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Clear Creek Home on Mt. Hood in Rhododendron Oregon

by Liz Warren

Location Location Location! This is a piece of paradise on the mountain with an amazing location with 210 feet of Clear Creek frontage on over a half acre of land. It borders the Mt. Hood National Forest on one side. Across the street sits the Sandy River and there are peek-a-boo views from the living room and bedroom. Clear Creek can be seen from every room on the West side of the house giving a private wooded setting. Multiple decks, a gazebo, rock patio and a graveled campfire area are along the creek making for amazing entertainment areas. 

Along the banks of Clear Creek in Rhododendron OregonFamily Room at the Clear Creek House on LoLo Pass Road in Rhododendron

The house is nearly 3,000 square feet with lots of room to spread out. A spacious entry area takes you to the coziest family room you’ve ever been in. The warmth of wood and the wall of windows brings lots of natural light into the room. The wood stove heats up the entire house and makes this the perfect room for watching movies or enjoying a good book. A wet bar is in one corner and built-in book cases line one wall. 

The sellers are using the downstairs bedroom as an office with built in cabinets and a huge walk in closet for storage. A remodeled full bath is on this level with a rustic mountain theme. The two car attached garage is right off the utility room which doubles as a mud room. 

Upstairs is an open floor plan with kitchen, dining room and living room. The kitchen island has a breakfast bar and a walk in pantry. It’s only steps to the back deck to get the ribs on the barbecue. The spacious dining area is great for big gatherings. 

Clear Creek Home on over Half an Acre in Rhododendron Oregon

A remodeled master bath has a huge tile shower. The sellers added a coffee station so they can enjoy their master sitting area and watch the creek flow by. Two more bedrooms are on this level with another full bath. 

There’s plenty of parking for visitors, RV’s and boats. A couple of outbuildings are great for wood storage, a dog kennel and storage. The house is just off LoLo Pass Road and has two private gated entrances. 

If you like to recreate this is the place to be. Just up the road is the Mt. Hood National Forest for tons of hiking trails, premium ski areas are only 20 minutes away, the Sandy Ridge mountain biking park is close by and The Resort at the Mountain has 27 holes of golf!

It’s the perfect home for full time living or second home with vacation rental possibilities. 

Offered at $410,000

Details on this Rhododendron Clear Creek Home

Villages at Mt. Hood Board of Directors Meeting Today

by Liz Warren

Notice for the Villages at Mt. Hood Board of Directors Meeting on Tuesday; February 2, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Resort at the Mountain (Trees Room).

          Villages at Mt. Hood Board of Directors Meeting in Welches Oregon

Resort at the Mountain has New Ownership in 2016

by Liz Warren

The Resort at the Mountain is under new ownership as of the beginning of 2016. The Resort website states the new owner as Stanford Oregon Hotel LLC. The mountain community is anxious to find what changes the new owner will bring to the Resort. 

A lot has been happening at the Resort over the past six months. 

*The resort is the first Best Western Premier Collection property in North America. 

*Welches had a major wind storm that knocked out power and caused many large trees along the golf course to come down causing the greens keeper headaches. 

*A three alarm fire on December 30th had guests scrambling out of their units in building 4 from flames. Ten rooms were destroyed from the fire, no one was hurt,  and the cause of the fire still has not been determined after investigation. 

Hopefully things will settle down for the new owner! As a major employer for our area, locals are anxious to see how new management takes the reins. 

Twenty One Sales In December 2015

by Liz Warren

The close of 2015 produced 21 closed sales for the month. Surprisingly, three of those sales were bank owned properties. The mountain had 13 bank owned properties sell in 2015 which was down from 16 for 2014. Three Timberline Rim properties, a popular subdivision along the Sandy River, changed hands. 

Inventory is down in all pricing points right now and many sellers are getting their properties ready for the 2016. State regulations and lender financing requirements make preparation a must to get a property prepared to go on the market. Getting any repairs completed prior to going on the market is a great idea because finding a contractor during summer months is nearly impossible causing delays for closing. 

Here are the 21 sales that closed in December:


Mt. Hood Real Estate Sales for December 2015

Mt. Hood December 2015 Real Estate Sales

by Liz Warren

The multiple listing service has released the sales numbers for 2015 December.


       Mt. Hood real estate sales for December 2015

December produced 20 closed sales making the year totals for 2015 at 203 sales. It's not that far off from 2014 totals with 10 more sales than last year. Real estate on the mountain is stable  and working towards recovery of 2007 values. Two out of every three homes that came on the market sold in 2015. Nationally predictions are that 2016 will be as good as 2015. Despite a small increase in interest rates, many buyers are opting in for a purchase now before rates continue to creep up. 

Crab Feed Community Fundraiser

by Liz Warren

Hoodland Womens Club Crabfeed 2016

Monday Morning Coffee

by Liz Warren

INSPIRATION FOR TODAY:

 
"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take . . . but by the moments that take our breath away."
 
~ Unattributed
 
 
GO RETRO - SIMPLIFY!
 
You've heard that it's good to "take time to smell the roses." You may have also read how Steven Covey encourages you in "Seven Habits" to take time to "sharpen the saw." You no doubt have also experienced the frustration of trying to find even a spare moment for yourself.
 
Why do so many sources advise taking time off for yourself for thoughtful introspection? Don't they know it's impossible in today's fast-paced world of money, soccer games, career challenges, family responsibilities, church & school activities, and so much more?
 
In fact, our society is totally preoccupied with all of the above. For those living in a big city, or even the suburbs, the pressure is even greater. Those who live in the country at least enjoy a little peace and serenity at the end of the day.
 
How did this happen? It's simple - or at least it was in the 1950's. Back then there were two kinds of soap - Lifebouy and Ivory. There were four automakers - GM, Ford, Chrysler, and American Motors. There were no computers or Internet, and long-distance was used only to inform relatives of illness or death. A schoolteacher's most serious behavior challenge was passing notes in class. Families watched "I Love Lucy!" together. There was no MTV. Divorces were rare.
 
Today the choices that face us each day are awesome. Which of many Internet providers or long-distance services should you use? Which cell phone or notebook computer should you have? Where will you find the money for the special dress, chauffeur, and professional photograph required for your daughter's fifth-grade "Prom"?
 
The world is spinning so fast, and isn't likely to slow down soon. As usual, relief must come from within. While you can't change the world's pace, you are free to change and simplify your own life. Simplify, simplify, simplify. Most importantly, take time to create those special moments that "take your breath away."

Happy New Year from Mt. Hood!

by Liz Warren

Happy New Year from Mt. Hood

Mt. Hood has some great options for New Years Eve this year! Now that we have snow and lots of it, the Mt. Hood area is ready to rock and roll to ring in 2016!

Mt. Hood Meadows has evening events  6:00 pm-12:15 am. Buy your tickets early for this event.

Timberline Ski Area has skiing, fireworks, music and fine dining seating!

Ski Bowl Fireworks and skiing till 2:00 AM!

Resort at the Mountain Live music and no cover!

Skyway Bar and Grill  Live music and $5.00 cover

A Little Mt. Hood Inspiration

by Liz Warren

Monday Morning Coffee

INSPIRATION FOR TODAY:

 
"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take . . . but by the moments that take our breath away."
 
~ Unattributed
 
 
GO RETRO - SIMPLIFY!
 
You've heard that it's good to "take time to smell the roses." You may have also read how Steven Covey encourages you in "Seven Habits" to take time to "sharpen the saw." You no doubt have also experienced the frustration of trying to find even a spare moment for yourself.
 
Why do so many sources advise taking time off for yourself for thoughtful introspection? Don't they know it's impossible in today's fast-paced world of money, soccer games, career challenges, family responsibilities, church & school activities, and so much more?
 
In fact, our society is totally preoccupied with all of the above. For those living in a big city, or even the suburbs, the pressure is even greater. Those who live in the country at least enjoy a little peace and serenity at the end of the day.
 
How did this happen? It's simple - or at least it was in the 1950's. Back then there were two kinds of soap - Lifebouy and Ivory. There were four automakers - GM, Ford, Chrysler, and American Motors. There were no computers or Internet, and long-distance was used only to inform relatives of illness or death. A schoolteacher's most serious behavior challenge was passing notes in class. Families watched "I Love Lucy!" together. There was no MTV. Divorces were rare.
 
Today the choices that face us each day are awesome. Which of many Internet providers or long-distance services should you use? Which cell phone or notebook computer should you have? Where will you find the money for the special dress, chauffeur, and professional photograph required for your daughter's fifth-grade "Prom"?
 
The world is spinning so fast, and isn't likely to slow down soon. As usual, relief must come from within. While you can't change the world's pace, you are free to change and simplify your own life. Simplify, simplify, simplify. Most importantly, take time to create those special moments that "take your breath away."

Snow Brings Thousands to Slopes on Mt. Hood Near Government Camp

by Liz Warren

Snow brings thousands to the slopes during holiday break with traffic slowdowns from Brightwood to Mt. Hood Meadows. At 3:30 PM today, traffic was bumper to bumper heading East towards three ski areas, Mt. Hood Meadows, Timberline and Ski Bowl plus travelers heading home to Bend and other areas on the East side of the state. 


Mt. Hood Traffic Jam in Welches December 26, 2015          Bumper to Bumper Traffic in Welches Oregon during Holdiay Break 2015

Stand still traffic with bumper to bumper conditions make the drive up and back from skiing challenging today. The best ski conditions we've seen in several years brought the skiers, boarders and snow seekers to Mt. Hood. When the sun went down some drivers took nearly two hours to drive from Mt. Hood Meadows to Welches on fairly clear roads. 

Mt. Hood Traffic Jam from Mt. Hood Meadows to Welches Oregon during Holdiay Break 2015

There's only one thing to do with this amount of people heading to the mountain and that's to get up early and hit the roads. Ski area parking lots will run out of room and the trip may be in vain if you don't get here bright and early! These conditions could continue through New Years with the amount of snow we have. 

 

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Merit Properties Group - Keller Williams Realty PDX Central
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Welches OR 97067
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