News and Views of Clark County

 YouTube Thursdays - Heart Hooks  Our best buddy McKinley, aka Mac, was a great conversation starter. He literally opened doors for us both personally, and professionally. And while the Nature As Neighbors brand is based on our passion for nature and soothing environments, Mac added a special tou...

 This clump of violet blue flowering grass has become a favorite plant in "Dad's Garden" at our rural home in Camas, Washington. We had no idea it would be so hardy and put on such a great yearly show for us. While it's called Blue Eyed Grass, it's actually a member of the Iris family, closely re...

YouTube Thursdays - Video Playlists    Today, we're happy to highight AR member, Joe Manausa. Joe recently wrote a helpful post about embedding a playlist, instead of just a video, into your blog posts. The goal, of course, is to get viewers watching more of your videos.  It's a great idea, and h...

Economic and Emotional Benefits of Multigenerational Homes   During these times of economic upheaval, many families are finding themselves sharing a home with other adults. While this is certainly one way to weather a financial crisis, there are also emotional benefits that can last long beyond t...

The Ins and Outs of Outbuildings in Clark County, WA    Many of our clients looking for more "elbow room for the soul"™ often ask about the possibility of adding structures to a specific property. The request varies from building a shop, a barn, a greenhouse, to an accessory dwelling unit or ADU....

YouTube Thursday - There's No Better Time Than Now Transport People Through Videos The Maine Man, Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573 has been a video making machine for years. His online library is extensive and they work, effectively luring in relocation buyers to his special piece of Paradise.  Andy ...

Sunsets are proof that no matter what happens every day can end beautifully. -Kristen Butler  Yesterday's sunny and warm day ended with this fiery sky. It hinted at a change on the horizon. And sure enough, during the night, we woke to window blinds tapping to the tune of the wind. Rain too.  Thi...

 YouTube Thursdays - April 30, 2020      IGTV Active Rain member, Elisa Uribe Realtor #01427070, caught our attention last week when she mentioned her IGTV series, "The Human Side of Real Estate." Elisa uploads a video each week, and they are entertaining and/or informative. For example, we watch...

  To a father growing old, nothing is dearer than a daughter.  -Euripides One of my favorite gardens at our rural home in Camas, Washington, is one we have named, "Dad's Garden." I ( Debb ) designed and planted it while he was confined to a hospital bed during the last year of his life. The thoug...

"Sometimes our fate resembles a fruit tree in winter. Who would think that those branches would turn green again and blossom, but we hope it, we know it."                                       -Johann Wolfgang von Goethe   Spring is such a lovely time of the year in our area. We feel fortunate to...