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Glacier Haus Bistro Opens In Government Camp

by Liz Warren

 

Great news for Government Camp! A new restaurant, Glacier Haus Bistro, has opened in the “old” general store.  Extensive remodeling to jazz the place up and adding the winning combo of Slava and Dasa Kropacek  plus their son,  Jerry Kropacek  makes for a stellar restaurant  combo. They’ve been open for business since Novermber. The building seats 45.

The menu sounds fantastic plus they have an expresso bar and make PIZZA! Hungry ski families have their dreams answered right in downtown Government Camp on Mt. Hood. This is a welcome addition to service the many travelers and vacationers who visit the Government Camp area and visit Mt. Hood in winter and summer.

Read the story of the Kropacek’s history in the Mt. Hood area and their move from Czechoslovakia in this Oregonian article.

 

Mt. Hood area real estate statistics are in for the 2012 selling season. There are some” good news” numbers to report! The biggest is that the average sale price is up 4.4% as reported by multiple listing service. More good news: total number of sales are up 30% over 2011.

Mt. Hood Area Sales numbers for 2012

As the built up existing inventory gets sold we will eventually see more stabilization in the market and hopefully a rise in prices.

December saw a big decline of 50% pending sales compared to last year. No doubt this was because of the uncertainty of the fiscal cliff talk and the holiday shopping sprees that occupied each weekend.

Government Camp homes and condos finally broke out of its slow down for several years. Eleven condos in Government Camp closed and many single family homes went out the door with nine total.  

foreclosures are slowing nationally down to 20% of sales. Government Camp, Rhododendron, Welches and Brightwood had 28 bank owned sales and seven short sales. We’re 6% higher than the national average in distressed sales!

Continued low interest rates and plenty of inventories to purchase will make 2013 another block buster year for sales. Although qualifying and appraisals make this market challenging we are optimistic that these obstacles will be met. 

Cold Snap for Mt. Hood Area- Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips

by Liz Warren

It was a beautiful day on Mt. Hood with cool crisp weather and lots of sun to enjoy!

Welches Oregon Winter Day in January

Highs were close to 32 in Welches but temperatures are going to dip this evening close to 20 degrees in Welches and down in the low teens for Government Camp! Locals know what that means,,,,potential frozen water pipes. Here are a few tips to prevent your pipes from freezing with these lower temperatures.

New Government Camp Properties Hit Market

by Liz Warren

Two new properties just came on the market for Government Camp. One is  new construction on Morrison Street. This three bedroom, two and a half bath home also has room for a 300 sq. ft. bonus area. Easy access to hiway 26 too! Built by Edison Homes. Just listed at $549,900.

New Morrison Street New Construction on the Market

Find all Government Camp Homes and Cabins

The second property to come on board is a lot in Alpenglade Park in the heart of Government Camp. The asking price is $249,000. This premier subdivision has some of the best homes in Government Camp including a large common area, streams that flow through the subdivision, plenty of guest parking and plowed roads of course.

Alpenglade Lot for Sale

 

See All Government Camp Lots for Sale

A Relaxing Winter Weekend on Mt. Hood

by Liz Warren

Happy New Year! Welcome to winter on the mountain and the end of many winter break vacations. Fortunately there is plenty of snow on the mountains and relatively easy driving conditions to get to the slopes. We are entering the time of the year for weekend warrior skiers who drive back and forth at the break of dawn and into the night to hit the slopes. Whether you’re on ski patrol or your kids are in lessons or participating in ski racing all squeeze up Highway 26 and after an hour plus of driving you finally get to your destination at Ski Bowl, Meadows or Timberline.

Just think how easy it would be to have a mountain getaway for your winter weekends instead of lining up and fighting road rage and ice all the way down the hill. Life’s short.  A crackling fire and a glass of wine with friends sound a lot better than idling in line down to Portland all weekend. The most affordable alternative is a Condo or cabin down in the Welches and Rhododendron area. These can easily be found for under $200,000. If you’re a golfer, you can even purchase a condo, on the golf course at the Resort at the Mountain for under $150,000!

If you must be closer to Mt. Hood, then Government Camp will be your destination. Occasionally, homes may be found under $350,000 but they are rare to find. Another option, Collins Lake Condos which may be had for under $300,000! Winter swimming pool and hot tubs plus your own tandem garage make these condos an easy option and you can supplement your ownership by renting them out in the summer during the high demand vacation and summer ski season.

Check out many Mt. Hood real estate options in the links below. You just might find the solution to your weekend warrior seasonal stress reducer right here!

 

Government Camp Homes and Cabins Under $300,000

 

Government Camp Condos For Sale

 

Mt. Hood Properties Under $200,000

Mt. Hood Sleigh Rides in Government Camp

by Liz Warren

The recent dumping of snow on Mt. Hood in Government Camp signals the beginning of horse drawn sleigh rides through the streets of Govy!  The sleigh is pulled by large Clydesdales who meander through snow covered roadways. What a treat if you’ve never had the opportunity to enjoy one of the top winter attractions in the Mt. Hood area. If your family is taking a day off from the slopes this is a great way to participate in a scenic snowy jaunt

Sleigh Rides in Government Camp Oregon

 

Mt. Hood sleigh rides

Build Your Dream Home In Government Camp

by Liz Warren

Here's a recent price reduction on a primo Government Camp lot on Blossom Trail. Enjoy the creek front location after skiing down the Glade Trail for some serious R and R. No need to sit in traffic for hours on the weekends. Make your life simple and easy. Just reduced to $265,000!

Details on this Government Camp Creekfront lot

If you don't want to build, here are some other Government Camp homes, cabins and condos.

Villages of Mt. Hood Town Hall Meeting

by Liz Warren

Save the Date September 26th for the Mt. Hood Villages Town Hall Meeting!

 

Mt. Hood Villages Town Hall Meeting

Collins Lake Condo Sales for Government Camp

by Liz Warren

Two recent Condo sales in Government Camp's Collins Lake are showing prices may be stabilizing a bit. Recent foreclosure sales dipped as low as $158,000 over the past year but two recent sales this past couple of week show there's demand. The last foreclosure listed received multiple offers (final price was $225,000)  for the interior end unit. Both were financed with conventional loans with sales prices of $225,000 and $280,000!

 

Collins Lake Condo sales

If you are a follower and fan of log homes on Mt. Hood you are familiar with Steiner log homes and cabins. Master craftsman John Steiner has passed away. He was 99 and died on Friday. All locals in the Mt. Hood area are familiar with his incredible craftsmanship in the area. Henry Steiner and sons John and Fred are considered masters of Oregon Rustic style.

Here are more details about master Mt. Hood Oregon craftsman John Steiner and his legacy.

Steiner Log Cabin

 

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