It should be no secret by now that I love my hometown of Vancouver, WA. I love everything about Clark County, WA (yes, I also love Clark Co, NV. Viva Las Vegas!).

As I was nearing the “end” of 365 Things To Do In Vancouver, WA I decided I should figure out how to expand what I spent a year doing. I wanted to do something that would allow me to continue highlighting great things to do all over town and also re-share all the things I wrote about last year. I want to continue promoting our local businesses, events, parks, trails and activities. I also want to share details about the neighborhoods these wonderful places and events “live” in.

So, today I introduce my next “project”. Beginning on Monday, March 7, 2011 I’ll begin spotlighting a Clark County, WA Neighborhood of the Week. Each week I’ll focus on one particular neighborhood. I’ll share general information, demographic data, school data, etc. about that neighborhood. I’ll highlight local parks, restaurants and activities. I’ll likely share a “Home of the Week” as I preview homes for sale in the neighborhood. I’ll also be creating a map of all the homes for sale in each neighborhood. This map will also include the “365 Things To Do In Vancouver, WA” posts I’ve written over the last year. My hope is to create a complete Clark County, WA neighborhood resource guide for those who already live there plus share it with others who might like to make that neighborhood home.

Having listed and sold single family and multi-family real estate in Clark County since 1994, I’ve learned that people buy neighborhoods. This guide will help share the great things about each neighborhood as well as continue to promote supporting our local businesses. We all must work together to help keep our local economy strong and thriving.

This newest “project” will be a constant work in progress. I’m sure as it begins I’ll tweak and modify it as necessary to hopefully make it better each week. Of course, there is also a Clark County WA Neighborhood of the Week Facebook page where each post will be shared with a larger audience. Please feel free to “Like” it.

If you have neighborhood information to share please send me a message through the “Meet Up With Dale” box on the sidebar. I’d love to hear from you. Let’s all work together to make this the best site possible.

See you all 3-7-11!

Day 206 of 365…

Do you wish you could get home improvement supplies at a discounted rate? Do you ever have extra supplies that you wish could go to good use? If you can answer yes to either of these questions then have I got the place for you. Down on 4th Plain just off of Stapleton Road you’ll find Clark County Habitat for Humanity ReStore. This ReStore is open to the public and sells a variety of good quality building materials, appliances, furniture and other home improvement products at a fraction of retail prices. They have a large selection of tiles and flooring as well. The store is run by volunteers who desire to give back to the community and support Habitat for Humanities vision…

Our vision: A community where everyone has a simple, decent, affordable place to live; and where poverty housing is unacceptable.

They are always looking for more volunteers, so check this out. It’s really hard to describe everything in the ReStore (since it’s a constantly revolving inventory) so the best thing to do is head down and check it out. They are open Tuesday through Saturday. All donations get dropped off around the back of the ReStore.

Clark County Habitat for Humanity ReStore is located at 5000 E 4th Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661 and can be reached at 360-213-1313. You can also connect with Clark County Habitat for Humanity ReStore on Facebook.

BONUS “Thing To Do” Empower Up (inside this same building):

Today’s Monday market statistics are brought to you by the numbers 9-8-6-6-4.

It is Monday and that means we get to look at some more of our Vancouver area market statistics. A few weeks back we looked at the Fishers Landing and Cascade Park areas of Vancouver. This week we’ll work our way West and head into the Vancouver Heights area. Specifically we’ll look at zip code 98664. As always, I’ll post the statistics with a link to go see them much larger and easier. They’ll give you the December snapshot showing things like number of new listings, number of sales, average days on the market, rate of appreciation, average sales prices, etc.

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As always, take a look at all the numbers. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to shoot me an email, make a call or send me a text. If you want more detail of a more specific set of market data, let me know!

Curious about how the new extended Home Buyer Tax Credit works? Here is a great little video that breaks it down in simple terms. Take a look and I hope it helps.

Today’s Monday real estate market statistics are brought to you by the numbers 9-8-6-8-3.

It is Monday and that means we get to look at some more of our Clark County area real estate market statistics. Last week we looked at what is happening in the Camas, WA and Washougal, WA real estate market. This week we’re going to head West to Fishers Landing and Cascade Park. As always, I’ll post the statistics with a link to go see them much larger and easier. They’ll give you the November snapshot showing things like number of new listings, number of sales, average days on the market, rate of appreciation, average sales prices, etc.

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As always, take a look at all the numbers. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to shoot me an email, make a call or send me a text. If you want more detail of a more specific set of market data, let me know!

Today’s Monday real estate market statistics are brought to you by the numbers 9-8-6-0-7 and 9-8-6-7-1.

It is Monday and that means we get to look at some more of our Clark County area real estate market statistics. Last week we looked at what is happening in the Battle Ground, WA real estate market. This week we’re going to head back South and East to the Camas and Washougal areas of Clark County. As always, I’ll post the statistics with a link to go see them much larger and easier. They’ll give you the October snapshot showing things like number of new listings, number of sales, average days on the market, rate of appreciation, average sales prices, etc.

Let’s get started in Camas, WA

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Now we can move next door to Washougal, WA

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As always, take a look at all the numbers. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to shoot me an email, make a call or send me a text. If you want more detail of a more specific set of market data, let me know!

Thinking of buying a home? Curious about some of the things to expect along the way? Here is a quick little video that breaks down a little of the process and explains some of what I, as a Realtor do. It also shares a few other portions of the home buying journey.

If you have any questions about me and the way I work, please feel free to dig around on my blog. If you really want to chat, you can always text me, call or shoot me an email. I’m an open book.

Here I share a letter I received from a client a while back. This is why I do what I do.

Today’s Monday real estate market statistics are brought to you by the numbers 9-8-6-0-4.

It is Monday and that means we get to look at some more of our Clark County area real estate market statistics. Last week we looked at what is happening in the Ridgefield, WA real estate market. This week we’ll head East to the area of Battle Ground. As always, I’ll post the statistics with a link to go see them much larger and easier. They’ll give you the October snapshot showing things like number of new listings, number of sales, average days on the market, rate of appreciation, average sales prices, etc.

Let’s head to Battle Ground, WA now

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As always, take a look at all the numbers. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to shoot me an email, make a call or send me a text. If you want more detail of a more specific set of market data, let me know!

Today’s Monday market statistics are brought to you by the numbers 9-8-6-4-2.

It is Monday and that means we get to look at some more of our Clark County area real estate market statistics. Last week we looked at what is happening in the Salmon Creek, NW Vancouver areas of 98665, 98685 and 98686. This week we’ll head north along I-5 to the Ridgefield area. As always, I’ll post the statistics with a link to go see them much larger and easier. They’ll give you the October snapshot showing things like number of new listings, number of sales, average days on the market, rate of appreciation, average sales prices, etc.

Let’s look at Ridgefield now

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As always, take a look at all the numbers. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to shoot me an email, make a call or send me a text. If you want more detail of a more specific set of market data, let me know!

A question that is regularly asked is “should I keep renting or should I buy a home”? This is a very valid question that deserves an answer. Here is a great little video that gives a very simple and understandable answer to the question. I hope you enjoy (and learn a thing or two).

If you’d like to discuss this topic further with me I’d love to chat with you. Feel free to ask any questions you may have.

Buying a house? Thinking about buying a house? Getting ready to close on a home? Are you completely confused about what Closing Costs are? Does the whole thing give you a headache and you wish someone could give you a super simple explanation about them. Well, today is your lucky day. Here is a great little 3 minute video that is Closing Costs 101.

Give it a watch and I bet it will help.

If you have any questions about this or anything else real estate related please feel free to shoot me a call or an email and I’ll do my best to get you an answer.