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Stunning Salmon Riverfront Home!

Tuesday, April 21, 2009
by Liz Warren

Salmon Riverfront Home

$500,000

Location, Location, Location! Stunning one level home right on the Salmon River with incredible views. It's the sunny side of the river with views up and downstream. Completely remodeled from top to bottom with hardwood floors, a wall of windows for viewing, custom cabinets and Subzero frig, granite counter tops and more!! I love the remodeled master bathroom with radient heat, Jacuzzi tub, glass block windows and vessel sinks.

Take a tour of the home here

There are two bedrooms and two baths with all hardwood floors throughout the home! All windows face the river and it's so close you can almost touch the water. The living room, dining room kitchen and master bedroom all have river views. There is a cozy fireplace in the living room and the master! I love the kitchen. It's open and has tons of custom cabinetry with granite counter tops not only in the kitchen but also the built in cabinetry in the dining area! There's a Subzero frig too.

The master has an incredible bathroom with heated tile floors, Jacuzzi tub, walk in shower, glass blocks and double vessel sinks.

The second bedroom has French doors that open out onto a flagstone patio for Morning Coffee.

There is a secret garden with a dining area too. I love the flagstone patio at the river with views up and down the Salmon. A special stone stairway with log railing takes you right down to the water for dipping your toes.

You have views up and down the river and a panoramic view of wilderness areas towards the West.

This home will not last so act quickly. It's the best location on the mountain just down from the Resort with 27 holes of golf!

 

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Morning Coffee

Monday, April 20, 2009
by Liz Warren
Monday Morning Coffee

INSPIRATION FOR TODAY:

"If someone wrote a book about your life . . . would anyone want to read it?"
- TV Recruiting Ad (U.S. Navy)

FICTION OR NON-FICTION?

Fast-forward your life 20, 30, even 40 years. Now . . . imagine someone writing a book of your life story. Think of the possibilities. Would it be motivational, a mystery perhaps, or even science fiction? What about reference, a novel, true crime, short story, or an expose? Would it be found in the children's section of the library, the reference section, or under biographies?

Wow - the possibilities are endless. The good news is - YOU are the lead character, and get to make all the choices! Close your eyes and visualize how it would read. Assume that the author is an unrelated third-party who knows every detail. That's a scary thought, isn't it?

If the chapters were written in chronological order, which ones would make the best reading? Undoubtedly, the ones from age 12-20 would provide some interesting material. From 20 to 40 would be excellent transitional chapters with lots of "Ah-ha!"s and course changes. The final chapter may be the most revealing, however. Think how many readers like to skip to the end to see how the book ends.

If you could skip to the end of your own book, how would it read? Summarizing the entire book, would you say it was a thriller, a shocker, a spell-binder, a tragedy, a romance, or an inspiration?

Your life is a book waiting to be written - write it well!

 

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Farmers Market near Mt. Hood

Wednesday, April 15, 2009
by Liz Warren

If you are passing through Sandy on the way to Mt. Hood  starting in May on a Saturday don't forget to stop at the Sandy Mountain Market. Frorm May through October there will be food, crafts, produce, flowers , and even live music offered at the newly created Sandy Civic Plaza.

For additional information on this Mountain Market visit this link

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Mt. Hood Real Estate Sales in March

Wednesday, April 15, 2009
by Liz Warren

The numbers were just released today in the multiple listing market stats for the month of March. There were a total of four closed sales for March. Heres how the numbers in the report look:

Days on market are hitting an average of 138 days but more importantly, pending sales, year to date, are down around 55%. As inventory increases with more motivated sellers who need to sell we may see even more prices softening than we've seen.

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Morning Coffee

Monday, April 13, 2009
by Liz Warren
Monday Morning Coffee

INSPIRATION FOR TODAY:

"Riches do not consist in the possession of treasures,
but in the use made of them."
- Napoleon

SEPARATE TRASH FROM TREASURE!

Written by Dr. Fred Craddock, the following story was passed along to me:

One of my schoolmates spent many years ministering in China. He was under house arrest and the soldiers came one day and told him that he could return to America. The family was celebrating. The soldiers said, 'You can take 200 pounds with you.'

They had been there for years! Two hundred pounds. They got the scales and they started the family arguments - two children, wife, and husband. Must have this vase . . . Well, this is a new typewriter . . . What about my books? . . . What about our toys? They weighed everything and took it off, until at last they had it right on the dot: two hundred pounds.

The soldiers asked if they were ready to go and they said, "Yes!" "Did you weigh everything?" They said, "Yes!" "Did you weigh the kids?" "No, we did not." "You will have to weigh the kids." In the blink of an eye, the typewriter, vase, books, all became trash. Trash. It happens.

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Talk about a paradigm shift. How often have we all weighed our goods without considering our "kids"? Think of the times we placed value on our "stuff," only to be swiftly reminded of the value of a loved one.

This concept is confirmed with the story of a man who showed up at the pearly gates with a wheelbarrow full of gold bars. St. Peter explained that he could not "take it with him." Nevertheless, St. Peter consulted with God about the man being allowed to bring the gold bars. God answered with a simple question: "Why does he want to bring in paving materials?"

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Mt. Hood Historian Visiting April 19th

Wednesday, April 8, 2009
by Liz Warren

One of the best books around on Mt. Hood area history is Mount Hood: A Complete History. Author Jack Grauer will be in the area and visiting the Wy'East Book Shoppe on April 19th at 2:00 PM. 

Stop in to discuss local history and if you have questions or information to share, bring that along too. 

The Wy'East Book Shoppe and Art Gallery is located at the Rendevous Center in Welches.

 

 

 

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Camp Creek Log Cabin

Tuesday, April 7, 2009
by Liz Warren

 

$150,000!

Charming 1935 Rustic log cabin on the banks of Camp Creek in the Mt. Hood National Forest. This cabin has all the basics! High vaulted ceilings with beams, skylights, old fashioned paned windows, a bedroom down and a loft up with two beds, a toe warming wood stove and country kitchen.

You will love the deck on creekside for outdoor living. Only a couple of steps to the creek. It only takes ten minutes to get to skiing. The pristine Mt. Hood National Forest is a paradise that is only one hour from Portland. leased land

Take a tour here

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Morning Coffee

Monday, April 6, 2009
by Liz Warren
Monday Morning Coffee

INSPIRATION FOR TODAY:

"I always wanted to be somebody.
Now I realize I should have been more specific."

- Lily Tomlin (from her "One Woman Show")

AGE DOESN"T MATTER!

Whether you're 23, 43 or 73, ask yourself this wonderfully refreshing question: "What do I want to be when I grow up?" Regardless of our age, it's so easy to lose sight of the specific "somebody" we always wanted to be. What's more, the "somebody" we had in mind in our 20's may be someone different in our 50's.

Worse yet, maybe we grew up to be the "somebody" someone else had in mind - like our mother or father. The influence of those around us often prevents us from even asking the question "What do I want to be . . . ?" We try so hard to be their somebody that we don't allow ourselves to grow up at all.

So . . . going back to the matter of age, it doesn't matter WHEN we decide who we want to be so much as that we DO decide. It is at that moment that a catharsis takes place, and we rid ourselves of everyone else's determination of our identity. We are free . . . free to become the person of our dreams.

Is it easy to develop and maintain our new identity? No. Our day-to-day activities will still attempt to distract us from our new persona. Nevertheless, as artist D. Morgan points out in one of her paintings, "The impossible dream - isn't!" Take a quiet moment today, just for yourself, and ask, "Am I the somebody I wanted to be?"

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Wood Floors Are Popular on Mt. Hood

Thursday, April 2, 2009
by Liz Warren

 Wood Floors!

Hardwood floors remain a very popular choice among many homeowners and vacationers who own homes on Mt Hood, and with all the stains and finishes available, cleaning them is easier than ever. Wood floors are easy to maintain — they usually require little more than sweeping with a soft-bristle broom and periodically cleaning with a reputable wood floor cleaner. The National Wood Flooring Association offers the following tips for protecting and maintaining hardwood floors.

·         Use a cleaner that is specially made for wood floors. Avoid using sheet vinyl and tile floor care products. Self-polishing acrylic waxes can cause the wood to become slippery and appear dull quickly.

·         Use throw rugs both inside and outside of doorways to prevent scratches and keep dirt and grit from being tracked onto the floor.

·         When cleaning, do not use a wet mop. Standing water can dull the finish, damage the wood and leave a discoloring residue.

·         Wipe up spills immediately with a slightly dampened towel.

·         Avoid walking on wood floors with cleats, high heels and sport shoes, which can dent the floors.

·         When moving heavy furniture, pick it up instead of sliding it. Place guides under furniture legs to prevent

scuffing and scratching.

 

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Mt. Hood Landscaping Tips

Thursday, April 2, 2009
by Liz Warren

Low-Cost Landscaping Tips

A beautifully-landscaped property can work wonders when it comes to selling your home. The Free Landscaping Ideas Blog offers these suggestions on how to save money without sacrificing quality or beauty.

·         Make a plan that includes a schedule of tasks and rough sketches of your design to help you determine what items you need. For assistance, consult with an expert at a local gardening store or home improvement retailer.

·         Plan the project in phases and purchase products as money is available. The phased-in plan also helps you avoid the interest and fees associated with home-improvement loans or credit card purchases.

·         Don’t sacrifice quality. Ask the staff at local specialty shops for recommendations about the best products available. If you are inexperienced with landscaping, consider spending a little extra for professional assistance.

·         Carefully inspect plants for diseases and insect problems, especially if you didn’t purchase them from a nursery. Diseases and pests can spread to other plants. Also ask the gardening retailer if they offer warranties on their plants.

·         If you plan ahead, you can take advantage of off-season prices. For example, buy lumber in the winter when it is cheaper and store it until you are ready to use it. Shop for trees, shrubs, perennials, mulch and soil late in the season when prices go down.

·         Purchase products online or from catalogs, or join a gardening club, which may offer discount prices as well as helpful advice.

·         Your municipality may have mulch and compost available. Also, try asking people in charge of construction or demolition sites if they have used stones or bricks they might give away.

·         Ask neighbors if they’ll share some of the costs. By pooling all your resources, you may get some good deals on items bought in bulk, and you can split the cost of renting machinery for landscaping work.


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