MARKET TRENDS - 09/29/07 10:13 AM
Here's the latest on sales from the RMLS data for Hood River County and White Salmon in Klickitat County as of August 29, 2007.
Cascade Locks - 0 sales
Hood River (City & Westside) - 11 sales Average listed price $388,982 Average Sold price- $383,509 Average DOM- 82
Hood River- Eastside- 0 sales
Odell - 0 sales
Parkdale - … (0 comments)
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NIKKEI FARMERS EXHIBIT - 09/29/07 09:40 AM
The Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center located at 121 NW Second Ave in Portland has an exhibit "Window on a Community:Nikkei Farmers of the Hood River Area" on display through Jan 6, 2008. Open Tues-Sat 11-3pm and Sunday 12-3pm. Admission is $3. This exhibit celebrates the early history of the first Japanese settlers … (0 comments)
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DELTA KAPPA HOME TOUR 2007 - 09/26/07 09:21 PM
SUNDAY SEPT 30- 1-5pm This is the 17th Annual Delta Kappa Home Tour in Hood River. The tour begins at Hawks Ridge Assisted Living where tickets, maps and refreshments will be served. Tickets are $10 and are also available at Waucoma Books on Oak St. and at Tammy's Floral on the … (2 comments)
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MOSIER TWIN TUNNELS SERIES - 09/26/07 10:04 AM
SEPT 30 The annual Mosier Twin Tunnels Series- 12K and 5 K Run/Walk on the Historic Columbia River Highway (7.4 or 3.1 mile) and Kid's Fun Run on River Trail will be held.
The course will be out and back from the Mosier city limits to the Historic Colulmbia River Highway. The elevation climb at … (0 comments)
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PORTLAND IS GREEN - 09/24/07 11:19 PM
Portland, Oregon was recently chosen as one of 10 greenest cities in the U.S. This is admirable for a city considering the continuous trash, traffic, and pollution that a city this size generates.
Straddling the banks of the Willamette River, Portland has long made sustainable living a priority. More than 30 years ago, when many cities … (9 comments)
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THE HOUSE IS GOING UP - 09/24/07 09:29 AM
The house we are building in East Stonegate in Hood River is starting to take shape. The second floor truss system is arriving today. The garage slab is in, the first floor is mostly sheathed. We installed a large glue lam beam in the garage Friday that supports part of the roof … (2 comments)
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FIRE IN THE GORGE - 09/20/07 09:21 PM
A fire started this morning-Sept 20, 2007 near Underwood, WA. It began west of the old Broughton Lumber Site(which has been a hot topic in the gorge lately as SDS Lumber hopes to build a resort there). It is west of White Salmon near Hwy 14, a spark from a passing train … (2 comments)
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NW SOLAR EXPO Sept 14-16 - 09/15/07 11:00 AM
The NW Solar Expo, one of the nations largest and most comprehensive solar events is being held Friday -Sunday at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. Residents and business owners, along with solar consultants, designers and installers will have the opportunity to see the latest solar technologies and solutions for families … (4 comments)
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SEPTEMBER GORGE EVENTS - 09/14/07 08:07 PM
Sept 15 The Historic Balch Hotel Open House- Dufur, Oregon Noon-4:00, Celebrate its grand reopening. Come enjoy food, wine, art and music.
Sept 15- FALL SALMON FESTIVAL at the Bonneville Lock and Dam - 10 am-5 pm. Rangers will present 20-45 minute programs hourly to celebrate the fall fish run. Guests may also … (0 comments)
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GUIDE TO THE GORGE - 09/04/07 11:19 AM
Here's something new thanks to Gorge Buyers Guide. You can watch informative videos about different gorge communities. So far included are: The Dalles, Hood River, Bingen, White Salmon, Goldendale,Stevenson, and Coming Soon: Carson, North Bonneville, Cascade Locks, Maupin, Odell/ Parkdale, Troutlake/BZ Corners, and Lyle. For information on current real estate listings in the gorge visit: www.gorgebuyersguide.com
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INDIAN CREEK COTTAGES - 09/03/07 07:55 PM
This development is planned for Fall 2007 although I have yet to see anything happening on the site. It is located right off 12th off of Nix Dr. across from the car wash on the Heights of Hood River. The homes planned are near the Indian Creek Trail and provide easy … (2 comments)
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ECO-BLOCK CONSTRUCTION - 09/03/07 04:31 PM
We have completed several projects using ICF systems (Insulated Concrete Forms) Basically these are styrofoam blocks or panels which are connected. Vertical and horizontal rebar is installed and then the wall is filled with concrete. Buildings that are built with these systems are very strong, quiet, and temperate. They hold the heat in … (2 comments)
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HISTORIC THE DALLES DAYS - 09/02/07 06:24 PM
The Dalles, Oregon is a city with so much history. From the Native American trading site to the Oregon Trail. Historic The Dalles Days is coming Sept 14-15 & 16 The Dalles was incorporated June 26, 1857 and will be celebrating its 150 year sesquintennial. Activities will occur at historic venues … (2 comments)
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HOME AFFORDABILITY - 09/02/07 08:21 AM
A family in the Portland Oregon Metro area that makes the median income ($63,800 in 2007 according to HUD) cannot afford to purchase a median priced home in the area ($295,000 in June). According to a formula from the National Assn of Realtors, a median income family in the Portland Metro … (1 comments)
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