mel ahrens: Your Net Worth & Owning A Home
- 10/03/22 11:00 PM
How Owning a Home Builds Your Net Worth
Owning a home is a major financial milestone and an achievement to take pride in. One major reason: the equity you build as a homeowner gives your net worth a big boost. And with high inflation right now, the link between owning your home and building your wealth is especially important.
If you’re looking to increase your financial security, here’s why now could be a good time to start on your journey toward homeownership.
Owning a Home Is a Key Ingredient for Financial Success A report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) details several homeownership trends, including a significant gap in net … (3 comments)
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mel ahrens: Prepping Your House For Sale This Fall
- 10/03/22 10:54 PM
How To Prep Your House for Sale This Fall
Today’s housing market is different than it was just a few months ago. And if you’re thinking about selling your house, that may leave you wondering what you need to do differently as a result. The answer is simple. Taking the time upfront to prep your house appropriately and create a solid plan can help bring in the greatest return on your investment.
Here are a few simple tips to make sure you maximize the sale of your house this fall.
1. Price It Right One of the first things buyers will notice is the price of your … (2 comments)
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mel ahrens: How To Think Strategically as a Buyer in Today’s Market
- 12/02/21 03:43 PM
The game of chess can provide incredible lessons to apply to all aspects of life, including the homebuying process. Chess requires you to plan and think about your strategy from the very beginning of the game.
The homebuying process, like chess, requires strategy and planning. Here are a few things to keep in mind to ensure your plan is as strong as possible when you begin your home search.
Pre-Approval: the Best Opening Play To Make as a Homebuyer It’s important to have a great opening play when you’re buying a home. And the best move you can make when you … (0 comments)
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mel ahrens: Happy National Dog Day!
- 08/26/20 01:08 PM
Happy National Dog Day!
Every Day is Dog Day!
Heading back from a hike with Mt Hood in the mirror. Every day is a ball day, or a frisbee day, or a hike day, or some combination; a day with my dog.
Or sunset at the waterfront in Hood River
Let's see a picture of your dog(s)
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mel ahrens: Reminder Hood River Blood Drive Tomorrow Jan 28, 2020 Please Donate
- 01/22/20 12:12 AM
There is a significant shortage of blood this time of year. Did you know in the next hour, 1,800 people will need blood in the United States. And another 1,800 the following 60 minutes. That is 43,200 people in one day who need blood. Donating blood saves lives.
REMINDER: The American Red Cross is having a blood drive in the Hood River tomorrow. Please donate as you could help save a life. The blood drive is:
Tue, Jan 28, 2020, 1:00pm - 6:00pm, Oregon National Guard Armory, 12th & Belmont, Hood River, OR
Can't make it to the blood drive in Hood River? Good news, there are … (0 comments)
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mel ahrens: Reminder - Hood River Blood Drive Jan 28, 2020
- 01/21/20 07:46 PM
There is a significant shortage of blood this time of year. Did you know in the next hour, 1,800 people will need blood in the United States. And another 1,800 the following 60 minutes. That is 43,200 people in one day who need blood. Donating blood saves lives.
REMINDER: The American Red Cross is having a blood drive in the Hood River next week. Please donate as you could help save a life. The blood drive is:
Tue, Jan 28, 2020, 1:00pm - 6:00pm, Oregon National Guard Armory, 12th & Belmont, Hood River, OR
Can't make it to the blood drive in Hood River? Good news, there … (0 comments)
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mel ahrens: The Dalles Blood Drive January 28, 2020
- 01/18/20 03:48 AM
There is a significant shortage of blood this time of year. Did you know in the next hour, 1,800 people will need blood in the United States. And another 1,800 the following 60 minutes. That is 43,200 people in one day who need blood. Donating blood saves lives.
The American Red Cross is having a blood drive in The Dalles later this month. Please donate as you could help save a life. The blood drive is:
Tue, Jan 28, 2020, 12:30pm - 6:30pm, Ft Dalles Readiness Center, 402 E Scenic Dr, The Dalles, OR 97058
Can't make it to the blood drive in The Dalles? Good news, there … (1 comments)
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mel ahrens: Hood River Blood Drive January 28, 2020
- 01/18/20 03:44 AM
There is a significant shortage of blood this time of year. Did you know in the next hour, 1,800 people will need blood in the United States. And another 1,800 the following 60 minutes. That is 43,200 people in one day who need blood. Donating blood saves lives.
The American Red Cross is having a blood drive in the Hood River later this month. Please donate as you could help save a life. The blood drive is:
Tue, Jan 28, 2020, 1:00pm - 6:00pm, Oregon National Guard Armory, 12th & Belmont, Hood River, OR 97031
Can't make it to the blood drive in Hood River? Good news, … (0 comments)
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mel ahrens: Reminder - Cascade Locks Blood Drive January 9, 2020
- 01/08/20 01:39 PM
There is a significant shortage of blood this time of year. Did you know in the next hour, 1,800 people will need blood in the United States. And another 1,800 the following 60 minutes. That is 43,200 people in one day who need blood. Donating blood saves lives.
The American Red Cross is having a blood drive in the Cascade Locks area this Thursday. Please donate as you could help save a life. The blood drive is:
Thu, Jan 9, 2020, 9:00am - 2:30pm, Bonneville Lock and Dam, Cascade Locks, OR 97014
Can't make it to the blood drive this week? Good news, there are a … (1 comments)
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mel ahrens: Hood River Bridge Lane Closure Dec 3, 2019
- 12/03/19 01:38 AM
The Hood River Bridge will have the southbound lane closed on Dec 3, 2019, to repair guardrails. The single-lane closure will begin at 9am and last until the repairs are completed; expected to be approximately 3pm.
Plan accordingly and expect delays with traffic backups. Flaggers will be assisting drivers as they proceed through the work zones. Drive safely and keep an eye out for workers.
For more information, you may call the Port of Hood River at (541) 386-1645 or email porthr@gorge.net.
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mel ahrens: Wasco County Residential Sales Activity November 2019
- 12/01/19 02:43 AM
During November 2019, nineteen (19) homes sold in Wasco County, ranging in price from a low of $76,900 to a high of $489,000. The average sales price for homes sold in Wasco County was $259,000 with a median sales price of $285,000.The average square footage of the sold homes was 1,758, with a median of 1,877 square feet. The average Days on Market (DOM) was 76 days, with a median DOM of 26 days. The average DOM was impacted by two (2) home sales sold after 244 and 369 days, respectively. Excluding these long DOM homes, the average DOM was 49 … (2 comments)
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mel ahrens: Hood River County Home Sales October 2019
- 11/06/19 06:26 PM
During October 2019, twenty-nine (29) homes sold in Hood River County, ranging in price from a low of $210,000 to a high of $1.6M. The Hood River County average sales price was $542,100 and the median sales price was $460,000 during October 2019. The average square footage of the sold homes was 1,982, with a median of 1,830 square feet. The Average Days on Market (DOM) was 35 days, with a Median DOM of 27 days. The average sale price was a bit over 5.6% less than the average list price during October 2019 for Hood River County.
There were 23 homes … (2 comments)
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mel ahrens: Wasco County Home Sales October 2019
- 11/06/19 02:28 AM
During October 2019, thirty-four (34) homes sold in Wasco County, ranging in price from a low of $24,900 to a high of $762,000. The average sales price for homes sold in Wasco County was $301,000 with a median sales price of $259,000.The average square footage of the sold homes was 1,662, with a median of 1,586 square feet. The average Days on Market (DOM) was 93 days, with a median DOM of 31 days. The average DOM was impacted by five (5) home sales exceeding 300 days before they sold. Excluding these long DOM homes, the average DOM was 45 days … (2 comments)
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mel ahrens: Reminder Hood River Bridge Single-Lane Closures Continue Nov 4-8, 2019
- 11/01/19 12:48 PM
REMINDER: The Hood River Bridge single-lane closures will continue, November 4, 2019, through November 8, 2019. The single-lane closures will begin at 9am and last until 3pm each weekday. Biannual bridge deck maintenance work being performed is the cause of the single-lane closures. The work is weather dependent, so the single-lane closures may need to be extended if weather delays the maintenance work.
Plan accordingly and expect delays with traffic backups. Flaggers will be assisting drivers as they proceed through the work zones. Drive safely and keep an eye out for workers.
The single-lane closures will not occur on weekends.
For more information, you … (0 comments)
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mel ahrens: Hood River Bridge Single-Lane Closures Continue Nov 4-8, 2019
- 11/01/19 12:35 PM
The Hood River Bridge single-lane closures will continue, November 4, 2019, through November 8, 2019. The single-lane closures will begin at 9am and last until 3pm each weekday. Biannual bridge deck maintenance work being performed is the cause of the single-lane closures. The work is weather dependent, so the single-lane closures may need to be extended if weather delays the maintenance work.
Plan accordingly and expect delays with traffic backups. Flaggers will be assisting drivers as they proceed through the work zones. Drive safely and keep an eye out for workers.
The single-lane closures will not occur on weekends.
For more information, you may … (0 comments)
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mel ahrens: Wasco County Home Sales in September 2019
- 10/24/19 12:03 AM
During September 2019, twenty-six (26) homes sold in Wasco County, ranging in price from a low of $169,000 to a high of $515,000. The average square footage of the sold homes was 2,067, with a median of 1,985 square feet. The average Days on Market (DOM) was 59 days, with a median DOM of 36 days. Homes sold for an average of 4.9% less than list price. The monthly inventory of homes available for sale increased to 5 months in Sept 2019. Previously, the August 2019 inventory available for sale was 3.7 months. This was a 35% increase in available home … (5 comments)
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mel ahrens: Hood River County Homes Sales in September 2019
- 10/18/19 09:07 AM
During September 2019, twenty-seven (27) homes sold in Hood River County, ranging in price from a low of $229,000 to a high of over $1.4M. The average square footage of the sold homes was 1,714, with a median of 1,690 square feet. The average Days on Market (DOM) was 50 days, with a median DOM of 26 days. The monthly inventory of homes available for sale dropped to 4 months in Sept 2019. Previously, the August 2019 inventory available for sale was 4.6 months.
There were 21 homes sold in Hood River (includes the City of Hood River, Hood River Westside, Hood … (2 comments)
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mel ahrens: REMINDER - Hood River Bridge Lane Closures Oct 31 - Nov 1, 2019
- 10/17/19 02:03 PM
REMINDER - The Hood River Bridge will continue to have single-lane closures October 31, 2019 and November 1, 2019. The single-lane closures will begin at 9am and last until 3pm each weekday. Biannual bridge deck maintenance work being performed is the cause of the single-lane closures. The work is weather dependent, so the single-lane closures may need to be extended if weather delays the maintenance work.
Plan accordingly and expect delays with traffic backups. Flaggers will be assisting drivers as they proceed through the work zones. Drive safely and keep an eye out for workers.
The single-lane closures will not occur on weekends.
For … (0 comments)
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mel ahrens: REMINDER - Hood River Bridge Single Lane Closures Oct 24-25, 2019
- 10/17/19 01:54 PM
REMINDER - The Hood River Bridge will have single lane closures October 24, 2019, through October 25, 2019. The single-lane closures will begin at 9am and last until 3pm each day. Biannual bridge deck maintenance work being performed is the cause of the single lane closures. The work is weather dependent, so the single lane closures may need to be extended if weather delays the maintenance work.
Plan accordingly and expect delays with traffic backups. Flaggers will be assisting drivers as they proceed through the work zones. Drive safely and keep an eye out for workers.
The single lane closures will not occur … (0 comments)
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mel ahrens: Hood River Bridge Single Lane Closures Weekdays Oct 21 - Nov 1 2019
- 10/17/19 01:49 PM
The Hood River Bridge will have single lane closures weekdays, beginning October 21, 2019, through November 1, 2019. The single-lane closures will begin at 9am and last until 3pm each weekday. Biannual bridge deck maintenance work being performed is the cause of the single lane closures. The work is weather dependent, so the single lane closures may need to be extended if weather delays the maintenance work.
Plan accordingly and expect delays with traffic backups. Flaggers will be assisting drivers as they proceed through the work zones. Drive safely and keep an eye out for workers.
The single lane closures will not occur … (0 comments)
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