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Market Stats for Mt. Hood March 2010

Saturday, April 17, 2010
by Liz Warren

The multiple listing service for the Portland metro area has just come out with the numbers for March 2010 Mt. Hood sales. Here are the numbers:

A huge number of new listings came on the market- this could be the "shadow inventory" or people waiting for the market to improve that have been holding on till economic news has improved. There's another wave of foreclosures coming on to the market so if this is "shadow inventory" the timing may be off. Forty three new properties to come on the market in one month is 25% of the entire market of listings for sale!

Real estate is local. No matter what the national media is saying it doesn't pan out in our local market. Oregon has always been a year behind most "national" real estate trends. We were late in the decline and we will be late for the "recovery".

Trends that are showing up:

1. much longer marketing times

2. serious impact of foreclosure sales on pricing

3. declining average sales price

4. increased pending sales numbers

Although this month's percent of sales price change shows 6.7% from last year, I find our data base is so small it does not give a true picture of what is really happening. Portland metro homes declined in price by 10.9% as an average so I suspect our number is greater than that.

 

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Home Built Before 1978?

Friday, April 16, 2010
by Liz Warren

If your home was built before 1978 and you're remodeling, there is a new requirement coming into play on April 22nd of this year passed by the EPA-o Protection Agency. This is the Lead Paint: Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule (LRRP).

If you have bought or sold a home you know about the lead based paint disclosure that must be signed by the seller. The EPA hasn't provided enough trainers to certify contractors so it will be crunch time to hit the April 22nd deadline.

Hazardous Material: Lead based paint is dangerous to children if inhaled or eaten and causes brain and nerve damage. It's also dangerous for adults causing many health problems. Lead based paint is also very difficult to remove.

Here's the kicker though, not only contractors but plumbers, window installers and heating installers need certification.

This could delay some projects as all these groups complete the certification.

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One Level Home in Park Like Setting

Wednesday, April 14, 2010
by Liz Warren

This one level home is close in but loaded with privacy on over an acre of land!  $300,000

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Tons of upgrades have been done on this home from a new kitchen,appliances, counter tops, cabinets, new carpets and linoleum, paint inside and out, Avalon wood stove, fixtures, paneling and more! There's even a 30 X 40 shop to store your toys and cars. A tree lined driveway brings you to the home. It's in a neighborhood but no homes can be seen from your secluded acreage. There's room for RV parking and tons of room for the grandkids to roam. A big bonus is that you can walk to shopping or restaurants and it's only 15 minutes to great skiing. Only one hour from Portland too! The home is perfect for either full time living, snow birds or vacationers!

Located in the heart of Welches!

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Ever Heard of Chinese Drywall?

Tuesday, April 13, 2010
by Liz Warren

Have you ever heard of Chinese drywall? This product is drywall which came from China causing a major commotion and lawsuits since it was imported and installed in mostly new home construction between 2001 and 2007. The commotion is about what it possibly might do to your home and your lungs.

This drywall contains contaminates that release gases which corrode metal such as copper, and can therefore damage your appliances, electrical wiring and electronics in your home.  It's a fire hazard too. The drywall is friable, easily released with friction, therefore unless removed carefully and thoroughly, particles may get into your lungs.

I won't go into the potential health hazards and there's not enough room to discuss how it was caused and all the other details of this product but it is something you should be aware of.

This link will take you to photos so you can check your electrical areas to see if they are showing signs of corrosion.

Here are additional web sites which have information on Chinese Drywall:

http://www.cpsc.gov/info/drywall/index.html

http://www.chinesedrywall.com/

articles on Chinese Dry Wall:

http://articles.latimes.com/2009/jul/04/business/fi-drywall4

http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/03/18/chinese.drywall/index.html

 

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Mt. Hood National Forest Appraisal Fees

Monday, April 12, 2010
by Liz Warren

Big news for cabins owners in the Mt. Hood National Forest, the long awaited appraisal fees will be mailed directly to owners in the next couple of days.

Another bit of news is that the Mt. Hood Homeowner's Association has launched a new web site at MHFHA.com.

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Morning Coffee

Monday, April 12, 2010
by Liz Warren
Monday Morning Coffee

INSPIRATION FOR TODAY:

"A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle."
- Father James Keller (1900-1977)


GOT A LIGHT?

We all love a compliment. Your manager says to you, "I noticed that your last sale was handled very smoothly. Thanks for offering your customer such excellent service!" Your wife or husband tells you, "I'm so proud of the way you encourage our children!" Your grown child returns home for a visit and says, "Thanks for making it possible for me to get my degree!" Those are "feel good" times, aren't they?

If you live a more or less normal day-to-day sort of life, compliments are always welcome, but aren't absolutely critical to your sense of well-being. You don't have to get them to make it through the day. If you are fortunate enough to enjoy high self-esteem, why not consider becoming a "candle" to others?

There are many around us each day, both children and adults, who suffer from mild to extreme "compliment" deficiencies. They may have never been told that they are good, or attractive, or intelligent. As children, they may have never experienced the exhilaration of getting a base hit, or making an "A" on a test, or receiving an "Honorable Mention" in art class. As adults, they may have lost a job, a spouse, or their health. In short, many around us have never even had their "candle" lighted once.

You can become the greatest philanthropist of all time without giving away a dime. All it takes to make a life-changing difference in someone's life is to share the light from your candle. Each day, look for opportunities to encourage, compliment, or offer your knowledge to those who are "candle deprived." Think back to when you were a child. Was there some special person who took that time with you - someone you've never forgotten?

Sharing your candle by lighting many others can warm both hearts and souls. Make a difference - starting today!

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Government Camp and Leased Land Cabins

Sunday, April 11, 2010
by Liz Warren

When doing an online search for properties many times the leased land cabins in the Mt. Hood National Forest will appear under Government Camp as a location. They aren't located in the traditional Government Camp area that we think of at the elevation of 3500 feet with a condensed community serviced by water,sewer and amenities. Clackamas county has designated an area "down the hill" from Government Camp as technically included so many forest cabins show up in your search. I believe the cut off area is on Road 28 and 29. If a cabin is in Government Camp they will be serviced by a separate phone company than Rhododendron residents.

Here are cabins located in Government Camp that are on leased land at this time.

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Government Camp Real Estate

Sunday, April 11, 2010
by Liz Warren

If you're looking to purchase a property on Mt. Hood, you may want to consider taking a look at these available properties located in Government Camp, Oregon. There's quite a few to choose from-classic vintage log cabins to top of the line contemporaries. Interest rates are on the upswing so now is the time to get in on the ground floor with more affordable payments.

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Mt. Hood Green Scene

Saturday, April 10, 2010
by Liz Warren

April 24, 2010

visit the local website for details

 http://mthood-greenscene.net/default.aspx

Recycling & Sustainability Fair

Welches Middle School

Welches, Oregon

  April 24, 2010

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

  
  The Mt. Hood Green Scene is a recycling event and sustainability fair sponsored by the Sustainable Hoodland Network, the Villages at Mt. Hood, and the Clackamas County Office of Sustainability.  It was funded by a grant from Portland Recycling Team.

In tandem with the Friends of the Hoodland Library's Used Book Sale

Join us for:

☼ Music

☼ Food      

☼ Student Displays

☼ Kids' Activities

☼ Local Green Businesses & Group Info

☼ Information for Living Green

☼ Blue Spruce tree giveaways
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Custom Craftsman Home

Friday, April 9, 2010
by Liz Warren

This house is great custom built craftsman home built in 2006 on nearly a quarter of an acre. Just listed in Welches!

$360,000

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