
Thinking of selling your home in this market? We have the insight and passion for selling homes to get you moving!
If your interest is in foreclosures, pre-foreclosures (short-sale homes) and Bank Owned Homes in Vancouver WA we have a special search set up for you at Bank Owned Homes Vancouver WA.
One side will make you grow taller... the Caterpillar
Photos by John Slocum and Kathryn Alexander of REMAX Vancouver WA, of the Autumn Mushrooms in Felida, Vancouver WA 2009. (Note: these mushrooms are not considered edible)
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
Real Estate Market Update for Camas Washington, October 2009
We've logged into the MLS for Vancouver and Camas early this month to obtain a quick snap-shot view of what happened real estate wise within the confines of Camas, in Clark County Washington. Here is what we have to report:
From this quick view we see the number of Pending transactions is down 4 Homes when compared to the number of homes gone Pending in September; as well as a modest 7.9% decrease in the number of total Active listings available at the end of the month (a decrease of 6.5% the month before). This month the 3rd Party + Pre-Forclosures + Foreclosures combined are about 32.7% of the Active homes listed (about 31.4% last month in Camas), yet they represent about 42.2% of the homes going under contract (about 38.8% last month in Camas).
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 we are starting to see a leveling in that ratio overall in Clark County.
The Chart Below compares Camas Washington Home Sale Prices and Trends with other nearby Towns: Vancouver WA, Washougal and Portland Oregon. As you can see the average home price in Camas has dropped considerably since late June 2009 (about $50,000).
If you are looking to sell your home in Camas, 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!
------- 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.
The above information was provided by John Slocum and Kathryn Alexander, recognized as one of the top teams at REMAX Vancouver WA. We hope you enjoy the information in our posts, including videos on real estate and Living in Vancouver Washington and the rest of Clark County.
Thinking of selling your home in this market? We have the insight and passion for selling homes to get you moving!
If your interest is in foreclosures, pre-foreclosures (short-sale homes) and Bank Owned Homes in Vancouver WA we have a special search set up for you at Foreclosures Vancouver WA.
Real Estate Market Activity Report for Washougal Washington - October 2009
Early in November we logged into the MLS for Vancouver and Washougal to obtain a quick snap-shot view of what happened real estate wise within the confines of Washougal, in Clark County Washington. Here is what we have to report:
From this quick view we see one more Pending transaction compared to last month, as well as less than one year's supply of inventory available at the end of the month. This month the 3rd Party + Pre-Foreclosures + Foreclosures combined are about 33.5% of the Active homes listed (35.5% last month), yet they represent about 55.2% of the homes going under contract (53.6% last month).
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 we are starting to see a leveling in that ratio overall in Clark County. We also want to be able to see more first-time home buyers purchasing Owne-Occupied homes, and not just Vacant homes, which will tell us the Sellers will themselves be making a home purchase as well.
The Chart Below compares Washougal Washington Home Sale Prices and Trends with other nearby Towns: Camas and Vancouver Washington:
If you are looking to sell your home in Washougal, 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!
------- 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.
The above information was provided by John Slocum and Kathryn Alexander, recognized as one of the top teams at REMAX Vancouver WA. We hope you enjoy the information in our posts, including videos on real estate and Living in Vancouver Washington and the rest of Clark County.
Thinking of selling your home in this market? We have the insight and passion for selling homes to get you moving!
If your interest is in foreclosures, pre-foreclosures (short-sale homes) and Bank Owned Homes in Vancouver Washington we have a special search set up for you at Bank Owned Homes Vancouver WA.
Vancouver Washington Real Estate Market for the month of October 2009
This morning we logged into the MLS for Vancouver WA to obtain a quick update of what happened real estate wise within the confines of Vancouver, in Clark County Washington. Here is what we have to report:
From this snap-shot view we see a slightly higher number of Pending transactions compared to the number of SOLDS, as well as a decrease in the number of total Active listings available at the end of the month. This month the 3rd Party + Pre-Forclosures + Foreclosures combined are about 32.5% of the Active homes listed (about 31.3% last month), yet they represent about 37.6% of the homes going under contract (about 35.1% last month).
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-Pre-Foreclosure / Foreclosure category. In our opinion we have seen little change in the last three months.
The Chart below shows the current trend of home prices for Vancouver WA, compared to other Pacific Northwest cities of Seattle Washington, and Portland Oregon. For home prices to start going up, we will typically first see a meaningful AND sustained increase in the number of homes purchased. Although there have been increases in home buying activity we are not confident that it will be sustained.
If you are looking to sell your home in Vancouver or 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 Vancouver Washington Home Sold!
------- 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) Pre-Foreclosures = 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.
The above information was provided by John Slocum and Kathryn Alexander, recognized as one of the top teams at REMAX Vancouver WA. We hope you enjoy the information in our posts, including videos on real estate and Living in Vancouver Washington and the rest of Clark County.
Thinking of selling your home in this market? We have the insight and passion for selling homes to get you moving!
If your interest is in foreclosures, pre-foreclosures (short-sale homes) and Bank Owned Homes in Vancouver Washington we have a special search set up for you at Bank Owned Homes Vancouver WA.
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