If you're interested in what is happening locally in the Government Camp, Welches, Rhododendron and Brightwood real estate markets plus nationally in real estate news you might want to sign up for my monthly newsletter to keep up with what is happening! I cover trends in Mt Hood National Forest cabins, Government Camp properties, local improvements that may inpact your ownership, lending issues and..(read more)
Locals and travelers passing through the Brightwood, Welches and Rhododendron area in August will be slowed down a little bit by an Oregon Department of Transportation project. A long awaited turn lande will be added between Wildwood to Wemme. There will also be paving from the Hiway 26 Salmon River Bridge all the way to LoLo Pass Road.
Expect single lanes at times but the traffic will always be..(read more)
INSPIRATION FOR TODAY:
"Ideas come from space. This may seem astonishing and impossible
to believe, but it is true. Ideas come from out of space."
~ Thomas Edison
STRIKE IT RICH!
From the "Commercial and Financial Chronicle" (December 10, 1932) comes this quote from an article entitled "El Dorado":
"El Dorado, a country rich..(read more)
This is an original 1925 cabin near Still Creek in Rhododendron. Lots of charachter and charm in this two bedroom cabin. Wood floors, old fashioned paned windows and a great deck to relax and listen to the Creek will lull your cares away.
Walk to Rhododendron across the footbridge. Located only one hour from Portland in the Mt. Hood National Forest! Minutes to year round skiing and thousands of..(read more)
Stunning setting on the Salmon River with nearly two acres of land bordering hundreds of acres of BLM land! Custom built in 2007 with all the bells and whistles. Huge soaring great room with over 26 foot ceilings, a wall of windows, hardwood floors and a floor to ceiling fireplace. Open floor plan with dining room and kitchen open to the great room. Gourmet kitchen with top end appliances, granite..(read more)
INSPIRATION FOR TODAY:
"Pursue the good ardently.
But if your efforts fall short, accept the result and move on."
~ Epictetus
WHO ARE YOU?
Who do you want to be? Which are the principles by which you want to live? Do honesty, perseverance, and wisdom define you? Are sincerity, generosity, and a caring attitude your trademark?
Having a vague idea of the..(read more)
Summer has finally hit the mountain with warm temps and hazy Northern California smoke interrupting our Mt. Hood views. Along with the smoke rolling in we are seeing increasing inventory of properties rolling in. All price ranges are seeing jumps in active numbers. Take a look at the info below to see the current numbers. Average days on market have hit 106 with a 22 month supply..(read more)
INSPIRATION FOR TODAY:
"Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it.
Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it."
~ Goethe
BE ALL THAT THEY CAN BE?
On a recent A&E Biography segment, Oprah Winfrey was being interviewed. She was asked whether she considered all the competing talk shows to be a threat to her own daytime show. She answered with a personal..(read more)
INSPIRATION FOR TODAY:
"In the midst of our daily lives, we must find the
juice to nourish our creative souls."
~ Sark
TRAVELLING AT WARP SPEED?
Familiar with the speed of light? According to science books, light travels at a speed of 186,000 miles per second. That's been common knowledge for years. Now, however, scientists have discovered in experiments that..(read more)
Welcome to Judy's cottage nestled on 3.2 acres of paradise in Brightwood Oregon. This parklike property has been loved to perfection. You enter the driveway under a canopied driveway with tall cedars and firs.
The cottage was originally built around 1920 and has a couple of additions since that time. The original stone fireplace has a wood carving of whimsical horses carved into the mantel. Lots..(read more)
