Out and About in Stevenson, WA - 03/29/08 05:06 PM
Here are some sights out and about in Stevenson Washington which is located about 45 miles East of Portland, Oregon in Skamania County in the Columbia River Gorge. The population in the city of Stevenson is about 1200 with a total of 10,833 population in all of Skamania County. The communities in Skamania County are Stevenson (County Seat), Skamania, North Bonneville, Carson, Hemlock, … (0 comments)
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Market Trends Hood River County March 2008 - 03/28/08 09:12 PM
Here are the latest sales for Hood River County for March 2008 compiled from the RMLS-Regional Multiple Listing Service. Sales for the first quarter of 2008 Hood River County are down compared to 2007 sales for the first quarter. January/2008-7 sales February/2008-9 sales and March/2008-7 sales Compared to Sales in Hood River … (0 comments)
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Strawberry Island Hike - 03/28/08 07:19 PM
This Friends of the Gorge hike will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2008 This now landlocked island known as Strawberry Island or more commonly known now as "Hamilton Island" was visited by Lewis and Clark. You will stroll through grassy meadows and rolling hills and enjoy river level views. Wildlife you may see … (0 comments)
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SPRING IS HERE! really? - 03/28/08 11:48 AM
This is what I woke up to in Hood River Oregon this morning-March 28, 2008. It's hard to believe it is actually spring because it looks pretty much like winter to me. I don't think I've ever seen snow so late in the season in this part of Oregon, Bend maybe … (0 comments)
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Cottage Housing - 03/27/08 09:52 AM
Some recent housing projects in Hood River have been built by Mike Kitts of Cottage Housing, LLC
I just saw an ad in the Hood River News-3/26/08 issue for homes on Sunderland Lane and also homes on The Heights in Hood River starting at $239,000. This is a great price for a new … (0 comments)
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5 Feng shui tips for sellers - 03/26/08 10:20 PM
Here are some Feng Shui tips I recently learned. 1. The front door is considered the "mouth of chi" which is the "life force" of all things. This makes it one of the most powerful aspects of the entire home and property. These things enter through the front door: Abundance, blessings, opportunities, and good … (5 comments)
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TIPS FOR BUYERS - 03/26/08 10:06 PM
Here are some tips that may increase your chances of buying the home you desire in a competitive housing market, and lower your chances of losing out to another buyer. 1. Get prequalified for a mortgage. This way you can make a firm commitment to buy and your offer will be more … (2 comments)
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HIGH PRAIRIE, Washington - 03/20/08 12:40 PM
High Prairie is located in Klickitat County Washington. It is about 10 miles North West of Lyle, Washington. High Prairie is an isolated neighborhood bordered on the north and west by the Klickitat River, on the east by Swale Canyon, and on the south by the Columbia Mountains. Goldendale is 25 miles to … (0 comments)
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Out and About in Hood River County - 03/19/08 10:52 PM
Here are some sights out and about in Hood River which is located 59 miles East of Portland, Oregon in the Columbia River Gorge. The population in the City of Hood River is about 6,000 with a total of 20,411 population in all of Hood River County. The communities in Hood River County … (0 comments)
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Lone Pine Village - 03/19/08 09:48 PM
Lone Pine Village is a new community being built along the Columbia River in The Dalles, Oregon. This community of single family homes, townhomes and condominiums is being built on 60 acres of riverfront property. There will be 248 residential homes and 175,000 sq. ft. of commercial space which is planned … (0 comments)
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Hood River construction - 03/19/08 09:11 PM
I noticed these buildings under construction recently in Hood River on Selkirk Ln off of Sierra Ln which is a new road off of Rand Rd. I'm not sure what the story is on this development but they are certainly squeezed tightly onto small lots. Very vertical construction is what I have been … (0 comments)
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Joslyn House B & B - 03/11/08 08:52 PM
The Joslyn House Bed & Breakfast is located in Bingen, WA. For those who have never heard of Bingen, it is across the Hood River Bridge into Washington State, then about 2 miles East on State Route 14. The Joslyn house in the Columbia Gorge was built in 1860 by Erastus Joslyn.
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House Progress - 03/10/08 11:47 PM
We are making progress on the house we started building last July. Having passed our insulation inspection, we are currently in the middle of hanging drywall. We started with all the lids which are 5/8" 4x12 sheets. We used a drywall lift to hold them up while we attached them with many screws. The wallboard … (0 comments)
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A WALK ON THE DELTA - 03/10/08 11:15 PM
Here are some pictures I took from the Hood River Delta Sunday March 9, 2008. This was actually the first time I had a chance to go explore the Delta. It was an enjoyable adventure, a great place to take a walk with a feeling of being in the river. I … (0 comments)
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Cascade Locks Casino update - 03/07/08 09:13 PM
Will there be a Warm Springs Casino in Cascade Locks in Hood River County? Learn more about where things are at with this proposal at www.gorgecasinoeis.com You can also read the Environmental Impact Statement at the Skamania County Chamber of Commerce located at 167 NW Second St. in Stevenson, WA. Here's a … (0 comments)
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Friends of the Gorge-March Hikes - 03/04/08 09:32 PM
Saturday, March 22- Lyle Cherry Orchard, WA- This hike is moderate to strenuous: 6 miles, 1400 ft elev. gain. Board member Aubrey Russell will lead the hike up steep wildflower slopes to panoramic views. This eastern Gorge trail is often sunny in March. 1st meeting place: Gateway 9:00 a.m. 2nd Meeting … (0 comments)
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Stanley Avenue Tub Co. - 03/04/08 10:18 AM
If you have a clawfoot tub in need of refinishing then Stanley Avenue Tub is the place to take it. We have had a couple tubs refinished there with excellent results. The first tub we had refinished was a 5 ft standard clawfoot tub. We also had the legs nickle plated … (1 comments)
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PEAR TREE LANE - 03/03/08 10:06 PM
I have noticed these new homes going up in Hood River this past winter. They are right off of 13th St. as you head up the hill towards the Hospital. They recently came on the RMLS and I have learned a little more about this project. Pear Tree Lane Homes claims … (0 comments)
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Mountain View Ranch-Westside Hood River - 03/02/08 05:18 PM
Mountain View Ranch is an exclusive housing development on the Westside of Hood River about 2 miles from town. This subdevelopment went in about 3 years ago. There were a couple 5 acre parcels and several 2+ acre parcels. One 2.2 acre parcel is still available and currently on the market for $399,000 RMLS … (1 comments)
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