Vancouver, Washington Attracts with Natural Beauty. (source: Real Estate News and Advice)


The natural beauty of Vancouver, invites a variety of outdoor recreations, making it one of the most desirable cities to live in or visit in Washington...Vancouver is situated along the Columbia River just North of Portland, Oregon. Vancouver is the oldest city in the State of Washington.

We invite you to come and experience what so many are loving about living in this fabulous, rich in adventure part of the United States.

The Bridge Team

TIPS TO KEEP YOUR BASEMENT DRY

• Make sure that all the basement drains work properly.
  


• Clear gutters and downspouts. Install splash blocks under the downspouts to direct water away from foundation.


• Check the basement window wells for any leakage that will allow water inside.
  


• Cover exposed pipes with insulation to prevent sweating. (Check first to determine that there are no leaks in the pipes.)
  


• Check the joint between the wall and the basement floor for seepage.
  


• Repair missing or damaged mortar in the foundation.
  


• Cover any areas of exposed ground with heavy duty plastic sheets.
  


• Insulate between the joists in the ceiling. (Make sure they are clear of mold, mildew and insects first).


• Install a dehumidifier and/or fans.


• Replace missing chimney caps to prevent rain from reaching the basement.
  


• BE SURE THAT THE GROUND AROUND YOUR HOUSE SLOPES AWAY FROM THE FOUNDATION
  


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Market Statistics for October, 2006

We can compare the Real Estate Sales from 2005 to 2006...we can see that our time on the Market is a little higher than 2005 and our number of closed sales have decreased while listings are slightly larger. Overall we continue to have a strong market. (Source: RMLS, October 2006)

Water Rate Increase-Vancouver

A slowdown in new home construction is likely to reduce revenue from development fees the utility would collect next year, but the demand for water will continue to grow...(November 22, 2006 Business Section, the Columbian.)

Your Vancouver/SW Washington Neighborhood Search

Welcome...let us know what is special about your Vancouver Neighborhood and why you love living in the Pacific NW...

Arnada Neighborhood Association Erected the information Station. It's a community bulletin board and the inaugural project for a Portland-style "intersection repair" scene...you can post neighborhood news and exchange goods...

Bluebird Ridge (source: Columbian Neighbors, wed, ll/22/2006)

A hillside that burned spectacularly two months ago is about to undergo a more lasting, manmade makeover. Developer Mike Heston, working on behalf of property owner Phil Elrod, would like to build 20to 24 homes perched on stilts lining l.65 acres atop the bluff northeast of Pearson Field.

Houses in the proposed development, Bluebird Ridge, would be accessible from East Sixth Street