Local Resources
Check out this directory of helpful resources as it contains numerous valuable links concerning our area and the real estate industry.
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Consumer Price Indexes - Monthly data on changes in the prices paid by urban consumers for a representative basket of goods and services. The indexes found here are often used by real estate professionals to periodically adjust leases that are tied to changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
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Realty Exchangers - Serves as a qualified intermediary for I.R.C. Sec. 1031 Exchanges
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Castle Rock Public Schools -
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Kelso Public Schools - The mission of Kelso Public Schools is to prepare every student for living, learning, and achieving success as a citizen of our changing world.
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Longview Public Schools - News briefs, schools at a glance, staff development, school closure information,
and resources for teachers, students, parents, and community.
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Woodland School District - Woodland School District values the uniqueness and diversity of each child. All students can learn within a safe, caring environment of staff and community. It is the responsibility of the Woodland School District to provide an equal and quality education.
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School Information - free school profiles
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| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
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Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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Clark County - With more than 40 miles of frontage along the Columbia River, the Clark County offers a mix of urban areas, parks, rural farmlands, and forests
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Cowlitz County Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events
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Kelso, Wa. - In the 1840s, Kelso, Washington was founded along the banks of the Cowlitz River by a surveyor named Peter Crawford who named the town after his Scottish home. Kelso has a unique historical past -- a story of struggle against competition in businesses and professions, its disasters and its faith in itself to overcome all odds and to expand, grow and progress in every way possible.
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Longview, Wa. - Where Opportunity Lives!
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Vancouver, WA - Welcome to Vancouver, Washington... proud of our rich heritage, friendly neighborhoods, vibrant economy and quality services
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Woodland Washington - The City of Woodland, located 20 miles north of Vancouver, Washington, is the southern gateway of Mt. St. Helens. The city is located in both Cowlitz County and Clark County.
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The Columbian - Daily newspaper serving Clark County, Washington.
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The Daily News - Newspaper serving the Longview metropolitan area. Features news, sports, businesses, archives, and local links.
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Longview Public Library - Dial-in access to catalog, information about library, reference links, and links of local interest.
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Mount St. Helens - Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Volcano. The summit of Mount St. Helens is at an elevation of 2549 Meters (8364 feet), at 46.20 N.
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Community Information - free community profiles
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| General Links | |
| Inflation Calculator - The CPI inflation calculator uses the average Consumer Price Index for a given calendar year. This data represents changes in prices of all goods and services purchased for consumption by urban households. This index value has been calculated every year since 1913. | |
ZIP Codes - An On-Line Area Code Look-Up Resource
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| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
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Google Maps - Maps and satellite images of the United States plus helpful driving directions.
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Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Relocation Links | |
| Longview Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Tax Information | |
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| How to report moving expenses - | |
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