I just read a post by Tina Allen out of Florida where she was talking about touring homes with a client and her 4 year old son. That got me to thinking about my very first set of clients as a real estate agent here in Vancouver, Washington, the "Buyers." (Names have been changed to protect the re
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08/25/2008
Life at Ashley Manor, Vancouver WashingtonOur new subdivision, Ashley Manor, is located in Vancouver Washington just 3 ½ blocks away from the 2008 Clark County Parade of Homes. The Clark County Parade of Homes will be open from 8/22 thru 9/7/2008. In an effort to capitalize on Vancouver Washingto
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08/25/2008
Looking for something to do in Clark County this September? Here is a short list of upcoming events. I hope to see you around town! Sausage FestSeptember 5th - 7thSt. Joseph School6500 Highland Drive Vancouver, Washington Campfire and Candlelight TourSeptember 13th (5pm - 10pm)Fort Vancouver Hist
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08/22/2008
Since we are invited to post and talk about our kids in this forum, I would like to introduce you to my son Jake. This is a photo of him at the OMSI in Portland Oregon. As a general rule, he is a pretty good kid. He hasn't lit anything on fire yet although he does like to experiment with things.
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08/20/2008
Every home buyer has been there, the pictures online are gorgeous, the visual tour has confirmed that this is your Dream Home, and your real estate agent is telling you that the floor plan is absolutely perfect. This is the "One." Your anticipation builds as you drive through a beautifully manicu
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08/20/2008
Hello All! I have been getting a number of messages asking what Janice and I do during our time off. This has been a crazy summer. We decided to go to China for the Olympics. Well, one thing turned to another and it got a little out of control. Here are a few pics from my album: Thank you so much
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08/17/2008
Last night, Janice and I had the pleasure of attending an Alumni party hosted by Earth Advantage at EcoHaus in Portland, Oregon. The event was for graduates of Earth Advantage's Sustainability Training for Accredited Real Estate Professionals. (S.T.A.R.) Sean Penrith, the Executive Director of E
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08/15/2008
Residential Highlights for July According to RMLS Market Action Report, Compared to June '08, pending sales in July 2008 increased 1.8% (459 vs. 451) and closed sales grew 1.7% (425 vs. 418). On the other hand, comparing July 2008 with that of 2007, pending sales decreased 25.5% and closed sales
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08/14/2008
The other day, I noticed that although gas prices are creeping up, my monthly gas bill has gone down. Why is that? The answer is simple; I haven't been driving nearly as much as I did just a few months ago. Not only is it better for my wallet but it is also better for the environment. (If I would
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08/14/2008
Just two quick notes for folks who are planning on visiting the Clark County Parade of Homes. 1. Discount coupon for the Clark County Parade of Homes is available at the bottom of this post. 2. We will have the model at Ashley Manor open from 11:00 to 9:00 on each day that the Clark County Parad
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08/12/2008
