real estate: Tiny Houses for Sale in California Wine Country
- 01/28/18 09:54 AM
When we visited our dear friends Ron and Alexandra Seigel for a wonderful sun-filled New Year's celebration, we packed a lot of living into a few days. They were not only perfect hosts, but gracious tour guides. It was so fun to visit many of the places they've shared with us in Active Rain. One day, after a delicious lunch in Los Olivos, we walked to J. Woeste Home and Garden Treasures.
According to their website, J. Woeste's mission statement is simple: to make people smile. And they certainly do. Their turn-of-the-century farmhouse is packed with unique treasures inside, and outside, whimsical garden art shares paths lined with plants and … (33 comments)
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real estate: The Year of the Rooster - What Does it Mean for Real Estate?
- 01/15/17 11:59 AM
This year, January marks the lunar New Year for Asian Americans, also known as Spring Festival. It is always celebrated on the first month of the lunar year. As a result, Chinese New Year may fall in the second half of January or the first half of February. This year it is on Saturday January 28th.
2017 is the Year of the Rooster. Unfortunately, it’s considered a bad year for Roosters, those born in a Rooster year. Don’t feel picked on Roosters. According to Chinese tradition, when the year of your birth sign rolls around it’s always considered to be back luck. … (13 comments)
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real estate: The Ups and Downs of Real Estate in Clark County, WA
- 06/09/15 07:03 AM
Riding the Ups and Downs of Real Estate - A Week In Our World
REALTORS® in our area, and in many spots around the country, are riding a roller coaster of late. Limited inventory and buyer demand has created an extreme sellers market. When listings pop on the market, you've got to jump on them - quickly. Naturally, if it's a good fit, buyers need to submit their best offer and ensure they have pre-approval and proof of funds letters. Getting an offer accepted is exhilarating - for all of us.
However, that's just the first step and we work hard to manage … (24 comments)
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real estate: It's a cash offer! Well, wait just a minute.
- 11/25/13 01:48 AM
Cash is King, right? Well, sort of. Sure it can facilitate a sale, and with no financing or appraisal considerations, quick closings are possible.
However, cash offers do not mean you can offer $13,000 less than the asking price, especially if the comps show otherwise.
My seller got an offer on her Salmon Creek Condo over the weekend. And, the buyer's agent kept promoting, "cash and quick close." While desirable, the low offer was not acceptable.
Fortunately for both parties, we did negotiate a more attractive price point, with the agreement that there are NO seller repairs. The unit … (18 comments)
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real estate: The Neverending Story (of Real Estate) with Mac & Me
- 02/26/13 03:29 AM
In real estate, much like life, in order to flourish, one must be willing to quickly grasp and adapt to a variety of scenarios. One of my favorite children’s movie, “ The Neverending Story,” is packed with lessons about embracing adventures - and staying true to yourself.
Real Estate, and life, are like a good book - different chapters filled with adventures - some scary, some fun, some rewarding, some not. What’s important is having the courage, and occasionally, the creativity and imagination to face a challenge with positive solutions.
Children have an uncanny ability to imagine. Imagination sparks creativity and keeps … (32 comments)
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real estate: Camas, WA Real Estate 12/2012 - Tis the Season
- 12/18/12 01:01 AM
Camas WA Real Estate Market 12/2012 ~ Tis the Season Yes, real estate activity typically slows during the holiday season. However, the winter months can be a good time to sell a home.
First of all, there’s less competition and the buyers who are looking tend to be seriously motivated. After all, it’s a busy time of year. Imagine taking time-out from shopping and baking and decorating to house-hunt, you’d have to be pretty serious about a new home purchase.
Tis the Season to deck the halls with boughs of holly There are few other months that compare to … (24 comments)
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real estate: What is a .1 bathroom in Clark County, WA?
- 11/27/12 10:41 PM
What is a .1 bathroom in Clark County, WA? Is a toilet sitting in a basement, with no walls around it, a .1 bath in Clark County, WA? According to our RMLS, a partial bath is designated as a .1 - which, in real estate, normally infers a sink and toilet. In some markets, and even in Clark County, some agents still use .5 to indicate a half bath. Once again, it means a bathroom with a sink and a toilet. A full bath means a sink, and toilet with a bathtub or shower.However, at times, agents still list a bathroom … (55 comments)
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real estate: Skip the 12 Days of Christmas - Buy a house.
- 11/25/12 11:10 PM
Skip the 12 days of Christmas - Buy a house. Forget the pear tree, swan's a swimming, geese a laying and even the five gold rings - if you want a good deal for your true love this year - buy a house.
Houses in Clark County, WA are still quite affordable - and you can even find a few priced at or below the cost of the items in the 12 days of Christmas carol.
According to PNC Wealth Management, if you get all 364 items repeated throughout the "Twelve days of Christmas" carol, you'll pay $107,300, an increase … (26 comments)
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real estate: The Little Black Dress and Real Estate
- 08/17/12 04:13 AM
The Little Black Dress and Real Estate There appears to be a direct correlation between the Little Black Dress and Real Estate. You may think this is about Realtor® dress codes, but that's not the case. Instead, this is about good design and the ability to maintain popularity through the comings and goings of trends. The LBD is a fashion staple. Honestly, most women would be lost without this one item hanging in their closet. It is simply the "go to" outfit for many occasions. And, much like its wearers, the Little Black Dress comes in a variety of styles.
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real estate: Clark County Real Estate 2012- Dog Days of Summer Nothing to Bark At
- 08/13/12 11:06 PM
Clark County Real Estate – Dog Days of Summer Nothing to Bark At Dog Days of Summer in Clark County
It’s August in the Pacific Northwest, and that means hot, sultry days in Clark County, WA. Temps hovering in the 90s and late afternoons that feel like a sauna, (at least to locals) these are known as the Dog Days of Summer. The season conjures up images of poor, overheated canines panting in the sweltering heat, and daily human activities – too hot to manage – dragging to a grind. Or smothering humidity and the monotonous drone of mowers … (24 comments)
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real estate: Aging Parents in Clark County, Washington - A lesson from Grandpa Green
- 04/11/12 01:35 AM
If you are a baby boomer with an aging parent in Clark County, Washington, you’re not alone. Many of us in this generation are facing the reality that our parents have reached the age where they need our help as a caregiver or adviser. Fortunately, there are various options to fit many circumstances. For example, my husband and I live in Camas, and my parents are our neighbors. We set it up a few years ago, knowing it would be a good situation for all of us. My husband and I can keep an eye on them, and they in turn, … (21 comments)
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real estate: The Art of Compromise - Real Estate Ad in The Onion
- 01/31/12 10:20 AM
My husband is an avid reader and fan of "The Onion," an online news and information source. Therefore, when he saw this real estate ad, he just had to forward it to me. It's doubtful I'll ever steal the copy for any of my listings, but it did make me laugh. Hope you get a chuckle out of it too. It's called "The Art of Compromise."
Never imagined you'd be 35, married with two kids, and working a job you can't stand in a town you once vowed to leave? Then this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath suburban monument to averageness is for … (30 comments)
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real estate: Why I chose Real Estate - North to Alaska To Home(s)
- 07/28/11 04:32 AM
This synopsis of my journey into Real Estate underscores a sense of adventure that helps me better understand who I am today, and how I got here. Why I chose Real Estate - The road starts somewhere North to Alaska...and leads to home(s).
North to Alaska
My dad moved our family to Alaska a few years before it became a state in 1959. Imagine my young parents mustering up the courage to move - with two little girls in tow - to a territory far from home.
What I remember about life in Fairbanks is moose in the … (18 comments)
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real estate: Feeling like a Charlie Brown Realtor?
- 05/19/11 05:27 AM
Are you feeling like your Real Estate career is a bit more like a Charlie Brown tree and less like a mighty oak. Well, look at this forlorn little Dogwood Tree that we recently planted in our backyard. Right now it has a bit of a “Charlie Brown Christmas Tree” vibe going on, but we have high hopes. It’s planted in the right soil, has good drainage and sits in a spot where it gets sunshine and a bit of protection from winter’s cold winds. Starting, or restarting your career in Real Estate requires some of the same basic principles needed … (3 comments)
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real estate: Rainy Days and Mondays-staying positive during the gloomiest of days.
- 05/09/11 05:37 AM
It's been unusually wet in the Pacific Northwest this year. Lots of days with gray skies, cool temperatures and plenty of rain. This morning's weather, plus it is Monday, created the "perfect storm" for a gloom and doom mood. Fortunately, after a bit of reflection over a pretty decent cup of coffee, the cloud is beginning to lift
No doubt you too have days when it's tough to keep your chin up and your mood positive. It doesn't have to be rainy or a Monday for self doubt and discouragement to take hold. Doom and gloom moods have no allegiance. … (0 comments)
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real estate: "F"avorites? Not me.
- 05/01/11 05:50 AM
Naming a Favorite Child?
If we were all clinging to the side of a cliff, who would you save first? Do your kids ever prompt you to name a favorite? My daughter, always testing, used that scenario on me for years. Naturally, I'd shake my head, smile and say something like, "Oh good grief, that will never happen, and if it did, I'd jump over the edge because it would be too painful to choose."
Naming a Favorite Grandchild?
So fast forward through the years, and now I have four unique and wonderful grandchildren. Do I have a favorite? Of course not. … (7 comments)
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real estate: Fly Fishing or Outdoor Adventurer's Nirvana
- 04/30/11 05:33 AM
This is a lovely parcel located on the East Fork of the Lewis River in Clark County, Washington. Specifically, Yacolt, Washington. It is over a half an acre, with well, (needs updated perc), septic permits and plans for a two level, 3 bed, 2.1 bath home. An adj lot is also for sale, making this perfect spot ideal for a family retreat.
The East Fork offers some of the best Steelhead fishing you'll find during the fall and winter months. Summer offers trout fishing, rafting, canoeing, swimming and lots of hiking. This property is located 30 minutes from … (0 comments)
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When we visited our dear friends Ron and Alexandra Seigel for a wonderful sun-filled New Year's celebration, we packed a lot of living into a few days. They were not only perfect hosts, but gracious tour guides. It was so fun to visit many of the places they've shared with us in Active Rain. One day, after a delicious lunch in Los Olivos, we walked to J. Woeste Home and Garden Treasures. 
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