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Mt. Hood Land Swap
Sunday, December 31, 2017
The "Mt. Hood Cooper Spur Land Exchange Clarification Act"is heading to Trump's desk to get signed into law. It's been a long time coming and was actually originally passed in 2009 as part of a wilderness designation. It was to be implemented within 16 months of passage by the Forest Service but so many delays, including a law suit against the forest service, as pushed this out for many years.
This bill was written to protect land conservation and recreation in the Mt. Hood National Forest. The trade is for property in the Cooper Spur ski area swapped for around 100 acres of land near Government Camp. Here's the approximate location for the swap near Government Camp.
More information can be found about the swap in this Hood River News article.
Environmental Impact Statement
This could bode well for future development areas in Government Camp which is lacking in further land available for building homes and condos. Skiers will relish having more choices in the future and perhaps more affordable options down the road.
Timberline Rim Four Bedroom Home
Sunday, December 17, 2017
Ready for occupancy! This Timberline Rim four bedroom home is ready for move in. Located along Hackett Creek, in Rhododendron, and near all mountain activities. This home has TWO propane fireplaces, one in the window filled living room and one in the family room located off the kitchen.
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All bedrooms are located upstairs. A two car garage is attached too. A nice patio area is just off the dining room slider facing the creek. Great spot for barbecues in summer. There's a fenced area for Fido off the back too. Walk to the pool and tennis court amenities of Timberline Rim.
Only a quick 20 minutes to the slopes of Mt. Hood for premium skiing and a quick ride down the road to renown Sandy Ridge Mountain Biking trails.
It's a great time to buy before rates go up! $299,950
Details on 21352 E. Mountain Creek Circle Rhododendron Oregon
November Real Estate Sales for Mt. Hood area in 2017
Friday, December 15, 2017
Mt. Hood sale numbers have surged this year and the minimal inventory has caused prices to continue to climb. As seen with this November 2017 report from multiple listing, compared to 2016 our prices have climbed nearly 19% over last year. The average sales price has bumped up to $309,400!
Oregon seems to be fairing very well in the scheme of things. Take a look at this map showing price appreciation of the whole state over the past year compared to the rest of the country. There's nearly a 9% difference from last year!
Here's another interesting map of home affordability, or should I say unaffordable as compared to late 1990's. Oregon ranks right up there with California, Hawaii, and Washington DC. This shows how much Oregon's prices have gone up recently. It actually shows that the state was probably at dirt cheap prices in late 1990 but we've really escalated over the past two decades!
Mt. Hood Foxglove One Most Interesting Hole
Thursday, December 14, 2017
The Oregon Golf Association recently added the Foxglove fairway hole number one as one of the most interesting holes of Oregon gold courses. The course, located in Welches at the Resort at the Mountain, is one of three including Pinecone and Thistle.
The tee box sits facing West with the scenic Salmon River which wraps around on the left of the fairway, a steep hill on the right, and smack dab in the middle a monolithic boulder spit from Mt. Hood's eruption in the late 1700's. It's always a challenge for golfers to get over it, let alone around it!
The Mountain View Golf Course just down the road in Boring also made the list with hole number twelve, a par three, shooting high above a majorly steep canyon to the green below.
I particularly enjoy a drink and a bite after golfing at Mountain View at the Leaderboard Restaurant where you can sit out side and take in a picture perfect view of Mt. Hood while watching golfers teeing off on the first hole.
Speaking of golf courses, if you are looking for a home or Condo around the Resort at the Mountain, here is the place to find one:
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October Mt. Hood Sales Top 26 for the Month
Sunday, November 19, 2017
Fall sales are plugging along at a steady pace following the summer of activity. October saw 26 sales closings which likely were a result of August and September's activities. Each new listing that hits the market sees a flurry of activity sometimes resulting in multiple offers.
Recent RMLS statistics show a decline of nearly 26% comparing October 2016 to October 2017 and a total of a 15% decline year to date. This decline can easily be explained by a lack of inventory in the market. Less homes to buy, less sales.
Lets take a look at pricing points available in the November market for single family detached homes for sale. There are 49 available properties. About 25% of our current inventory is under $300,000! This is why people believe the market is slowing but not really, it's because of a lack of inventory.
<$100,000 1
$100,000-200,000 4
$200,000-$300,000 8
$300,000- $400,000 9
$400,000-$500,000 8
$500,000-$700,000 12
>$700,000 7
Camp Creek Ski Cabin
Sunday, November 19, 2017
Skiers, you'll love this location along Camp Creek close to Government Camp! Spacious three bedroom cabin with over 1200 square feet of living space! Soaring ceilings and a floor to ceiling rock fireplace for cozy fires after a day on the slopes.
This cabin is packed with wood from wood floors, wood walls and wood ceilings! The living room is huge and the perfect gathering place for the ski team. Two private bedrooms and one spacious loft over the living room for more folks.
Only steps down to a park like setting on Camp Creek. Take a dip in the summer time.
The slopes are only about seven minutes away from this property so no sitting in traffic 24/7 trying to get to the hill on time! Asking $299,950
Opening Season for Mt. Hood Meadows!
Saturday, November 18, 2017
Today is opening day at Mt. Hood Meadows! After big dumps over the past couple of days both Meadows and Timberline are ready for skiers and boarders.
Mt. Hood Meadows Current conditions
Timberline Lodge Current Conditions
Tired of the drive up to the slopes every weekend? Check out Government Camp and the available properties for sale close to the slopes of Mt. Hood!
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