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

Since 1999, the "Nailing it Down"articles have been published in the Daily World and other countywide weekly newspapers. NeighborWorks® of Grays Harbor County has collaborated with local newspapers, elected officials and local experts to publish articles covering hundreds of topics.

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Interested in buying a fixer-upper?

Interested in buying a fixer-upper?

Houses in Grays Harbor are selling as quickly and at the highest prices they ever have. In our last blog, we talked with three different real estate professionals about this red hot market. Houses are on the market an average of just six days and are often being sold for over the asking price! And even though prices are high, because of super low interest rates, buyers can still get good deals for the same monthly payment. It’s a win – win! This week, as promised, we want to

Hot real estate market in Grays Harbor!

Hot real estate market in Grays Harbor!

Thinking about selling your Grays Harbor house? If it has good bones and doesn’t need a lot of repairs, you can likely get top price – and quickly. We know from our own housing experience, and from talking to three local real estate professionals, that Grays Harbor homes are currently selling as quickly as they ever have, and at the highest prices ever. “”I’ve never seen anything like the current market,” said David Quigg, who owns Quigg and Co. Real Estate in Hoquiam, along

Wells Fargo Safe and Sound grant makes a difference in Grays Harbor

Wells Fargo Safe and Sound grant makes a difference in Grays Harbor

Promoting safe, healthy and sustainable housing opportunities through partnerships is the mission of NeighborWorks of Grays Harbor County. When people live in a safe, comfortable home, it impacts many other aspects of their lives. Studies have shown that with a warm, weatherized, rehabbed home, children miss fewer days of school, parents miss fewer days of work, and health concerns are often improved. It’s hard to sleep well in a home that is freezing cold or breathe well in

Which contractor should I hire?

Which contractor should I hire?

When it comes to hiring someone to work on your house, certain conditions can make it more likely that you – and the contractor – are happy with the outcome. In last week’s column, we answered some common questions about hiring a contractor. You have more questions on the topic and we have more answers! But let’s start by reviewing the basics from last week. We encouraged you to put in writing what you want done – that’s called a “scope of work.” The detailed scope of work in

Hiring a Contractor for Your Home Project

Hiring a Contractor for Your Home Project

Are you among the hordes of people who have worked to improve their homes during this last year’s quarantine? Beginning last spring, people responded to the pandemic and resulting quarantine with a back-to-the-basics mentality. In fact, in addition to toilet paper, items including canning lids, vegetable seeds and yeast were difficult to buy. In addition to gardening, cooking and baking, with nowhere else to go but home, by the millions, people looked for things they could do

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