Sunday, November 28, 2010

Battle Ground WA Real Estate Market Report - October 2010

Battle Ground Real Estate Market Activity - October 2010

This report is a quick view of what happened real estate-wise within the confines of the Battle Ground zip code 98604, for Battle Ground Homes For Sale in Clark County Washington. Here is what we have to report when we gathered the home sales information earlier this month:
Battle Ground Washington Real Estate Market Report by John Slocum & Kathryn Alexander REMAX Battle Ground WA
From this quick view we see typical seasonal drop in the Total Active Inventory however, like other areas nearby there is
a slight increase in the proportion of distressed properties. This month the 3rd Party + Pre-Foreclosures + Foreclosures combined are about 31.5% of the Active homes listed (a 0.4% increase from last month), and they represent about
57.7% of the homes going under contract (this item is very
high for the past two months).
Key items we are looking for in a market turnaround are not just an increase in the number of transactions but, an increase in the non-Pre-Foreclosure / Foreclosure Sold category. In our opinion that ratio has taken another big jump owing to the Option ARM loans re-calculating to much higher mortgage payments, causing many home-owners to become distressed sellers.

The Chart Below compares Battle Ground Home Sale Prices (currently improving prices) and Trends with other nearby Towns: Brush Prairie, Ridgefield and La Center Washington:




Clearly Battle Ground home sales prices have
continued to be relatively stable for most of this year, while nearby Brush Prairie and Ridgefield have been struggling.

If you are looking to sell your home in Battle Ground, Vancouver or another part of Clark County Washington in this challenging market time please call or e-mail us with the details of your situation and we'll customize a marketing plan to get your Clark County Home Sold!


Disclaimer: this information is drawn using custom search parameters from the predominant MLS system covering Vancouver Washington and is not guaranteed to be accurate.


Current Camas and Vancouver WA Real Estate Market Reports:

Previous Vancouver WA Real Estate Market Reports:

The above information was provided by John Slocum and Kathryn Alexander, recognized as one of the top teams at REMAX Battle Ground WA. We hope you enjoy the information in our posts, including videos on real estate and Living in Battle Ground, Vancouver Washington and the rest of Clark County including: Homes for sale Vancouver WA, Vancouver WA Real Estate and Camas Real Estate.

Thinking of selling your home in this market? We have the insight and passion for selling homes to get you moving!

Vancouver WA Real Estate: Visit ClarkCountyExpert.com to explore real estate in Vancouver Washington!
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Friday, November 19, 2010

Camas Real Estate Market Update for October 2010

Camas Washington Real Estate -- October Home Sales
Show Little Change From September!

Even a wonderful Indian Summer couldn't increase home sales in Camas above the
very low level set in September. Earlier this month we've logged into the Camas MLS to see if real estate within the confines of Camas had any changes. Here is
our report:
Camas WA Real Estate Market Report, including Camas USA Zip Code 98607 for October 2010 by John Slocum of REMAX Vancouver WA

From this quick look at the home sales action we see 30 fewer Active listings with the mix consistently weighted relative to the distressed property category levels in the existing inventory. However, the distressed Pending Sales did slip back down to just over 1/3rd. The number of Closed Sales is 6 homes lower than last month.

As we are
now fully in the Fall Season the mortgage interest rates continued to remain in the low 4's or high 3's for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage!

The Chart Below compares current Camas Washington Home Sale Prices and Trends with other nearby Towns: Vancouver WA, Washougal and Portland Oregon:


From this quick review we see an earlier strong upward "blip" in the Average Camas Home Sales Price, which moderated downward and now leveling. With the average Camas Home price generally higher than the Portland / Vancouver Metro area average, it is reasonable to expect a somewhat slower sales picture for this relatively small area.

If you are looking to purchase a home in Camas now is an excellent time! Camas is located on the north shore of the Columbia River and features a relatively mild climate and excellent economic base. Our featured neighborhood this month: Lacamas Shores Homes For Sale,

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Disclaimer: this information is drawn using custom search parameters from the predominant MLS system covering Camas Washington deemed reliable but not guaranteed to be accurate.Current

Current Camas and Vancouver WA Real Estate Market Reports:
Previous Vancouver WA Real Estate Market Reports:

The above information was provided by John Slocum and Kathryn Alexander, recognized as one of the top teams at REMAX Camas WA . We hope you enjoy the information in our posts, including videos on real estate and Homes for sale in Camas Washington and the rest of Clark County.


Thinking of selling your home in this market? We have the insight and passion for selling homes to get you moving!

PS - Nobody sells more homes than RE/MAX. Look to the Alexander ~ Slocum Team
for your Camas WA real estate!Vancouver WA Homes for sale: Visit ClarkCountyExpert.com to explore real estate in Vancouver Washington!
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Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Real Estate in Vancouver WA compared to other West Coast Cities USA

Real Estate Price Trends for the Vancouver WA / Portland OR Metro Area

If you've been curious about how our Vancouver Washington and Portland Oregon metro area's real estate prices compare to the Seattle WA area and the USA National Average, our good friend Brad Andersohn at Zillow shared with us recently an excellent interactive application graphically showing that for us:




The  data excludes Foreclosure and REO sales (according to the Zillow FAQ) but, I believe it does include homes sold as short sales. Thus, the real estate price values for Vancouver WA may seem a little bit higher than what is shown for data compiled by the local MLS. This does make sense since, an REO sold by the bank is more of a "wholesale let's move it out" price, and not necessarily reflective of a more "normal" arms-length transaction.

Thanks again to Brad and Zillow for making this available!



Current Vancouver WA Real Estate Market Reports:
Previous Vancouver WA Real Estate Market Reports:
The above information is provided by John Slocum and Kathryn Alexander, recognized as one of the top teams at Vancouver WA REMAX . We hope you enjoy the information in our posts, including videos on real estate and Homes for sale in Vancouver Washington and the rest of Clark County.

Thinking of selling your home in this market? We have the insight and passion for selling homes to get you moving!

For Southwest Washington homes and Real Estate in Vancouver WA visit Vancouver WA Real Estate. If your interest is in foreclosures, pre-foreclosures (short sale homes) ; and when looking for Bank Owned Homes in Vancouver Washington we have our website set up for you to easily search for each of these categories!

PS - Nobody sells more homes than RE/MAX. Look to the Alexander ~ Slocum Team
for your Vancouver WA real estate!

These are other popular recent searches on our website:

Camas Real Estate
Luxury Homes Vancouver WA
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Monday, November 8, 2010

Vancouver WA Real Estate Salmon Creek | Third Quarter 2010 Update

Salmon Creek Homes For Sale Vancouver WA | Home Sales Report for Third Quarter 2010

The homes for sale in Salmon Creek - a popular neighborhood located just north of its namesake river - Salmon Creek (in the northwest part of Vancouver Washington), have continued to see the fall in volume and home values that also occurred in the larger Vancouver and Camas real estate market. This Third-Quarter 2010 (year to date) report is being published to show the current level of home sales activity to see where the positive trends are. A quick recap of the previous 4+ years will help with our review:

Home sales peaked in 2006 with 365 units sold, slipping to 328 in 2007

The 2008 sales volume dropped significantly, then slightly increased in 2009
The Median Sold Price eroded from a high of $284,358 down to $214,500 in 2009.
The Median Cumulative Days on the market increased to a high of 112 days in 2008, and
fell to 98 days in 2010.

Salmon Creek Homes For Sale | Vancouver WA Real Estate Market Update Third Quarter 2010, by John Slocum, Real Estate Broker

With 157 houses sold for the first nine months, Salmon Creek home sales have slipped dramatically in the third quarter with the lapse of the Home Buyer Tax Credit incentive. The Median Sales price has also slipped by almost $2,000. 
In contrast, nearby homes in nearby Felida saw the median price increase by
about $22,000!

The table below shows the summary of the 157 homes that have sold so far in 2010 for Salmon Creek real estate:

Salmon Creek Homes For Sale | Vancouver WA Real Estate Market Update Third Quarter 2010, by John Slocum, Real Estate Broker with REMAX
The data used in this real estate report comes from the Vancouver MLS system and is subject to change without notice. If you have any questions on the data and opinions expressed herein please contact us.

Current Vancouver WA Real Estate Market Reports:

Previous Vancouver WA Real Estate Market Reports:




PS - "Nobody sells more homes than RE/MAX." Look to the Alexander ~ Slocum Team
when you start searching for Homes For Sale Vancouver WA!

If you are in the market to buy a house in a similar neighborhood, we'd also suggest you visit our pages for Vancouver WA Real Estate. Houses for sale in Vancouver are often much less than comparable homes in Portland, with the additional benefits of living in one of the best Tax Havens in the USA!

For Home Sellers you'll want to know What is my Vancouver WA Home Worth? and how to List My Vancouver WA Home.

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Vancouver WA Real Estate Felida Neighborhood | Third Quarter 2010 Update

Felida Homes For Sale Vancouver WA | Home Sales Report for Third Quarter 2010

The Felida Neighborhood is a popular area in the northwest part of Vancouver Washington and north of Vancouver Lake. For purposes of this report the
Jefferson Middle School area will define Felida's "boundaries."  This mid-year report is being published to show the current level of activity see where the positive trends are. A quick recap of the previous 4+ years will help frame the current view:

In 2006 226 homes were sold, dropping in 2007 to 204 homes sold
In 2008 sales dropped to 172 and in 2009 went back up to 203 homes sold
The Median Sold Price eroded from a high of $340,000 down to $250,000 but has now climbed to $272,061.
The Cumulative Days on the market increased in 2008 to 116 days but, has fallen now to 74 days.

Felida Homes Sold in 2010, by John Slocum and Kathryn Alexander, Vancouver WA

With 9 months and 142 closed sales so far, Felida home sales have slipped slightly when compared last year's annual sales numbers. However, the median sales price for the year-to-date jumped up by $22,000; which
is a very encouraging trend.

The table below shows the summary of the 142 homes that have sold so far in 2010 for Felida real estate:

Felida Homes Sold in 2010, by John Slocum and Kathryn Alexander, Vancouver WA
The data used in this real estate report comes from the Vancouver MLS system and is subject to change without notice. If you have any questions on the data and opinions expressed herein please contact us.

Current Vancouver WA Real Estate Market Reports:

Previous Vancouver WA Real Estate Market Reports:




PS - "Nobody sells more homes than RE/MAX." Look to the Alexander ~ Slocum Team
when you start searching for Homes For Sale Vancouver WA!



If you are in the market to buy a house in Vancouver we suggest you start your search at Vancouver WA Real Estate. Houses for sale in Vancouver Washington are often much less than comparable homes in Portland, with the additional benefits of living in one of the best Tax Havens in the USA!

For Home Sellers you'll want to know What is my Vancouver WA Home Worth? and how to List My Vancouver WA Home.

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Sunday, November 7, 2010

Real Estate in Salmon Creek Vancouver WA | Third Quarter 2010 Update

Salmon Creek Real Estate Vancouver WA | Home Sales Report for Third Quarter 2010


Real Estate in Salmon Creek - a popular neighborhood located just north of its namesake river - Salmon Creek (in the northwest part of Vancouver Washington), have continued to see
a fall in volume and home values that also occurred in the larger Vancouver and Camas real estate market. This Third-Quarter 2010 (year to date) report is being published to show the current level of home sales activity,
and to see where the positive trends are. A quick recap of the previous 4+ years will help with our review:

Home sales peaked in 2006 with 365 units sold, dropping to 328 in 2007
In 2008 the sales volume dropped significantly, and only slightly increased in 2009
The Median Sold Price eroded from a high of $284,358 down to $214,500 in 2009.
The Median Cumulative Days on the market increased to a high of 112 days in 2008, and fallen to 98 days in 2010.

Salmon Creek Homes For Sale | Vancouver WA Real Estate Market Update Third Quarter 2010, by John Slocum, Real Estate Broker

With 157 houses sold for the first nine months, Salmon Creek home sales have slipped dramatically in the third quarter with the lapse of the Home Buyer Tax Credit incentive. The Median Sales price has also slipped by almost $2,000. 
In this respect, Salmon Creek homes have not fared as will this quarter as have
homes in nearby Felida, and in Fishers Landing to the Southeast.

The table below shows the summary of the 157 homes that have sold so far in 2010 for Salmon Creek real estate:

Salmon Creek Homes For Sale | Vancouver WA Real Estate Market Update Third Quarter 2010, by John Slocum, Real Estate Broker with REMAX
The data used in this real estate report comes from the Vancouver MLS system and is subject to change without notice. If you have any questions on the data and opinions expressed herein please contact us.

Current Vancouver WA Real Estate Market Reports:

Previous Vancouver WA Real Estate Market Reports:




PS - "Nobody sells more homes than RE/MAX." Look to the Alexander ~ Slocum Team
when you start searching for Homes For Sale Vancouver WA!


If you are in the market to buy a house in a similar neighborhood, we'd also suggest you visit our pages for Vancouver WA Real Estate. Houses for sale in Vancouver are often much less than comparable homes in Portland, with the additional benefits of living in one of the best Tax Havens in the USA!

For Home Sellers you'll want to know What is my Vancouver WA Home Worth? and how to List My Vancouver WA Home.

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Saturday, November 6, 2010

Cascade Park Real Estate Vancouver WA | Market Update Third Quarter 2010

Cascade Park Homes For Sale Vancouver WA | Home Sales Report for Third-Quarter 2010

The homes for sale in Cascade Park - a popular neighborhood in the southeast part of Vancouver Washington, have
continued to experienced the erosion in volume, but not so much in home values that also occurred in the larger Vancouver and Camas real estate market. This mid-year report is being published to show the year-to-date level of activity to see where the positive trends are. A quick recap of the previous 4+ years will help frame the current view:

Home sales peaked in 2006 with 249 units sold
In 2007 and 2008 the sales volume fell significantly, and only slightly increased in 2009
The Median Sold Price eroded from a high of $270,000 down to $225,000 in 2010.
The Median Cumulative Days on the market increased to a high of 97 days in 2009, and fallen to 62 days in 2010.

Cascade Park Homes Sold in 2010, by John Slocum and Kathryn Alexander, Vancouver WA

With 121 houses sold for the first nine (9) months, home sales in Cascade Park are on track to meet or beat last year's sales numbers but will not likely achieve the levels seen in 2006 and 2007. Although the volume for the third quarter slipped a bit, we did see the Median Sales price increased by $2,500 over the level seen at our six month report!

The table below shows the summary of the 121 homes that have sold so far in 2010 for Cascade Park real estate:

Cascade Park Vancouver Washington Real Estate Market Report by John Slocum and Kathryn Alexander of REMAX vancouver WA
The data used in this real estate report comes from the Vancouver MLS system and is subject to change without notice. If you have any questions on the data and opinions expressed herein please contact us.

Current Vancouver WA Real Estate Market Reports:

Previous Vancouver WA Real Estate Market Reports:

PS - "Nobody sells more homes than RE/MAX." Look to the Alexander ~ Slocum Team
when you start searching for Homes For Sale Vancouver WA!


If you are in the market to buy a house in a similar neighborhood, we'd also suggest you visit our pages for Vancouver WA Real Estate. Houses for sale in these neighborhoods are often much less than comparable homes in Portland, with the additional benefits of living in one of the best Tax Havens in the USA!

For Home Sellers you'll want to know What is my Vancouver WA Home Worth? and how to List My Vancouver WA Home.

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Real Estate Vancouver WA Fishers Landing | Third Quarter 2010 Report

Fishers Landing Homes For Sale Vancouver WA | Real Estate and Home Sales Report
- Third Quarter 2010

The homes for sale in Fishers Landing - a popular neighborhood in the southeast part of Vancouver Washington, have experienced
a drop in sales volume in the Post-Home Buyer Tax Credit period. This third-quarter report is being published to show the current level of activity to see where the positive trends are. A quick recap of the previous 4+ years will help frame the current view:

In 2006 and 2007 just over 300 homes were sold for each year
In 2008 the sales volume dropped about one-third, and only slightly increased in 2009
The Median Sold Price eroded from a high of $299,000 down to $240,000 where it has remained.
The Median Cumulative Days on the market increased to a high of 100 days in 2009, and fallen to 64 days in 2010.

Fishers Landing Homes Sold in 2010, by John Slocum and Kathryn Alexander, Vancouver WA

With 9 months and 146 closed sales so far, Fishers Landing home sales are now well behind last year's sales numbers. On a positive note, sales prices in Fishers Landing did rise enough this past quarter to bring the year-to-date average up by $1,000; along with the Cumulative Days On Market dropping by one day.

The table below shows the summary of the 146 homes that have sold so far in 2010 for Fishers Landing real estate:

Fishers Landing Homes For Sale Market Summary for 2010 Third Quarter
The data used in this real estate report comes from the Vancouver MLS system and is subject to change without notice. If you have any questions on the data and opinions expressed herein please contact us.

Current Vancouver WA Real Estate Market Reports:

Vancouver WA Real Estate | Market Report September 2010

Clark County WA Real Estate | Market Report September 2010

Cascade Park Homes For Sale | Market Update Third Quarter 2010

Felida Homes For Sale | Market Update Third Quarter 2010

Fishers Landing Homes For Sale | Market Update Third Quarter 2010

Salmon Creek Homes For Sale | Market Update Third Quarter 2010

Previous Vancouver WA Real Estate Market Reports:

Vancouver WA Real Estate | Market Report August 2010

Vancouver WA Condos | Market Report August 2010

Clark County WA Real Estate | Market Report August 2010

Cascade Park Homes For Sale | Market Update Mid Year 2010

Felida Homes For Sale | Market Update Mid Year 2010

Fishers Landing Homes For Sale | Market Update Mid Year 2010

Salmon Creek Homes For Sale | Market Update Mid Year 2010

PS - "Nobody sells more homes than RE/MAX." Look to the Alexander ~ Slocum Team
when you start searching for Vancouver WA Homes For Sale!

If you are in the market to buy a house in a similar neighborhood, we'd also suggest you visit our pages for Vancouver WA Real Estate or, Camas WA Real Estate. Houses for sale in these neighborhoods are often much less than comparable homes in Portland, with the additional benefits of living in one of the best Tax Havens in the USA!

For Home Sellers you'll want to know What is my Vancouver WA Home Worth? and how to List My Vancouver WA Home.

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Real Estate Battle Ground WA | September 2010 Market Report

Battle Ground Real Estate
| Market Activity for September 2010

This report is a quick view of real estate and home sales within the confines of the Battle Ground zip code 98604 in Clark County Washington. Here is what we have to report when we gathered the home sales information
early in October:

Battle Ground Washington Real Estate Market Report by John Slocum & Kathryn Alexander REMAX Battle Ground WA

From this quick view we see no change in the Total Active Inventory however, like other areas nearby there is in increase in the proportion of distressed properties. This month the 3rd Party + Pre-Foreclosures + Foreclosures combined are about 31.1% of the Active homes listed (a 0.5% increase from last month), and they represent about 71.4% of the homes going under contract (this item is doubling when compared with previous months).

Key items we are looking for in a market turnaround are not just an increase in the number of transactions but, an increase in the non-Pre-Foreclosure / Foreclosure Sold category. In our opinion that ratio has taken another big jump owing to the Option ARM loans re-calculating to much higher mortgage payments, causing many home-owners to become distressed sellers.

The Chart Below compares Battle Ground
Real Estate and Home Sale Prices (currently improving prices) and Trends with other nearby Towns: Brush Prairie, Ridgefield and La Center Washington:

Real Estate Market Chart by Altos Research www.altosresearch.com, and John Slocum and Kathryn Alexander of www.ClarkCountyExpert.com

Clearly Battle Ground home sales prices have been relatively stable for most of this year, while nearby Brush Prairie and Ridgefield have been struggling.

If you are looking to sell your home in Battle Ground, Vancouver or another part of Clark County Washington in this challenging market time please call or e-mail us with the details of your situation and we'll customize a marketing plan to get your Clark County Home Sold!

Disclaimer: this information is drawn using custom search parameters from the predominant MLS system covering Vancouver Washington and is not guaranteed to be accurate.

The above information was provided by John Slocum and Kathryn Alexander, recognized as one of the top teams at REMAX Battle Ground WA. We hope you enjoy the information in our posts, including videos on real estate and Living in Battle Ground, Vancouver Washington and the rest of Clark County.

Thinking of selling your home in this market? We have the insight and passion for selling homes to get you moving!

Vancouver WA Real Estate: Visit ClarkCountyExpert.com to explore real estate in Vancouver Washington!

Posted by Real Estate Vancouver WA at 9:04 AM 0 comments

Friday, November 5, 2010

Real Estate Camas WA | Market Report for September 2010


Real Estate Camas Washington -- September was another slow home sales
month!

After a reasonably good level of sales activity prior to the expiry of the Home Buyer Tax Credit, Camas
Washington Home Sales continue to be at a much lower level, with a softening of prices after a sharp price increase this Spring.


We've gathered the market data the Camas MLS to obtain a quick snap-shot view of what happened real estate wise within the confines of Camas for the month of September. Here is what we have to report:

Camas WA Real Estate Market Report for September 2010 by John Slocum, Broker REMAX Camas WA



From this quick look at the home sales action we see 37 more Active listings with the mix consistently weighted relative to the distressed property category levels in the existing inventory. However, the Pending Sales did move up to about 1/2 of the transactions from just over 1/3rd. The number of Closed Sales is only 2 homes higher than last month.

As we head into the Fall Season the mortgage interest rates continue to edge lower, now to low rates not seen since the early 1950's!

The Chart Below compares current Camas Washington Home Sale Prices and Trends with other nearby Towns: Vancouver WA, Washougal and Portland Oregon:

Real Estate Market Chart by Altos Research Showing Price Comparisons for Camas Washington and nearby cities for: John Slocum and Kathryn Alexander, brokers with REMAX Camas WA

From this quick review we see an earlier strong upward "blip" in the Average Camas Home Sales Price, is now moderating downward
-- yet still well above the low-point for 2010. With the average Camas Home price generally higher than the Portland / Vancouver Metro area average, it is reasonable to expect a somewhat slower sales picture for this relatively small area.

If you are looking to purchase a home in Camas now is an excellent time! Camas is located on the north shore of the Columbia River and features a relatively mild climate and excellent economic base. Our featured neighborhood this month: Columbia Summit Estates Homes For Sale,

Disclaimer: this information is drawn using custom search parameters from the predominant MLS system covering Camas Washington deemed reliable but not guaranteed to be accurate.
The above information was provided by John Slocum and Kathryn Alexander, recognized as one of the top teams at REMAX Camas WA . We hope you enjoy the information in our posts, including videos on real estate and Homes for sale in Camas Washington and the rest of Clark County.


Thinking of selling your home in this market? We have the insight and passion for selling homes to get you moving!

PS - Nobody sells more homes than RE/MAX. Look to the Alexander ~ Slocum Team
for your Camas WA real estate!Vancouver WA Homes for sale: Visit ClarkCountyExpert.com to explore real estate in Vancouver Washington!
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