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Beautiful Wooded Lot on Sandy River

Saturday, February 25, 2017
by Liz Warren

If you've thought about building your Mt. Hood getaway or retirement home, this is a fantastic location for your home. Sewer is in the street for easy hook-up. Level building site with usable property tucked away in a secluded location. Close to all Mt. Hood activities with the Mt. Hood National Forest just down the road and 20 minutes to premium ski slopes of Mt. Hood! Tired of your city density and sitting in traffic all day? Spread out on this land and enjoy a peaceful getaway!   $110,000

Buildable lot on the Sandy River, Brightwood, Oregon        Sandy Riverfront Lot Brightwood, Oregon 97011

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Mt. Hood Land Sales for 2016

Friday, February 10, 2017
by Liz Warren

 

The market for lots and acreage in the Mt. Hood area stretching from Government Camp to the East end of Sandy has improved substantially over the past four years. Just four years ago in 2013 the mountain saw only ten lot sales. The past year saw thirty four sales!

Several of our local subdivisions, Timberline Rim, Zig Zag Village and Windtree Loop covered a quarter of those sales. The Timberline Rim and Zig Zag Village lots are easy for building with sewer and water. Windtree Loop, a gated community off of Barlow Trail Road, has water but requires septic installation. Larger lots in a gated community have commanded high prices comparatively. 

Mt. Hood lot sales in subdivisions

Parcels greater than an acre faired well in sales last year  Eight sales over an acre sold between $85,000 to $269,000. Most of those properties had some sort of river or creek front running through the land. Most were four acres or more. 

Government Camp had only one lot sale in Alpine Crest, the subdivision on the South side of Highway 26 near Summit. That price hit $185,000. There are no lots currently available in the Government Camp area but a couple of acreage parcels are for sale near Wapinitia beyond Snow Bunny and Trillium Lake turn offs.

The Mt. Hood National Forest, BLM lands and large timber parcels surrounding most of the private land of the Mt. Hood area. There is limited land available. If you want to build today or in the future, secure your parcel now. 

 

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Mt. Hood Best Buy

Saturday, January 14, 2017
by Liz Warren

Hit the Brakes! Enjoy living on the mountain and get out of the rat race of Portland. This roomy custom built home is practically new and has all the features you're looking for on Mt. Hood! The location is right across the street from the Sandy River. Sit on your front porch and enjoy the sounds of the water. This is a great home for full time living or a family gathering place for your vacation home. The extra large lot is over a half acre and even has room for a shop on the property. The great room features a fireplace, gourmet kitchen with island, built in desk and tons of windows. With just under 3,000 square feet of living space there is plenty of room to spread out. The master is spacious and has an exceptional master bath with shower and jetted tub. There are two more bedrooms plus den and family room on the same floor. The den could easily be converted to a fourth bedroom if needed. The family room is HUGE for entertaining, media room, games or hobbies. There's a wet bar and skylights that fill the room with natural light. 

Recreationalist will LOVE this location close to premium ski areas, Mt. Hood National Forest hiking trails and the Sandy Ridge mountain biking park just down the road. 

This gem is offered at $469,950 and is vacant and ready for occupancy!

 Details on 64100 E. Relton Lane on Rhododendron

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  64100 E. Relton Lane Rhododendron, Oregon 97049

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Log Home on 10 Acres

Monday, December 19, 2016
by Liz Warren

Rarely available ten acres of flat usable land with three bedroom log home with fireplace.  With nearly 1750 square feet of living space, the home has high vaulted ceilings and a floor to ceiling brick fireplace. Open floor plan is great for primary or second home living. Tons of room to roam with 10 acres of land! 

The house needs some updating inside with new carpeting and paint but has good bones. A detached three car garage is perfect for toys or hobbies with tons of room and cement floors. 

The location is close to the Mt. Hood National Forest with hiking and cross country skiing just down the road. Only a 25 minute drive and you are at the first of three premium ski areas on Mt. Hood. Rhododendron is at the foothills of the Cascade mountains with services including shops and restaurants, 27 hole golf course, and  the new Sandy Ridge Mountain Biking park. Its a recreational dream only one hour from Portland. Asking $449,950

Log Cabin on !0 Acres Details Here

Mt. Hood Log Home on 10 Acres in Rhododendron Oregon 97049     10 Acres in Rhododendron Oregon with Log Cabin on Mt. Hood

 Pine Ceilings and Fireplace in the Mt. Hood Log Cabin on 10 Acres in Rhododenron, Oregon

 

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Appraiser Shortage Rocks Real Estate Sales on Mt. Hood

Sunday, November 20, 2016
by Liz Warren

Getting a mortgage these days is filled with massive amounts of documentation, strict regulations red tape and on top of that a huge shortage of appraisers in the Northwest. The further away from urban centers the more delays you will face! What once was a thirty to forty five day process is now becoming a sixty to ninety day process. Not only is the Mt. Hood area, only one hour from Portland, facing extended closings, if you're in Southern Oregon or at the coast you need to count on a ninety day closing.

I've had three transactions assigned to appraisers coming from the Bend area to get the work done for the loan! Portland's mass influx of new residents has shaken the mortgage process and most appraisers are looking for the short drive near PDX vs. the hour East to service Rhododendron, Welches and Brightwood and Government Camp. It's not just the Northwest though, appraisals are affecting all other areas of the country too. Part of the problem is the amount of education and training it takes to become an appraiser. The bar for entry is too high! Current costs of appraisals on the mountain run $600.00 plus. Many I've seen have reached the $700-$750 range. Add on the expedited appraisal fee and we are talking $900 plus.

The impact of the appraisal issue hits both buyers and sellers.

*Delayed closings are rampant!

*Buyers loose their lock on interest rates. 

*Try to plan a move without knowing when the appraiser will take place.

*Excessive fees to buyers to "expedite" their appraisal.

Here are  few articles I found online that discuss some of the issues and resolutions. Bottom line: if you want your house to close by June 1st and move into your new home by the beginning of summer, I suggest you get under contract by March to get that accomplished which changes the mind set of most buyers and sellers in the process. Currently we don't see any resolution to the problem in the near future so it's best to plan ahead. 

Southern Oregon Appraisal Delays

Only eight appraisers in Clatsop County: Astoria, Oregon

The system is broken: Bend, Oregon

Appraisal fees in Portland


 

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Custom Buillt Rhododendonr Home on Over Half Acre!

Thursday, October 6, 2016
by Liz Warren

Listen to the sounds of the Sandy River from your front deck at this Rhododendron location in the Mt. Hood Cascade foothills. This home is "like new" and it was just finished. Four bedrooms and three and a half baths gives plenty of room to spread out! I love the great room with kitchen and family room area complete with propane fireplace and tons of windows letting in natural light. An island and breakfast bar is great for entertaining. Granite counter tops, built in desk and butler bar are just a few of the bonuses in this home.

All bedrooms are upstairs with a master bedroom and bath to die for. Tub and tiled shower! All the bedrooms are spacious. Bonus room upstairs great for media room, office or kids play room.  This sun filled area has skylights and a wet bar. 

The property is over a half acre and is flat and usable. Plenty of room for a pole barn too! 

This location is a recreational paradise with Sandy Basin Mountain Biking trail down the road and minutes to the Mt. Hood National Forest for hiking. Skiers will enjoy the easy access to the mountain with a quick 20 minute drive to the slopes. 

Tons of room for family and friends in your new Mt. Hood home only one hour to Portland!  asking $495,000


Custom Built Rhododendron Oregon Home with Four Bedrooms near the Sandy River

$495,000

Custom Built Mt. Hood Home with Great Room and Four Bedrooms       Cutom Build Mt. Hood Home Kitchen with Granite and Island

More details on 64100 E. Relton Road 

 

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Classic Log Cabin in Rhododendron

Monday, September 19, 2016
by Liz Warren

Looking for a great Mt. Hood getaway in the Cascade foothills? This is the one! Originally built in 1937 its had a lot of tender loving care and shows it throughout. Beautiful wood walls and floors, stone fireplace and a bedroom on the main level plus spacious loft bedroom upstairs. Located just a short walk to the Zig Zag River and on nearly a half acre, this gem will be a wonderful full time or vacation home.  Remodeled kitchen, updated bathroom and comfortable propane heated cabin. Asking $275,000.


Mt. Hood Log Cabin in Rhododendron Oregon  Rhododendron Oregon Log Cabin near the Zig Zag River


Classic 1937 Mt. Hood Getaway in Rhododendron  Rhododendron Log Cabin

Mt. Hood Log Cabin details 

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Four Bedroom Home on Nearly Quarter Acre In Welches

Saturday, August 20, 2016
by Liz Warren

Spread out in this four bedroom home with private neighborhood location bordered by greenway on two sides! Lots of extras that will make this a bonus purchase. Great room is vaulted and open with brand new carpet and paint. Bonus sun room that can be used as a dining room or rec room with tons of windows. There's a single car garage attached to the house and behind the house is a two car garage or shop. A bonus studio or play room is also in this sunny back yard. Plenty of room for a hot tub and a garden too. Just a short walk to schools, shopping and restaurants from this location. All on sewer and water. Borders a 5 acre common area with NO HOA fees! A great buy at $299,950!


            Four Bedroom Welches Home on Nearly Quarter of an Acre

Four Bedroom Home on Twinberry Loop in Welches Oregon       Twinberry Loop Four Bedroom Home in Welches, Oregon

 

More info on  68284 E. Twinberry Loop Welches, Oregon

 

 

 

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Mt. Hood Ski Cabin

Saturday, August 20, 2016
by Liz Warren

Affordable ski cabin only five minutes to slopes in the Mt. Hood National Forest. Get out of weekend traffic and enjoy this Zig Zag Waterfront cabin close to Government Camp! Family owned since the 1950's, its time to pass the torch to a new owner! Updated septic system, gated driveway, sturdy and well build forest cabin right on the Zig Zag River. Open floor plan with a big brick fireplace to warm up after skiing! Huge loft with tons of beds! Could be converted into two bedrooms. 

Located in the Mt. Hood National Forest on leased land, this pristine setting can't be beat! Just steps to the Zig Zag River too.  Asking $145,000

Mt. Hood National Forest Cabin on the Zig Zag River   Mt. Hood Ski Cabin near Government Camp


National Forest Cabin on Mt. Hood

Road 35 Lot 133 Government Camp

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Million Dollar View Clear Hills Condo

Saturday, August 13, 2016
by Liz Warren

This upper unit Condo is located at the Resort at the Mountain in Welches. Only one hour from Portland. This two bedroom two bath condo has a premium view of Salmon Valley. Vaulted ceilings and a view out nearly every window that will take your breath away. Wake up with a view of Hunchback Mountain out your master bedroom window. Have a glass of wine on your deck and watch the golfers on the course. Enjoy the floor to ceiling fireplace after a day on the slopes. Its steps to a 27 hole golf course. The Resort provides easy access to all Mt. Hood's recreational activities. It's a 20 minute drive to premium ski slopes, Sandy Ridge Mountain Biking Park is five minutes away, and the Mt. Hood National Forest for hiking is just down the street! This one will not last! $190,000

More details on this Clear Hills Condo

Mt. Hood Clear Hills Condo at the Resort at the Mountain          Clear Hills Condo on Mt. Hood

 

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