Hood River Real Estate Update

head_left_image

USDA Loans & Grants

This may help the right people. There are Loans and Grants available to repair homes from USDA rural development. If the family income is below 50% of the median county income, homeowners may qualify for a grant or loan for needed repairs. The loan maximum amount is $20,000 with interest rate of just 1% for up to 20 years. For those 62 or older, grants are available for essential repairs and are available for up to $7500.  For information go to http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/or/sfhlink_files/504.htm  in Oregon or http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/wa/SFH504lg.htm in Washington state.  Only certain communities in counties are eligible depending on population size. (towns and cities must be considered rural and under 50,000)

 

 

Amy McAllister Realty LLC     541-490-1436 

Hood River, Oregon  amym@gorge.net

Amy McAllister Realty LLC - facebook

Disclaimer: I assume no responsibilty for accuracy of information provided within this post and blog. Many entries on this blog are based on the opinions and  ideas of the author and are provided without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied. 

0 comments • Amy McAllister REALTOR® Hood River, Oregon • June 25 2007 05:39PM

SEARCH OR/WA PROPERTIES

If you are interested in buying a home or property in Portland/Vancouver, The Columbia  River Gorge, or other parts of Oregon & Washington the following public MLS search sites may be helpful.

try the RMLS-Regional Multiple Listing Service 

          MCLS-Mid-Columbia Listing Service

          Northwest Real Estate

 

 

Amy McAllister Realty LLC     541-490-1436 

Hood River, Oregon  amym@gorge.net

Amy McAllister Realty LLC - facebook

Disclaimer: I assume no responsibilty for accuracy of information provided within this post and blog. Many entries on this blog are based on the opinions and  ideas of the author and are provided without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied. 

0 comments • Amy McAllister REALTOR® Hood River, Oregon • June 24 2007 06:51PM

GORGE COUNTY WEBSITES

There are five counties in the Columbia River Gorge area in Oregon and Washington. Here are the county websites for each of these five counties. You may find helpful and specific information you may need for the county you are interested in.

OREGON COUNTIES

Multnomah County- http://www.co.multnomah.or.us/

Hood River County- http://www.co.hood-river.or.us/

Wasco County- http://co.wasco.or.us/

WASHINGTON COUNTIES

Skamania County-   http://www.skamaniacounty.org/

Klickitat County- http://www.klickitatcounty.org/ 

 

 

Amy McAllister Realty LLC     541-490-1436 

Hood River, Oregon  amym@gorge.net

Amy McAllister Realty LLC - facebook

Disclaimer: I assume no responsibilty for accuracy of information provided within this post and blog. Many entries on this blog are based on the opinions and  ideas of the author and are provided without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied. 

0 comments • Amy McAllister REALTOR® Hood River, Oregon • June 23 2007 11:38PM

HOOD RIVER SLIDE SHOW

Here's a glimpse of Hood River. Hope you enjoy!

 

 

 

 

Amy McAllister Realty LLC     541-490-1436 

Hood River, Oregon  amym@gorge.net

Amy McAllister Realty LLC - facebook

Disclaimer: I assume no responsibilty for accuracy of information provided within this post and blog. Many entries on this blog are based on the opinions and  ideas of the author and are provided without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied. 

1 comment • Amy McAllister REALTOR® Hood River, Oregon • June 23 2007 07:47PM

BEACON ROCK

Beacon Rock is located in Skamania County along the Columbia River. It was originally named Beacon Rock by Lewis and Clark on their expedition to the Pacific Ocean on Oct 31, 1805. Lewis and Clark first measured tidal influences from the Pacific Ocean near Beacon Rock. The rock was  called "Inoshoak Castle"  by the John Jacob Astor expedition of 1811. It was known as "Castle Rock" until 1916 when the U.S. Board of Geographic Names restored the name to "Beacon Rock"

A trail was built to the top by Henry J. Biddle and in 1935 Beacon Rock was turned over to Washington State for use as a park.

Beacon Rock is actually the core of an ancient volcano. The floods that came through the Columbia River Gorge eroded the softer material away and left this unique geological structure standing by itself on the banks of the Columbia River.

The park is open for hiking the trail. There is also camping on a first come first serve basis, showers in the campgrounds, and  picnic facilities. for more info go to:

  http://www.parks.wa.gov/parkpage.asp

 

 





 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amy McAllister Realty LLC     541-490-1436 

Hood River, Oregon  amym@gorge.net

Amy McAllister Realty LLC - facebook

Disclaimer: I assume no responsibilty for accuracy of information provided within this post and blog. Many entries on this blog are based on the opinions and  ideas of the author and are provided without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied. 

0 comments • Amy McAllister REALTOR® Hood River, Oregon • June 23 2007 06:56PM

GORGE KIDS

Here's a link for families with kids or grandkids. http://www.gorgekids.com/  Information on Health, Events, Classifieds, Activities, Education, and more.

 

 

Amy McAllister Realty LLC     541-490-1436 

Hood River, Oregon  amym@gorge.net

Amy McAllister Realty LLC - facebook

Disclaimer: I assume no responsibilty for accuracy of information provided within this post and blog. Many entries on this blog are based on the opinions and  ideas of the author and are provided without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied. 

0 comments • Amy McAllister REALTOR® Hood River, Oregon • June 23 2007 01:20PM

COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE

Here's an interesting website with plenty of information and links to specific towns in the Columbia River Gorge.  http://www.gonorthwest.com/Oregon/columbia/Columbia_River.htm Here you'll find VISITOR INFORMATION, ATTRACTIONS, ACTIVITIES, & ACCOMODATIONS.  Many cities and towns in the Gorge are  included: Bingen, Carson, The Dalles, Hood River, Lyle, Mosier,Rufus, Stevenson, & White Salmon.

 

 

Amy McAllister Realty LLC     541-490-1436 

Hood River, Oregon  amym@gorge.net

Amy McAllister Realty LLC - facebook

Disclaimer: I assume no responsibilty for accuracy of information provided within this post and blog. Many entries on this blog are based on the opinions and  ideas of the author and are provided without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied. 

2 comments • Amy McAllister REALTOR® Hood River, Oregon • June 23 2007 06:59AM

MAY 2007 HOME SALES Hood River County

Here are the latest statistics for Hood River County home sales in May from the RMLS-Regional Multiple Listing Service.

Cascade Locks- 2 total sales    $120-$139,999- 1 home sold  $180-$199,999- 1 home sold 

Hood River-CIty- 14 total sales   $200-$249,999-1 home sold   $250-$299,999- 6 homes sold

                                              $300-$399,999- 3 homes sold  $400-$499,999- 3 homes sold

                                              $500,000+ 1 home sold

Hood River-Westside- 4 total sales  $400-$499,999- 1 home sold   $500,000+ 3 homes sold

Hood River-Eastside- 1 total sale   $500,000+  

Odell- 0 Sales in May

Parkdale- 2 total sales   $200-$249,999- 1 home sold   $400-$499,999- 1 home sold

 

 

Amy McAllister Realty LLC     541-490-1436 

Hood River, Oregon  amym@gorge.net

Amy McAllister Realty LLC - facebook

Disclaimer: I assume no responsibilty for accuracy of information provided within this post and blog. Many entries on this blog are based on the opinions and  ideas of the author and are provided without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied. 

1 comment • Amy McAllister REALTOR® Hood River, Oregon • June 20 2007 10:38PM

EXPLORE OREGON

SUMMER IS HERE! This is a handy website with lots of information. If you need some help deciding where to go, what to do, where to stay,.....all in Oregon. check this out. Plenty of ideas of fun things to do and places to see. Covers all regions in the beautiful State of Oregon: The Coast, Portland Metro, Mt Hood/The Gorge, Willamette Valley, Southern Oregon, Central Oregon, & Eastern Oregon   http://www.traveloregon.com

 

 

Amy McAllister Realty LLC     541-490-1436 

Hood River, Oregon  amym@gorge.net

Amy McAllister Realty LLC - facebook

Disclaimer: I assume no responsibilty for accuracy of information provided within this post and blog. Many entries on this blog are based on the opinions and  ideas of the author and are provided without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied. 

0 comments • Amy McAllister REALTOR® Hood River, Oregon • June 17 2007 09:39PM

TUCKER PARK

 

                                  

Tucker Park is a Hood River County Park. It is located just 5 miles south of Hood River on Hwy 281.  This park is at a 500'elevation and lies along the banks of the beautiful Hood River. There are 94 sites- 36 located along the Hood River. The park has a day use picnic area with trail to the river also.

 14 sites with water and electricity-$19.00 per night

 66 tent sites -$18.00 per night

 14 riverside tent sites-$20.00 per night

 Tucker Park Phone- 386-4477

 

 

 
 
 

 

 

Amy McAllister Realty LLC     541-490-1436 

Hood River, Oregon  amym@gorge.net

Amy McAllister Realty LLC - facebook

Disclaimer: I assume no responsibilty for accuracy of information provided within this post and blog. Many entries on this blog are based on the opinions and  ideas of the author and are provided without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied. 

0 comments • Amy McAllister REALTOR® Hood River, Oregon • June 17 2007 09:18PM