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Monday, January 7, 2013
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A Relaxing Winter Weekend on Mt. Hood
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Happy New Year! Welcome to winter on the mountain and the end of many winter break vacations. Fortunately there is plenty of snow on the mountains and relatively easy driving conditions to get to the slopes. We are entering the time of the year for weekend warrior skiers who drive back and forth at the break of dawn and into the night to hit the slopes. Whether you’re on ski patrol or your kids are in lessons or participating in ski racing all squeeze up Highway 26 and after an hour plus of driving you finally get to your destination at Ski Bowl, Meadows or Timberline.
Just think how easy it would be to have a mountain getaway for your winter weekends instead of lining up and fighting road rage and ice all the way down the hill. Life’s short. A crackling fire and a glass of wine with friends sound a lot better than idling in line down to Portland all weekend. The most affordable alternative is a Condo or cabin down in the Welches and Rhododendron area. These can easily be found for under $200,000. If you’re a golfer, you can even purchase a condo, on the golf course at the Resort at the Mountain for under $150,000!
If you must be closer to Mt. Hood, then Government Camp will be your destination. Occasionally, homes may be found under $350,000 but they are rare to find. Another option, Collins Lake Condos which may be had for under $300,000! Winter swimming pool and hot tubs plus your own tandem garage make these condos an easy option and you can supplement your ownership by renting them out in the summer during the high demand vacation and summer ski season.
Check out many Mt. Hood real estate options in the links below. You just might find the solution to your weekend warrior seasonal stress reducer right here!
Government Camp Homes and Cabins Under $300,000
Government Camp Condos For Sale
Morning Coffee
Monday, December 31, 2012
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Rhododendron Ski Cabin
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Just listed and ready for occupancy! This affordable ski cabin has everything you'll need to make this ski season the best. Located in the Woodlands area about a block from the Zig Zag River, this well maintained cabin features an open floor plan with high vaulted ceilings and a brand new toe warming woodstove. Two bedrooms upstairs including a master with a half bath and an open loft.
There's an entry way to keep all your ski equipment and a utility room to dry the ski clothes. The location provides good access to hiway 26 for a quick dash up to the slopes only 15 minutes away. Don't spend your weekend driving back and forth in your car. Enjoy this location for easy access to all Mt. Hood activities including hiking, golf, mountain biking and more.
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Affordable at $132,500!
Mt. Hood National Forest Cabins
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
One of the most often sought after properties on Mt. Hood are Mt Hood National Forest cabins located mostly above Rhododendron on up to just before the climb to Government Camp along Hiway 26. These cabins were mostly built in the 1930’s and 1940s by Portlanders who wanted a summer getaway thus the term “Summer Homes” used by the Forest Service.
Since that time the cabins have turned into much more than “Summer Homes”. Many skiers who want a weekend getaway close to Mt. Hood’s ski slopes find these cabins the perfect affordable option compared to the higher priced condos and chalets in Government Camp.
Cabin sales make up around 17% of market sales in 2012. The cabins are anywhere from rustic hand crafted cabins to completely remodeled and updated cabins fully insulated with gourmet kitchens and hardwood floors.
The best part about National Forest cabins are the locations. Several waterways meander through the woods including Still Creek, Camp Creek and the Zig Zag River which crosses both sides of Hiway 26. Waterfront cabins are some of the most popular for buyers. The pristine forested setting and regulated ownership requirements of the permit keep this area one of the most beautiful, undisturbed and anesthetic experience you can have on Mt. Hood.
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Still Creek on a snowy day.
There are 15 cabins currently for sale in the Mt. Hood National Forest. Contact me at [email protected] for a complete list!
Tuesday Inspiration
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
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Mt. Hood Sleigh Rides in Government Camp
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
The recent dumping of snow on Mt. Hood in Government Camp signals the beginning of horse drawn sleigh rides through the streets of Govy! The sleigh is pulled by large Clydesdales who meander through snow covered roadways. What a treat if you’ve never had the opportunity to enjoy one of the top winter attractions in the Mt. Hood area. If your family is taking a day off from the slopes this is a great way to participate in a scenic snowy jaunt
Mt. Hood Sales Surge this Fall 2012!
Monday, December 17, 2012
Let’s take a look at the whopping 18 closed sales for the month of November on Mt. Hood listed below. The leased land cabins in the Mt. Hood National Forest came on gang busters with seven closed cabins. This is definitely a record breaking month for cabins. Typically summer months bring buyers out in droves for cabins but this year the fall brought cabin buyers out of the woods. The other strong segment of sales were cabins that were on fee simple land, or in other words, on their own land. These ranged in the areas of $100,000 to $200,000 mostly.
Timberline Rim racked up two sales and Zig Zag Village totaled one sale. Both of these subdivisions offer amenities of swimming pools and tennis courts which many homeowners prefer especially with kids.
The good news is that the more inventories that get sold the closer the mountain is to price stabilization.
If this isn’t the best time in history to buy on the mountain, I don’t know what is! Record low interest rates and plenty of cabins and homes to choose from makes a mountain purchase on the TO DO list for 2013!
Check out these offerings for your preferred pricing point:
Mt. Hood Homes and Cabins under $200,000
Mt. Hood Homes and Cabins between $200,000 and $250,000
Mt. Hood Homes and Cabins between $250,000-$300,000
Mt. Hood Homes and Cabins between $300,000 and $400,000
Mt. Hood Homes and Cabins between $400,000 and $500,000
November Sales Number 18 - Record Breaker for 2012!
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Market statistics have just been released by multiple listing for the month of November. We’ve had the highest number of sales since the beginning of the year and nearly double last months numbers! With eighteen Mt. Hood sales, this is a record breaker! The average sales price for the month is $156,300 showing a lot of sub $200,000 homes have sold during the month. As far as the numbers go, we are nearly up 20% over 2011.
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Monday, December 10, 2012
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