We are so thrilled for one of our couple-clients They thought they were going to have to sell two other properties before purchasing a new home when something quite unexpected happened. They received notice of unknown funds - a goodly amount too. It's a pretty fun story, but not mine to tell. Alas, it has nothing to do with the "Nigerian Letter Scam." Yet, it almost seemed to good to be true, and gave us all pause - until the cash was actually deposited in their local bank account.   Fortunately, we were able to get their cash offer accepted, with a contingency for evidence of funds to follow within 7 days, on a home they both fell in love with immediately. It suits them quite well and fits their desires to entertain and host overnight friends, children, and grandchildren. We are well p... 08/18/2018

  Just listed! STUNNING and HIGHLY UPGRADED ~ NEW custom Camas home! - $678,000.00 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Year Built: 2018/NEW Lot Size: 7K-9,999SF School District: Camas Square Footage: 3272 Agent Name: Dawn Workman Broker: Veracity Real Estate Group MLS #: 18275231 Price: $678,000.00 3739 NW 19TH CIR   Camas, WA 98607 View Map View More Photos Range/Oven Dishwasher Sink Disposal Microwave Fireplace Kitchen Island Fenced Yard Gorgeous BRAND NEW CUSTOM home walking distance to PRUNE HILL Elem and MINUTES TO 14. This STUNNING and HIGHLY UPGRADED gem boasts 4 large bedrooms and a HUGE BONUS room. The OPEN and BRIGHT floor plan boasts lots of storage and all the touches you want. The PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPED backyard is private and backs green space. The CHEF'S DREAM kitchen is PERFECT... 08/18/2018

Camas Homes With Nature As NeighborsHomes in Camas can offer the luxury of nature as neighbors, with "elbow room for the soul". Living close to nature and having privacy and space provide the daily pleasures of a relaxing retreat.  Add waterfront, or an amazing view and you have a perfect environment! Camas has an award-winning small-town lifestyle with easy access to city amenities, including close proximity to Portland International Airport.Market Report for ViewHomes™ in Camas, WA67 Active Listings -  $460,000 to $1,998,000Average SQFT 4,189Average $/SQFT $22625 Pending Listings - $424,900 to $1,850,000Average SQFT: 3,022Average $/SQFT $22649 Sold in the last 3 months from  $409,900 to $2,100,000Average SQFT 3,653Average $/SQFT $211Median Days on Market - 37 days.  View Homes in Cama... 08/15/2018

  Just listed! STUNNING and HIGHLY UPGRADED ~ New custom Camas home! - $678,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Year Built: 2018/NEW Lot Size: 7K-9,999SF School District: Camas Square Footage: 3272 Agent Name: Dawn Workman Broker: Veracity Real Estate Group MLS #: 18275231 Price: $678,000 3739 NW 19TH CIR   Camas, WA 98607 View Map View More Photos Range/Oven Dishwasher Sink Disposal Microwave Fireplace Kitchen Island Fenced Yard Gorgeous BRAND NEW CUSTOM home walking distance to PRUNE HILL Elem and MINUTES TO 14. This STUNNING and HIGHLY UPGRADED gem boasts 4 large bedrooms and a HUGE BONUS room. The OPEN and BRIGHT floor plan boasts lots of storage and all the touches you want. The PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPED backyard is private and backs green space. The CHEF'S DREAM kitchen is PERFECT FOR E... 08/01/2018

Improved Unit-Volume for Home Sales in Camas WA in May 2018  Camas Washington Home Sales turned in better numbers when compared to last month and the same time last year. Available Inventory is still moving up, while New Listings skyrocketed. Here are the May 2018 highlights: The Average Price Trend reversed and moved up in the short-term, with the 3-Month Moving Average at -3.94% from the year before; while the 12-Month Moving Average is up 7.3%   The Inventory level increased again up to 2.6 months for Resale Homes.      Approximately 50 Resale Homes closed in May 2018, compared to 42 Sold in 2017; which is 8 (19%) more than in 2017, and 13 more than last month;   REO/Bank Owned property sales were 1 units (2.0% of total); up from 0 (0%) in 2017.    Short Sale /Pre-Foreclosure proper... 07/05/2018

 The triplets are growing.  ( Only two cooperated for the photo.) Our resident nest of Dark-eyed Juncos has kept us (well, more me) busy in the past week and a half - nervously watching. The nest hangs in a flower basket right outside one of our bedroom windows. Therefore, I've taken it upon myself to keep a check on them while their mom is out finding food. Bernie calls me the surrogate mom - neurotic, but well-meaning. I think he's right. One day, I failed to see either of the parent birds come to the nest and was certain a cat, or something, must have gotten them. I worried throughout the night that they'd be cold without mom sitting on the nest. In fact, I had planned to call the local bird folks to ask for advice.  However, the next morning, mom and dad were both there, taking turn... 07/04/2018

Camas View Homes With Nature As NeighborsCamas is a charming little town located on the banks of the mighty Columbia River.  Tree lined streets in the downtown are dotted with specialty shops and a variety of services. Yoga studios, hair salons, and professional services provide residents with all they need - in one accessible geographic area. You can find a parking spot in downtown Camas! Living in Camas can provide you with the luxury of nature as neighbors and "elbow room for the soul".  We all know about the rejuvenating powers of living close to nature and having privacy and space - add to that the daily pleasures of a fantastic view, and your home really becomes a retreat.  Here is a brief Market Report for Camas ViewHomes™: Check out the full ViewHomes™ Market Report for Camas here 06/12/2018

Somewhat Weak Home Sales in Camas WA for April 2018  Home Sales in Camas WA closed the month with lower sales than in March, although above January's mark. Available Inventory moving up, while New Listings took a strong dip. Here are the April 2018 highlights: The Average Price Trend slid again in the short-term, with the 3-Month Moving Average at -2.82% from the year before; while the 12-Month Moving Average is up 10.16%   The Inventory level increased again to 2.3 months for Resale Homes.      Approximately 37 Resale Homes closed in April 2018, compared to 35 Sold in 2017; which is 2 (5.7%) more than in 2017, although 7 fewer than last month;   REO/Bank Owned property sales were 1 units (2.7% of total); up from 0 (0%) in 2017.    Short Sale /Pre-Foreclosure property sales were 0 unit... 05/28/2018

Our weather may be a little crazy right now. One day it's sunny and warm, almost near 80. The next, it's 65 cloudy with a chance of rain. One of the great things about living in Clark County is our parks! We have so many great ones to choose from! There's more than your neighborhood park, click on the link below for all the fun details! https://www.clark.wa.gov/public-works/clark-county-parks 05/19/2018

Our Camas gardens are popping up with fresh color weekly. It was exciting to see these purple beauties in one of the gardens this week. At first,we identified them as Wild Plox. However, with only four petals, instead of five, we felt they warranted further investigation.  Sure enough, this wildflower is called Dame's Rocket, and erroneously, Wild Plox. It's actually considered an invasive species in many areas as it can choke out native plants.  We are especially concerned since we don't want it to encroach into nearby wild habitat. Oddly enough, you can actually buy seeds online, which runs counter intuitive once something's been identified as a problem.  We're bummed. Dame's Rocket looks beautiful, smells heavenly, and the deer don't touch it, it seemed perfect for our rural gardens.... 04/21/2018

A couple of years ago we celebrated National Pet Day on the Lacamas Heritage Trail with McKinley.  We not only had a great time, but were thrilled to see the Camas Lilies in full bloom. Not sure if we'll get out on the trail again today, but we will shower our Mac plenty of love - much like we do every day of the week. Happy National Pet Day.    04/11/2018

Camas First Friday Align with nature...Magic happens.                                                                                                                   ~ John Friend              The magic of gnomes and fairies has always been celebrated at our household. The grandchildren, who call me Oma, substitute it for Gnoma at times, because they know how much I love these mythical nature spirits.  Therefore, we are especially excited about the Camas First Friday event next month. The Garden Gnome and Fairy Gala on May 4, is in honor of the Camas Plant and Garden Fair which follows in the next week.If you too appreciate Nature, no doubt you know gnomes are often considered the protector of the forest and healers of animals. According to some legends, the fairies work in concert wi... 04/10/2018

 Camas View Homes With Nature As NeighborsIf you are looking for a home that is close to nature, but also close to city amenities, you should check out the Camas area.  Although you will see many new homes for sale, older homes tend to have larger lots and more room for a growing family, live-in relatives, or visiting friends. You're also more likely to have space for that garden or just a quiet place with privacy. Homes in Camas offer you opportunities to spend more time with those we love, connect with nature, and live a lifestyle that helps rejuvenate our souls.Here is an April Market Report for Camas Homes:For the full ViewHomes™ Market Report, go to our site. 04/04/2018

Slightly Improved Home Sales Results in Camas WA for February 2018  Camas home sales posted slightly higher unit-volume this month. Available Inventory moved up nicely, as did New Listings and Pending sales. Here are the February 2018 highlights: The Average Price Trend slid slightly, with the 3-Month Moving Average now Up 9.3% from the year before; while the 12-Month Moving Average is up 12.92%   The Inventory level rose nicely to 1.8 months (from 1.4 months) for Resale Homes.      Approximately 29 Resale Homes closed in February 2018, compared to 27 Sold in 2017; which is 2 (7.4%) more than in 2017;   REO/Bank Owned property sales were 0 units (0% of total); no change from 0 (0%) in 2017.    Short Sale /Pre-Foreclosure property sales were 0 units (0% of total); down from 1 (3.7%) in ... 04/03/2018

We love one-of-a-kinds. Give us authentic and original - in people, places and things - and that goes for homes too. The ViewHomes™ we sell in Clark County, Washington tend to fit the aforementioned criteria. Mostly custom designed, they sit on acreage and have soothing views of Nature.  We thought it might be fun to highlight a few currently for sale in Camas, Washington.  This charming cottage, while small in size, offers privacy and stunning views on .57 acres. McIntosh Ridge is convenient to everything - and yet in this gated enclave, you'll feel miles away from everything.  Listed by ViewHomes of Clark County - Debb Janes and Bernie Stea  We chose this one in the Summit at Autumn Hills for Camas. It's a majestic and elegant home with stunning views of Mount St. Helens and the valle... 04/03/2018

One of our favorite woodland flowers is the Trillium. This Northwest native belongs to the Liliaceae (lily) family. And while they are relatively easy to grow from their rhizomatous root, they are very slow to develop and spread. The upside - the plants can live for up to 25 years! We spotted them yesterday afternoon while getting some exercise on the Lacamas Heritage Trail in Camas. Nothing screams Spring like spotting these beautiful white flowers popping up between the rocks and moss.  The name trillium comes from the Latin word for three - they have three leaves, three sepals, and three petals. We have them growing in the forested area of our acreage in the hills above Camas. Due to the higher elevation our trilliums are still in the bud stage. As they age, the flowers fade from whi... 03/31/2018

"Just living is not enough...one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower."                                                                                                 -Hans Christian AndersenWe've had Spring snow the last two days at our home in the foothills above Camas. Just when we thought warmer weather was on the way, Mother Nature tossed us a surprise. Expect the unexpected, right?  Yesterday, after most of the snow had melted,  I (Debb)  took a photo of one of Spring's hardiest and earliest bloomers - the hellebore. The flowers on this evergreen plant are always a welcome sight in late winter and early spring.  Hellebores are especially good in rural gardens as they are bee friendly, but deer resistant. They also like shade and work well under a canopy of tall fir tr... 03/24/2018

Last week, we promised a generic introduction - and outro example for neighborhood videos. After all, videos take time to do well, but why not streamline the process whenever we can? While we may wait until the weather improves before doing our final generic neighborhoods introduction, we think this one works fine for now.  Before we show you our examples, here are some things to keep in mind for "all" of your videos. See you think we managed to incorporate those in our two examples. 1.  Be yourself. There is nobody quite like you - take advantage of it. 2.  As you produce more and more videos, a style begins to emerge. We think ours have a similar feel about them. We intentionally brand them with our individual style. 3.  Incorporate something unique to you, or that you care about, or ... 03/22/2018

Spring is in the Air in Clark County, Washington   We woke to a beautiful blue sky this morning at our home in rural Camas. A coat of frost covered the deck railings and grass. The robins didn’t seem to mind - they know something’s in the air. The snowpack in the Cascade Mountains is melting, and the run-off is feeding springs, adding to the local watersheds.  Everywhere you look, Nature is at work with her annual rebirth.  Even a lone daffodil will soon be surrounded with cheerful companions.  Today is the first day of Spring, 2018. It’s time to celebrate the Earth’s renewal with ViewHomes of Clark County.    03/20/2018

Camas View Homes With Nature As Neighbors Living in Camas, WA provides us with the luxury of nature as neighbors, with "elbow room for the soul".  We all know about the rejuvenating powers of living close to nature and having privacy and space - add to that the daily pleasures of a fantastic view, and your home really becomes a retreat. An award-winning small-town lifestyle with easy access to city amenities, including close proximity to an international airport, makes Camas a very desirable area.If you’re looking for a home with that is close to nature, but also close to city amenities, you should check out the Camas area.  Although you will see many new homes for sale, older homes tend to have larger lots and more room for a growing family, live-in relatives, or visiting friends. You'... 03/09/2018