Mt. Hood Real Estate Bloghttp://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/blogMt Hood Oregon real estate market news provided by Liz WarrenTue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTEleven Sales for April 2013RMLS reported a total of nine sales for April but two more have since been added to RMLS totaling eleven sales. Three of this month's sales were foreclosures and one short sale. Foreclosures in the area are tapering off and short sales increasing. Lengthy closings are status quo for any short sale these days.

April 2013 mt. Hood Sales

April 2013 Mt. Hood Sales

]]>http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Eleven-Sales-for-April-2013http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Eleven-Sales-for-April-2013Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTApril Sales on Mt. Hood for 2013April 2013 stats are out in RMLS showing the trend of number of sales is still booming along. There's plenty of inventory to purchase with no short supply and buyers are snatching up homes and cabins. This past month saw a splurge of new inventory hitting the market increasing the number available by nearly a third. Of the nine sales which close that month the marketing time hit 282 days. Inventory that has been on the market a while is finally clearing out. May looks to be a continuation of the trends we are seeing.

 

Mt. Hood sales April 2013

]]>http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/April-Sales-on-Mt-Hood-for-2013http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/April-Sales-on-Mt-Hood-for-2013Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTVillages at Mt. Hood Meeting May 18. 2013Villages Meeting

]]>http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Villages-at-Mt-Hood-Meeting-May-18-2013http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Villages-at-Mt-Hood-Meeting-May-18-2013Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTMt. Hood Golf Course Homes and CondosThe Resort at the Mountain, located in Welches, has a beautiful 27 hole golf course along the Salmon River in Salmon Valley. Some of the most beautiful scenery in Oregon can be found along the course. If you've ever visited the resort and had a glass of wine or lunch at the Mallards, next to the pro shop, you've just seen one of the most beautiful spots in the Cascade Hills.

Mt. Hood Golf Course

Our inventory is flush with condos and homes along the golf course. Interest rates are unbelievable right now so take advantage of today's golf course buys and get ready for some Mt. Hood fun! Check out today's golf course selection

 

 

]]>http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Mt-Hood-Golf-Course-Homes-and-Condoshttp://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Mt-Hood-Golf-Course-Homes-and-CondosTue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTConnie's Cottage Hits the MarketIf you're looking for a great ski cabin or getaway in Rhododendron, this is it. All the basics you'll need on a wooded lot just a block from the Zig Zag River. A stone fireplace with a wood stove insert to warm you up on cool winter evenings, a huge spacious loft with multiple beds, and an old fashioned claw foot tub are just  a few of the features of this Mt. Hood getaway. 

Affordable at $120,000!  Mt. Hood Cabin Details

]]>http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Connies-Cottage-Hits-the-Markethttp://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Connies-Cottage-Hits-the-MarketMon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTMt. Hood Morning CoffeeHit the coffee below for Monday morning inspiration.

 

]]>http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Mt-Hood-Morning-Coffee-3http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Mt-Hood-Morning-Coffee-3Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTMt. Hood Inspiration for Monday MorningHit the coffee below for Monday Morning Inspiration

]]>http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Mt-Hood-Inspiration-for-Monday-Morninghttp://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Mt-Hood-Inspiration-for-Monday-MorningMon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTNew Waterfront Homes on Mt. Hood Hit the MarketMany new waterfront homes have recently hit the market for 2013. If you love the sound of a river out your front door or a bubbling stream lulling you to sleep at night, here are several new waterfront homes that just recently came on the market. The first four are on the Sandy River closer to Brightwood and three are currently used as nightly vacation rentals. The last three are located on the Salmon River which meanders through Welches before it joins the Sandy River near Brightwood. All homes are at least three bedrooms and two baths with unique charachteristics. Shoot me an email if you would like more details on any of these exceptional riverfront homes on Mt. Hood!

 

     Mt. Hood Waterfront Homes for sale

]]>http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/New-Waterfront-Homes-on-Mt-Hood-Hit-the-Markethttp://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/New-Waterfront-Homes-on-Mt-Hood-Hit-the-MarketMon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTMarch Sales in Like a LionNationally we are hearing of improving markets in most metro areas. The mountain has seen an increase in number of sales again with fifteen properties closing in March! This bodes good news for 2013. The month saw four forest service cabin sales in the Mt. Hood National Forest, three homes in Timberline Rim with two of the three being forecloses. Remaining sales were spread throughout the area from Sleepy Hollow on up to Meldrum Street in Government Camp. Current pending sales sit at 23 so we expect high numbers for the final April and May too.

 

Mt. Hood sales for March 2013

]]>http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/March-Sales-in-Like-a-Lionhttp://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/March-Sales-in-Like-a-LionSun, 28 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTDistressed Sales for Mt. Hood AreaResent numbers for distressed properties were just released by multiple listing for the Portland Metro area graphed below. Although the numbers are shrinking and down from 35% or so from a year ago, the total sold  homes are still around 22% of the market for bank owned and short sales. The first quarter of 2013 on the mountain saw 28 sales with only three bank owned properties in the mix. Bank Owned Properties for sale on Mt. Hood.

Portland Metro distressed properties for first quarter

]]>http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Distressed-Sales-for-Mt-Hood-Areahttp://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Distressed-Sales-for-Mt-Hood-AreaMon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTHere's a Little Mt. Hood InspirationHit the coffee below for some Monday Morning Inspiration!

]]>http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Heres-a-Little-Mt-Hood-Inspirationhttp://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Heres-a-Little-Mt-Hood-InspirationMon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTMarket Numbers for March 2013Wow, there was a lot of money flying around in March on the mountain. By the end of the month a total of 28 sales had closed since January 1st and 15 of those sales closed in March, more than half of the year totals. Six of those sales went pending in March and closed. All of those sales were cash and four on leased land in the Mt. Hood National Forest.

            Mt. Hood march sales for 2013

 

This is a surprise because the total market time for the homes that sold was 365 days. How could this be? Well our data base is quite small so things get a bit skewed in the numbers. One property at 25488 E CEDAR GLEN LOOP had a cumulative marketing time of 1412 days.... yes that is FOUR years on the market!

There is plenty of inventory on the market on Mt. Hood and we expect an active year.

]]>http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Market-Numbers-for-March-2013http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Market-Numbers-for-March-2013Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTThe Bite Of Mt. Hood 2013!
One of my favorite yearly events is the Bite of Mt. Hood. This is a fun filled fund raising event put on my the local Chamber of Commerce. It's grown into a huge event and has moved into larger accommodations at the Resort at the Mountain in Welches!

The Bite in Welches Oregon

The Bite of Mt. Hood 2013
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SATURDAY, APRIL 20
THE RESORT AT THE MOUNTAIN, WELCHES
5 P.M. - 9 P.M.

$5.00 Admission
]]>http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/The-Bite-Of-Mt-Hood-2013http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/The-Bite-Of-Mt-Hood-2013Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTTuesday Morning CoffeeHave your Mt. Hood Inspiration for the day. Hit the coffee below!

]]>http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Tuesday-Morning-Coffee-6http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Tuesday-Morning-Coffee-6Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTLocation Location Location! Golf Course Condo with Hunchback Mountain ViewAffordable Mt. Hood Condo right on the Fairway at the Resort at the Mountain! Location Location Location with views of the Salmon Valley and Hunchback Mountain at this upper unit with super large deck and walls of windows to enjoy the views. $135,000

Hunchback Mountain From Mt. Hood Fairway Estates CondoTake a tour of this unit

 

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Fairway Estates Condo Details

]]>http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Location-Location-Location-Golf-Course-Condo-with-Hunchback-Mountain-Viewhttp://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Location-Location-Location-Golf-Course-Condo-with-Hunchback-Mountain-ViewTue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTMt. Hood Morning Coffee Hit the coffee below to get some Monday Morning Inspiration

]]>http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Mt-Hood-Morning-Coffee-2http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Mt-Hood-Morning-Coffee-2Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTSalmon Valley Views at this One Level Updated Cottage! Salmon Valley View in Welches Oregon

How would you like to wake up to this view every morning? Yep, life is rough in Welches Oregon. If you like BIG VIEWS and are looking for a wonderful one level home right across from the golf course, this is it!

 Welches Oregon One Level Cottage with Salmon Valley ViewsOne Level Cottage in Welches Oregon With Salmon Valley Views

Just listed and ready for occupancy. Nearly a half acre of land and an updated two bedroom home awaits you. Not only is there a two bedroom home but a detached finished bonus room that could easily be your guest house complete with a half bath. Asking price is $225,000 and the view is worth at least a million! Welches Cottage With Big Views

       Take a Tour Here

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]]>http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Salmon-Valley-Views-at-this-One-Level-Updated-Cottagehttp://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Salmon-Valley-Views-at-this-One-Level-Updated-CottageMon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTThe Lodge at Timberline Rim If you are looking for a spacious home with a mountain feel on a third of an acre, look no more. This is a great home to pack them in and enjoy the mountain. You could sleep an entire ski team here! High vaulted ceilings, tons of light, plenty of room to sleep folks too. Three bedrooms and a loft with one super huge bedroom for bunks and bunks or a main master bedroom. Skylights and updated bathrooms are a bonus. A stone hearth for your propane stove make a great spot to sit after a day of skiing. There's a huge wraparound deck for sitting. A short walk takes you to the swimming pool and tennis court or a picnic area on the Sandy River. An oversized two car garage has room for vehicles and storage.

Check out this home for only $235,000!

 

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]]>http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/The-Lodge-at-Timberline-Rimhttp://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/The-Lodge-at-Timberline-RimThu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMTRemodeling Projects Here are the cost benefits of some home remodeling projects from NAR and CAR, that's National Association of Realtors and California Association of Realtors. Of course the numbers will be somewhat different in Oregon as far as costs but it might get  you thinking about what types of remodeling help your value the most.

Remodeling projects and costs

]]>http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Remodeling-Projectshttp://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Remodeling-ProjectsSun, 24 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMTSpring Skiing Passes at Low Prices on Mt. Hood! Today it's snowing all the way down the hill in Welches and the skiers are heading up to catch recent snow and there's plenty of it. Spring break is often the best skiing for the whole year and the most affordable time of the year to ski. Check out these prices if you aren't heading for Cabo this break. Next week you'll need plenty of sun screen too as temps are going up. Some of THE BEST conditions of the whole year can be had for the rest of this ski season so take advantage!

Spring Pass Specials: 

Ski Bowl $99.00

Mt. Hood Meadows $139.00

Timberline $109

]]>http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Spring-Skiing-Passes-at-Low-Prices-on-Mt-Hoodhttp://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Spring-Skiing-Passes-at-Low-Prices-on-Mt-HoodFri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT