Bob Bloom's (vancouverbob) Blog

Hello fellow old folks. NOT. Today is my day and I have never wind surfed before, Sooooooooooo, I'm outta here. I live in Vancouver, Wa which is only an hour from Hood River ( the wind surfing capitol of the world) Hmmmm, Can't believe I have never tried one more activity that has the potential t...

     Interesting times we are in. Yes, there are a ton of properties for sale right now. However, in my market, the homes that are priced right are selling rapidly and getting multiple offers. Especially in the first time buyer category, the competition from other buyers is fierce. Just ask poor ...

Lets face it, a lot of people are losing their homes.  Some through foreclosure, others through short sales.  Sometimes the human element gets lost in the sheer numbers that are staggering to say the least.  I look at each case individually and remind myself daily that these are not just sellers,...

Everyone is talking about foreclosures and short sales!  I can't tell you how often I get a call from someone who wants a "steal of a deal" and would like to look at foreclosure and short sale homes.  In talking to them I find that they don't always understand the difference between the two.  So,...

I get questions all the time about buying  foreclosures here in Clark County and thought it might be a good idea to address them here.  There are a lot of missunderstandings about what they are and how easy it is to purchase them.  I hope this information allows for some clarification. What's the...