vancouver wa: Patty Earns SRES® Designation! - 07/08/08 07:24 PM
Patty completed her SRES® (Seniors Real Estate Specialist) designation today.  By earning her SRES® designation, Patty has demonstrated necessary knowledge and expertise to counsel clients age 50-plus through major financial and lifestyle transitions invovled in relocating, refinancing, or selling the family home.
As an SRES®, Patty brings:
A customized approach to home … (16 comments)

vancouver wa: Updated 1918 3 BR Cottage/Bungalow near Downtown - Vancouver, WA - 07/02/08 10:10 PM
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vancouver wa: Sell Your Home & Make Miracles Happen - 06/26/08 12:25 AM
Yesterday, we announced a new program by which our seller clients can elect to have us make a donation to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure upon the sale of their home.  Today, we adding a second option for them:
Children's Miracle Network
Children's Miracle Network and RE/MAX are joined by their … (4 comments)

vancouver wa: Sell Your Home & Help Fight Breast Cancer - 06/24/08 11:57 AM
Sold for the CureTM
As RE/MAX Sales Associates who have had their lives touched by cancer, we actively support our company's Sold for the CureTM program.  The program gives sellers an opportunity to designate their home as a Sold for the Cure property when they list it with us.  Upon successful completion of the sales transaction, we … (2 comments)

vancouver wa: More Good News for Home Buyers in the Vancouver WA / Clark County Area - May 2008 - 06/14/08 09:37 AM
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 … (2 comments)

vancouver wa: Good News for Home Buyers in the Vancouver WA / Clark County Area - April 2008 - 06/12/08 10:23 AM
The number of homes for sale in Clark County continues to be high.  In the month of April, there were 4,775 active listings.  There were 386 homes sold in this same period.  This translates to 12.4 months of inventory (active listings divided by the number of closed sales).  Another way to look at … (0 comments)

vancouver wa: Clark County Honored at 2008 Portland Rose Festival - 06/08/08 01:38 PM
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 … (0 comments)

vancouver wa: Donut Nook and the History of National Doughnut Day :-) - 06/08/08 01:06 PM
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 … (2 comments)

vancouver wa: Open Sunday, June 6: 3 BD / 2 BA built in 2003 - $215,000 - 06/07/08 02:33 AM
OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, June 6 - 1:00 - 4:00p
5614 NE 64th St ■ Vancouver, WA  98661
$215,000
RMLS #8045149
One-level home with neutral colors and easy care vinyl siding convenient to I-5, I-205 & Van Mall. Comfortable floor plan with 3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms, vaulted ceilings & plant shelf … (0 comments)

vancouver wa: Moving Boxes & Discount Moving Supplies - 06/04/08 10:39 AM
Finding a good source of affordable moving boxes can be tough.  Why add frustration to an already difficult time?  We just found a website for moving boxes and discounted moving supplies.  It's called www.boxesovernight.com.  The website has a moving box calculator to help you determine how many boxes you will need based on … (6 comments)

vancouver wa: Does Your Pet Know Its Name & Address? - 06/04/08 01:18 AM
A recent article in The Columbian caught the attention of our friend, Cindy.  The article told the story of a parrot that flew from his cage in Nagareyama, near Tokyo, and was lost.  The parrot was rescued by police and, after spending a night at the station, was transferred to a … (14 comments)

vancouver wa: Natural Health Expo & Breast Cancer Walk in Vancouver WA - 05/24/08 11:53 AM
MOVING YOU FORWARD
Breast Cancer 5k Walk & Natural Health Expo
Saturday May 31, 2008  9:00am-3:00pm
Esther Short Park in Downtown Vancouver
 
Explore natural medicine for personal health, kids health and breast cancer care including nutrition, exercise and natural therapies!
The 5k Breast Cancer Fundraising Walk is a noncompetitive fun … (1 comments)

vancouver wa: Camas 3 BD / 2 BA Home on Beautiful, Private, Park-like Acre - $250,000 - 05/21/08 06:13 PM
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vancouver wa: Free Workshops and Clinics for Do-It-Yourselfers, Do-It-Herselfers & Kids! - 05/16/08 01:32 AM
We have been shopping at Home Depot for years and spent thousands of dollars with them as we renovated a church into our home.  It wasn't until today, though, that we learned of their online workshops and were reminded of the quantity and variety of In-Store Clinics and Workshops.
Home Depot's educational series … (0 comments)

vancouver wa: Family Fun at Dozer Day 2008! - 05/15/08 12:28 PM
YOU'RE INVITED TO DOZER DAY 2008!
What is DOZER DAY?
Dozer Day is a kid-friendly fair-like event where the rides are dozers, dump trucks and other heavy equipment. The event is organized by the Nutter Foundation and benefits the Parks Foundation. With a professional, licensed driver at their side, kids have … (0 comments)

vancouver wa: Old Time Barn Dance, BBQ & Auction to benefit the Clark County Historical Society/Museum - 05/14/08 11:58 AM
 
Please join the Clark County Historical Museum for
An Old-Time Barn Dance, BBQ & Auction
Saturday, May 31, 2008
5:00 - 10:30p
 
This event will be held at the Colf Family Horse Barn in Woodland and will include live and silent auctions, live band, dance lessons and spirits. 

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vancouver wa: 2003 3 BD / 2 BA Home - Convenient to I-5, I-205 & Van Mall - $215,000 - 05/09/08 08:43 AM
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vancouver wa: Vancouver WA / Clark County / SW Washington Events - Week of 5/5 – 5/11/08 - 05/06/08 12:39 AM
Here are some of the events coming up this week in the Vancouver WA / Clark County area:May 5 - 11:Hulda Klager Lilac Days 2008 (Daily, 10:00a - 4:00p)Gift Shop open, Hulda Klager Historical House Open, beautiful garden full of lilacs and other plants for your enjoyment. You can even buy … (0 comments)

vancouver wa: Getting to Know Vancouver WA: Briar Rose Inn Bed and Breakfast - 05/05/08 10:48 PM

We recently had out-of-town clients who stayed at a great little Bed and Breakfast called the Briar Rose Inn Bed and Breakfast. We had visited the home a couple years ago when it was still being renovated. It was wonderful to step back into the home recently and experience what a … (4 comments)

vancouver wa: Super Clean & Affordable Attached Home / Condo near Mall - 2 BD / 2.5 BA - Vancouver, WA - 04/28/08 05:47 PM
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vancouver wa: Vancouver WA / Clark County / SW Washington Events - Week of 4/28 – 5/4/08 - 04/28/08 04:28 PM
Here are some of the events coming up this week in the Vancouver WA / Clark County area:
Now - May 11:
Hulda Klager Lilac Days 2008 (Daily, 10:00a - 4:00p)
Gift Shop open, Hulda Klager Historical House Open, beautiful garden full of lilacs and other plants for your enjoyment. You can even buy … (2 comments)

vancouver wa: WOW! 653 Clark County Listings under $200k - 04/23/08 10:27 AM
As real estate agents in today's market, we keep hearing ‘Have we hit the bottom yet?'  The truth is that it will likely be months after we hit bottom before we realize that it actually happened and, by then, prices will be on the rise again.
So is now a good time … (4 comments)

vancouver wa: Vancouver WA / Clark County / SW Washington Events - Week of 4/21 - 4/27/08 - 04/21/08 12:35 AM
Here are some of the events coming up this week in the Vancouver WA / Clark County area:
April 21 - 25:
Magenta Theater's "Once Upon A Palace Purple" (7:00p)
Queen Violet & King Percival rule happily over the Purple Kingdom.  Violet fears that she'll never get her four "unusual" daughters married to suitable princes.  … (3 comments)

vancouver wa: Getting to Know Vancouver WA: Mon Ami Cafe - 04/20/08 02:21 AM
"If you don't like change, leave it here" is the message posted on the tip jar at Mon Ami Cafe.
Mon Ami is a quaint but quirky shop in Uptown Village that offers specialty coffee drinks featuring fresh, locally roasted Stumptown beans, a selection of fresh crepes made with organic white and buckwheat flour … (4 comments)

vancouver wa: Vancouver Farmers Market: Fetzer's German Brand Sausages - 04/19/08 09:41 PM
We made what's turning into a weekly trip to the Vancouver Farmers Market today.  The wifely one has decided that having fresh flowers each week is a must.  This week, we bought from Xiong Farms.  The flowers were beautiful and they were kind enough to make us a custom bouquet.  It is … (1 comments)

vancouver wa: Grand Opening of the New Grand Central Fred Meyer - 04/19/08 05:23 PM
 
 
Based on the crowd, it looks like the Grand Opening of the new Grand Central Fred Meyer was a wild success!  Despite some crowded aisles and long check-out lines, people were friendly and seemed excited about the new mega-store. 
The new Fred Meyer store boasts a design and unique food offerings like no other location … (0 comments)

vancouver wa: Getting to Know Vancouver WA: Arts & Scraps - 04/19/08 11:30 AM
One of the hardest things about relocating to a new area is finding your new 'go to' people.  You know, the people that you turn to and can trust for ... what ever.  Like what doctor/s will you go to?  What dentist will you go to?  What daycare provider?  Restaurants?  Grocery store?  Drycleaner?  … (0 comments)

vancouver wa: Are You Paying Too Much for Gas? - 04/18/08 02:52 PM
It's no secret that gas prices are climbing.  As we take a look at our own records, we see that we were paying $2.81 per gallon in April of 2007.  Today, we are paying $3.39.  On a broader view, the average price of gas in Washington State has climbed from $3.088 … (24 comments)

vancouver wa: Landscaping or Naturescaping? for the Would-be Gardener - 04/17/08 01:15 PM
We have always had visions of designing a beautiful backyard oasis with a stunning water feature and lush landscaping.  Problem is ... we have no idea what to plant, when to plant it, where to plant it, or how to plant it.  We're just plant dumb!  Then we came across a … (4 comments)

vancouver wa: Vancouver WA / Clark County / SW Washington Events - Week of 4/14 - 4/20/08 - 04/14/08 01:31 PM
Here are some of the events coming up this week in the Vancouver WA / Clark County area: 
April 17 - 25:
Magenta Theater's "Once Upon A Palace Purple" (7:00p / Matinee on April 26 at 3:00p)
Queen Violet & King Percival rule happily over the Purple Kingdom.  Violet fears that she'll never get her four "unusual" … (0 comments)

vancouver wa: Vancouver Farmers Market - Saturday & Sunday - 04/12/08 12:37 PM
It's a sunny Saturday morning in beautiful downtown Vancouver and the Vancouver Farmers Market is getting into full swing.  The market is alive with area residents and visitors in search of fresh floral arrangements, herbs, fruits and vegetables, as well as handcrafted items to add a special touch to their own homes … (4 comments)

vancouver wa: Vancouver WA / Clark County / SW Washington Events - Week of 4/7 - 4/14/08 - 04/07/08 02:20 PM
Here are some of the events coming up this week: 
April 12:
Healthy Kids Day (10:00a - 2:00p)
Enjoy under water Easter egg hunt, obstacle courses, crafts, family games, vendors and demonstrations.
Location: Clark County YMCA - 11324 NE 51st Cir, Vancouver
April 12 & 13:
Vancouver Farmers Market (Saturday, 9:00a - 3:00p/Sunday, 10:00a - 3:00p)
Family, pet-friendly place … (3 comments)

vancouver wa: Getting to Know Vancouver WA: Happy Puppy Park - 04/07/08 01:45 PM
Dogs are the greatest.  They are always excited to see us, they love us unconditionally, and they are an endless source of entertainment and amusement.  But what do you do when you go to work and/or have to be away from the house for hours at a time?  We've found the answer: Happy … (0 comments)

vancouver wa: Getting to Know Vancouver WA: Artino's Bakery & Cafe - 04/07/08 12:44 PM
We came across a great restaurant this morning in the Fishers Landing area of Vancouver.  It's called Artino's Bakery & Cafe and is conveniently located near the intersection of SE 192nd Ave & SE 34th St.  They have a great selection of breads, pastries, soups, salads and sandwiches to eat in … (0 comments)

vancouver wa: Vancouver WA / Clark County / SW Washington Events - April 2008 - 03/31/08 07:11 PM
Here is a list of April events in our various Clark County / SW Washington communities:
April 1 - 3 & 5:
Cougar Pride Days Spring Cleanup (10:00a)
Annual celebration and Spring clean up of campus ground.  Community members (especially WSU alumni!) are encourgaged to join in.  Events include parade, barbecue and dodge ball tournament.
Location: WSU … (2 comments)

vancouver wa: Clark County Amphitheater in Ridgefield, WA - 03/31/08 04:58 PM
Music lovers in SW Washington are fortunate to have easy access to the Clark County Amphitheater.  This modern outdoor venue is known to be one of the best in the state and, many believe, among the top in the US.  As such, it is able to host some of the world's best musical performers.  Here … (0 comments)

vancouver wa: Sell Your Home: Six Staging Tips - 03/30/08 04:16 AM
How a home is presented can have a significant impact on how quickly a home sells and for what price.  Especially now, when most markets have an abundance of homes for buyers to choose from, it's important for sellers to carefully consider how their home is staged.
Buyers generally want to get as much space as their money … (11 comments)

vancouver wa: Changing an Old Church into a Home - Before/After Pics - 03/30/08 12:44 AM
Karen Anne Stone of Fort Worth Real Estate wrote to us and said, "... I would love for you to include some pictures of your church/home in a post, so we all can see.  Does the fact that you now live in a church ... make you the 'church lady?'  And … (8 comments)

vancouver wa: Large, Private 1-level Home in Popular Cedar 49 - 4 BD / 3 BA - 2,360 sf - Vancouver, WA - 03/28/08 10:21 AM
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