felida: Felida Park 4th of July Children's Parade 2011 - 07/01/11 11:03 AM
Felida Park 4th of July Children's Parade
Its that time again. The firework stands have been springing up throughout the city and distant booms and explosive cracks have been shattering the night silence. The 4th of July is just a few days away and a local favorite, the Felida Park 4th of July Parade, is getting ready to launch!Everybody loves a parade but the Felida Park 4th of July Children's Parade is different. Everyone is invited to participate! Decorate your bike or skateboard and dress in your favorite red, white, and blue. The route for the parade is a short … (3 comments)
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felida: Felida Knolls Annual Easter Egg Hunt - Vancouver Washington - 03/31/10 03:44 PM
Felida Knolls Annual Easter Egg Hunt - Vancouver WashingtonResidents of the Felida area know that there are two local highlites of every year in the neighborhood, The 4th of July Parade at Felida Park and the Felida Knolls Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Sgt. Brad Crawford Park. Easter is almost here and that means that families in Felida are getting ready to the easter egg hunt! It is a casual affair with lots of goodies for the kids. The festivities will start at 9:00 a.m. on April 3rd at Sgt. Brad Crawford Park. Located at the intersection of NW … (0 comments)
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felida: Gorgeous Teal Pointe Height Executive Home - 03/23/09 11:21 PM
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felida: Dedication of a New Park in Felida! Sgt. Brad Crawford Neighborhood Park - 10/12/08 02:31 PM
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 GuardPledge … (3 comments)
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felida: You Can't Be Afraid! - 10/08/08 08:36 PM
As a real estate agent here in Vancouver Washington I had to realize one thing very quickly: You can't be afraid to meet people and make friends!
I have always been an outgoing person and have made it a point to make a new friends everywhere I go. In my travels around the world I have made some of the most unlikely friends! It seems so easy to me.Converting friends to business has been more of a challenge. Why? I have never been comfortable "soliciting" business from people who I know. I am not a pushy person by nature and I … (6 comments)
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felida: October Events in Clark County - 2008 - 09/24/08 05:12 PM
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 - RunOctober 4th (register 9am walk starts 10am)Clark College Christensen Soccer Fieldwww.clarkcollegefoundation.org/links/krod_reg.pdf
Pumpkin FestivalOctober 4th & 5thPomeroy Living History Farm20902 NE Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt, WAwww.pomeroyfarm.org
Harvest Festival & Pumpkin PatchOctober 4th - 25thBiZi Farms, 9504 NE 119th Streethttp://www.bizifarms.com/
Chestnut FestivalOctober 11th (12pm - 5pm)Allen Creek Farms29112 NE 41st Avenue, Ridgefieldwww.chestnutsonline.com
Birdfest & BluegrassOctober 11th - 12thVarious locations in Ridgefieldwww.ridgefieldfriends.org
CROP Hunger Walk (5k)October 14th (register 12:30 walk starts at 1pm)Clark College, … (1 comments)
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felida: Don’t Fall Prey to Price Seduction? Price Seduction = Price Reduction – OR WORSE! - 09/19/08 04:35 PM
There is a dangerous trend happening in the real estate industry right now. Inexperienced real estate agents (or unscrupulous agents) are out preying on unsuspecting home owners as we speak. They will tell the owner anything just to get a contract to list your home. Rather than telling you the truth about the value of your home, they will give you an inflated value in an effort to secure your business. "Price Seduction" has been practiced since the first real estate agent was licensed but it is especially dangerous right now in our buyer's market.
A buyer's market causes both buyers … (1 comments)
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felida: Dear Mr. Buyer, What are you waiting for? A SELLER'S MARKET? - 09/17/08 07:01 PM
Don't you wish that you had bought shares of Google when it first hit the NASDAQ? Ever day dream about what it would be like if you had bought that old beach house 20 years ago? Or what if you had invested in oil futures just short 2 years ago? You would be rich!
Would a... Should a... Didn't!Why don't you do it now? Our current real estate market is perfect for that kind of investment. This is the market that, 5 years from now, people will be talking about.
"I wish I had bought that great house in 2008!" or … (8 comments)
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felida: August 2008 Market Report for Clark County, Washington - - 09/15/08 04:56 PM
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 ChangeWhen comparing the rolling 12 month sales prices with those for the 12 … (0 comments)
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felida: Green Events In and Around Vancouver Washington - 09/11/08 06:43 PM
I just received an email from my friend Laura Sauermilch over at Green Drinks. She is reminding us of our upcoming meeting as well as informing everyone of some great events in the near future. Thank you Laura for allowing me to share this information via my blog!
Hello Everyone,
Our next event seems to be right around the corner.
Sept 30th Hula Boy-downtown Vancouver Washington
Introductions will begin @ 6PM-feel free to gather earlier
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 … (0 comments)
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felida: Sgt. Brad Crawford Park Dedication and Fundraiser - 09/10/08 10:03 AM
You are invited!
Sgt. Brad Crawford Park Dedication and Fundraiser
October 11, 2008, noon - 3pm
The park is located at NW 131st Street and NW 47th Avenue intersection. A community celebration picnic will be held immediately after dedication at the park or at the Family of Christ Lutheran Church ( NW 36th Avenue/NW 130th Street), depending on weather conditions.
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 … (2 comments)
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felida: Ashley Manor – The Further Adventures of Bill and Bette - 09/07/08 03:36 PM
A few weeks back I wrote a short post about a couple who I met at our model home at Ashley Manor, in Vancouver Washington. The long and the short of it is that I spend a lot of time in model homes as a real estate agent here in Vancouver Washington and I have the great opportunity to meet some wonderful people. Bill and Bette are two of those people.
This morning I drove to Ashley Manor, opened the door to the model, loaded all of my open house signs into the back of my car and started down the … (0 comments)
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felida: Another Green Home at the Clark County Parade of Homes - The Cottage - 08/29/08 01:45 PM
Clark County Parade of HomesThe 2008 Clark Parade of Homes in Vancouver Washington is also home the "The Cottage."
This beautiful home was built by Tamarack Homes. In my opinion, this is the greenest home at the parade, just ahead of the "Green Haus" which is located right around the corner.
The "Green-ness" of this European cottage style home comes in several ways. Special attention was paid during planning and construction in order to become LEED certified:
The walls were built using 24" on center studs, allowing more space for insulation as well as using less lumber.
The stucco finish was … (12 comments)
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felida: Green Drinks in Vancouver, Washington - 08/27/08 01:03 PM
Green Drinks in Vancouver, Washington
In an effort to bring more sustainable building and green living ideas to Vancouver Washington, I have been attending classes, meeting, and group get togethers for folks with similar ideas. Last night was the monthly meeting for Green Drinks in Vancouver, Washington. We met at Hula Boys in downtown Vancouver.
The meetings are an informal affair with attendees from all walks of the "Green" movement. This month there was a group of 30 - 35 people gathered to listen to Jill Sughrue.
Jill is a sustainability consultant and coach with Sustain Northwest. A volunteer with the … (0 comments)
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felida: A New Park in Felida - Vancouver Washington - 08/27/08 12:41 PM
A New Park in FelidaOne of the great things about living in Felida is the commitment that the county has made to the neighborhood. There are public parks throughout the neighborhood and new ones popping up all the time.The newest park in Felida is the Sgt. Brad Crawford Neighborhood Park at the corner of NW 131st street and NW 47th Avenue. This beautiful park has been in the planning stages since April 2006 and is finally reaching completion. Here is the latest report from the county parks commission:August 13, 2008 Status Report:The contractor has finished planting all the remaining trees and … (2 comments)
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felida: The Green Haus in Vancouver Washington - 08/26/08 04:38 PM
The Green Haus in Vancouver WashingtonThe 2008 Clark Parade of Homes in Vancouver Washington is lucky enough to have one of the first LEED Gold certified homes in its line up.
The "Green Haus" was built by Axiom Luxury Homes specifically for the Parade of Homes. I had the opportunity to walk through it last week and I can tell you that living "Green" in a sustainably built home doesn't mean that you will have to make any sacrifices.
This gorgeous home sports Eldorado Stone accents, Skirl siding with cedar trim, cedar board and bat, and pervious pavers to mitigate rainwater runoff.
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felida: Life at Ashley Manor - Why I Love Open Houses - 08/25/08 11:03 AM
Life at Ashley Manor, Vancouver WashingtonOur new subdivision, Ashley Manor, is located in Vancouver Washington just 3 ½ blocks away from the 2008 Clark County Parade of Homes. The Clark County Parade of Homes will be open from 8/22 thru 9/7/2008. In an effort to capitalize on Vancouver Washington's biggest real estate event of the year, we have been holding the model home at Ashley Manor open the same days as the Parade.
During yesterday's shift at Ashley Manor I received two visitors, Bette and Bill. Both in their mid 80's (of course Bette is quick to point out that she … (2 comments)
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felida: September Events in Clark County - 2008 - 08/22/08 06:10 PM
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!
Sausage FestSeptember 5th - 7thSt. Joseph School6500 Highland Drive Vancouver, Washington
Campfire and Candlelight TourSeptember 13th (5pm - 10pm)Fort Vancouver Historical Site612 E Reserve Street
Peace & Justice FairSeptember 13th (9am - 4pm)Esther Short Park
Vancouver Symphony OrchestraSeptember 13th & 14thSkyview High School1300 NW 139th Street Vancouver, Washington
Counting Crows & Maroon 5September 20 (7pm)Clark County Amphitheater17200 Delfel Road, Ridgefield, Washington
Journey, Heart, & Cheap TrickSeptember 21st (7pm)Clark County Amphitheater17200 Delfel Road, Ridgefield, Washington
Harvest Fun … (2 comments)
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felida: How I Spent My Summer by Mark Hall Real Estate Agent in Vancouver Washington - 08/17/08 06:59 PM
Hello All!
I have been getting a number of messages asking what Janice and I do during our time off.
This has been a crazy summer. We decided to go to China for the Olympics. Well, one thing turned to another and it got a little out of control. Here are a few pics from my album:
Thank you so much for asking about us. Although I am so busy in China, I still have time to help you or any of your friends and family with any real estate realated needs. Feel free to call any … (3 comments)
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felida: July 2008 Market Report for Clark County, Washington - 08/14/08 02:28 PM
Residential Highlights for July
According to RMLS Market Action Report, Compared to June '08, pending sales in July 2008 increased 1.8% (459 vs. 451) and closed sales grew 1.7% (425 vs. 418). On the other hand, comparing July 2008 with that of 2007, pending sales decreased 25.5% and closed sales fell 29.6%. New listings also fell 14.7%.
Year to Date
Looking at January - July 2008 compared with the same period last year shows that new listings have decreased 7.4%. Pending sales fell 31% while closed sales dropped 32.4%
12 Month Sales Price ChangeWhen comparing the rolling 12 month sales prices … (0 comments)
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