You’ve found the dream home, the perfect school district, the new job… everything is all set for the big move. Now it is time to tackle the beast--moving with young children. Relocating to a new home can be deeply overwhelming for children of any age group. If they are particularly young, they may not understand what is happening. They are forced to say goodbye to friends, teachers, and the familiar comfort of their community. For children of families that must move frequently, such as military families, this can come up multiple times throughout their lives and will need to be tackled with care and understanding each time.

Welcome to our neighborhood spotlight series! In this post, we'll be exploring the lively downtown area of Vancouver, Washington, and highlighting three of its most popular residential neighborhoods: Arnada, Hough, and Lincoln. These neighborhoods offer a blend of city living and quaint charm, providing residents with a one-of-a-kind lifestyle. From charming cafes to bustling boutiques, there is always something to see and do in this dynamic part of town. Whether you're a current resident or a potential buyer, come with us as we delve into what makes these neighborhoods so unique.

Home renovations are a fantastic way to customize your home and improve your quality of living. It’s important to think of them also as an investment into the overall value of your property, especially when preparing your home for sale. Many homeowners make the mistake of thinking that increasing home value requires lots of major updating and top dollar renovations, but often the updates that will return the most money tend to be smaller fixes that make a big difference. Here is our list of top 8 renovations for investment-minded homeowners (you’ll be surprised how easy many of them are!)

We’re firm believers in designing your home in a way that fits your style and needs perfectly, rather than rushing out to buy the latest trend. However, we still love keeping an eye on the popular new styles making the rounds! The new year is a perfect time to update your space and ensure your home feels welcoming and comfortable. Whether you’re looking to update your entire home or just want to add a few new accents, these 2023 interior design trends are sure to inspire.

2022 might be best characterized as a year of rebuilding. After two years of the pandemic, 2022 brought an international lifting of restrictions and a new sense of normal. In the real estate sector, this year was marked by economic balancing, rising interest rates, and inventory changes. To understand what happened in 2022, it’s important to first understand how our current market was the inevitable conclusion to the record-breaking year that preceded it.

First, let us offer a warm and heartfelt WELCOME! Congratulations on the move and we hope you love Vancouver, WA just as much as we do. Our local community has grown significantly over the past several years and we can see why. Located just over the river from Portland, Vancouver is ideally located for residents who want the benefits of living near a major city, but with the community feel of a suburb.

Pumpkin Spice Lattes are back, the grocery stores are stocked with fresh apples, squash, and root veggies, and the leaves have started their seasonal change. There’s only one element left to secure the Fall spirit--a trip to a local pumpkin patch to bring home the perfect carving pumpkin!

It’s no secret that here at Go With Ro, our pets are a part of our family. We believe our homes should be comfortable, safe places to live for all our four-legged companions and we’re not alone in that belief! In a survey by Homes.com of over 1,600 pet-owning homeowners, 68% claimed to prioritize their pet’s comfort when searching for new properties. In fact, of those surveyed two-thirds indicated that they had already moved in order to keep a pet happy, seeking pet-friendly home amenities like fenced-in backyards, ample square footage, durable hardwood floors, a mud room, and proximity to parks and walking trails. For today’s blog, we’re going to be talking about 5 ways that you can boost the pet-friendly features of your home, without breaking the bank.

Home technology has advanced so quickly in recent years that it can sometimes feel like we are living in an episode of The Jetsons. We may not be parking our flying cars out front or sending each other hologram messages, but today’s smart home upgrades can give even Rosie the robot maid a run for her money. In our blog this month, we’re breaking down all of the top advances in home technology. We’ll look at what smart home features can help increase convenience, lower your electricity bill, and (of course) add to the value of your home.

Congratulations on making the exciting life decision to sell your home! Whether you’re relocating to a new area, downsizing, upsizing, or just need a change, selling your home can be an incredibly fulfilling and exciting journey. Our goal at Go With Ro is the ensure our sellers can deftly navigate all the many pieces of the home sale puzzle and enjoy a stress-free move.

Below, we have broken down our complete process for sellers and top tips for how to prepare your home for hitting the market!

Living in such a spectacular part of the world, there are nearly limitless getaways a short drive away from Vancouver. From challenging Mountain hikes with spectacular viewpoints, to family friendly adventures that won’t break the bank, we’ve listed out some of our favorite nearby day and weekend trips.

Fourth of July celebrations can be loud and confusing for pets, causing anxiety, fear, and even aggression. It’s important to prepare ahead of time to ensure your pets have a stress-free Independence Day. Keep reading for our top tips on how to prepare your pets for fireworks and have a pet-friendly Fourth of July.

A major way to revitalize your home is by sprucing up your outdoor entertaining area! Outdoor spaces are a major draw for potential buyers and can create a spot of personal relaxation and sanctuary. Read this blog for 7 of our best tips to make a major impact on your outdoor spaces with minimal effort!

Across the country in 2021, US home prices soared by a dramatic 18.8% with over 70% of homes on the market receiving multiple offers over asking price. During this time, the Go With Ro team saw our listings sell for an average of nearly $30,000 over asking, consistently spending less than a week on the market. Today, we are no longer experiencing the same degree of strain from pandemic restrictions, and experts have been divided on whether our current spring market would bring a continuation of our seller’s market or if conditions would begin to taper off.

The best way to ensure your time in the real estate battleground of a seller’s market is to have a fantastic buyer’s agent on your team. A well-connected Realtor will hear about properties before they come on the market and know exactly how to prepare your offer to be competitive against other buyers. You want to be sure your agent is familiar with the neighborhood and has a history of happy clients. Our best advice is, when choosing a real estate agent, listen to your gut. If they don’t seem engaged or very knowledgeable, or even if you just don’t feel like you are a compatible team--don’t sign a thing and find a new agent!

With the weather getting nicer, we’re ready to get outside and give our homes the TLC they’ve been needing after this long winter! Adding a few upgrades to the front yard and exterior of your home can not only make it more attractive to potential buyers but will also give your home a fresh, polished look. Whether you’re looking for a Spring Makeover complete overhaul or a quick weekend project, there’s a range of projects you can do that will significantly upgrade your curb appeal!

It’s no secret that Vancouver, Washington has been growing in recent years. With a unique blend of small-town charm and big-city appeal, the ‘Couve has become an increasingly hot ticket in the real estate market. Vancouver is located on the north bank of the Columbia River within Clark County, Washington. At the time of this blog posting, the population stands at just over 195,000 residents, making it the fourth largest city in Washington State and the 5th fastest growing city by the number of residents added, according to census data.

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner which has got us putting together the perfect date night to spend with a significant other, a Galentine’s day girls night, or maybe a night of self-care! However you celebrate Valentine’s, we’ve put together a list of local businesses, adventures, and activities that can help you ring in the romance this year.

Over the past couple of years, trends in interior design have undergone significant changes as people have spent significantly more time at home. We’re seeing an overall shift to embrace warm, comfortable, and most importantly, functional spaces that make us truly enjoy our time spent in the home. It comes as no surprise then that we’re prioritizing design elements that feel welcoming, a departure from past trends that tended toward the modern, minimalist, and sleek. Below we’ve broken down some of the top trends that we anticipate will be all the rage in 2022 and what we’re leaving behind in 2021.

2021 has been a year like no other; we saw everything from the historic vaccine rollout, to several devastating natural disasters, to watching the Perseverance rover land on Mars. In Clark County, we’ve had a year of reopening and rebuilding from quarantine and welcomed in the new challenges and joys that 2021 brought us.