Clark County 2010 Fair is coming August 6th through the 15th! The 2010 Clark County Fair is always BIG WILD FUN with rides, entertainment, games, food, exhibits, contests....and more! Everyone loves the Fair and this year will be chock full of fun stuff to do. My family especially likes the Clark County Fair Family Activities! Here is an exerpt from their Family Activities page: FEATURE EXHIBIT: Alien Encounter - The Day the Fair Stood StillThe Day the Fair Stood Still is a free interactive alien encounter exhibit that features a hovering space craft, alien photo-op, "Talk Like an Alien" and Image Distortion stations. These aliens are looking for humans to take back to their mother ship, so beware! If you are up for a terrifying sensory experience take a journey through the Alien Encoun... 07/27/2010

2010 Clark County Parade of Homes - Sneak Peek at The Prototype AThe "Prototype A" is a collaboration project with Tamarack Homes and Works Partnership Architecture, LLC. By taking the elements of a traditional American tract home and deconstructing it, they have designed their vision of the of the future. The result is this gorgeous utilitarian home.The design is based on the idea of moving the nucleus of the house to a centrally located outdoor living space, effectively turning the home inside-out. The elevated outdoor deck area is perfect for gathering and entertaining as well as serving to raise the view over other homes or obstacles in the area. The unique floor plan is well suited for smaller city lots where space is at a premium. This is as smart as it is beautiful. Housed by th... 07/24/2010

2010 Clark County Parade of Homes - Sneak Peek at The Prairie RanchThe theme of the 2010 Clark County Parade of Homes is Attainable Sustainable and the focus is on smaller more energy efficient homes. At 1850 square feet, the prairie ranch by Tamarack homes is a perfect demonstration that green and sustainable living doesn't have to come with sacrifices or a heavy price tag. The classic horizontal lines are inspired by the same prairie architecture that Frank Lloyd Wright innovated almost a century ago. Don't be fooled by its classic lines, the inside of this home is loaded the latest energy saving devices. It incorporates the highest standards in energy efficiency, and even inspired the National Green Building Standard which was written by the International Code Council and the Nation... 07/24/2010

Farmers Market in Ridgefield Washington, Ridgefield is a growing town, the community agrees they want this, and they want to show you why you want to Live in Ridgefield. Farmers Market in Ridgefield washington is in the process of moving the farmers market a few blocks so that they can be close to local businesses.  They are planning on moving next week to the trafic light in downtown (yes there is a light it is a flashing red light, each town needs to start somewhere right.  I love the closeness and friendleness of this community. Have you been to the market? I got here early today it was about 9:00am and they were still setting up: I meet a few of the Business: Almond Farms at 16512 NW 61st Ave, Ridgefield WA Stephenson's Meats at 1170 Hillhurst Rd Ridgefield WA Bj Babcock, LMP Healin... 07/24/2010

New Construction Homes in Ridgefield Washington, Pioneer Canyon is featuring the Parade of Homes and severla new construction homes. If you are looking for a full list of New Construction Homes in Ridgefield Washington here is your guide. If you are not finding what you are looking for please let me know i would love to sit down with you and work with our builder and let us show you our New Construction Homes in Ridgefield Washington 07/23/2010

2010 Clark County Parade of Homes - Sneak Peek at The FoursquareThe Foursquare is an updated spin on a timeless 1910 classic. While the exterior is reminiscent of the early 1900's, the 2000 sq. foot interior doesn't want for anything. Open space, hardwood floors, wood built-ins, granite countertops, and marble vanities are just a few of the amenities that you will find in this timeless masterpiece.But this isn't your grandma's Foursquare. This beautiful home was built just for the 2010 Clark County Parade of Homes and has been built to the latest energy standards, assuring low energy costs in the years to come. Advanced framing techniques, high efficiency systems and windows, mini split HVAC systems, and low consumption appliances are just a few of the tricks that the boys at Tamarack ... 07/18/2010

2010 Clark County Parade of Homes - Sneak Peek at The WinlockThe theme of the 2010 Clark County Parade of Homes is Attainable Sustainable and the focus is on smaller more energy efficient homes. The Winlock measures in at just a little over 1800 but don't be fooled by its small footprint. The Winlock offers the same amenities of a much larger home. The rustic modern theme shows that you can have an energy efficient home without sacrificing the comfort, elegance and features that you want for your family.Energy efficient features include a ductless mini split heat pump, heat recovery ventilator, tankless water heater, foam sealing and insulation techniques, low E windows, and a sun tunnel. A LED lighting package with compact fluorescents and an energy efficient Energy Star appliance pac... 07/18/2010

Ridgefield New Construction Homes for Sale, Search Made Easy. Let me hlep you with your home search in Ridgefield, new construction or exsistig homes. Let Ken's Home Team make you part of your Team and make the Home buying experience easir. Here are a list of homes in Ridgefield that are new construction. Ken's Home Team can make the Ridgefield New Construction Homes for Sale, Search Made Easy. 07/16/2010

Clark County Parade of Homes | A Virtual Tour of 2010's Show at Pioneer Canyon What a difference a Major Recession can make!  This Year's Clark County Parade of Homes is a more eclectic mix of median price-ranged homes, with a smaller carbon-footprint, more eco-friendly emphasis.  For the 2008 Clark County Parade of Homes we showed you the eco-friendly luxury class homes in the Felida Neighborhood Moongate subdivision.  This year the Parade is back in Ridgefield, along what Clark County calls the Discovery Corridor (in other words, the developing area around I-5). We made our own visit to the Pioneer Canyon's location of the main venue, which is the subject of this Virtual Tour.  There is also an "Open House" tour and a Remodeled Home Tour set up (more info at the BIA or Parade of Home... 07/16/2010

New Construction near Parade of Homes in Ridgefield WA. YES we are building in Ridgefield WA, beautiful new homes, what are you looking to purchase? We have floor plans starting from 1600sqft. to 2700 sqft. Prices start at $225,000. Let us help you buy a new construction home. Craigslist  Pioneer Canyon New Construction $239,000.00  4117 Pioneer Canyon Drive, Ridgefield, WA 98642 13 Photos 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath1956 SF Tour # 2245540   Located in the 2010 Parade of Homes Developement. Come by and choose a lot or choose a floor plan, we offer floor plans from 16,00sqft to 3000 sqft, 9ft ceilings, prices starting from $230,000open floor plans, front & back landscaping, in gro... 07/14/2010

Open House at Pioneer Canyon, Parade of Homes, Ridgefield Clark County, come join me at this Beautiful Model Home. We are open from 10am till 9pm. Join Us. Craigslist  Pioneer Canyon New Construction $239,000.00  4117 Pioneer Canyon Drive, Ridgefield, WA 98642 13 Photos 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath1956 SF Tour # 2245540   Located in the 2010 Parade of Homes Developement. Come by and choose a lot or choose a floor plan, we offer floor plans from 16,00sqft to 3000 sqft, 9ft ceilings, prices starting from $230,000open floor plans, front & back landscaping, in ground sprinklers, front yard maintenance included, 8 miles of walking paths, 7 playgrounds, Basketball court and so much mor... 07/10/2010

Photabulous Friday Fotos - The future of building in Vancouver WashingtonCould this be the future of building in Vancouver Washington? This ultra energy efficient home is Ryan Zygar's latest brainchinld and he has built it for the 2010 Clark County Parade of Homes. Warmly referred to as "Prototype A", this modern style home has sleek minimalist lines while maximizing outdoor living space. Words simply won't do Ryan's creation justice, you need to come to the parade and see it for yourself.The 2010 Clark County Parade of Homes runs through July 25th and discount tickets can be found at 2010 Clark County Parade of Homes Discount Coupons.Photo by Mark Hall 07/09/2010

2010 Clark County Parade of Homes - Bootleg Photos!With the Clark County Parade of Homes Kicking off on July 9th, the builders are burning the midnight oil in an effort to get everything ready for the big day. As with past parades, I managed to sneak my spy camera past the heavy security at the parade site and I snapped a few pics for your viewing pleasure.All of the homes for this year's parade are ultra energy efficient and green. A few even boast predicted energy bills of less than $80 per month! Check these out! Imagine if they were building ultra green homes in 1910. They would have looked exactly like this beautiful home! A super energy efficient home built in 1960 would look exactly like this! Ultra green of the future? The 2010 Clark County Parade of Homes is sure to be exciting... 07/05/2010

The 2010 Clark County Parade of Homes is getting near and the excitement is building. Builders are working feverishly to get their masterpieces finished in time for the event. The Building Industry Association of Clark County is putting all of the finishing touches on and getting ready to host the thousands of people who will be attending this year's show.In true Elite Realty NW fashion, we have discount coupons and are putting them here for you to use. Feel free to print them out to get your discount at the gate.As sponsors of this year's parade, we will be on site and manning the Tour of Homes booth. Be sure to stop in to say Hello as you come through. 06/22/2010

Open House Saturday 10am till 5pm New Construction In Ridgefield WA, (Clark County) Come out and Join me. Lets look at a lot and build a home, construction time is about 60 days..... Craigslist  Beautiful New Construction, Open House Daily $249,500.00  307 N 43rd Ct, Ridgefield, WA 98642 20 Photos 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath2215 SF Tour # 2188712   Beautiful New Construction, Views, Green Space, 7 community parks, Walking Trail, these homes have it all, granite counter tops, beautiful flooring, lawn maitnance, 9" ceilings, gas stoves, gas fireplace, sunroom developer pays your HOA for the next 2 years, kitchen island, pantry, large master suite with vaulted ceilings, soaking tub... 06/11/2010

Great Day In Vancouver WA & Open House in Ridgefield WA, (Clark County)!! I just had lunch with Brian Combs (Owner, Team Leader at KW Vancouver) and 8 other Fantastic Agents, wrote an offer for the perfect home for my Client! and NOw I get to sit at an Open House for JB Homes, he is building in the same area as the Parade of Homes in Ridgefield, WA the home I am at is 307 n 43rd Ct Ridgefield WA. Come check out what this builder is doing. You get so much more for your money here at Pioneer Canyone with this builder, come check it out. Craigslist  Beautiful New Construction, Open House Daily $249,500.00  307 N 43rd Ct, Ridgefield, WA 98642 20 Photos 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath221... 05/19/2010

  Real Estate Market Activity in Ridgefield Washington, December 2009 Earlier this month we logged into the MLS for Vancouver and Ridgefield to obtain a quick snap-shot view of what happened with real estate and home sales within the confines of the Ridgefield zip codes, in Clark County Washington. Here is what we have to report: From this quick view we see a 2 more Pending transactions (an increase of 13.3%); 10 (ten) fewer Sold home; as well as more than one year's supply of inventory (based on Solds) available at the end of the month. This month the 3rd Party + Pre-Foreclosures + Foreclosures combined are about 26.7% of the Active homes listed (25.5% last month), yet they represent about 23.5% of the homes going under contract (33.3% last month). Key items we are looking for in a mar... 01/07/2010

  Real Estate Market Activity in Ridgefield Washington - November 2009 Earlier this month we logged into the MLS for Vancouver and Ridgefield to obtain a quick snap-shot view of what happened real estate wise within the confines of Ridgefield, in Clark County Washington. Here is what we have to report: From this quick view we see a 6 fewer Pending transactions (an decrease of 28.6%); 4 (four) more Sold home; as well as more than one year's supply of inventory (based on Solds) available at the end of the month. This month the 3rd Party + Pre-Foreclosures + Foreclosures combined are about 25.5% of the Active homes listed (26.1% last month), yet they represent about 33.3% of the homes going under contract (42.9% last month). Key items we are looking for in a market turnaround are not just ... 12/15/2009

  Real Estate Market Activity in Ridgefield Washington - October 2009 Earlier this week we logged into the MLS for Vancouver and Ridgefield to obtain a quick snap-shot view of what happened real estate wise within the confines of Ridgefield, in Clark County Washington. Here is what we have to report: From this quick view we see a 5 more Pending transactions (an increase of 31%); 1 (one) more Sold home;  as well as more than one year's supply of inventory (based on Solds) available at the end of the month. This month the 3rd Party + Pre-Foreclosures + Foreclosures combined are about 26.1% of the Active homes listed (25.6% last month), yet they represent about 42.9% of the homes going under contract (42.9% last month). Key items we are looking for in a market turnaround are not just an in... 11/05/2009

Love's Leathers What a fun place to go! We went to Love's Leathers in Ridgefield today. We had beautiful fall weather today and I saw many fellow motorcyclists taking advantage of one of the last good days for riding. Funny what a couple days of rain will do. Today I found a nice pair of chaps that are USA made. I'm not against world trade, but I am glad to buy local when I can - even when it's only local continent...   Whether you're looking for your first home, or possibly your last, or selling either of them, I have the patience and experience to help you make the best choice in Vancouver Washington. The Natural Choice in real estate is working with a professional real estate agent (me!) at Krogseng Real Estate who listens to your needs and works as a trusted advisor to get the best ... 10/24/2009