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Shadow Hawk Condo in Welches!

Tuesday, December 18, 2007
by Liz Warren

Looking for a convenient location just steps from the Salmon River in a secure setting complete with on site full time manager? This is the place. Bottom level unit with NO STEPS in a quiet complex complete with a pool, hot tub and sauna.

Well maintained and updated with newer carpeting, fresh paint and pride of ownership throughout. Sit on your covered deck and listen to the river. Just across the street is a 27 hole golf course at the Resort at the Mountain.

Only one hour from Portland and minutes to three premium ski areas. You'll love the hiking trails down the street in the Mt.. Hood National Forest.  Only $184950!

Take a tour here!

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Mortgage Relief Debt Forgivemess Act?

Tuesday, November 27, 2007
by Liz Warren

Have you heard of this act?  This Act is for helping people in foreclosure on their primary homes or facing a short sale (working with a lender who will accpet less on the principle owed). Once that sale is complete or if you are foreclosed upon, the difference owed is treated as income to the individual and taxed as income creating a double wammy. 1. Loosing your home and 2. paying taxes on income you didn't receive

This "unfairness" has caught the interest of Congressmen. The House says this is not fair. So now we have this new Act getting debated. Hidden within this act is something that could affect all primary homeowners. If this Bill passes it will impact the homeowner's tax free deduction when selling your primary home (up to $500,000 for married couples, filing jointly, and $250,000 for singles). This bill requires a homeowner to live in their home five full years and not the current two years out of the past five, in order to get this tax free money. Shorter periods of occupancy would get prorated.

If this bill passes this could have a heavy impact on the sale of your primary home!

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8.8% appreciation for October!

Monday, November 26, 2007
by Liz Warren

The constant druming of the "bad" real estate market is overwhelming for agents. Did you know the October rate of appreciation for our area is 8.8% according to the Multiple Listing Service!

Yes, pending sales were down 35% in October but there are buyers enjoying excellent interest rates and lots of choices who are buying right now.

Real Estate is Local!

Did you know that 2007 is the 5th best housing year on record?

 

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Measure 49 Update for Buyers and Sellers!

Thursday, November 22, 2007
by Liz Warren

Read the latest on Measure 49 :

Hit this link

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Buena Vista Homes Come to Auction in Sandy

Sunday, November 18, 2007
by Liz Warren

If you've traveled through Sandy recently the signs are hard to miss. Auction signs spring up on both East and West sides of the town signaling an  auction of 32 homes owned by Buena Vista builders.

Twelve of the homes are located in Cascadia Village and the balance are in the Hamilton Ridge subdivision.

Details may be found at this link:

Buena Vista Auction

It's the case of overbuilding during economic changes and not selling your inventory. This impacts not only other single family homeowner's in Sandy who are trying to sell right now but also homes further up the mountain in Welches, Brigtwood and Rhododendron. Single family homes in subdivisions are up against some stiff competition with auctions and standing inventory from Rhodododendron to Gresham!

 

 

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Mt. Hood Christmas Trees

Sunday, November 18, 2007
by Liz Warren

Looking for a great family event? Come to Mt. Hood and cut your Christmas tree in the Mt. Hood National Forest. Our family has taken this adventurous route in the past and it is FUN!

You can cut up to one tree 12 feet tall. Permits will be available starting the Monday before Thanksgiving at these locations:

 
Mt.Hood National Forest Headquarters

16400 Champion Way

Sandy, OR (SE 362nd and Hwy 26)

503-668-1700

Monday thru Friday

7:30am to 4:30pm (closed 11:30 to 12:30 for lunch)


Zigzag Ranger District

70220 E. Hwy 26

Zigzag, OR

503-622-3191

Monday thru Saturday in November 7:45am to 4:30pm

Through December 17th, Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 2pm

 

 

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