Cowlitz News and Real Estate

As many of you already know the annually Cowlitz County Home and Garden Show is almost here once again, everyone is invited Saturday the 5^th from 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. and Sunday the 6^th from 11: A.M. to 5:00 P.M., at the Cowlitz County Convention Center. For those of you who aren't aware of what this event is all about, this is a yearly event coordinated by the local LCCA (Lower Columbia Contractors Association), in an effort to promote local businesses and at the same time provide a variety source of information about everything related to a home all in one place.

This is a great opportunity for home owners and potential home owners to learning everything and anything associated with a home from how to find, buy and maintain a home, the closing process, inspections, remodeling, updates, upgrade and gardening. All participants, dozens of local business, vendors and providers participate provide a booths with informational brochures, live demonstrations and stuff to answer any questions you may have.

Every year hundreds of families walk thru this great event enjoying treats, games and colleting small gifts business give away like pens, small toys, balloons and many other fun things. Another exciting and fun thing, mainly for adults, is the drawing many business do like discounts, gift cards and many others. Windermere (the company I work for) every years give away a very nice dog house, so if you feel lucky or are a dog owner this could be your chance to win a nice home for your best friend. For more information contact the LCCA at 360 425 8820 or contact me at 360 751 4001.

It couldn't have been a nicer day for egg hunting, the sun was shining, the temperature was great and the kids were all smiling. I took my younger kids (4 and 10) to an early egg hunt at the Coweeman Middle School soccer fields in Kelso, an event that Jeanette Amos (an agent in my office) coordinated for the Kelso Lions Club for the little ones. It was a big hit, well over 100 kids showed up basket in hand ready to sweep the fields. Even though it was not really an egg hunt, it was more like let see who is faster at picking up candy, the kids had great time and it was good practice for tomorrow.

The following is a market overview for single family residential homes in Cowlitz County for the month of February. Compare to January, all numbers are slightly higher;

Actives listings at the end of February 738 compare to the end of January 712.

February contingent listings 5.

February, listings pending 50 compared to January 38.

Listings sold in February 38 compared to January 30.

Currently there is about 10 months of inventory of available homes in the market. Minimum price is $35,000 and the maximum price is $1,780,000.

Again the most competitive price range is $250,000 - 299,999 in this price range there are 125 listings available, one contingent, seven pending and seven sold. And again the most active price range is $200,000- 249,999 with two contingent, 8 pending and 8 sold.

Windermere Real Estate Allen & Associate is having a big open house this Saturday and Sunday, March 1^st and 2^nd.  A total of 23 homes were on the list to be open for public viewing from 1-4 on both days, this number may change, so, be sure to check out the Open house Daily News Adds on Saturday and Sunday.

Anybody looking for a very nice affordable home is invited to visit me at, 3119 Garfield St. in Longview; I'll be there from 1:00 - 4:00. And don't be deceived by the outside appearance of this home, you need to see the inside to really appreciate all what it has to offer. This Olympic neighborhood homes is in great condition, it was totally renovated in late 2006 and offers light natural colors, good sizes living room, dinning area, nice kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 1 ½ baths, one car garage, fenced back yard, come take a look, I'm sure you'll be surprised. This home is also conveniently located to almost everything, walking distance to all three major school, Lake Sacajawea, shopping center and bus route.

To see details and more information bout all the homes that will be open this weekend visit this link just type in Longview and zip code (98632) and enjoy you open houes hunting, hope to see you on Sunday.