Desiree Lorentz Realtor

05/27/2026

This is wonderful family friendly fun! Highly recommend you check it out.

Pomeroy Farm & Pomeroy Cellars do a lot of fun events throughout the year. Follow them for more summer fun! ☀️

05/21/2026

✨NEW LISTING | Live Among the Trees
🏠SPECIAL KICK-OFF WEEKEND™ OPEN HOUSE | Sat 5/23 & Sun 5/24, 1 - 4pm
🏠4 Bed | 2 Bath | 1,855 Sqft | 1.38 Acres

Among the trees on a private 1.38-acre setting lies this rare one owner property that has been loved and well maintained. The property is private and landscaped with custom trails and offers a custom built play fort and a swing set. The home has brand new flooring, interior paint, and trim. The kitchen opens to a casual dining area. With RV parking, a shed, and a setting that feels tucked away from it all, this property has so much to offer.

☎️Listed by Desireé Lorentz | 360.953.0440
🔗View all listing details at www.desireelorentz.johnlscott.com/723632866

05/21/2026

NEW LISTING IN HOCKINSON SCHOOL DISTRICT!

22218 NE 116th Cir Vancouver, WA 98682

SPECIAL KICK OFF WEEKEND OPEN HOUSE
SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1PM - 4PM

4 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,855 Sq Ft | 1.32 ACRES | BUILT IN 1987

RV Access or Parking
Views of Trees & Woods
Secluded Gated Lot
Hockinson Schools

Among the trees on a private 1.38-acre setting lies this rare one owner property that has been loved and well maintained since the start. This property offers a sense of calm and space that’s increasingly hard to find, while still offering the convenience of being by everyday necessities—all within the sought after Hockinson School District. The property is private and landscaped with custom trails for early morning trail walks or after dinner wind down. A perfect space for families, the property offers a custom built play fort and a swing set. Inside, the home has been refreshed with brand new flooring, interior paint, and new trim, giving it a clean, inviting feel while maintaining its original character. The kitchen, updated in 2016, opens to a casual dining area, an easy, natural gathering space for daily life. Tile in the mudroom/laundry and kitchen adds durability where it matters. The mudroom and laundry area just off the garage create a functional transition that helps keep things organized. The layout offers flexibility with comfortable main-level living and additional space upstairs for guests, hobbies, theater, or a home office adapting easily to a variety of needs. With RV parking, a shed, and a setting that feels tucked away from it all, this property has so much to offer. This is your opportunity to enjoy privacy, practicality, and a slower pace all in one.

OFFERED AT $798,900

https://www.homes.com/property/22218-ne-116th-cir-vancouver-wa/9zkpjys6x82nm/

05/18/2026

What if home felt a little quieter… a little slower… and a lot more peaceful? How about a dreamy home in Hockinson?🌲Doesn't a 1.38-acre setting, rare one-owner property that offers the kind of lifestyle that’s getting harder and harder to find sound nice?

Imagine morning walks on private trails, evenings around the yard while the kids play, space for RV parking, and a home that has been beautifully cared for and thoughtfully refreshed along the way.

✨ 4 Bed | 2 Bath | 1,855 Sq Ft | 1.38 Acres
✨ Hockinson Schools
✨ Private trails + custom play fort
✨ Brand new flooring, trim & interior paint
✨ RV parking + shed

This one feels different in the best way, and you won't want to miss it. COMMENT “PM” for more information and when we go live I'll send it over to you so you can be one of the first to see! 🌿

05/12/2026

🏡 Thinking About Buying a Home? Is a down payment holding you back? You may not need a huge down payment to make it happen.

Many homes in Yacolt and surrounding North Clark County areas may qualify for a USDA loan program — a financing option designed to help buyers purchase in eligible rural communities with zero down payment options available for qualified buyers.

Here’s what that can look like 👇

✔️ 0% down payment options
✔️ Competitive interest rates
✔️ Lower monthly mortgage insurance compared to some other loan types
✔️ Available for many first-time buyers
✔️ Can be used for eligible homes in areas like Yacolt, Amboy, Woodland, Ariel & other rural communities

A lot of people assume buying a home means needing $50,000+ sitting in the bank… and that’s simply not always true.

USDA loans are designed to help make homeownership more accessible — especially in communities like ours where land, privacy, and a little extra breathing room are part of the lifestyle people are looking for.

If you’ve been renting, waiting, or thinking homeownership feels out of reach, it may be worth exploring what options are actually available to you before ruling it out. Every situation is different, but you might be closer than you think. 🌲🏡

This is a house that could quialify for USDA. Take a look at what a zero down payment could get you —

https://desireelorentz.johnlscott.com/listing/wa/yacolt/132-n-johnson-ave/21399662

✨ Listed by Jennifer Belmore ✨

Call Desiree Lorentz Realtor® Your Local North Clark County Real Estate to set up a showing.

This 1534 square feet Single Family home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. It is located at 132 N Johnson Ave, Yacolt, WA.

05/04/2026

🌿🌸 Spring is finally here and we’re celebrating the best way we know how.

Our annual Pot a Plant for Mom is happening this Saturday—a sweet little tradition to gather, slow down, and create something beautiful for the moms we love and adore so much.

Bring your kids, bring your mom, just come enjoy a simple happy moment with your community.

Saturday | 12–2 PM | Impact Automotive parking lot

I’d love to see you there 🤍

Amboy Hardware & General Store
National Painting, Inc.
Impact Automotive Battle Ground

04/30/2026

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial and emotional decisions you’ll ever make… and most buyers don’t realize how easy it is to make small missteps that can cost them later.

Not because they’re careless, but because no one showed them what to look for ahead of time.

These are the things I see happen all the time behind the scenes — the details that don’t always make it into the highlight reel of home buying, but matter just as much as the keys on closing day.

The goal isn’t perfection… it’s preparation.

When you know what to watch for, everything changes. You move with clarity, confidence, and a strategy that actually protects you.

If you’re thinking about buying or even just starting to explore your options reach out. I’m always here to walk you through it in a way that feels simple, informed, and fully supported.

No pressure. Just real guidance.

04/25/2026

There’s a price point in today’s market that stops a lot of people in their tracks…$850K – $900K homes.

At first glance, it feels out of reach. Like a massive jump.

But what most people don’t realize is—that number doesn’t tell the whole story.

Let’s break it down in a real-world scenario I see all the time:

If you own a home worth around $650,000 and you’ve built up roughly $350K–$400K in equity, your next move might be more attainable than you think.

Because you’re not starting from zero.

You’re bringing a significant down payment with you.

That changes everything:
• Lower loan amount
• Different monthly payment than you’d expect
• More flexibility with options

An $875K home isn’t the same as an $875K first-time purchase.

Scenario:
• Purchase price: $875,000
• Equity/down payment: $400,000
• Loan amount: $475,000

Now assuming a 30-year loan around ~6.5% (ballpark for conversation purposes):

👉 Principal & Interest payment: $3,000 – $3,100/month
+
• Property taxes
• Insurance
=
👉 Estimated total payment: $3,800 – $4,050/month

It’s a step forward, not a starting line.

And I think that’s where a lot of people get stuck—they see the headline price instead of the full picture. The truth is, moving up often isn’t about stretching yourself thin…It’s about strategically using what you’ve already built.

If you’ve been sitting on equity and wondering what’s next, it might be worth having a real conversation about your options.

No pressure. Just clarity.

Because sometimes that “crazy” number…
actually makes a lot more sense once you break it down.

Want to know what’s possible for you? Give me a call, let’s break it all down for — you’ll be able to see what your options are.

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/28024-NE-433rd-St_Amboy_WA_98601_M98618-26076

04/22/2026

Are you wondering what makes a neighborhood truly desirable in April 2026? 🌸 Discover the latest real estate trends shaping communities today!

Read more here:https://bit.ly/42muqC3

04/20/2026

What was once an empty, undefined space is now warm, inviting, and easy for buyers to connect with.

Through intentional design, layout, and layering, this room now tells a story—helping buyers immediately understand how the space lives, feels, and functions. From scale and flow to texture and tone, every detail was chosen to create a sense of comfort and possibility.

This is exactly why staging matters.
It’s not just about making a home look beautiful—it’s about helping it feel like home the moment someone walks in.

If you’re thinking about selling and want to position your home to stand out (and sell for its full potential), I’d love to guide you through the process from start to finish — from staging to sold.