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Winter Real Estate Market on Mt. Hood

by Liz Warren

          

Get Your Christmans Tree On Mt. Hood and Enjoy the Outdoors!

by Liz Warren

Here's a great opportunity to get an affordable Christmas tree in the Mt. Hood National Forest. The forests are open and all you need is a permit. You may purchase a permit for up to five trees per household! Permits are only $5.00 per tree!!!!!!

Mt. Hood Christmas TreeHere are the locations where your permit can be purchased direct from the Mt. Hood National Forest website:

Tygh Valley General Store, 57715 Tygh Valley Road, Tygh Valley, OR. 541-483-2324
Open Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Kramers Market, 121 Main Street, Dufur, OR. 541-467-2455
Open Monday-Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Wamic Market and Supply, 57016  Wamic Market Rd. Wamic, Or, 97063. 541-544-2333
Open 7 days a week – 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Tum-A-Lum Lumber, 408 Hwy 35, Hood River, OR. 541-386-1001
Open Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Estacada Tackle Shop, 210 SE Hwy 224, Estacada, OR. 503-630-7424
Open 7 days a week 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Estacada True Value Hardware, 310 SE Main St, Estacada, OR. 503-630-3769
Open Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sun 9a.m. to 5p.m.

ACE Heritage Hardware, 39181 Pioneer Boulevard, Sandy, OR. 503-668-8731
Open Monday-Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Hoodland Thriftway, 68280 Highway 26, Welches, OR. 503-622-3244
Open Daily: 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Mt. Hood Village Market, 73265 Highway 26, Rhododendron, OR 97049. 503-622-4652. Open Daily: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Welches Mountain Building Supply, 67250 Highway 26, Welches, OR 97067.  503-622-3000. Open Daily:  8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sportsman’s Warehouse, 9401 SE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR. 503-777-8700
Open Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m., Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

More info from the Mt. Hood National Forest Website

Selling Your Property on Mt. Hood?

by Liz Warren

If you're thinking about selling your property on Mt. Hood, think about the average net of 6% you'll gain in your sale without the hassle of figuring all this out by yourself. It Pays to Sell with a Real Estate Agent. 

It Pays to Sell with a Real Estate Agent [INFOGRAPHIC] | MyKCM
 

Some Highlights

  • Today, it’s more important than ever to have an expert you trust to guide you as you sell your house.
  • From your safety throughout the process to the complexity of negotiating the deal, you need a professional on your side.
  • Before you decide to take on the challenge of selling your house on your own, let’s connect to discuss your options.

Collins Lake Condo

by Liz Warren

The wait is over! New to market, this Collins Lake Condo features two bedrooms, bonus bunk room or den, and two and a half baths with Brazilian cherrywood floors throughout. Completely furnished from top to bottom. Conveniently located so you can walk to restaurants and shopping. Get off the highway and enjoy your weekend of skiing cozied up to the fireplace after a day on the slopes. Private deck with peekaboo view of the top of Mt. Hood. $409,950

Collins Lake Condo Living Room with Firepalce

Mt. Hood Government Camp Condo at Collins Lake


What's becoming common place in the Mt. Hood real estate market? It's a bidding war and it's happening on nearly every property that hits the market. Demand has far outstripped supply from Brightwood to Government Camp. There's only 18 properties for sale in the Mt. Hood area. If you are a buyer in today's market, you need to be prepared. Here are a few tips!

 

How to prepare for a bidding war on Mt. Hood

Building Equity Wealth on Mt. Hood

by Liz Warren

Homeownership Is a Key to Building Wealth

Homeownership Is a Key to Building Wealth | MyKCM
 

For years, real estate has been considered the best investment you can make. A major reason for this is due to the net worth a household gains through homeownership. In fact, according to the 2019 Survey of Consumer Finance Data from the Federal Reserve, for the average homeowner:

“…a primary home accounts for 90% of the total wealth of a family in the U.S.”

How do homeowners gain wealth?

Most large purchases, like cars and appliances, depreciate in value as they age, so it’s understandable to question how owning a home can increase wealth over time. In a simple equation, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) explains how the combination of paying your mortgage and home price appreciation grow overall wealth:

Principal Payments + Price Appreciation Gains = Housing Wealth Gain

As home values increase and you make payments toward your home loan, you’ll gain wealth through equity. The same article from NAR also addresses how wealth gains tend to play out over time:

“Housing wealth accumulation takes time and is built up by paying off the mortgage debt and by price appreciation. And while home prices can fall, home prices tend to recover and go up over the longer term. As of September 2020, the median sales price of existing home sales was $311,800, a 35% gain since July 2006 when prices peaked at $230,000.”

Taking a look at how equity has grown for the typical homeowner, it’s clear to see how real estate is a sound long-term investment. NAR notes:

“Nationally, a person who purchased a typical home 30 years ago would have typically gained about $283,000 as of the second quarter of 2020.” (See graph below):

Homeownership Is a Key to Building Wealth | MyKCM

 

This has become easily demonstrated from recent sales in the Mt. Hood area. This is demonstrated with a  9% increase year over year for the median sales prices locally. One home that sold for $350,000 in 2019 has just resold for $425,000 this year. ! That is a lot of equity gain in only one year's time. That  was a radical increase but it's happening all over the mountain!

 

 

Bottom Line

Whether you’re a current homeowner planning to put your equity toward a new home or have hopes of buying your first home soon, homeownership will always be a great opportunity to build your net worth and overall wealth. Owning a home is truly an investment in your financial future.

Economic Impact of Buying a Home on Mt. Hood

by Liz Warren

Mt. Hood's latest year to date sales have the average price up 8.9% according to the multiple listing service. That means appreciation is coming to all Mt. Hood property owners!

Mt. Hood Has Cold Weather Coming In

by Liz Warren

Straight From NOAA

Mt. Hood Weather Turning Cooler This Week

Get Your Property Ready for Winter With These Tips From Lowes

Bidding Wars in the Mt. Hood Real Estate Market

by Liz Warren

How to Prepare for a Bidding War on Mt. Hood

How to Prepare for a Bidding War [INFOGRAPHIC] | MyKCM
 

Some Highlights

  • With so few houses available on the market today, being ready for a bidding war is essential for prospective homebuyers.
  • From pre-approval to making your best offer, here are three tips to make sure you can act quickly and confidently when you find the perfect home.
  • Let’s connect today to be sure you have the guidance you need as the competition for homes heats up this season.

Updated Info on Mt. Hood Short Term Vacation Rentals

by Liz Warren

Yesterday the Board of County Commissioners approved a schedule for public hearings and meetings on proposed code changes to allow for and regulate short-term/vacation rentals. The public will have a chance to comment either in writing or at any of the hearings, all of which will be held on Zoom. 

 

·       Public meetings on establishing a registration program and regulations in the County Code for short-term rentals:

  • 10 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 5: Board of Commissioners business meeting -- first reading; public comments welcome
  • 10 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 19:  Board of Commissioners business meeting -- second reading; public comments welcome

 

·       Public hearings on permitting short-term rentals in unincorporated Clackamas County by amending the county’s Zoning & Development Ordinance (ZDO)

  • 6:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 23:  Planning Commission meeting and public hearing; public testimony welcome
  • 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 9:  Board of Commissioners Land Use Hearing; public testimony welcome

 

·       10 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 17:  Board scheduled to take action on the proposed ZDO amendments at its regular business meeting

 

People who have comments but are not able to attend a hearing are welcome to submit their comments by email or US Mail, before the hearing, to Principal Planner Martha Fritzie at [email protected] or Planning & Zoning, Development Services Building, 150 Beavercreek Road, Oregon City, OR 97045.

 

You can see the Oct. 13 Board policy session here and read the staff report here

The draft regulations and details of upcoming public hearings are available at www.clackamas.us/planning/str.  Information on how to connect to meetings and hearings on Zoom will be posted one week before each event.

 

We’ll keep you posted about any additional or changed information on this process.  Thank you.

 

Ellen Rogalin, Community Relations Specialist

Clackamas County Public & Government Affairs

Transportation & Development | Business & Community Services

503-742-4274  | 150 Beavercreek Road, Oregon City, OR 97045

Office hours:  9 am – 6 pm, Monday-Friday

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