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August 18, 2019

August Homes with Acreage feature section.SEE PAGES F5

The concept of homesteading has changed quite a bit since the bygone era of Ma and Pa Ingalls and their little house on the prairie. These days homesteading is not so much a necessity as it is a lifestyle choice. For some people, it’s about escaping urban density and having more space

to spread out. For others it’s desire for self-sufficiency by turning their property into a farm.

You don’t need 40 acres to be a farmer these days. You also don’t have to keep livestock, though chicken farming has become popular in recent years, even in urban areas. (Chickens are the easiest livestock to raise and there’s nothing like farm fresh eggs.)

With the decline of traditional farming, a trend is emerging: small acreage farming. You can do quite a bit with small acreage property. Just an acre or two is sufficient to sustain a bountiful garden.

There can be a variety of benefits to turning your small acreage property into a functional garden space. You can have your own source of produce year round. You can earn extra income by selling your garden bounty at your local farmers market. And you can save yourself all that repetitive mowing by growing food on your property instead of a decorative lawn.

Planning a garden involves many decisions: - Do you want to do raised beds or the more traditional plots and rows? - Someone mentioned “square foot gardening,” so what’s that all about? - Do you prefer conventional or organic garden produce?- What about pest control?- How is your property set for irrigation?There are many considerations to explore. If you’re just starting out, it’s best to start small and keep it simple as you learn the capabilities and capacity of your small acreage farm. Thankfully with the digital age we have so much information available at our fingertips. You can also stop by your local farmer market to glean knowledge from the experts.

To get a glimpse of acreage properties with homesteading potential see inside today’s Columbian Homes section or go online to www.columbianhomes.com.

SMALL ACREAGE FARMINGON YOUR MODERN HOMESTEAD

- Krista CunninghamColumbian Advertising & Marketing Guru

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Outdoor enthusiast alert! Go fishing, play sports, ride horses, dogs playland.SEE PAGE F3

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Some thoughts on Interest Rates…I have been tracking interest rates for about 40 years. When I was finishing my accounting degree in the early 1980’s we were experiencing interest rates in the 18 to 20% range for purchasing homes. A

very difficult time for those who needed financing.

My wife and I secured financing our first home in 1988 at an incredible rate of 11.25%. We thought

we were in high cotton. Five years later we needed a

larger home for our growing family and secured a rate of 6.125%. Today rates are sub 4% for a 30 year fixed mortgage. In Denmark, a 20 year rate for home purchase is 0%. Incredible!!What to think about all this?A wise Real Estate Consultant in the mid 1990’s taught me something I haven’t forgotten. Track Japan. In the early 1990’s their country went to a 0% discount rate (the rate banks are charged for their money to lend). Today some 30 years later it hasn’t changed much.Most asset values are tied to interest rates. The lower the rate the higher the value. Think about cars and homes.Almost everything is financed with low rates. School districts, municipalities, corporations, consumer purchases are all

financed with historically low rates. It is extremely difficult to get this to change. My business requires financing. Money is priced as a commodity. It constantly changes. My 40 years of experience with rates have shown a downward trend in rate.I am a believer in paying the true cost of money. Adjustable mortgages are the truest representation of the cost of money. Think about that the next time you finance a home.Our Model Home (7909 NE 78th Street— across from Crossroads Church) is open Fridays-Mondays from 10a-4p.If you are thinking about downsizing… Consider Quail… you’ve earned it!!I hope this helps and thank you for reading the newspaper.

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The Columbian welcomes news about top agents, awards, community involvement and business announcements. Questions? Contact Krista Cunningham at 360-735-4583 or [email protected]. Real Estate Notebook is a service of The Columbian’s Advertising Department and submissions are subject to editorial approval and will publish as space is available.

The REALTOR® Emeritus program is a special membership status honoring REALTORs® who have maintained their membership for 40 years or more. The criteria for REALTOR® Emeritus designation includes membership in the National Association as a REALTOR®, REALTOR® ASSOCIATE, or both, for a cumulative period of forty years, and at least one year of service at the state, local or National Association level as an officer, director, committee member, federal political coordinator, President’s liaison or regional coordinator.

Gerry Spencer has held membership in the Clark County Association of REALTORS® for a forty

years. In 1977 Gerry completed the prescribed course in real estate practice and ethics and became a Graduate of the REALTOR® Institute. Locally, Gerry served as Clark County Association of Realtors® President in 1987. In 1999 he received the CCAR’s Golden Key Award for Outstanding Service. Other positions he has held include 2001 Programs Committee Chair and 1991-1992 Treasurer for Washington State Realtors. Gerry is currently an Associate with RE/MAX Equity Group brokerage.

RE/MAX EQUITY GROUP ASSOCIATE GERRY SPENCER ACHIEVES

REALTOR® EMERITUS STATUS

Martiné has built her career working in the Southwest Washington Real Estate Industry. Her dedication to her clients shows in each and every transaction. A large part of her business is by referral and this is because she feels that maintaining strong relationships and giving the best service possible are of the utmost of importance. Martiné is bilingual in Spanish and English and as a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S.), she is able to utilize her extensive travel experiences to help assist international clients and provide a smooth and seamless experience for foreign buyers. Cascade Sotheby’s is perfect fit and Martiné is excited to be a part of the team.

MARTINÉ GIBBONS JOINS CASCADE SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

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