NeighborWorks® of Grays Harbor contributes to the community conversation on housing issues through a weekly column in the Daily World titled "Nailing it Down."

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Preventing crimes of opportunity at your home

Mold, mildew, flood water, fires and pests are the kinds of home “intruders” that we often talk about in this housing column. However, today we are discussing the more traditional intruder – burglars. We hope you never have to experience the fear and loss of having someone uninvited come into your home. That’s why, with the help of Grays Harbor County’s new Chief Criminal Deputy, Brad Johansson, we are offering some insights into burglary prevention. Just like the other afo

Housing trends vary around the Harbor, but numbers are good

Have you noticed lots of “For Sale” signs in front of houses around here? If so, our guess is that you have also seen many “Sold” signs. Houses are selling more quickly and for more money in much of Grays Harbor this summer. In last week’s column we gave you the low-down on encouraging county-wide stats about our area’s housing market using information gleaned from Tom Quigg, founder of the Aberdeen and Ocean Shores Windermere Real Estate offices. Quigg creates monthly report

Want to buy a house on Grays Harbor? You're not alone!

House sales in our county have remained strong through the first half of the year with Grays Harbor County a clear seller’s market for three of the past four months, according to Tom Quigg. Quigg, who founded the Aberdeen and Ocean Shores Windermere Real Estate offices in 1991 and 1992, respectively, examines the county’s real estate market each month, based on data provided by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS). The Grays Harbor housing units sold in June – 152 –

Fresh paint combats bugs, mold and mildew

Ahh, the long, sunny days of summer! Just as the summer weather is perfect for outdoor activities, freedom and vacations; it’s also the best time in the Pacific Northwest – especially near the coast – to get out your paint brushes for painting or staining the exterior of your house. Around here, most houses need a fresh paint job every five to nine years. Is this the year for your house? As we’ve recently mentioned, an annual quick wash and rinse can increase the longevity of

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