I wanted to invite you to our church this Sunday at 10:30 AM; we will be having a very special guest speaker. Ron Heagy has spoken to over 3,000,000 people and just recently spoke to several large Disney conventions and this weekend is speaking at a NIKE event. He loves sharing his story with churches of all sizes and he is excited to be at our church this weekend. Ron is quadriplegic and his story is amazing. I've been told that his sharing will take you on an incredible ride from tears to laughter. Many people who have heard Ron speak have said that he is the best speaker they have ever heard.  My mom actually has had this privilege and she would agree with that.Ron is so inspiring that I want to encourage you to invite anyone that is going through some tough times, who may need a lau... 09/20/2007

A Bright Spot in the Media for Washington Real Estate regarding the Mortgage Market, Foreclosures, and comments on the Sub-Prime Lending Market As in other parts of the country, the local media has reported many stories on the "crisis" in the real estate industry and the "melt-down" of the sub-prime mortgage market. Indeed, there have been impacts to many mortgage firms, and real estate agents working with borrowers requiring a sub-prime loan; including impacts to some of our clients. However, as some of the "media fog" is starting to clear, we are getting a better picture of what is happening in the the Washington State scene, and to the sub-prime market nation-wide. From the Seattle Times September 15th article, some important perspectives must be recognized when trying to understand... 09/18/2007

Vancouver WA Real Estate | Vancouver WA Homes | Market Report for August 2007 West MLS Areas This month shows 114 more Vancouver WA Homes For Sale in the active category, and the average days on the real estate market has increased by one day. For the Vancouver homes listings that are agreeing to offers the average time on the market is still about 61 days. For the first half of 2007 the Vancouver MLS data is showing the Average home Selling Price for these Vancouver areas ranging from: $182,700 to $396,000; and the Median Selling Price ranging from: $172,500 to $283,000. The County-wide Average Home Selling Price is: $309,300; while the Median Selling Price is: $264,900. PS - Nobody sells more homes than RE/MAX. Look to the Alexander ~ Slocum Team for your real estate needs in Vancouve... 09/06/2007

Rural Heritage Fair -- September 8, 2007 @ FELIDA RED BARN 1915 NW 119th Street, Vancouver, Washington The Felida Red Barn is hosting this year's Rural Heritage Fair at their location in Felida. They are planning activities for All Ages; including: Farm Animals to see; Butter Churning; Rope Making and More... Demonstrations Will be Held Throughout the Day. Food (to eat on site) will be available for purchase from 12-5. Location for the event: 1915 NW 119th Street, Felida (Vancouver), WA 98685 Map it with Google Maps! Date & Time: September 8, 2007 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm NOTES: The Felida Red Barn is a local farm store selling locally grown produce and locally made crafts. This month they are selling excellent Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Peaches, Blueberries, Greens, Carrots, Pears, Blackbe... 09/05/2007

Vancouver WA Real Estate | Vancouver WA Homes | Market Report for August 2007 East MLS Areas This month there were 24 fewer Vancouver WA homes for sale in the active category for the Vancouver MLS east areas, and the average days on the market has crept up by eleven days. For the listings that are agreeing to offers the average time on the market is about 65 days, the same as last month. For the first half of 2007 the Vancouver MLS data is showing the Average home Selling Price for these areas ranging from: $240,300 to $365,300; and the Median Selling Price ranging from: $223,500 to $302,000. The Clark County wide Average Home Selling Price is: $309,300; while the Median Selling Price is: $264,900. PS - Nobody sells more homes than RE/MAX. Look to the Alexander ~ Slocum Team for your re... 09/04/2007

Vancouver WA Homes For Sale| Vancouver WA Real Estate| Market Conditions Report for August 2007 - Felida, Salmon Creek, Hazel Dell This month there are 10 more Vancouver WA homes for sale in the active category, and the average days on the market has crept up by eight days. . For Vancouver listings that are agreeing to offers the average time on the market is now about 84 days -- 19 days longer than last month. For the first half of 2007 the Vancouver MLS data is showing the Average home Selling Price for these areas ranging from: $293,300 to $339,300; and the Median Selling Price ranging from: $271,000 to $312,900. The Clark County wide Average Home Selling Price is: $309,300; while the Median Selling Price is: $264,900. PS - Nobody sells more homes than RE/MAX. Look to the Alexander ~... 09/04/2007

Everyone that knows me well, knows that I love my food!  These are the places that I would like to share with you.  In Vancouver I love the Jerusalem Cafe (Mediterranean Cuisine), The Hawaiian Cafe (on Mill Plain), Arawan (Thai Food, Mill Plain), Cactus Ya-Ya (South-Western).  Camas, Around- the- Table (Downtown), Salut (Downtown), Roots (192-nd).  If you enjoy eating as much as I, go out and enjoy!!!  08/23/2007

This week's Sunday Drive from our home in Vancouver Washington took us up the famous Columbia River gorge. We had been leaning strongly for another drive to the Coast however, with rain showers upon us, we felt we'd have drier and sunnier weather by heading East -- boy we were right!!! This day we decided to take most of the Drive on the Oregon side of the River on Interstate 84. Our first stop for shopping and lunch was in Hood River, Oregon. The Old Downtown has many fun shops (Antiques, Jewelry, Art, Windsurfing, Fly-Fishing, White-Water sports, Cycling, Up-scale Clothing, etc.) and many nice restaurants and cafes. With the summer weather, and almost ever-present wind at this location, the Hood River / Bingen - White Salmon, WA area has become a Mecca for Windsurfers and Kite-Boarder... 08/21/2007

Vancouver WA Real Estate | Market Conditions Report for July 2007 West MLS Areas Vancouver WA homes for sale have 68 more homes this month in the active category, and the average days on the market has dropped by several days. For the listings that are agreeing to offers the average time on the market is about 61 days. For the first half of 2007 the Vancouver MLS data is showing the Average home Selling Price for these areas ranging from: $182,700 to $396,000; and the Median Selling Price ranging from: $172,500 to $283,000. The County-wide Average Home Selling Price is: $309,300; while the Median Selling Price is: $264,900. PS - Nobody sells more homes than RE/MAX. Look to the Alexander ~ Slocum Team for your real estate needs in Vancouver WA and Clark County Washington! These are the m... 08/06/2007

Vancouver WA Real Estate | Market Conditions Report for July 2007 East Areas This month there were 102 more Homes For Sale in Vancouver WA in the active category, and the average days on the market has crept up by several days, which is normal for mid-summer. For the listings that are agreeing to offers the average time on the market is about 65 days. This report covers: Fishers Landing, Cascade Park, Maplecrest and smaller neighborhoods within these areas such as Hiddenbrook and Steamboat Landing. For the first half of 2007 the Vancouver MLS data is showing the Average home Selling Price for these areas ranging from: $240,300 to $365,300; and the Median Selling Price ranging from: $223,500 to $302,000. The County-wide Average Home Selling Price is: $309,300; while the Median Selling Pr... 08/06/2007

Vancouver WA Real Estate | Market Conditions Report for July 2007 NW Areas This report for Vancouver WA Homes For Sale is a simple tabulation of homes in the real estate data base, separated into price ranges, and: Active, Pending and Sold categories. This month has 70 more Vancouver homes in the active for sale category, and the average days on the market has crept up by several days, which is normal for mid-summer. For the listings that are agreeing to offers the average time on the market is about 65 days. For the first half of 2007 the RMLS data is showing the Average home Selling Price for these areas ranging from: $293,300 to $339,300; and the Median Selling Price ranging from: $271,000 to $312,900. The County-wide Average Home Selling Price is: $309,300; while the Median Selling ... 08/06/2007

Real Estate Terminology You'll See When Shopping For a Homein Vancouver & Clark County, WashingtonVancouver WA Real estate ads are sprinkled with terminology that often puzzles consumers who don't have applied knowledge of the Real Estate industry's lingo. Internet home buyers find that information about properties is often presented in abbreviated form or unfamiliar language. Shedding a little light on some basic real estate terms may help you locate a home that is available at a very affordable price. 'MLS' refers to the Multiple Listing Service, which is the database of listed homes for sale. In the Vancouver / Clark County Washington market their are two active MLS providers: 1) Realtor Multiple Listing Service (RMLS); and 2) Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS). RMLS is stron... 07/17/2007

May 2007 Real Estate Market Condition Report for Vancouver Washington's East MLS AreasThis report has been prepared as a simple tabulation of homes in the Vancouver WA real estate data base, separated into price ranges, and: Active, Pending and Sold categories. In our opinion we are seeing like May's Report,  the new listings that are priced correctly selling much faster than the existing listings that have been priced too high for the current declining conditions (and waiting for the market to "catch-up" to them) -- even for the higher-priced homes. Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have regarding this report. Copyrighted © 2007, Alexander ~ Slocum Team; Homes & Real Estate in Vancouver and Clark County Washington, Kathryn Alexander & John Slocum. Adamas Realty - Clark... 07/06/2007

Vancouver WA Homes For Sale in Vancouver's West MLS Areas June 2007 This month we have prepared this homes for sale report as a simple tabulation of homes in the real estate data base, separated into price ranges, and: Active, Pending and Sold categories to allow you to see where the most activity is taking place in this sub-market. In our opinion, like May's Report, we have been continuing to see new listings which are priced correctly selling much faster than the existing listings that have been priced too high (and waiting for the market to "turn around and go back up" ) -- even for the higher-priced homes. Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have regarding this report. PS - Nobody sells more homes than RE/MAX. Look to the Alexander ~ Slocum Teamfor your real estate n... 07/06/2007

Vancouver WA Homes June 2007 Vancouver Real Estate Market Report Felida, Hazel Dell & Salmon Creek Areas This report is a simple tabulation of homes in the real estate data base: Vancouver WA Homes For Sale, separated into price ranges, and: Active, Pending and Sold categories. In our opinion, like the previous report we are continuing to see new listings that are priced correctly selling much faster than the existing listings that have been incorrectly priced too high (and waiting for the market to "catch-up" to them) -- even for the higher-priced homes. Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have regarding this report. Kathryn Alexander & John Slocum, Alexander ∞ Slocum Real Estate Team Call Toll Free: 1+888-525-5528 PS - Nobody sells more homes than RE/MAX.  Look to the ... 07/03/2007

Felida Neighborhood Event: 4th of July Children's Parade FelidaExpert.com ClarkCountyExpert.com Once again it's time for the Annual 4th of July Felida Children's Parade. Pre-parade gathering starts at 10:15 a.m. at the Felida Park; and the Parade should begin at 11:00. The Parade Route will finish at the Felida Park, where once again there will be food and information booths, along with fun games with prizes for the kids! NW 36th Avenue will be closed to through traffic prior to the parade so, if you travel plans take you to either side of Felida, please plan accordingly. The weather looks to be warm so please dress appropriately; use sunscreen and drink plenty of the correct fluids for this type of hot weather. We hope to see you there! Kathryn Alexander & John Slocum, Alexander ∞ Slo... 07/03/2007

Yes, we have moved to the Salmon Creek (Washington) office of RE/MAX Equity Group, Inc.! Although we primarily work out of our home offices and as well as our “on the road” offices (Coffee & Bagel Shops) this location is where our primary brokerage is now located. We made this move for several reasons, but in the end, we wanted to improve our ability to provide excellent service, and this office is truly committed to this goal! We are excited to announce this change and look forward to helping you, your friends and family, and anyone you know and like who could use our help with real estate. Don’t keep us a secret! Kathryn Alexander & John Slocum, Alexander ∞ Slocum Real Estate Team These are the more popular recent searches on our website: Vancouver WA Homes For Sale Short Sale Vancouv... 06/05/2007

Vancouver WA Real Estate Market Report for: Cascade Park, Fishers Landing, and Union High School Areas - May 2007 Homes for Sale in Vancouver Washington and the Cascade Park, Fishers Landing and Union HS neighborhoods represent some of the best values today in the greater Clark County WA Real Estate scene. This report is a simple tabulation of homes in the real estate data base, separated into price ranges, and: Active, Pending and Sold categories. In our opinion we are currently seeing new listings that are priced correctly selling much faster than the existing listings that have been incorrectly priced too high (and waiting for the market to "catch-up" to them) -- even for the higher-priced homes. Thanks for your time. As your Friendly Agenst with REMAX Vancouver Washington we look f... 06/01/2007

Vancouver WA Real Estate Market Report for: Downtown, Lincoln and Harney Heights Areas - May 2007 Homes for Sale in Vancouver Washington and the Downtown Homes For Sale, Lincoln Homes For Sale and Harney Heights Homes For Sale neighborhoods represent some of the best values today in the greater Clark County WA Real Estate scene.This report is a simple tabulation of homes in the real estate database, separated into price ranges, and: Active, Pending and Sold categories. In our opinion we are currently seeing new listings that are priced correctly selling much faster than the existing listings that have been incorrectly priced too high (and waiting for the market to "catch-up" to them) -- even for the higher-priced homes.Thank you for visiting and reading our home sales and real estate ma... 06/01/2007

 Vancouver WA Real Estate Market Report for: Felida, Hazel Dell and Salmon Creek Areas - May 2007Homes for Sale in Vancouver Washington including Felida Homes For Sale, Hazel Dell Homes For Sale; NW Hazel Dell and Lakeshore Homes For Sale and Salmon Creek Homes For Sale represent some of the best values today in the greater Clark County WA Real Estate scene. This report is a simple tabulation of homes in the real estate data base, separated into price ranges, and: Active, Pending and Sold categories. In our opinion we are currently seeing new listings that are priced correctly selling much faster than the existing listings that have been incorrectly priced too high (and waiting for the market to "catch-up" to them) -- even for the higher-priced homes. Thank you for visiting and reading ... 06/01/2007