Below is a list of my active foreclosures in Clark, Cowlitz and Lewis Counties as of Feb 24, 2008.  To see additional photos and information about each property visit http://www.wareo.com/. 

Listing #  27215058
	Beds 3 Appx. SQFT 0 Area 432-Napavine Baths 1.00 Acres 2.000 Map 1 Lot# Year Built 1920 Grid A-1 Cov'd Prkg. 1 Garage-Detached New Con. Style 11-1 1/2 Story Community Winlock Bldg Type Built On Lot Project Waterfront School District Winlock View Territorial

Listing #  28002335
	Beds 1 Appx. SQFT 496 Area 1043-City Centr-West Baths 0.75 Acres 0.099 Map 1 Lot# 7 Year Built 1928 Grid A-1 Cov'd Prkg. None New Con. Style 10-1 Story Community Fruit Valley Bldg Type Built On Lot Project Railroad Addn Waterfront School District Vancouver View

Listing #  28030279
	Beds 2 Appx. SQFT 864 Area 414-North County Baths 1.00 Acres 0.270 Map 1 Lot# 2 Year Built 1995 Grid A-1 Cov'd Prkg. 1 Garage-Attached New Con. Style 10-1 Story Community Silverlake Bldg Type Built On Lot Project Silver Lake Est 2 Waterfront School District Toutle Lake View

Listing #  28031643
	Beds 4 Appx. SQFT 1818 Area 426-Centralia Baths 1.00 Acres 1.000 Map 1 Lot# 5 Year Built 1920 Grid A-1 Cov'd Prkg. 2 Carport-Attached New Con. Style 12-2 Story Community Centralia Bldg Type Built On Lot Project Waterfront School District Centralia View

Listing #  28018154
	Beds 4 Appx. SQFT 1875 Area 412-West County Baths 2.50 Acres 2.500 Map 1 Lot# Year Built 1979 Grid A-1 Cov'd Prkg. 2 Garage-Attached New Con. Style 10-1 Story Community Coal Creek Bldg Type Built On Lot Project Waterfront School District Longview View Territorial

Listing #  28017127
	Beds 3 Appx. SQFT 2418 Area 1047-West Orchard Baths 2.50 Acres 0.150 Map 1 Lot# 74 Year Built 2004 Grid A-1 Cov'd Prkg. 2 Garage-Attached New Con. Style 15-Multi Level Community Vancouver Bldg Type Built On Lot Project Birchwood Meadows Ph 2 Waterfront School District Evergreen View Territorial

Listing #  28026719
	Beds 3 Appx. SQFT 2389 Area 420-South County/Woo Baths 2.00 Acres 2.090 Map 1 Lot# 28 Year Built 2005 Grid A-1 Cov'd Prkg. 3 Garage-Attached New Con. Style 10-1 Story Community Kalama Bldg Type Built On Lot Project Daves View Phase 1 Waterfront School District Kalama View Territorial

Listing #  27187748
	Beds 5 Appx. SQFT 2803 Area 1026-East Orchard Baths 3.00 Acres 0.120 Map 1 Lot# 46 Year Built 2006 Grid A-1 Cov'd Prkg. 2 Garage-Attached New Con. Style 12-2 Story Community East Orchard Bldg Type Built On Lot Project The Vineyards Waterfront School District Vancouver View

Listing #  28022813
	Beds 4 Appx. SQFT 2969 Area 1033-Camas-Washougal Baths 2.50 Acres 0.230 Map 1 Lot# 3 Year Built 2006 Grid A-1 Cov'd Prkg. 3 Garage-Attached New Con. Style 12-2 Story Community Washougal Bldg Type Built On Lot Project Lookout Ridge Ph 3 Waterfront School District Washougal View Mountain, Partial, River, Territorial, See Remarks

Listing #  27160903
	Beds 5 Appx. SQFT 4764 Area 1033-Camas-Washougal Baths 5.00 Acres 0.209 Map 1 Lot# 29 Year Built 2005 Grid A-1 Cov'd Prkg. 3 Garage-Attached New Con. Style 13-Tri-Level Community Camas Bldg Type Built On Lot Project Grand Ridge Phase 2 Waterfront School District Camas View City, Partial, River, Territorial

RESIDENTIAL STATISTICS 

Active Listings January 2008:  708 vs. 543 in January 2007

New Listings January 2008:  166 vs. 156 in January 2007

Average List Price January 2008:  $297,034 vs. 295,352 in January 2007

Pending Sales January 2008:  56 vs. 85 in January 2007

Average Pending Sales Price January 2008:  $200,017 vs $215,490 in January 2007

Average Days on Market for Pending Sales January 2008:  111 vs. 92 in January 2007

Closed Sales January 2008:  28 vs. 69 in January 2007

Average Sales Price January 2008:  $205,567 vs. 221,648 in January 2007

Average Days on Market for Closed Sales January 2008:  126 vs. 77 in January 2007

Tips for preparing your home for the market:

• Exterior Curb Appeal.  Clean up your yard.  Mow, trim bushes, plant flowers, freshen bark dust, tend to deferred maintenance including exterior paint - clean gutters, repair any missing shingles - remove moss buildup, replace any burnt out light bulbs.  First impressions are important.
• Interior.  Always have your home ready to show.  No dirty dishes, make your bed, run the vacuum across the floor, paint over any bold colors (neutral is best), replace light bulbs, tend to any deferred maintenance including paint - trim - damage - carpet stains and don't leave your dirty laundry laying around.
• Pets.  Lock your pets up in a kennel or take them with you.  Bath them regularly, tend to any flee problems, repair any damage in the yard from pets and clean up yard mines.
• Odors.  DO NOT MASK ODORS that will still be there when you sell your home.  Masking odors is a BIG no-no.  Candles, air fresheners, etc are nice but only if you're not covering a smell that won't go away.  Shampoo carpets, as noted above bath your pets, take out your trash, replace soiled carpets if needed, clean your furniture, wash drapes, etc.
• Repairs.  If you know of any repairs needed, FIX THEM because they will show up in the home inspection.  If you want top dollar your home needs to be in top dollar condition, buyers will use the inspection to negotiate a lower price.
• Showings.  If you've done the above this will be a breeze.  Keep your counters cleared, replace all burnt out light bulbs, open all drapes and blinds, put pets in kennel or take with you, no dirty dishes, no laundry on the floor, run vacuum across the floor, put on soft music, make sure the temperature in the home is comfortable, turn on lights and most important LEAVE.  Buyers feel more comfortable looking and will likely stay longer if the seller is gone.  Let the agent do their job and make the buyer feel comfortable to look around your home.