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Vicki  Glasow
I've had a chance to read a bit more about the Housing Recovery Bill that the President signed this week. For more of an overview of what this law will do for the housing market go to my website at www.NWvancouverhomes.com . My biggest question right ...  [Read More]
Posted:byVicki Glasow
Vicki  Glasow
My gut feeling (along with a lot of recent research) tells me that housing is about to make a comeback. I've just been looking for the one thing that gets the ball rolling! I think I am most excited about the $7500 tax credit for each qualified purchase ...  [Read More]
Posted:byVicki Glasow
Vicki  Glasow
The current housing market - Or - as I like to call it "The Perfect Storm"! Humongous increases in gas and energy prices - increased grocery prices - INFLATION - overabundance of homes on the market - increased interest rates - lack of consumer ...  [Read More]
Posted:byVicki Glasow
Cathy & Fred Dietrich
Battle Ground Washington - Announcing a price reduction on 21821 NE Rock Creek Canyon Road, a 6,011 sq. ft., 7 bath, 5 bdrm 3 story home for sale on a beautiful 2-3/4 acre parcel with a nice territorial view. This home is located just east of Battle Ground ...  [Read More]
Posted:byCathy & Fred Dietrich
Cathy & Fred Dietrich
Battle Ground, Clark County - Home prices have fallen dramatically this year, and we are now a nnouncing a price reduction on 29319 NE 124TH AVE, a 3,646 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bedroom 2 story Victorian home on 5-acres of level and all usable property. Now ...  [Read More]
Posted:byCathy & Fred Dietrich
Cathy & Fred Dietrich
Yacolt, Clark County - Announcing a price reduction on 402 E Wilson ST, a 1,956 sq. ft., 2.5 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story home for sale in a great neighborhood in the city of Yacolt. Now MLS® $199,900 USD - A fantastic buy on an affordable 4-bedroom Home on ...  [Read More]
Posted:byCathy & Fred Dietrich
Cathy & Fred Dietrich
La Center, Clark County - Announcing a price reduction on 34110 NE 23rd AVE, a brand new 2,474 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bedroom 2 story on 1-acre. Now priced at MLS® $424,900 USD - This home features a master on main floor, finished bonus room, and a 3-car ...  [Read More]
Posted:byCathy & Fred Dietrich
Cathy & Fred Dietrich
Yacolt, Clark County - Announcing a price reduction on 21917 NE Dole Valley RD, a 2,370 sq. ft., 2.5 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story built in 2006 on 4-acres. Now MLS® $299,900 USD - Short Sale 3rd Party approval required on all offers. Don't miss out on ...  [Read More]
Posted:byCathy & Fred Dietrich
Dan McClure
How to make a seller’s home stand out In many real estate markets, the biggest problem sellers face is simply a bigger than normal inventory. That means a seller’s big challenge today is figuring out how to stand out amidst all those other ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDan McClure
Vicki  Glasow
I think we have. Now we are not going to see any immediate upturn in housing prices, as a matter of fact, I think we will see a continuing slight downturn in some price ranges - especially those price ranges most affected by the influx of bank foreclosures. ...  [Read More]
Posted:byVicki Glasow
Dan McClure
Fact #8: Homes sell when they’re priced right and show well. Buyers are looking for value in today’s market. When sellers make their home’s value obvious, they make a sale—it’s as simple as that.  [Read More]
Posted:byDan McClure
Dan McClure
Fact #7: First-time buyers lose money while they wait on the sidelines. First, renters typically pay more state and federal income taxes than homeowners with a mortgage deduction. Renters are also losing the wealth they could be accumulating as they pay ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDan McClure
Vicki  Glasow
Ok - so it's been a very interesting couple of weeks for our business. We have been as active in the past two weeks as I have ever been in the past 20 years. Buyers are coming out of the woodwork and THEY ARE ACTUALLY BUYING! Is this a fluke that is ...  [Read More]
Posted:byVicki Glasow
Dan McClure
Fact #6: First-time buyers have a real advantage in today’s market. First-time buyers can buy at a reduced price without having to sell at one too. Higher limits on lower cost conforming loans also help first-time buyers purchase more home for their ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDan McClure
Vicki  Glasow
With two listings sold and 4 buyer sales in the past week, it looks to me like the market is beginning to turn. The interesting thing about these 6 transactions is that FOUR of them involve investors! What do the investors know that the media is not publicizing? ...  [Read More]
Posted:byVicki Glasow
Dan McClure
The Housing Crisis Is Over By CYRIL MOULLE-BERTEAUX May 6, 2008; Page A23 The dire headlines coming fast and furious in the financial and popular press suggest that the housing crisis is intensifying. Yet it is very likely that April 2008 will mark the ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDan McClure
Dan McClure
Fact #5: 2008 is the best year to buy a home in 35 years. 1973 was the last time mortgage rates were this low in a buyer’s market. We had rates this low in 2001 and 2002, but those were strong seller’s markets with little inventory. The last ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDan McClure
Dan McClure
Fact #4: Real estate is cyclical The biggest fear in good times is that the fair weather won’t last forever—because it doesn’t. But the reality of a cyclical real estate market also provides its brightest hope in bad times—foul ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDan McClure
Dan McClure
Here is part of a newsletter I get from my local lender: "Then some real good news came Wednesday. The Fed announced another 0.25% rate cut. Even better, many economists interpreted the Fed's comments to mean they will cut rates no more. This ...  [Read More]
Posted:byDan McClure
Dan McClure
Fact #3: The housing market cannot help but grow. Our country’s tremendous wealth, liquidity, and entrepreneurship will continue to drive our economy. 70-100 million people will be added to our market in the next 40 years.  [Read More]
Posted:byDan McClure
Cathy & Fred Dietrich
• 2,676 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bdrm single story "Custom Ranch" - MLS® $530,000 USD - Home Has the Wow Factor! Woodland, Clark County - You will love this custom one level 4 bedroom 3 bath home with gorgeous territorial views! New and move ...  [Read More]
Posted:byCathy & Fred Dietrich
Vicki  Glasow
Gorgeous, sunny, blue skies! The birds are singing and it just feels like a happy day! Talk about a price sensitive market! We were having difficulties getting showings on a well priced starter home in Salmon Creek this past week. I was flabbergasted. ...  [Read More]
Posted:byVicki Glasow
Dan McClure
Fact #2: There is still over $23 trillion of value in u.s. housing stock. Home ownership continues to be the basis of our wealth in this country.  [Read More]
Posted:byDan McClure
Vicki  Glasow
We have price reductions on TWO great listings! Check them out on our website at www.nwvancouverhomes.com 12912 NE 12th Ave - NOW $209,900!!! This is a GREAT price for this Salmon Creek starter home located just two blocks from one of Vancouver's most ...  [Read More]
Posted:byVicki Glasow
Vicki  Glasow
North Salmon Creek, Salmon Creek - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 12912 NE 12th Ave on April 27 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM . Property information  [Read More]
Posted:byVicki Glasow

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