Mt. Hood Real Estate Bloghttp://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/blogWelches OR real estate market news provided by Merit Properties, Inc.Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTMt. Hood Inpiration  

Hit the Coffee below for a bit of Monday Morning Inspiration from Mt. Hood

 

]]>http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Mt-Hood-Inpirationhttp://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Mt-Hood-InpirationMon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTSki the Historic Glade Trail in Government Camp: 10 Year Anniversary March 3rd! March 3rd is the 10th Anniversary of the Ski the Glade Trail fundraiser. If you've skied at Timberline you've likely heard of the Glade Trail which leaves the designated ski area of Timberline and meanders several miles down to the heart of Government Camp emptying onto the road known as Blossom Trail. In the old days, pre-plowing the streets, skiers could ski all the way down to the Government Camp Loop road and quench their thirst at local taverns and restaurants.

It's a full day event. Find details here.

Ski the Historic Glad Trail

]]>http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Ski-the-Historic-Glade-Trail-in-Government-Camp-10-Year-Anniversary-March-3rdhttp://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Ski-the-Historic-Glade-Trail-in-Government-Camp-10-Year-Anniversary-March-3rdThu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTForeclosures on Mt. Hood It's a great time to buy a foreclosure with ten opportunities on the market today. Choices are from condos in Welches to Government Camp. Some of the lower end cabins and homes may need cash buyers due to their conditions. Take a look at these choices from Brightwood, Welches, Rhododendron and Government Camp:

]]>http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Foreclosures-on-Mt-Hood-2http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Foreclosures-on-Mt-Hood-2Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTGovernment Camp Rest Stop Staying Open The only rest stop between Madras and Sandy almost was shut down to to a lack of funding by ODOT. The Government Camp rest stop is old and in need of updating and repairs. It was slated to shut down but local area businesses and leaders worked with politicians to get it funded at least through March 31, 2012. Other options are currently in the works. Read the details in the Sandy Post article. 

]]>http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Government-Camp-Rest-Stop-Staying-Openhttp://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Government-Camp-Rest-Stop-Staying-OpenWed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTA little bit of Mt. Hood Inspiration It's time for a little bit of Monday morning inspiration.. Hit the coffee below:

]]>http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/A-little-bit-of-Mt-Hood-Inspiration-2http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/A-little-bit-of-Mt-Hood-Inspiration-2Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTMt. Hood Area will see 1 to 3 Feet through Wednesday! It's going to be a WHOPPER! Get ready for even more snow! It's been a steady event all day today but the latest news predicts a whopping 1 to 3 feet coming in through Wednesday! 

Here is info direct from NOAA

And KGW's latest report!

]]>http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Mt-Hood-Area-will-see-1-to-3-Feet-through-Wednesdayhttp://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Mt-Hood-Area-will-see-1-to-3-Feet-through-WednesdayTue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTDecember Sales for the Mt. Hood Area: Government Camp, Welches, Rhododendron and Brightwood The numbers are in for Mt. Hood sales for December 2011. A rousing 12 total sales for the month making the fourth quarter of 2011 (33 sales!) one of the largest in number of sales for many years. Lets take a look at what sold in December.

BIGGEST NEWS is that condo sales ruled the roost. Five units closed in December! Four of these condos were foreclosures giving big savings to buyers in the market. Two condos at the Fairway Estates at the Resort at the Mountain in Welches closed.

Government Camp had some serious action this month with one partial ownership (the first property listed below) sale, one Collins Lake condo at the lowest price we've seen yet  at $159,500. There was an unbelievable foreclosure price of $319,000 at the the luxury Grand Lodges complex.

Mt. Hood area real estate sales for the month of December 2011

]]>http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/December-Sales-for-the-Mt-Hood-Area-Government-Camp-Welches-Rhododendron-and-Brightwoodhttp://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/December-Sales-for-the-Mt-Hood-Area-Government-Camp-Welches-Rhododendron-and-BrightwoodMon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTMt. Hood Inspiration with Morning Coffee Hit the coffee below for today's Monday morning inspiration from Mt. Hood.

Morning Coffee

]]>http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Mt-Hood-Inspiration-with-Morning-Coffee-3http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Mt-Hood-Inspiration-with-Morning-Coffee-3Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTZig Zag Riverfront Cabin Reduced to $90,000! Fantastic Mt. Hood forest cabin location on the Zig Zag River with a great rock fireplace to warm up after skiing. This cabin sits above the river and it's a short walk down to the water. An open living area with kitchen, dining and living room make a great gathering place. Sleeping areas are a private bedroom down and up a spiral staircase to the huge loft upstairs with multiple beds. A sliding glass door takes you to the deck overlooking the forest and river below. Only about 10 minutes to the slopes and very affordable at $90,000! take a tour

Play VisualTour

 

]]>http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Zig-Zag-Riverfront-Cabin-Reduced-to-90000http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Zig-Zag-Riverfront-Cabin-Reduced-to-90000Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTGolden Poles Condo Government Camp-New on Market This new Golden Poles condo has just hit the market. Golden Poles makes an easy walk over to Ski Bowl East for skiing and a short walk to downtown Government Camp. This is a two bedroom, two bath unit in the recently renovated Golden Poles Complex. The condo is completely furnished! Brand new carpet and a wonderful open floor plan with living room, kitchen, and dining area together. Cozy up to the woodstove after a day of skiing. Step out to your covered deck with incredible views of night skiing at Ski Bowl. Amenities include underground parking, pool, sauna, wax room, full time onsite management! Skiers will love the ease of getting out of traffic and more time for R and R!  $220,000 

Take a Golden Poles condo tour here:

 

Play VisualTour

 

]]>http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Golden-Poles-Condo-Government-Camp-New-on-Markethttp://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Golden-Poles-Condo-Government-Camp-New-on-MarketSun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTMt. Hood Area 2011 Real Estate Sales Information Real estate agents are optimistic with the number of recent sales for the fourth quarter of 2011 bringing a total of 33 sales! The entire year produced 105 sales on the mountain stretching from Government Camp all the way down to Brightwood. Twenty eight percent of sales this year were distressed. The average sales price has decreased by 7.2% from 2010.

2011 Market Action end of year numbers for Mt. Hood Area

]]>http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Mt-Hood-Area-2011-Real-Estate-Sales-Informationhttp://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Mt-Hood-Area-2011-Real-Estate-Sales-InformationSun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTMorning Inspiration from Mt. Hood Hit the coffee below for this morning's inspiration.

Morning Coffee jpg

]]>http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Morning-Inspiration-from-Mt-Hoodhttp://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Morning-Inspiration-from-Mt-HoodMon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTNegative Equity in Oregon This map shows the negative equity state by state.

Negative Equity State by State

 

]]>http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Negative-Equity-in-Oregonhttp://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Negative-Equity-in-OregonSun, 08 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTTime on the Market for Distressed and Non-Distressed Sales Here are some national averages for time on the market for 2011 between REO, short sales and non-distressed properties. Thirty two percent of sales on the market in 2011 were distressed on the mountain. Nationally the number has been around 40% or higher for many months. 

 

Time on the market for distressed and non distressed properties

Here are today's bank owned properties on Mt. Hood currently for sale. There are ten to choose from!

]]>http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Time-on-the-Market-for-Distressed-and-Non-Distressed-Saleshttp://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Time-on-the-Market-for-Distressed-and-Non-Distressed-SalesWed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTInspiration for the New Year! Here is some inspiration for the New Year. Hit the coffee below!

 

Morning Coffee for Inspiraiton

 

]]>http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Inspiration-for-the-New-Yearhttp://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Inspiration-for-the-New-YearMon, 02 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTMt. Hood Community Center The Mt. Hood Hoodland Women's Club has been established since the 60's and their latest project is spearheading a fundraiser for the Mt. Hood Community Center to replace the aging Dorman Center which currently houses a day care facility, senior center, and a preschool. Many local community meetings are held at the center. The fundraising goal is 1.75 million. Details on the project can be found in this article on the Mt. Hood Community Center from the Sandy Post.  

]]>http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Mt-Hood-Community-Centerhttp://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Mt-Hood-Community-CenterWed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTPlan your weekend of skiing: Forecast-Weekend Weather for Government Camp Skiers have been a bit disappointed in the ski conditions for this two to three week vacation time on the mountain. Making plans for the weekend? Here are the conditions for the New Year's Weekend from NOAA.

Let's hope these fronts bring some big snow to our ski areas!

New Years on Mt. Hood weather forecast for Government Camp

 

 handy link to keep up on Government Camp weather 

]]>http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Plan-your-weekend-of-skiing-Forecast-Weekend-Weather-for-Government-Camphttp://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Plan-your-weekend-of-skiing-Forecast-Weekend-Weather-for-Government-CampWed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTMarket Statistics for Mt. Hood Real Estate Sales for November 2011 Our multiple listing service has recently produced the statistics on the sales for Government Camp, Welches, Brightwood and Rhododendron for the month of November. Published monthly: here is how the numbers fell:

Mt. Hood Sales for November 2011 by multiple listing service

 

Compared to 2010 the pending sales were up 33% in 2011! There's currently 17 pending sales today that may get pushed into 2012. No doubt about it the second half of 2011 came on strong compared to the minimal sales at the beginning of the year. 

]]>http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Market-Statistics-for-Mt-Hood-Real-Estate-Sales-for-November-2011http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Market-Statistics-for-Mt-Hood-Real-Estate-Sales-for-November-2011Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTMt. Hood Inspiration with Morning Coffee  

Try a little Monday morning inspiration for the week. Hit the coffee below.

 

Monday Morning Coffee

]]>http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Mt-Hood-Inspiration-with-Morning-Coffee-2http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Mt-Hood-Inspiration-with-Morning-Coffee-2Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTSales for Government Camp, Welches, Rhododendron and Brightwood for November 2011 Looking for the number of sales for November 2011? The latest numbers are in for the month. Although not as strong as the last two months, there are still many pending sales in the pipeline. Pending sales are meeting many challenges from difficult financing to low appraisals. Here are the November sales:

Mt. Hood Real Estate sales for November 2011

]]>http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Sales-for-Government-Camp-Welches-Rhododendron-and-Brightwood-for-November-2011http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com/Blog/Sales-for-Government-Camp-Welches-Rhododendron-and-Brightwood-for-November-2011Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT