The process of aging is a rocky one in the latter years. There are ups and downs and plenty of surprises. We've decided it's the ability to roll with the punches that makes things easier.  Recently, we had a chance to put it to the test at our multigenerational home in Camas, Washington. As you know, 95-year-old mom is the focus of most days and her health and well-being are our top priority. Last week, she woke up with some symptoms indicating a mild stroke. She knew us, but couldn't say our names. Naturally, we made an emergency appointment to see her doctor. The CAT Scan didn't show any signs of a stroke, but we are still waiting for an MRI and an eye appointment to help determine the cause of some ongoing visual disturbances. Fortunately, she's no longer struggling with names and se... 02/26/2022

PSSSSST....YOU ALREADY KNOW THAT YOUR HOME VALUE HAS GONE UP!! WHOOOHOOO!!!  IF YOU ARE THINKING OF MOVING TO THAT VACATION SPOT YOU'VE ALWAYS LOVED....MY REFERRAL PARTNER ED GOLDHAMMER IS THE BEST CONTRACT AND NEGOTIATION AGENT I'VE EVER MET, BAR NONE.   Ed gets great reviews because he always answers his phone, been in the business 29 years and has worked with most of the agents in Clark County. Those agents all love Ed because they know he will CLOSE your sale!  *** These weekly reports keep buyers and sellers informed about local market conditions when they're buying or selling their home. The reports use real-time data so you can make decisions based on what's happening in the market right now and how the market is changing week by week. Here are a few tips for using the reports: ... 02/15/2022

Closed Unit-Sales Ease; While Sales Prices Halt their Retreat this month for Camas WA Real Estate in December 2021 This month we see prices stop their near-term skid, and resume their rise at a modest pace; ending the year $109k higher than last year. Closed Unit-Sales are still easing; likely owing to the super low Active Inventory. Here are the highlights for this month: The Short-Term Average Price Trend moved-up approx. $24k to $744,136; which is 17.16% higher than last year; with the 12-Month Moving Average also very strongly positive at 24.74%   The Inventory level has sunk to a record low 0.3 month's of supply for pre-owned properties.      Approximately 41 Resale Properties closed in December 2021, compared to 50 Sold in 2020; which is 9 fewer (-18.0%) compared to last year, an... 01/26/2022

Closed Unit-Sales Keep Sliding; With Sales Prices Shooting Up to another High this month for Camas WA Real Estate in August 2021 Once again we see prices 30%+ higher than last year, and $200k higher than about a year ago. We are also seeing a slowing in Pending Sales, and a slight easing in New Listings. Mortgage Interest rates however, remain below 3.0%. Here are the highlights for this month: The Short-Term Average Price Trend shot-up approx. $43k to $772,977; which is 33.68% higher than last year; with the 12-Month Moving Average also very strongly positive at 24.50%   The Inventory level is Still below one-month's worth at 0.8 month's of supply for pre-owned properties.      Approximately 54 Resale Properties closed in August 2021, compared to 63 Sold in 2020; which is 9 fewer (-14... 10/04/2021

Sales Prices still 33% Higher than last year; with continued Strong Unit-Home-Sales  for Camas WA in July 2021 Continued strong demand for homes in this community, combined with only a modest increase in new listings, is keeping the sales prices much, much higher. The extremely brisk pace of sales also continues. Here are the key points for this month: The Short-Term Average Price Trend moved up about $10k and is 33.38% higher than last year ($182,022); with the 12-Month Moving Average now massively positive at 22.85%   The Inventory level improved modestly to 1.1 month's of supply for resale homes.      Approximately 66 Resale Homes closed in July 2021, compared to 63 Sold in 2020; which is 3 more (4.8%) compared to last year, and 13 fewer than last month;  REO/Bank Owned property sal... 09/03/2021

Closed Unit-Sales hit the Highest ever One-Month Mark; With the Now-Very-High Sales Prices not Increasing this month for Camas WA Real Estate in June 2021 This community has been the strongest performer in the County this past year;  with Unit Sales this month hitting 79 sold - the highest seen for a one-month result. Active Inventory is stuck at very low levels, keeping prices high. Mortgage Interest rates are also near historic lows. To be sure -  prices much higher this year than they were last year! Here are the highlights for this month: The Short-Term Average Price Trend eased approx. $6k to although it is 28.87% higher than last year ($160,767); with the 12-Month Moving Average also very strongly positive at 19.63%   The Inventory level is super-low at 0.7 month's of supply for ... 07/29/2021

Unit-Home-Sales continue to Out-Pace previous years action; with Sales Prices 33%+ Higher for Camas WA in May 2021 This modest sized community in SW Washington is experiencing a massive increase in Demand combined with relatively low inventory when compared to that Demand; resulting in drastically higher sales prices, and a very brisk sales-pace. Here are the key points for this month: The Short-Term Average Price Trend moved up about $9k and is 33.72% higher than last year ($182,551); with the 12-Month Moving Average now strongly positive at 18.99%   The Inventory level is still extremely low at 0.5 month's of supply for resale homes.      Approximately 74 Resale Homes closed in May 2021, compared to 60 Sold in 2020; which is 14 more (23.3%) compared to last year, and 9 fewer than las... 07/07/2021

Father's Day turned out to be a memorable one at our house. A planned Father's Day/6th Birthday celebration at my son's house had to be scrapped when a pet sitter sent us this photo and text - "They found mud!"   Apparently, I (Debb), left a hose running to water hydrangeas in the back garden. Oops. The next text from the pet sitter said, "I don't do mud."  She had on a pink summer dress and was worried about getting it dirty. Why an experienced pet sitter wears a pink frock to a job is a question that comes to mind. Back to the tough mudder brudders.  These two adventurers continued to dig, roll, and eat mud for nearly twenty minutes. Driving back home, we kept her on the phone urging her to use food to lure them out of the quagmire. They are both very food motivated dogs.She did manag... 06/21/2021

Closed Unit-Sales more than Double Last Year's Mark; With No Pause to the Rapidly Rising Sales Prices for Camas WA Real Estate in April 2021 Unit Sales for last year were affected (driven lower) by the initial government shut-down Order(s) with this year's posting more than double what we saw last year. Active Inventory remains very low owing to brisk sales. Financing rates are also extremely low on a historical basis. Thus, prices are now rising approximately 2% per month! Here are the highlights for this month: The Short-Term Average Price Trend jumped up approx. $21k to another new high and is 26.57% higher than last year ($150,054); with the 12-Month Moving Average also very strongly positive at 16.12%   The Inventory level is super-low at 0.5 month's of supply for pre-owned proper... 06/03/2021

Unit-Home-Sales slipped slightly; while New Listings, Pending Sales and Sales Prices Shot Up for Camas WA in March 2021 As we emerge from Winter this community's home sales market is starting out with a massive Price surge, as the increase in New Listings is being quickly absorbed by home buyers. Active Inventory that is visible at any one point in time is near its record low. Here are the key points for this month: The Short-Term Average Price Trend zoomed up about $38k and is 25.48% higher than last year ($141,053); with the 12-Month Moving Average now strongly positive at 14.52%   The Inventory level is still extremely low at 0.6 month's of supply for resale homes.      Approximately 40 Resale Homes closed in March 2021, compared to 43 Sold in 2020; which is 3 fewer (-6.97%) compare... 04/29/2021

Today is National Go Birding Day. A special thank you to Kathy Streib for the heads up. Maybe that's why we got a visit from Woody the Woodpecker. Well, that's what we called him, but we think it's actually a red-breasted sapsucker. Bernie got a quick little snippet of video too, which isn't always easy with your arms held over your head. Plus, these birds move quickly up and down and around tree trucks. It's almost like they are playing a game, "now you see me, now you don't."   As nature-loving REALTORS®, are both so appreciative that we can "Go Birding" at home. It's one of the many joys of living in ViewHomes of Clark County with Nature As Neighbors! If you too would like to experience this rewarding lifestyle, call us today, we know how to find the gems.   04/24/2021

Closed Unit-Sales Rebound Strongly; With Sales Prices Blasting Skyward to another New High for Camas WA Real Estate in February 2021 Unit Sales have jumped up a month or two early from what we typically see, although we also know this number has been constrained by the relatively extremely low Inventory. Very strong, and seemingly financially-capable buyers are driving prices quickly higher (over 20% annualized pace at this moment. Here are the highlights for this month: The Short-Term Average Price Trend Rocketed up to a new high and is 22.17% higher than last year ($119,218); with the 12-Month Moving Average also strongly positive at 12.11%   The Inventory level is super-low at 0.4 month's of supply for pre-owned properties.      Approximately 42 Resale Properties closed in February ... 03/29/2021

The market for multi-generational homes continues to grow. While the trend isn't new,  the unique circumstances in 2020 created even more of an impetus for many families. Economics, a desire to be together, and emotional and/or physical support are key reasons families are choosing to live together under one roof.  We've been promoting and living the multi-generational lifestyle for a number of years. In fact, we are the first, and to our knowledge, only, REALTORS® who specialize in multi-generational homes in Clark County, Washington.  A choice to care for elderly parents created our reason for sharing a home.  What an adventure it's been too. Our situation is a bit different in that my sister and her husband are also living with us at our rural home in Camas. A diagnosis of dementia f... 03/27/2021

Spring -  Celebrate the Pacific Tree Frog!   Thanks to a class of fifth-graders in Olympia, the Pacific tree frog is the official amphibian of Washington State.  Also known as the chorus frog, it’s scientific name - Pseudacris (rhymes with Ludacris) regilla - sounds like a rapper. And like Ludacris, these tiny frogs have a big song in their hearts, especially the males. Every Spring, you hear their loud  two-part ribbit designed to attract females.  The chirping stimulates other males to join in, and often, the resulting chorus of their joint efforts can be heard quite far away. It’s always sweet music to our nature-loving ears. Celebrating World Frog Day. March 20th is World Frog Day, so it’s timely that we recognize the importance of the Pacific tree frog to our environment. Found in ... 03/21/2021

Closed Unit-Home-Sales Easing for the Season; While Sales Prices Popped Another New High for Camas WA in January 2021 Now in the middle of the Winter Season, we have a typical a decrease in the number of Homes Sold; yet, the lack of Active Inventory, resale Home Sales Prices have posted another new high. Here are the key points for this month: The Short-Term Average Price Trend popped up about $11k+ and is 21.45% higher than last year ($114,243); with the 12-Month Moving Average now strongly positive at 12.45%   The Inventory level is now at the super low 0.3 month's of supply for resale homes.      Approximately 29 Resale Homes closed in January 2021, compared to 32 Sold in 2020; which is 3 fewer (-9.38%) compared to last year, and 21 fewer than last month;  REO/Bank Owned property sa... 03/02/2021

HOME FOR SALE!!1820 SE 6th St.Camas, WA  98607 I'm happy to present this cute little home with big aspirations! Bring your hammer and nails and make it all yours!  Call for more informationa: Ed Goldhammer at 360-600-5225 or Jill Watts at 360-852-1689.      Here is what the actual RMLS says about the home:Public:Sweet one level home that needs a little updating, paint and carpet too. 2 bdrm/1 bath on 1 level on a 148x50 lot.Detached 1 car garage w/50 amp service,vinyl windows, hm well insulated, new 2019 roof, gas furnace 2006, replumbed drains, hardwood floors under carpet. Bsmnt has concrete. Located min frm popular downtown Camas, award winning Camas schools & Columbia river for some great fishing fun.Large bck concrete patio for entertaining + firepit. Fenced backyard. PDX airport,s... 02/26/2021

We love snow. This year, because of our new English Cream Golden Retriever, we were especially hoping for a snowfall event with decent accumulation. Snow finally started falling yesterday, and kept building in momentum. The deeper it got, the more entertaining it became to 10-month-old Finnegan.  He never tires of chasing tennis balls and birds.    02/13/2021

Closed Unit Sales up over 10%; with Sales Prices Blasting to another New High for real estate in Camas WA, December 2020 While gently "slowing" month-by-month for unit sales, the Camas real estate market has been extremely strong on a relative basis, causing prices to blast skyward. Extreme shortage of Active Inventory is nearing a crisis level. Here are the highlights for this month: The Short-Term Average Price Trend's new high this month is 15.91% higher than last year ($87,302); with the 12-Month Moving Average became double-digit positive at 10.03%   The Inventory level remained at the extremely low 0.5 month's of supply for pre-owned properties.      Approximately 49 Resale Properties closed in December 2020, compared to 44 Sold in 2020; which is 5 more (11.36%) compared to last ... 01/29/2021

Homes With Views - Camas and Washougal Owning a home with a view of a river - or any vista - offers a unique living experience.  Views are always enjoyable and constantly changing.  Likewise, it will add value when you are ready to sell. We receive requests all the time from buyers who dream of having a home with views, and it's always a pleasure to help them find the right match.We are fortunate to live in the Pacific Northwest - recognized as one of the most scenic regions in the country.  This is especially true of Clark County, bordered on the south by the Columbia River.  Over eons, the "Mighty" Columbia carved natural canyons and gorges in its wake. In Clark County, this left rolling hillsides along the river which offer many vantage points with stunning views.  Likewise, some of ... 01/29/2021

Lack of inventory and buyer demand continues to drive prices higher. Only 1 month of inventory with the months resale supply being in extreme shortage territory. Prices on sold homes has increased by 9.2% in the last 30 days and 7.8% since the previous quarter. The average sales price for a home in Camas, WA for last month was $665,841.  The Camas, WA real estate market closed out the year with frenzy-level sales activity, fueled by low interest rates and a backlog of buyers. Less homes hit the market when compared to the previous quarter, but the average price for pending and sold homes continued to drive higher. This pricing trend should continue into 2021 as more home buyers enter the market after the holiday season. Camas, WA Home InventoryThese numbers represent the number of New ... 01/18/2021