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Collins Lake Condos in Government Camp

by Liz Warren

Now that the snow is dumping on Mt. Hood and your friends and family are gearing up for a winter of skiing, now is the time to make your life way more hassle free. Collins Lake Condos has an excellent selection right now and if you want your weekend stress free this is the choice for you!

*No long lines of traffic for hours getting home or back up from the city

*Great location for walking to shops and restaurants

*Heated pools and hot tubs 

*On site management

*No scraping your windows before you leave- tandem garage

*Owners lodge for group gatherings

*Ski shuttle

*Internet access if you have to work over the weekend

*Rental pool if you aren’t using your unit

Check out today’s inventory:

Collins Lake Condos in Government Camp Oregon

Snow Piles in to the Mt. Hood Area!

by Liz Warren

Great news for skiers and local winter businesses on Mt. Hood who welcome the new two and three foot dumps that landed on our slopes this past weekend! Timberline and Meadows both had tons of folks coming to lay tracks Saturday and Sunday.

Timberline saw three feet of new snow and Mt. Hood Meadows had 54 inches. Ski Bowl is opening Wednesday at 3:00 PM for night skiing. Today will see a small sliver of blue sky as the next set of storms head in and should be bringing even more of the white stuff setting up our ski areas for a great winter break for vacationers.

Check your up to date ski conditions at these areas:

Timberline

Mt. Hood Meadows

Ski Bowl

Its been two years since we've had a good dump at winter break holiday season so local ski shops, restaurants and hotels are looking forward to getting a boost this December!

What sold properties closed on Mt. Hood in November 2015

by Liz Warren

Here are the fifteen sales for November 2015.


Mt. Hood real estate sales for November 2015

Mt. Hood National Forest cabin sales once again took off with four completed in November. It seems this year more cabins sold at the first half of the year, summer time slowed down and then fall picked up again. 

Five creek front and riverfront homes sold. Any waterfront properties are the top sellers in our area. Two distressed properties were closed for the month. Although rarely do we have any distressed sales on the mountain any more. One or two to creep into the market

Next month I'll have total numbers for 2015.

Mt. Hood Real Estate Sales for November 2015

by Liz Warren

The multiple listing statistics just came out for Mt. Hood sales for the month of November 2015. 

Mt. Hood Real Estate sales for November 2015

November stats show 15 closed sales with the number of pending sales down 20% compared to November 2014. In December we currently have 16 pending sales so with the traditional holiday slow down I expect sales numbers to be close to the same for December's closings. 

There's no doubt 2015 has been the best year we've had for sales on Mt. Hood since the crash of 2008! Interest rates will begin to inch. The reality of low interest rates over the past seven years is going to be a major wake up call for anyone who hasn't experienced historically normal rates of 7 or 8%. 

I'm optimistic about 2016. Usually when interest rates begin to rise more buyers hit the market to take advantage of lower rates so we are expecting increased activity for 2016. 

Road 20 Wind Damage-Rhododendron Oregon

by Liz Warren

Portland is flooding this week but the damage done in a wind storm that blew through the Mt. Hood area in November is still very apparent if you drive up road 20 in the Mt. Hood National Forest.  Along Highway 26 near Toll Gate Campground you will see massive firs fallen parallel to Highway 26. It's a wonder no one was killed along this stretch. 

I have yet to learn how many Mt Hood National Forest cabins were damaged during this storm. On road 20 there are still power lines down and likely many cabins still without electricity if you can even get to the cabin. Like match sticks, big firs were down left and right. Huge shallow root wads litter the forest. Chain saw dust sprinkles the road and driveways. I didn't attempt some of the side roads as the main road was enough to tell the story. 

An army of insurance adjusters were sent to Oregon after this storm and with the pineapple express that came this week they will be lucky to be home by the end of the year.

Mt. Hood National Forest Cabin in Rhododendron with Tree on it


Mt. Hood National Forest storm damage


Mt. Hood National Forest Rhododendron Oregon Road 20 Storm Damage

Collins Lake Condo With Treed Views in Government Camp

by Liz Warren

Snow is falling in the Cascades, skiers are waxing their skis and Warren Miller movies are on the screen. If you're gearing up for this years ski season you might want to come on up and take a look at this well maintained Condo with a wonderful wooded view out the door. Immaculate condition with two bedrooms and bonus bunk bed loft, two and a half baths, granite countertops and a beautiful stone fireplace to warm your toes after the slopes. Private deck off the living room with treed views.

Need some easy downtime after a day of skiing? Two pools and a hot tub will take those aches away. This location boasts a ski shuttle for pick up so you don't need to drive and hassle parking plus an easy walk to local restaurants and pubs for apes ski meals and brew. 

Biggest Bonus: No hassle road drives in traffic back home!

This like new condo just came on the market and is ready for occupancy. The furniture is thrown in too so it's ready to go!  Offered at $310,000!

                        Collins Lake Condo Government Camp Oregon

Collins Lake Condo Government Camp stone fireplace

     Collins Lake Condo Kitchen with Granite Counter Tops Government Camp Oregon

 

87749 E CREEK RIDGE RD #114

 

 

Mt. Hood National Forest Holiday Tree Cutting Permits

by Liz Warren

It's that time of the year where friends and families head for the Cascade foothills in the Mt. Hood National Forest to find the perfect tree for their holiday gatherings. Permits are available between Nov. 2nd and December 24th in the Mt. Hood National Forest.  The cost is only $5.00 per tree! Head on up to Rhododendron and bring your hot chocolate because it's cold up here!

 

 Tree cutting in the Mt. Hood National Forest,

download this pdf for all the information you'll need 

Mt. Hood National Forest Ski Cabin For Sale

by Liz Warren

Cozy and comfortable with beautiful stone fireplace and room for a bunch. Three bedrooms and two baths with all wood interior, paned windows, huge updated bathrooms and a rare washer and dryer. Located in Rhododendron just across the street from the Zig Zag River and a quick walk to the grocery store. This ski cabin has been in their family for years as they were avid skiers who loved the quick drive to the mountain in only 15 minutes!!!

Located in the Mt. Hood National Forest, it's in a pristine setting with tall firs, ferns and vine maple near by. A wonderful forested setting yet close to all the amenities from live music down the street to fine area restaurants. 

Super affordable for a second home at $130,000 plus the seller is installing a brand new septic!


      Mt Hood National Forest Cabin in Rhododendron, Oregon 

     Rhododendron Ski Cabin with Three bedrooms and two baths

 

Mt. Hood National Forest Cabin at Road 9 Lot 11 Info

Morning Coffee-A little inspiration for Today

by Liz Warren

INSPIRATION FOR TODAY:

 
"Happiness is like a butterfly. The more you chase it, the more it will elude you. But if you turn your attention to other things, it comes softly and sits on your shoulder."
 
~ Anonymous
 
 
DRAW YOUR OWN MAP!
 
Imagine you've planned the trip of your dreams - say from North Carolina to Colorado. You've charted all the roads, have a fist full of maps just in case, and have your priorities straight in your mind. You get started on a beautiful sunny day, and begin enjoying the ride.
 
Late in the day, as you approach the Mississippi River, you drive straight into a bank of heavy fog. You turn on your lights, but still cannot see 10 feet ahead. Just because the highway is out of sight doesn't mean you've lost your way. Continuing on the path you've set for yourself, you soon break out into the sunshine again - still headed in the direction of your dreams.
 
In perspective, consider that the trip represents your life's goal - your first priority. Steering your vehicle down the highway hour by hour represents your efforts to reach your goal. The fog bank illustrates the momentary interruptions and obstacles encountered on your journey.
 
As day #2 begins, you find that you've come to an unexpected intersection - one that's not on your map. Confused, you pull over and examine the map closely. Stay to the right and you'll end up in Colorado. Take a left and you may arrive at an unanticipated, yet equally wonderful destination.
 
OK, let's cut to the chase! Sometimes your priorities change, don't they? Just as you think your goal is in sight, a new opportunity arises. Remember the saying that "life is a journey - not a destination"? What's exciting is that YOU are in control of the steering wheel, and whatever destination you choose is OK - so long as it's YOU who has made the choice.
 
Happy motoring!

Distressed Sales Decline in the Mt. Hood Area

by Liz Warren

Take a look at the RMLS statistics for distressed sales over the past quarter in all areas. Bank owned sales are just down to under 6% and short sales at under 2%! So far in 2015 the Mt. Hood real estate market has seen a total of 6 bank owned and zero short sales up to this point. In 2014 that total hit the 18 with 15 bank owned and 3 short sales. The "shadow inventory" of distressed homes is shrinking by the month and heading for historic norms. 

Distressed Real Estate Sales and Listings for Mt. Hood Real Estate

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