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Monday, January 14, 2013
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Record Setting December for Mt. Hood Real Estate Sales!
Monday, January 14, 2013
December finished with a bang for Mt. Hood real estate sales in 2012! We finished out the fourth quarter with an astonishing 45 sales! Fourteen were credited for the last month of the year. Despite appraisal challenges and buyer and home qualifying issues the numbers speak for themselves.
Here are the fourteen winners in December!
Four sales in Government Camp led the pack with three Condo units including a luxury Grand Lodges unit selling for $367,000 and the other two were Collins Lake condos.
Only two foreclosure sales to report . There’s only four bank owned properties currently for sale! REO’s or bank owned properties are being usurped by loan modifications and short sales.
Short sales may dominate 2013 over foreclosures with an extension of the Homeowner’s Forgiveness Act just passing this month! Short sales made up 5% of the 2012 sales market.
Mt. Hood Area Real Estate Sales Numbers for 2012 With 4.4% Increase in Pricing!
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Mt. Hood area real estate statistics are in for the 2012 selling season. There are some” good news” numbers to report! The biggest is that the average sale price is up 4.4% as reported by multiple listing service. More good news: total number of sales are up 30% over 2011.
As the built up existing inventory gets sold we will eventually see more stabilization in the market and hopefully a rise in prices.
December saw a big decline of 50% pending sales compared to last year. No doubt this was because of the uncertainty of the fiscal cliff talk and the holiday shopping sprees that occupied each weekend.
Government Camp homes and condos finally broke out of its slow down for several years. Eleven condos in Government Camp closed and many single family homes went out the door with nine total.
foreclosures are slowing nationally down to 20% of sales. Government Camp, Rhododendron, Welches and Brightwood had 28 bank owned sales and seven short sales. We’re 6% higher than the national average in distressed sales!
Continued low interest rates and plenty of inventories to purchase will make 2013 another block buster year for sales. Although qualifying and appraisals make this market challenging we are optimistic that these obstacles will be met.
Cold Snap for Mt. Hood Area- Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips
Saturday, January 12, 2013
It was a beautiful day on Mt. Hood with cool crisp weather and lots of sun to enjoy!
Highs were close to 32 in Welches but temperatures are going to dip this evening close to 20 degrees in Welches and down in the low teens for Government Camp! Locals know what that means,,,,potential frozen water pipes. Here are a few tips to prevent your pipes from freezing with these lower temperatures.
New Government Camp Properties Hit Market
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Two new properties just came on the market for Government Camp. One is new construction on Morrison Street. This three bedroom, two and a half bath home also has room for a 300 sq. ft. bonus area. Easy access to hiway 26 too! Built by Edison Homes. Just listed at $549,900.
Find all Government Camp Homes and Cabins
The second property to come on board is a lot in Alpenglade Park in the heart of Government Camp. The asking price is $249,000. This premier subdivision has some of the best homes in Government Camp including a large common area, streams that flow through the subdivision, plenty of guest parking and plowed roads of course.
Monday Morning Coffee
Monday, January 7, 2013
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A Relaxing Winter Weekend on Mt. Hood
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Happy New Year! Welcome to winter on the mountain and the end of many winter break vacations. Fortunately there is plenty of snow on the mountains and relatively easy driving conditions to get to the slopes. We are entering the time of the year for weekend warrior skiers who drive back and forth at the break of dawn and into the night to hit the slopes. Whether you’re on ski patrol or your kids are in lessons or participating in ski racing all squeeze up Highway 26 and after an hour plus of driving you finally get to your destination at Ski Bowl, Meadows or Timberline.
Just think how easy it would be to have a mountain getaway for your winter weekends instead of lining up and fighting road rage and ice all the way down the hill. Life’s short. A crackling fire and a glass of wine with friends sound a lot better than idling in line down to Portland all weekend. The most affordable alternative is a Condo or cabin down in the Welches and Rhododendron area. These can easily be found for under $200,000. If you’re a golfer, you can even purchase a condo, on the golf course at the Resort at the Mountain for under $150,000!
If you must be closer to Mt. Hood, then Government Camp will be your destination. Occasionally, homes may be found under $350,000 but they are rare to find. Another option, Collins Lake Condos which may be had for under $300,000! Winter swimming pool and hot tubs plus your own tandem garage make these condos an easy option and you can supplement your ownership by renting them out in the summer during the high demand vacation and summer ski season.
Check out many Mt. Hood real estate options in the links below. You just might find the solution to your weekend warrior seasonal stress reducer right here!
Government Camp Homes and Cabins Under $300,000
Government Camp Condos For Sale
Morning Coffee
Monday, December 31, 2012
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Rhododendron Ski Cabin
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Just listed and ready for occupancy! This affordable ski cabin has everything you'll need to make this ski season the best. Located in the Woodlands area about a block from the Zig Zag River, this well maintained cabin features an open floor plan with high vaulted ceilings and a brand new toe warming woodstove. Two bedrooms upstairs including a master with a half bath and an open loft.
There's an entry way to keep all your ski equipment and a utility room to dry the ski clothes. The location provides good access to hiway 26 for a quick dash up to the slopes only 15 minutes away. Don't spend your weekend driving back and forth in your car. Enjoy this location for easy access to all Mt. Hood activities including hiking, golf, mountain biking and more.
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Affordable at $132,500!
Mt. Hood National Forest Cabins
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
One of the most often sought after properties on Mt. Hood are Mt Hood National Forest cabins located mostly above Rhododendron on up to just before the climb to Government Camp along Hiway 26. These cabins were mostly built in the 1930’s and 1940s by Portlanders who wanted a summer getaway thus the term “Summer Homes” used by the Forest Service.
Since that time the cabins have turned into much more than “Summer Homes”. Many skiers who want a weekend getaway close to Mt. Hood’s ski slopes find these cabins the perfect affordable option compared to the higher priced condos and chalets in Government Camp.
Cabin sales make up around 17% of market sales in 2012. The cabins are anywhere from rustic hand crafted cabins to completely remodeled and updated cabins fully insulated with gourmet kitchens and hardwood floors.
The best part about National Forest cabins are the locations. Several waterways meander through the woods including Still Creek, Camp Creek and the Zig Zag River which crosses both sides of Hiway 26. Waterfront cabins are some of the most popular for buyers. The pristine forested setting and regulated ownership requirements of the permit keep this area one of the most beautiful, undisturbed and anesthetic experience you can have on Mt. Hood.
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Still Creek on a snowy day.
There are 15 cabins currently for sale in the Mt. Hood National Forest. Contact me at [email protected] for a complete list!
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