News and Views of Clark County

YouTube Thursdays - June 17, 2021  Revisiting Thumbnails                                         Last year, we wrote a two-part series about video thumbnails, and why it's better to upload a custom thumbnail rather than use one of the default options offered by YouTube.  If you missed the series,...

Clark County WA Home Sales. 2021 brought a wild Sellers market to Clark County, and it has continued into spring.  Buyers are driving up the demand for homes. Inventory has been extremely low, and bidding wars have been crazy.  Many were waiving contingencies and even offering to match any shortf...

Our young nephew died in Afghanistan on June 22, 2012. Naturally, he lives on in family member's hearts and memories. Today, we fly our flag in his honor, and will continue to do so on each day commemorating those who have served.  His mother, Bernie's sister, is a member of the Gold Star Mothers...

Selling houses is extraordinarily personal. You learn so much about people when you enter their home. We think it's because homes reflect the inhabitants values, and tell a story about the people who live there.  One of the fun aspects of getting a house ready to list is finding the key elements ...

One of the most glorious sights of spring is seeing our Dogwood trees in bloom. They are both located in a garden I (Debb) designed for dad. Since his last months were spent bedridden, it was important to give him a soothing and pleasing view out his window.   The pink dogwood tree is the only pa...

YouTube Thursdays - May 27, 2021                                       Evergreen videos are the backbone of a solid real estate video library. Neighborhood videos, in particular, are a great way to establish yourself with relocation clients as a local expert. And, they withstand the test of time....

Waterfront Homes Report.  Clark County, WA is uniquely located in an area with exceptional bodies of water.  From the Lewis River up north, wild Washougal to the east, and the Columbia River to the south and west, we are surrounded by water!  SO, this area offers many opportunities for waterfront...

MultiGen Home Sales ReportLast year, more families found themselves back in multigenerational (multigen) households. Although not exactly their choice, many discovered the advantages of this lifestyle for all ages. In addition to the economics of sharing expenses, there is also the emotional and ...

We're bragging a bit about our son and daughter-in-law. Their company, Above and Beyond Alaska, has been nominated as one of the top Kayaking adventure tours in the United States. Since we've experienced many of  their trips, we know it's a well-deserved honor.  For example, several years ago, we...

YouTube Thursdays - May 20, 2021                                       What's going on with the real estate market?  Is it even possible to buy a house right now? Should I wait to sell? The current wild and crazy real estate market is what everybody's talking about right now.  This week, we take ...