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Mt. Hood Inspiration
Monday, May 16, 2016
INSPIRATION FOR TODAY:
"Good judgment comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgment."
~ Barry LePatner
PERFECT BACKWARD VISION!
The reason there's so much humor in the "experience" we gain from our mistakes is that we all share in making errors - some of us learn, and some of us don't! That's where "good judgment" and "bad judgment" come in. When we make mistakes, and learn from them, we develop "good judgment." However, a lot of those mistakes that we have the opportunity to learn from are made because of our "bad judgment"!
Are some of us doomed to repeat history? What if we make the same mistake twice, but realize that we've done it? (You know, "Admitting you have a problem is half the solution"?) It's hard to "study" for the problems that life throws at us, but even if we had a lesson plan, we'd still wing it! As the last quote above illustrates, we have to actually go through the experience, hoping we don't fail, before we really learn the answer to how to handle the problem!
As Bobby McFerrin so popularly expressed it several years ago, "Don't worry, be happy!" If you're successful in your endeavor, congratulations! If you fail (or succeed with some degree of error), congratulations on your opportunity for further improvement! Chances are that life is not going to throw anything at you that you can't ultimately rise above, on your own or with some assistance.
Try a light-hearted approach to problem-solving. You really shouldn't treat this topic too seriously, or you'll get depressed and never try to accomplish anything out of fear of failure. So, it all boils down to this point: love your mistakes! Embrace your errors! They are one thing you can truly call your own!
Small Series of Earthquakes on South East Side of Mt. Hood
Monday, May 16, 2016
A small swarm of earthquakes beginning on Sunday has shaken the ground on the Southeast side of Mt. Hood. Although this is not as a result of a movement of magma, like the St. Helens quakes, it does represent some unknown fault lines which swarm every couple of years. Typically these quakes range in the 2.5 area and lower. Here's the latest news story on the subject at KGW in Portland
Still Creek Fish Trap in the Mt. Hood National Forest
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Still Creek meanders through the Mt. Hood National Forest and is one of the most popular waterways in our area. Not too far up Road 12A you’ll find this odd looking contraption in the water which is called a rotary fish trap.
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This trap funnels the smolt, young steelhead and salmon, who are heading back to the ocean, info a holding tank. The tank is checked every day by Forest Service personnel who collect data, measure, weigh and count species of each fish. Once collected the fish are let go to finish their journey.
The fish trap will only be here till the end of June during the spring migration.
Mt. Hood Area Distressed Sales
Monday, April 25, 2016
You may think foreclosures and short sales have gone to the wayside in today's active market but surprisingly, although fewer are on the market these days, there are a few here and there. Take a look at the Portland metro market area. Nearly 11% of first quarter closed sales in Portland metro were either bank owned or short sales.
The Mt. Hood area also has a few short sales and foreclosures in the market. Here is activity for Government Camp, Welches, Rhododendron and Brightwood for the first quarter foreclosures only.
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Short sales are listed below for the first quarter on the mountain.
Mt. Hood March Sales!
Sunday, April 24, 2016
March sales on the mountain poured in with sixteen properties closing! A huge variety from Government Camp to Brightwood including ski homes, starters, waterfront getaways and permanent homes. Pricing points of under $250,000 are the fastest moving in today's market.
Currently there are 47 residential properties for sale with two thirds of them over $300,000! We haven't seen inventory with this pricing point dominating our market in a very long time.
Here are the March sales for 2016
One Level Three Bedroom Two Bath Home with Easy Care Landscaping!
Sunday, April 24, 2016
Hit the brakes and take a good look at this new property that just hit the market in Timberline Rim, a riverfront community along the Sandy River. This hard to find one level home boasts three bedrooms and two baths with an attached two car garage. A large sunny deck is right off the family room slider. Big Bonus: brand new roof and carpet installed in 2015!
Open floor plan with living room, dining room and family room. The kitchen features built ins and a breakfast bar. Both bathrooms have skylights too. Cozy up to the wood stove in the family room. Easy care landscaping because there's no lawn!
This is the perfect starter or retirement home, or vacation getaway. With amenities of pool and tennis court, community lodge, and recreational opportunities from skiing, hiking in the Mt. Hood National Forest, mountain biking or golf, you can't beat this location. Offered at $235,000
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March Mt. Hood Real Estate Sales Are Up!
Sunday, April 17, 2016
RMLS has just released sales for March of 2016 showing sales surged for the Mt. Hood area. Many buyers are moving to the area plus vacation home purchasers are on the increase as minimal inventory is creating multiple offers on many properties.
Compared to 2015 sales are up nearly 82% for March showing buyers are taking advantage of an improving Oregon economy and still low interest rates! Sixteen sales closed showing a strong first quarter finish. Compared to 2015 the first three months pending sales are up 63%. It's taking just over three months for marketing time as an average over all pricing points.
Although we are not at the PDX frenzy point yet, many buyers need to be ready to jump right in if they see the property they want because they can go quickly.
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