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Mt. Hood March Sales Are Huge!
Monday, April 14, 2014
March sales numbers are in and 15 properties closed this past month! The hot market for March was definitely Government Camp with four Condo sales plus two homes!.Two foreclosure properties were sold and there's only three foreclosures on the entire mountain. Two Mt. Hood National Forest leased land cabins closed and two Timberline Rim homes were purchased.
Here are the fifteen sales:
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This looks like we will be seeing a very active summer of activity.
Market Trends Newsleter
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Catch up on the local market trends in the Mt. Hood area from Welches and Brightwood to Government Camp. See the 15 real sales in February and get details on the mountain's favorite event, the Bite, coming this month!
Government Camp Recent Small Earthquakes
Thursday, March 27, 2014
This past weekend a series of small earthquakes have been hitting the Government Camp area with up to 30 quakes from a magnitude of .3 to the largest at 2.3 on the Richter scale. Residents have not been able to feel the quakes but scientists are paying attention because this is a new fault that they were not aware of. This fault is now on the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network list of faults to watch. This map is direct from the PNSN website showing the location of the mini-quakes.
Sandy Riverfront Sunny Acre with Sturdy Home and Four Car Garage and Shop in Rhododendron
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
If you love the sun and seclusion with the sound of a river in the background and a beautiful territorial view, you will love this home. Very well built modified A-frame with open spaces that are perfect for full time living or a vacation getaway right on the Sandy River. Sunny decks, a garden area, fruit trees and plenty of room to wonder your property. The original A-frame was built in 1966 and an addition added at a later date giving the property over 2,000 square feet of laving space.
Lots of wood throughout. A huge master bedroom is on the main floor with walk in closet and spacious master bathroom with shower and jetted tub. A cozy loft upstairs for guests with a view to the mountains across the Sandy River.
The green house will get your plants ready for spring. If you have toys, the four car garage/shop is the perfect hang out for a man cave.
Amenities abound with the Mt. Hood National Forest down the street, premium ski areas just 25 minutes away, the Sandy Basin Trail for mountain biking a quick ride nearby and the 27 hold golf course at the Resort at the Mountain. With Portland only one hour away, it's tough to beat this recreational paradise.
New on the market at $369,900!
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Great Rhododendron Getaway
Friday, March 14, 2014
Great vacation home in Rhododendron close to skiing, golf and hiking! Great open room that is perfect for gatherings. Upgraded kitchen huge living room area complete with woodstove for after ski toe warming and hot toddies! Three bedrooms upstairs for plenty of guests. Updated bathroom and laundry area too. The slider off the dining room area takes you to a big deck, a hot tub and a campfire ring with a view. Peekaboo views of the Zig Zag River from your back yard. Only 20 quick minutes to premium slopes, hiking trails down the road, and a 27 hole golf course minutes away. It's currently used as a vacation rental with Mt. Hood Rentals. Great for supplementing your ownership with some income. Enjoy your Mt. Hood getaway only one hour from Portland!
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February Real Estate Sales Numbers are Excellent for Mt. Hood Area
Friday, March 14, 2014
The RMLS multiple listing service recent published the total sale numbers for February 2014 and they are rolling in at 15! Considering it's winter time with a mix of crazy freezing weather and recent monsoons, 15 sales is exceptional for this time of year. Pending sales are up 400% compared to February 2013. This should be a great year for mountain sales if we maintain this pace.
Mt. Hood Inspiration for Monday
Monday, March 10, 2014
Hit the coffee below for your Monday Morning Inspiration.
Mt. Hood one of the Seven Wonders of Oregon
Monday, March 10, 2014
The Seven Wonders of Oregon features our local Mt. Hood in one of the new Travel Oregon ad campaigns. Our spot has Timberline Lodge, Trillium Lake, skiing and boarding, and of course the mountain itself.
Visit Travel Oregon to find out all the things to do and see on and around Mt. Hood.
Flood Insuarnce Update
Sunday, March 9, 2014
The house just voted on a bill 306-91 to approve the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act with amendments.
The bill would repeal FEMA's ability to raise rates and use new flood maps. It will also cap rates at a max 18% per year. Refunds would be given to flood insurers who were unaware of the new increases without warning. The Senate must pass the amendment before the bill would become law.
Read the Homeowner's Flood Insurance Affordability Act Fact Sheet from NAR This will get you up to speed on what this act means to anyone in a flood area.
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