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Mt. Hood Cabin Sales

Monday, March 19, 2012
by Liz Warren

Mt. Hood National Forest Cabin sales hit a total of five over the past four months. Despite the colder weather of winter we saw buyers ready to purchase, mostly with cash, in todays Mt. Hood real estate market.  Many of these national forest cabins had been for sale over a year so the pricing points were finally hitting the area where buyers were ready to take action. Mt. Hood cabins are located on leased land and are not available for traditional bank financing. Tightening of credit had pinched off some alternative sources of cash for buyers of these charming cabins. Although prices for sellers have taken a big hit like all real estate, a Mt. Hood cabin is a wonderful choice for a second home on Mt. Hood. The pristine settings on Zig Zag River, Camp Creek or Still Creek in Rhododendron and the Government Camp area make for a wonderful natural setting for a getaway.

More information on Mt. Hood Cabins in the Mt. Hood National Forest

Here are the sales:

Mt. Hood Cabin sales

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Monday Morning Inspiration

Monday, March 19, 2012
by Liz Warren

Have a little Monday Morning Inspiration. Hit the coffee below.

 

Monday Morning Coffee

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Tubing on Mt. Hood

Sunday, March 18, 2012
by Liz Warren

Tubing on Mt. Hood just went to the next level. Government Camp is the epicenter of tubing in the Northwest. With only a short drive to Government Camp from Portland, just over an hour, kids, teens and adults who want to have their winter experience in the snow can go tubing on the mountain.

Three locations  present the best opportunity. All three are also located in the Mt. Hood National Forest. Cooper Spur is just past Government Camp as you're heading East. Summit ski area at the far East side of Government Camp and Snow Bunny Hill operated by Summit is another choice. It's located two miles past Government Camp. The third choice, bringing tubing to the next level is Ski Bowl (located on the Multorpor side). Theres a conveyor belt that takes tubers up the hill. 

Have you ever heard of Cosmic Tubing on Mt. Hood? Rumor has it that this is the only area that has brought this concept to the next level in the US. Ski Bowl is the Northwest birthplace of Cosmic Tubing. This is the quintessential teenage party event. On Friday and Saturday nights tubers can get a three hour ticket to ride and listen to techno  music blast over the slopes with the hill lit up like a dance floor. 

So, if you haven't checked this sport out!There is plenty of winter left for fun on Mt. Hood!

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Mt. Hood National Forest Cabin Fee Act

Saturday, March 17, 2012
by Liz Warren

Many Mt. Hood National Forest cabin owners and potential buyers are familiar with the Cabin Fee Act. This has been a long term project in getting control of the escalating yearly permit fees charged by the Feds for a cabin owner to have their cabin on National Forest lands. Current permit fees are based on 5% of the appraised value of the land.

Higher land values over the past 20 years have caused these fees to escalate at a rapid rate causing many owners financial duress in keeping their cabins year after year. The current recession hasn't been kind as many cabin owners have been forced to sell due to higher fees. 

​The National Forest Cabin Fee Act has been presented to the legislature through the political action group called the Cabin Coalition 2. This act is an alternative to the current fee structure the forest service is operating under. 

Updates on current action in the house and senate may be viewed here.

​What is the Cabin Fee Act?

Recreation Residence Direction - FSH 2709.11 (09/17/2008)

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Market Statistics for Mt. Hood Real Estate Sales in February 2012

Saturday, March 17, 2012
by Liz Warren

The local multiple listing service has just released statistics for sales in the Mt. Hood area covering Government Camp, Welches, Rhododendron and Brightwood. This sales chart gives cumulative information from this year compared to last at the same time. It also shows how many listings are on the market and how many sales occurred this month, days on market and other information. 

Mt. Hood Real Estate Sales Chart For February 2012

​Great news in that the number of pending sales are up 240%! 

 

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Mt. Hood Real Estate Sales for February 2012

Friday, March 16, 2012
by Liz Warren

The multiple listing service has just released the Mt. Hood real estate sales information for the month of February 2012. This sales area covers Government Camp, Welches, Brightwood and Rhododendron. A huge improvement over January's numbers brought a total of ten sales for the month!

​Sales included three foreclosures, two forest service cabins, and one Government Camp home.

Here are the ten properties to close:

Mt. Hood real estate sales for February 2012

Sales are increasing in numbers and this should bode well for sellers this year. Prices in our area have not stabilized nor increased.

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Hackett Creek Home in Timberline Rim

Tuesday, March 13, 2012
by Liz Warren

New to the market! This Mt. Hood home is well maintained contemporary home with lots of mountain accents from the floor to ceiling river rock fireplace to the knotty pine ceiling and walls of windows that look out to a private wooded setting on Hackett Creek. This Mt. Hood home is located in Rhododendron, Oregon and is a short drive to the ski slopes- only 20 minutes away, and a one hour drive to Portland. Imagine being at Ski Bowl in 20 minutes after work!

There are three bedrooms and two and a half baths in this home. Easy for full time or second home usage! A two car attached garage means you never get wet from rain or snow. The grand room is open towards a natural setting and a huge deck for entertaining. It's just steps to pet and kid friendly Hackett Creek. Timberline Rim is the name of the subdivision this Mt. Hood home is located in and it wraps around the Sandy River. Amenities include pool and tennis court plus a lodge for parties or meetings. 

Mt. Hood National Forest is just down the street with thousands of miles of hiking trails and the new Sandy River Basin mountain biking trails is a short ride away. Enjoy 27 holes of golf at the Resort at the Mountain. The stunning beauty in the Cascade foothills surround you.

Hackett Creek ContemporaryHackett Creek Contemporary in Timberline Rim

​Hackett Creek Contemporary Home Offered at $230,000

 

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Inspiration for Tuesday's Mt. Hood Snowstorm

Tuesday, March 13, 2012
by Liz Warren

Enjoy some Mt. Hood Inspiration. Hit the coffee below. 

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Golden Poles Condo in Government Camp

Friday, March 9, 2012
by Liz Warren

Affordable Condo in Government Camp at Golden Poles Condos! This main level unit was just reduced $20,000! Walk to Multorpor for skiing or take a dip in the heated pool. This two bedroom, two bath unit has a fantastic wood stove for warming up after hitting the slopes. Sit on your covered deck and enjoy the incredible night lights of the ski area. Golden Poles Condo details  Enjoy the beauty of the Mt. Hood area ​year round in this centralized location!

Asking $200,000 and the unit comes completely furnished!

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Mt. Hood Inspiration

Friday, March 9, 2012
by Liz Warren

Hit the coffee for some Mt. Hood Inspiration.

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