A Slower Pace for Peak-Season Condo Sales for Vancouver WA in July 2018 Although the total unit-sales improved over the prior month, the big news is that for the year-to-date that total number is more than 12% behind where we were last year at this time. Here are some of the highlights for this month's report: Short term Condominium Sales Prices jumped-up from last month however, one luxury condo sale of $3M was the major factor.  The 3-Month Moving Average is now at $282,416 which is up 19.5% over the prior July; and the 12-Month Moving Average is up 16.61% from the prior year;     63 Resale Condominiums were sold in July, which is 14 fewer units sold (-18%) from July 2017, and only 7 more than last month;   REO/Bank Owned Condominium sales were 0 units (0% of total); down from 1 (1.3... 09/04/2018

Home Sales Still Running Behind Last Year for Vancouver WA Although this month's closed unit-volume achieved last year's level, we are still very much behind in the number of homes sold year-to-date.  This report's main points for Vancouver Home Sales include: 462 Resale Homes were sold in July 2018, which is the same number as were sold in July 2017.   The 3-Month Moving Average Price Trend Line, while drifting slightly higher, is 10.15% higher than the prior year; with the 12-Month Moving Average now up 10.02%.  Short Sale /Pre-Foreclosure property sales were 2 unit (0.4% of total); no change from July 2017's 2 (0.4% of total). REO/Bank Owned home sales were 1 units (0.2% of total); compared to 5 units in July 2017 (1.1% of total).  The still growing Inventory for Resale Homes is now... 08/28/2018

View Homes in Felida, WA with Nature as NeighborsFelida is a town in Clark County, WA that lies northwest of downtown Vancouver along the Columbia River.  Many of the homes in Felida feature views of Vancouver Lake,The Columbia River, Salmon Creek, or peaceful territorial vistas. Here's a Featured Listing of a home with soothing views of the Salmon Creek Greenway. The trail lines a scenic natural preserve along meandering streams and wetlands. It offers runners, walkers, and bicyclists sightings of deer, rabbits, raccoons and all types of migratory birds.August Market Report for View Homes in Felida, WA:  Here is the full ViewHomes™ Market Report  08/25/2018

 Featured ViewHomes™ Listing in Felida(Open House this Saturday August 25th, Noon to 2 PM) We are big fans of The Reserve at Ashley Ridge in Felida. Known for its natural open spaces, luxurious neighborhoods, desirable schools, and access to recreation, Felida is only 30 minutes from Portland International Airport or downtown Portland. Our ViewHomes™ listing is located in The Reserve at Ashley Ridge. This gated neighborhood has a kayak trail for residents to use for access to Lake River. Lake River is an eleven mile tributary of the Columbia River and offers great wildlife viewing. Portions of the waterway border the Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge.  Completed in July, 2017, the seller traveled a lot for his work and has now been relocated - making this house nearly new. Large windows open u... 08/24/2018

  Just listed! Gorgeous end unit Vancouver townhouse with PERFECT LOCATION! - $300,000 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3.5 Year Built: 2001 /REMOD Attached on: 1 Side Square Footage: 2215 Agent Name: Dawn Workman Broker: Veracity Real Estate Group MLS #: 18085725 Price: $300,000 16607 NE 20TH ST   Vancouver, WA 98684 View Map View More Photos Range/Oven Dishwasher Microwave Gorgeous end unit with 3 MASTER SUITES, 4 baths and a PERFECT LOCATION. Walk to Pacific/ Dog park, minutes from everything and top rated UNION HIGH SCHOOL, this well maintained dream home is a PERFECT 10. The OPEN and BRIGHT floor plan boasts LARGE ROOMS and a ton of space. Newer flooring and paint, a NEW DECK and support beams, and so much more, this home is move in ready. The LARGE KITCHEN is a chef's dream with tons of st... 08/21/2018

  Now pending! AMAZING SINGLE LEVEL Vancouver home! - $335,000.00 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Year Built: 1993 /APPROX Lot Size: 7K-9,999SF Square Footage: 1563 Agent Name: Dawn Workman Broker: Veracity Real Estate Group MLS #: 18269296 Price: $335,000.00 11707 NW 26TH AVE   Vancouver, WA 98685 View Map View More Photos Range/Oven Dishwasher Sink Disposal Fireplace Fenced Yard Grass Lawn Location, location, location. This AMAZING SINGLE LEVEL home is just STEPS away from FELIDA elementary schools and minutes from both 205 and I5. The WELL MAINTAINED and MOVE IN READY home boasts NEW FLOORING, paint, blinds and so much more. The OPEN and bright FLOOR PLAN, has a CHEF'S DREAM KITCHEN with a pantry and lots of storage. It overlooks the family room and HUGE BACKYARD and is perfect for enterta... 07/30/2018

  Just listed! AMAZING SINGLE LEVEL Vancouver home! - $335,000 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Year Built: 1993 /APPROX Lot Size: 7K-9,999SF Square Footage: 1563 Agent Name: Dawn Workman Broker: Veracity Real Estate Group MLS #: 18269296 Price: $335,000 11707 NW 26TH AVE   Vancouver, WA 98685 View Map View More Photos Range/Oven Dishwasher Sink Disposal Fireplace Fenced Yard Grass Lawn Location, location, location. This AMAZING SINGLE LEVEL home is just STEPS away from FELIDA elementary schools and minutes from both 205 and I5. The WELL MAINTAINED and MOVE IN READY home boasts NEW FLOORING, paint, blinds and so much more. The OPEN and bright FLOOR PLAN, has a CHEF'S DREAM KITCHEN with a pantry and lots of storage. It overlooks the family room and HUGE BACKYARD and is perfect for entertaining.... 07/27/2018

  Just listed! Vancouver dream home with PERFECT LOCATION! - $390,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Year Built: 1973 /REMOD Lot Size: 7K-9,999SF Square Footage: 2016 Agent Name: Dawn Workman Broker: Veracity Real Estate Group MLS #: 18612506 Price: $390,000 9916 NE 15TH ST   Vancouver, WA 98664 View Map View More Photos Range/Oven Dishwasher Sink Disposal Microwave Fireplace Kitchen Island Patio Fenced Yard Grass Lawn Total LUXURY REMODEL. This dream home is in the PERFECT LOCATION and the whole house was just remodeled for you! BRAND NEW KITCHEN, flooring, bathrooms, DOORS, fixtures, paint and so much more. The OPEN and BRIGHT kitchen boast GORGEOUS custom cabinets, stunning lights, QUARTZ and STAINLESS appliances. It overlooks 1 of the 2 FAMILY ROOMS, and the LARGE BACKYARD. There is also... 07/26/2018

Condominium Sales Slowing During Peak Season for Vancouver WA in June 2018 Condominium sellers in Vancouver have had a good run but like the national market, our local real estate market is showing signs that the lack of inventory plus high prices plus rising condo loan rates is dampening sales activity. Here are some of the key points for this month's report: Short term Condominium Sales Prices dropped from last month however, the 3-Month Moving Average now at $263,851 which is up 18.8% over the prior June; and the 12-Month Moving Average is up 16.06% from the prior year;     56 Resale Condominiums were sold in June, which is 15 fewer units sold (-21%) from June 2017, and only 2 more than last month;   REO/Bank Owned Condominium sales were 2 units (3.6% of total); up from 1 (1.4% of t... 07/25/2018

Hitting the Brakes for Real Estate Sales in June 2018 for Vancouver WA Did the "other shoe drop" for home sales in June?  We had been observing a slight slowing of unit-volume in prior months until June - when a 93-unit year-over-year drop took place! This month's main points for Vancouver Real Estate Sales include: 427 Resale Homes were sold in June 2018, which is 93 fewer (-17.9%) homes than were sold in June 2017.   The 3-Month Moving Average Price Trend Line is 10.34% higher than the prior year; with the 12-Month Moving Average now up 10.07%.  Short Sale /Pre-Foreclosure property sales were 2 unit (0.5% of total); down from June 2017's 3 (0.6% of total). REO/Bank Owned home sales were 4 units (0.9% of total); compared to 8 units in June 2017 (1.5% of total).  The Inventory for Resa... 07/18/2018

Rising Prices with Slow Home Sales for Vancouver WA in May 2018 Unit volume showed softness this month while prices are in the double-digit range higher when compared to last year at this time. The highlights for Vancouver Home Sales include: 401 Resale Homes were sold in May 2018, which is 49 fewer (-10.9%) homes than were sold in May 2017.   The 3-Month Moving Average Price Trend Line is 11.2% higher than the prior year; with the 12-Month Moving Average now up 10.38%.  Short Sale /Pre-Foreclosure property sales were 4 unit (1.0% of total); down from May 2017's 11 (2.44% of total). REO/Bank Owned home sales were 9 units (2.24% of total); compared to 11 units in May 2017 (2.44% of total).  The Inventory for Resale Homes moved up again slightly to 1.4 Months of Supply. Like other parts ... 07/02/2018

  SOLD! Well MAINTAINED Vancouver condo! - $230,000.00 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Year Built: 1997 /APPROX Square Footage: 1196 Agent Name: Dawn Workmand Broker: Veracity Real Estate Group MLS #: 18692665 Price: $230,000.00 2202 NE 78TH AVE   Vancouver, WA 98664 View Map View More Photos Range/Oven Full Refrigerator Dishwasher Microwave Hardwood Floors Patio Grass Lawn Well MAINTAINED and LOVED 2 bedroom 2 bath home available. This cute as can be home, has tons of NATURAL LIGHT and a chef's dream kitchen. The VAULTED CEILINGS give the home a big OPEN feel. The kitchen and baths boast STUNNING GRANITE. The kitchen also has a lot of storage and nice appliances. It is open to the dining room and backyard. The LARGE BEDROOMS are perfect! This IMMACULATE home is centrally located. Call today.... 06/28/2018

We are representing the buyers in the sale of this gorgeous 3,000 SQ FT one-level home with many custom upgrades and features. The .30 acre yard is simply stunning - not only is it extremely private, backing up to a permanent green space, but it's a wonderful habitat for birds and other small wildlife. The relocation couple will be moving here in a year or so, as they are not quite ready to retire. However, since the home is located in a gated neighborhood, they feel confidence in their ability to lock and leave. Naturally, they'll be visiting as often as possible to get-away to their "forever home" in Washington state. If you're looking for a similar spot to call home, we can help. Our Nature As Neighbors philosophy is that a ViewHome™, in soothing surroundings, becomes a peaceful retr... 06/27/2018

One of the great reasons to live in Clark County Washington is the Summer! There are so many events that take place it's hard to decide. Concerts in the park is one of our favorites and they are FREE! Check out the list of events at https://www.cityofvancouver.us/parksrec/page/summer-concert-series then contact us at http://www.northwestveracity.com and we'll help you find the perfect home in Clark County.  06/25/2018

  ViewHomes™ in Felida, WA with Nature as NeighborsFelida is a town in Clark County, WA that lies northwest of downtown Vancouver along the Columbia River.  Many of the homes in Felida feature views of Vancouver Lake,The Columbia River, Salmon Creek, or peaceful territorial vistas. Here's a Featured Listing of a Felida home with fantastic views of the Salmon Creek Greenway. The trail lines a scenic natural preserve along meandering streams and wetlands. It offers runners, walkers, and bicyclists sightings of deer, rabbits, raccoons and all types of migratory birds.Market summary of ViewHomes™ in Felida:32 Active Listings - $409,900 to $1,850,000 Average SQFT - 3,768 Average $/SQFT - $2009 Pending - $419,900 to $1,200,000 Average SQFT - 3,121 Average $/SQFT - $21115 Sold in last 3 Mos - ... 06/20/2018

Condo Sales Gaining Momentum for Vancouver WA in May 2018 With the overall real estate market in a tight Seller's Market, the condo + attached-home segment is facing the same challenges, with inventory small and prices rapidly rising. Here are some of the key points for this month's report: Condo Sales Prices are rapidly rising, with the 3-Month Moving Average now up to $266,275 which is up 18.29% over the prior May; and the 12-Month Moving Average is up 15.08% from the prior year;     54 Resale Condos were sold in May, which is 0 more units sold (0%) from May 2017, and 9 more than last month;   REO/Bank Owned Condo sales were 0 units (0% of total); down from 3 (5.6% of total) in May 2017.   Short Sale /Pre-Foreclosure property sales were 0 units (0% of total); down from 1 (1.9% of tot... 06/15/2018

I cannot lie...I miss my home in Mississippi/Louisianna and all the good foods that define the South. Well, I've found a really FUN lunch wagon named "Fixin's" in downtown Vancouver, WA that has what it takes to satisfy that "missin' my mama" meals.    Here is the information below so you can make a trip to delight your senses with that "just right" food you've been missing!   Fixin's  2425 Main St. Vancouver,Washington  98660  I'm a big fan of lunch wagons...so Fixin's was perfect. It was a sunny day and some friends and I were excited to stop there and try some entre's. Here is their basic menu below:    The staff are just a hoot and reminded me so much of friends back home where everybody is welcome and the pots and pans come out and food gets celebrated right!  Please stop on by, tr... 06/06/2018

  SOLD! WELL MAINTAINED ~ SOLAR POWERED ~ Vancouver single level home! - $330,000.00 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Year Built: 1996 /APPROX Lot Size: 5K-6,999SF Square Footage: 1560 Agent Name: Dawn Workman Broker: Veracity Real Estate Groupp MLS #: 18261473 Price: $330,000.00 4012 NE 97TH ST   Vancouver, WA 98665 View Map View More Photos Range/Oven Dishwasher Microwave Fireplace Patio Fenced Yard Hot Tub SOLAR POWERED- not only are you going to save on your electric bill but the sellers got about $4,000 per year from the pud as well! This WELL MAINTAINED home has too many UPGRADES and UPDATES to list- new Hardiplank and paint, HOT TUB, raised beds, shed, newer roof and so much more. This OPEN FLOOR plan home boast HIGH VAULTED CEILINGS. The LARGE KITCHEN is a chef's dream and has a HUGE B... 05/30/2018

Home Sales Ratcheting up Slowly for Vancouver WA in April 2018 April's closed sales slowly improved, while new listings and pending sales posted good results. The main points for last month's Real Estate Sales in Vancouver include: 367 Resale Homes were sold in April 2018, which is 22 more (+6.4%) homes than were sold in April 2017.   The 3-Month Moving Average Price Trend Line is 12.17% higher than the prior year; with the 12-Month Moving Average now up 10.24%.  Short Sale /Pre-Foreclosure property sales were 0 unit (0% of total); down from April 2017's 4 (1.2% of total). REO/Bank Owned home sales were 4 units (1.1% of total); compared to 3 units in April 2017 (0.9% of total).  The Inventory for Resale Homes moved up again slightly to 1.2 Months of Supply. With relatively strong Pendi... 05/21/2018

Sales Pace Picking Up for Vancouver WA Condo Sales in April 2018 We are finally seeing a return to more "normal" unit-sales numbers, although this segment of Vancouver real estate is down 12% for the year-to-date; while prices are up substantially.  Following are some of the highlights for April: Condo Sales Prices moved up strongly, with the 3-Month Moving Average coming in at $261,042 which is up 16.57% over the prior April; and the 12-Month Moving Average closed up 14.01% from the prior year;     42 Resale Condos were sold in April, which is 1 fewer units sold (-2.3%) from April 2017, and 3 more than last month;   REO/Bank Owned Condo sales were 1 units (2.4% of total); up from 0 (0% of total) in April 2017.   Short Sale /Pre-Foreclosure property sales were 0 units (0% of total); no... 05/15/2018