Liz Warren
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Big news if you live outside the Oregon Trail School district and you would like to attend the newest high school in the area in Sandy Oregon! Here's the latest news:
Latest Information From NAR
The DEQ department for the state of Oregon has developed a new program for homes with septic and cesspools called Septic Smart. It’s Septic Smart program is designed to educate buyers and sellers about proper septic care and maintenance.
Along with the DEQ’s new program, Septic Smart, the Oregon Real Estate division now requires a septic addendum within your real estate contract addressing septic and cesspool inspection requirements, if needed. This restricts who can do the septic inspections for a real estate transaction to designated Oregon state certified DEQ inspectors. An up to date list of inspectors can be obtained online at the Septic Smart website.
The Mt. Hood area probably has around 80% of its homes on a septic or cesspool.
Cabins located in the Mt. Hood National Forest require an upgrade at the time of sale for existing cabins served by cesspools. The septic upgrade process and time frame will be determined by the forest service on leased land cabins with severe restrictions on when and where any work may start or be completed.
These new DEQ requirements put septics and cesspools as a number one priority in a real estate transaction. There is a program at Clackamas County that provides low income grants and loans for septic repairs and other home repairs listed on their site.
Expect potential delays in a transaction if septic problems arise from these new requirements.
2014 was the year of the Condo sales in Government Camp. Condo sales hit a total of 27 last year and 23 of those were in Government Camp. The majority sold in Collins Lake, a very popular facility with pools, hot tubs, hiking trails and easy access to Highway 26 for a quick trip to the slopes. There are six Collins Lake Condos for sale today. If Government Camp isn't the landing spot for you, several units in Welches near the Resort at the Mountain might serve your needs.
Grand Lodges was also a hit with buyers. Five units changed hands in 2014. These luxury units are just before Collins Lake on the loop with underground parking and concierge services. Nearly all units overlook Collins Lake making a very scenic setting from the decks. Owners are also able to rent their units out through the Collins Lake office next door too.
If you are thinking about purchasing either one, Collins Lake or Grand Lodges, taking a test drive with a rental is a great option for buyers for these units and easily done through the Collins Lake rental office.
The multiple listing service, commonly called RMLS, has posted the sales for December 2014. December was roaring through with seventeen sales closed and an average sales price of $234,600! From all appearances, inventory that has been on the market is finally clearing out with 203 average days on market.
Inventories are slim right now. All indications are that this year will be one of the best for sales in the past seven years as the economy picks up pace and unemployment is down. The winter activity has been the greatest I've ever seen. Buyers are out looking and our warm winter has provided exceptional access for showings. We're off to a great start this January.
Hit the link below for some Mt. Hood Inspiration for your day.
New to the market this weekend, the Goldie cabin is a well maintained family cabin located in the Woodlands area of Rhododendron. The two bedroom cabin features new laminate floors, high vaulted ceilings, a cozy brick fireplace and lots of windows! Two bedrooms and one and a half baths make for the perfect full time or vacation home. Washer and dryer too! An open floor plan is an essential for a vacation getaway. Covered deck at the entry in case it's raining! The metal roof is great for snowy winters on Mt. Hood.
The Zig Zag River is just down the street and the Mt. Hood National Forest is close by. Twenty seven hole golf course at the Resort at the Mountain too! Tons of hiking trails to enjoy. Only 20 minutes to premium ski slopes for winter fun.
Just new to the market at $149,950! Find more details here.
To finish out the year for Mt. Hood sales, our totals for the year hit 192 sales which was about a 20% increase over 2013. December crossed the finish line with 17 closed sales including four distressed sales, two condos and three Mt. Hood National Forest cabin sales.
Trends are continuing into 2015 with a mild winter, great access to all properties, and low interest rates!
Check out December's sales:
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