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2016 

With Memorial Day marking the unofficial start of summer, it's a good day to kick-start your family activities for the season. In addition to summer camp and trips to the beach, there are many local opportunities in Clark County, WA to keep your family busy.This Saturday, June 4, is National Trai...
05/30/2016
It's hard to believe it's May 2016 already. Memorial Day is tomorrow, but today we'll be hosting a picnic at our Multi-gen home for family and friends who didn't go camping on this busy three-day weekend. We hope most people will take a moment to remember the "why" of this important holiday.It's ...
05/29/2016
We think the drops of rain on the leaves of a Hosta plant is quite meditative. Hostas are a wonderful addition to shade gardens and we think the large varities make quite a statement. This one is called Blue Angel and it produces white, bell-shaped flowers on tall stems. We can't wait for ours to...
05/28/2016
Craving "Nature As Neighbors" with ViewHomes™ of Clark CountyWe know it's a growing trend in our area. More and more people are craving a connection to Nature. While we know there are still many who enjoy the bright lights, big city lifestyle, our clients have one thing in common - they want to h...
05/24/2016
If you're like me, digging in the dirt can calm, ground, and refresh your mood, all at once.  It's truly an enjoyable endeavor that also pays off in beautiful blooms and tasty vegetables and fruits. Studies have shown that gardening can have a meditative, healing effect on people - one study coin...
05/23/2016
With Memorial Day right around the corner, thoughts of summer and spending time on the East Fork of the Lewis River come to mind.  This pristine waterway has been designated as a wild steelhead gene bank, ending years of stocking with hatchery fish.  This will give the wild fish a chance to repro...
05/21/2016
Resort Living along the Washougal River This is the time of the year when buyers seem to long for a home along a river. An idyllic lifestyle comes to mind for us too. Lemonade on the deck after a dip in the swimming hole on a hot summer day. Blanket wrapped fall mornings with a mug of hot coffee....
05/19/2016
While we love living with Nature as Neighbors, and the quiet solitude it provides, some days we just want to go downtown for an urban experience of shopping and strolling. Uptown Village is a wonderful shopping district located on Main Street in Vancouver, WA. Comprising approximately 11 blocks b...
05/18/2016
Dogs and Miracle-Gro Organic Choice Soil Don’t Mix(Poor, sick Mac on his way to the Animal Hospital - the cone is to keep him from pulling out the IV catheter.)Here’s a warning to all pet owners - there’s something in Miracle-Gro’s Organic Choice Potting Mix that attracts dogs ( and maybe cats). ...
05/16/2016
Forget-Me-Not, Dear FatherThe story of us has evolved - from the four of us, to the six of us - my husband and me, my sister and her husband, and our parents. My sister and I had a good life while growing up, thanks to our parents. We both feel it's now our turn to ensure they spend their latter ...
05/15/2016
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Debb Janes and Bernie Stea have been a real estate team for over a decade in Clark County, WA, where they specialize in ViewHomes™, family estates, multi-generational living, and homes with large lots or acreage.