Columbia Gorge Farmer's Markets - 07/31/08 11:00 PM
There are many opportunities to buy fresh local grown produce in the Columbia River Gorge. Here are some of the markets selling food direct from the farmers and growers. This time of year you can buy berries, cherries, vegetables, lettuce, melons, and more, often organic too.
The Dalles Farmer's Market- Wednesdays
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Columbia Gorge Sales Overview July 2008 - 07/31/08 09:38 AM
Now for a combined look at sales for the entire Columbia Gorge Region in July 2008. Here are the cities and towns reporting sales. Starting from west to east.
Stevenson-1 sale
Carson-2 sales
White Salmon-5 sales
Snowden- 1 sale
Northwestern Lake- 1 sale
Hood River- 13 sales
Hood River/westside-3 sales
Odell-1 sale
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Hood River County Home Sales July 2008 - 07/31/08 12:27 AM
Here's the latest sales data from the RMLS. This includes only listed property sales, not FSBO's. There were 19 total sales for the month of July 2008 for Hood River County. This is slightly up from 13 total sales in Hood River County in June 2008.
Hood River/City- 3 sales-condo- Listed-$175,000-Sold-$170,000 2 bd 2 ba DOM 268 Listed-$170,000-
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Wasco County Home Sales July 2008 - 07/31/08 12:01 AM
Here's the latest sales data from the RMLS for July 2008 in Wasco County. These are homes that are listed on the RMLS. Unlisted properties and fsbo homes are not included. There were 17 total homes sold in Wasco County in July 2008 and 2 sales of unimproved properties. Here's the breakdown.
The
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Skamania County Home Sales July 2008 - 07/30/08 11:32 PM
According to the RMLS data there were 3 listed residential sales and no (0) unimproved property sales in Skamania County in the month of July 2008.
The good news for Skamania County is there are 6 homes and 6 unimproved lots/land currently under contract and sale pending .
These are the sales for Skamania
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Klickitat County Home Sales JULY 2008 - 07/30/08 09:10 PM
Here's the latest sales info from the RMLS for Klickitat County. These sales comps reflect only properties listed on the RMLS. Unlisted or fsbo properties are not included. There were 14 total residential sales and 5 total unimproved sales for Klickitat County for July 2008. Here's the break down.
White Salmon/Bingen- 5 sales of
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FIRST FRIDAY AUGUST 1, 2008 - 07/30/08 10:08 AM
It's First Friday again in downtown Hood River. Here are some of the artists and musicians featured at various businesses. Sure to be a fun time as always.
2nd Wind Sports- Photography by Louie Buzas and Wanda Hill
Second and Oak Streets-Chigwaya teen marimba band 5-6:30 pm
5th Element Salon-Grand Opening-located
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Movies in the Park 2008 - 07/27/08 07:21 PM
Here's the Hood River Movies in the Park schedule for 2008. The free movies are held at Jackson Park and begin at dusk. Bring a blanket to sit on and enjoy the free show.
June 28th Empire Strikes Back
July 5th The Sand Lot
July 12th Rocky
July 19th City Slickers
July 26th
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The Dalles, Wasco County - 07/26/08 09:17 AM
I was in The Dalles a couple days ago to go to Home Depot which is really nice that it's only 20 minutes from Hood River. While there I thought I'd check out what's happening at the Lone Pine Village development on the east end of town. Some of the roads are in and a
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Top 5 Hood River Homes of the week-7/24/08 - 07/23/08 11:44 PM
This is my opinion after reviewing homes that are currently available on the market. Here are my 5 Top Home Picks of the Week for Hood River.
Disclaimer: I assume no responsibilty for accuracy of information provided within this post and blog. The entries on this blog are based
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Hood River Home for Sale - 07/23/08 10:34 PM
This is another beautiful home in the Stonegate neighborhood on Hood River's popular westside. Located at 4075 Stonegate Drive, this home has 2876 sq. ft. with so many extra's and custom features. Here's a partial list:
Gourmet high-end chef designed kitchen Music room with cherry cabinetry Designated Home Theater Room Oversized garage for lots of
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Sunday walk in Hood River - 07/20/08 04:25 PM
Here are some pictures I took Sunday morning, July 20, 2008, in downtown Hood River. The summer season is here. There are many tourists in town. Today is the last day of the Gorge Games. This event has brought many people to town. I've been seeing license plates from many places
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Cold Springs Fire 2008 - 07/19/08 06:44 PM
The Cold Springs Fire near Mt. Adams in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest in Klickitat County, WA was first reported Saturday evening, July 12. 2008. A lightning strike from a thunderstorm on June 29, 2008 is believed to be the cause of the fire. At last report the fire is estimated to be burning
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Hood River County-links & info - 07/15/08 02:52 PM
Here is a list I've compiled of helpful websites in Hood River County.
CASCADE LOCKS
City of Cascade Locks
Cascade Locks Visitor info
Port of Cascade Locks
HOOD RIVER
Hood River County Chamber of Commerce
City of Hood River
Hood River County
Hood River Valley Parks & Recreation
Port of Hood River
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Gorge Games 2008 - 07/15/08 11:06 AM
The Gorge Games start this week. July 17-20, 2008.
The Gorge Games began in 1994 as one of the most exciting action and outdoor sports events in the Pacific Northwest. Many world class athletes come to compete in the events here in the gorge. Events are scheduled from Cascade Locks to The Dalles and on both sides
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Stevenson, Washington Homes for Sale - 07/14/08 09:05 PM
This is a current list as of July 14, 2008 of homes for sale in Stevenson, Washington in Skamania County priced between $150,000-$400,000.
© RMLSTM 2008. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. - INFORMATION NOT GUARANTEED AND SHOULD BE VERIFIED.SQUARE FOOTAGE IS APPROXIMATE & MAY INCLUDE BOTH FINISHED & UNFINISHED AREAS - CONSULT BROKER
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Hood River home for sale - 07/13/08 10:55 PM
$775,000 PRICE REDUCED TO $755,000. No stock plans here! We built this house in 2005. My husband custom designed this house specifically for the lot it sits on. The bottom level is built of ECO-Block (ICF-insulated concrete forms with radiant heat in the concrete floors) It is super energy efficient, strong, and quiet. The home has nearly
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Localism-Hood River County - 07/13/08 10:07 PM
The new Localism site is being promoted as -the world's mosts complete neighborpedia- with information about community, real estate, and more including pictures, videos, maps, and blogs. You can search many towns and cities nationwide in the U.S. and Canada. You may find helpful information here for Hood River County, Oregon.
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Columbia Gorge Community College-Hood River Campus - 07/13/08 11:04 AM
The new Indian Creek Campus of Columbia Gorge Community College in Hood River is nearing completion. The facility will be opening for students fall 2008. The Hood River campus has 13 classrooms, two high-tech labs and other learning spaces. The campus is located adjoining Indian Creek. The college will partner with the Hood River County Parks and
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Columbia River Gorge Bluegrass Festival - 07/12/08 10:07 PM
July 24-27, 2008 Columbia River Gorge Bluegrass Festival will be held in Stevenson, Washington
This will be a full weekend of music. Here are some of the bands on the schedule:
The Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band
Bryan Bowers
Tony Furtado
Dan Crary
Jophn Reishman and The Jaybirds
Molly Adkins & Martin
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White Salmon Neighborhoods - 07/10/08 09:39 AM
If you are looking at moving to White Salmon, Washington here are some of the neighborhoods to choose from. This is my list with a brief overview of features, location, etc.
White Salmon Proper- I consider this the homes in the original town of White Salmon. Many of these are older homes and some that have
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Gorge July 2008 Events - 07/08/08 11:12 AM
Here are some upcoming July events in the Gorge.
July 11 Rowena Wildlife Benefit Concert- this will be held at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center in The Dalles at 6:30 pm This Event features a performance by Pacific Fado Ensemble-Traditional music from Portugul-mandolin, classical guitar, and vocals. There will also be appetizers,
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Hood River County Fair 2008 - 07/07/08 05:45 PM
It's almost time again for the Hood River County Fair. The Fair will be held July 23-July 26, 2008 at the Hood River County Fairgrounds in Odell. The theme of this years fair is "Go Hog Wild"
Admission to the Fair is as follows:
Adults- $6.00 on Wed, Thur, Fri $8.00 on Saturday
Children-
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Where in the World is Klickitat County? - 07/06/08 08:13 PM
Klickitat County is located in the Columbia River Gorge in the state of Washington. Klickitat County is the 16th largest County in Washington encompassing 1,880 square miles. The area was once home to the Klickitat and Wishram tribes. Both tribes ceded the land to the U.S. government in 1855. The Columbia River forms the southern border of Klickitat County and
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Stevenson, Washington Real Estate - 07/06/08 03:32 PM
Stevenson, Washington is located about 45 minutes from Portland, Oregon just across the Columbia River via The Bridge of the Gods at Cascade Locks. The market has been slow so far in 2008 in Skamania County. If you are looking for a home in Stevenson there are currently 30 homes on the market
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Find Gorge Real Estate - 07/05/08 09:35 PM
If you are looking for a house or property in the Columbia River Gorge this is the site Brokers in the gorge use for their listings. www.rmls.com Just go to the Quick Search link on the left. You can search all the gorge communities in all 4 counties-Klickitat & Skamania in
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Gorge Realtors & Brokers - 07/05/08 02:30 PM
There are many Brokers and Realtors in the Gorge area. Many agents are licensed in Oregon and Washington as The Gorge straddles both states. There are many experienced, qualified REALTORS® in the gorge who are more than willing to help you buy or sell property. Following is an alphabetical list of offices and Brokers
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Hood River Neighborhoods - 07/04/08 01:07 PM
If you are looking at moving to Hood River there are many neighborhoods to choose from. Here's a list with a brief overview of features, location, etc.
Old Downtown - This area in Hood River is basically from Wasco St. to Eugene St. east of 20th. There are many Historic homes in
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A little color - 07/02/08 11:45 AM
After all my hopefully insightful and not too boring market data posts I thought I needed some color on the next page. Here are some recent pictures I took of different places around the Columbia River Gorge.
Waterfall on the Mosier Twin Tunnel Trail Looking across the Columbia to Bingen, WA
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Columbia Gorge Sales Overview June 2008 - 07/02/08 09:17 AM
Now for a combined look at sales for the entire Columbia Gorge Region in June 2008. Here are the cities and towns reporting sales. Starting from west to east.
Cascade Locks- 1 sale
White Salmon-3 sales
Snowden- 1 sale
Hood River-8 sales
Hood River/eastside-1 sale
Hood River/westside-2 sales
Odell-1 sale
BZ
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Klickitat County Home Sales June 2008 - 07/02/08 08:40 AM
Here's the latest sales info from the RMLS for Klickitat County. These sales comps reflect only properties listed on the RMLS. Unlisted or fsbo properties are not included. There were 9 total sales for Klickitat County for June 2008. Here's the break down.
White Salmon- 3 sales of single family homes
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Wasco County Home Sales June 2008 - 07/02/08 08:16 AM
Here's the latest sales data from the RMLS for June 2008 in Wasco County. These are homes that are listed on the RMLS. Unlisted properties and fsbo homes are not included. There were 18 total homes sold in Wasco County in June 2008. Here's the breakdown.
The Dalles- 11 single family homes -sales
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Skamania County Sales June 2008 - 07/02/08 07:54 AM
According to the RMLS data there were no (0) listed residential sales in Skamania County in the month of June 2008. The good news for Skamania County is there are currently 10 homes sale pending.
Also, I did sell a FSBO lot in Stevenson that closed in June 2008. It
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If You Ask Me... - 07/01/08 07:23 PM
If you ask me... now is a good time to buy a home in the gorge. There are a wide range of homes and properties to choose from. For all the buyers who have been waiting for home prices in the gorge, especially Hood River, to drop to pre-1999 levels, I think you might as
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August Gorge Events-Oregon - 07/01/08 03:28 PM
Make your plans now for upcoming August Gorge events and activities.
August 8-9, 2008- Cruise the Gorge & Classic Car Show- The "Cruise in" is on Friday night in The Dalles, "Show in the Shade" will be held on Saturday. Visit www.thedalleschamber.com for more details
August 9, 2008- Pacific Crest Trail
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