Special offer

The Dalles, OR Real Estate News

By Becky Schertenleib, Nan Wimmers, "sisters by chance, partners by choice"
(Columbia Gorge Real Estate)
What is Selling                 May-July 2011       The Dalles Residential*                       (Data from Regional Multiple Listing Service)               Price Range   Sales Mkt Share         Under $100,000   7 15%         $100,001-$125,000   7 15%         $125,001-$150,000   8 17%         $150,001-$175,000   9 20%         $175,001-$200,000   5 11%         $200,001-$225,000   3 7%         $225,001-$250,000   2 4%         $250,001-$275,000   0 0%         $275,001-$300,000   1 2%         $300,001-$400,000   3 7%         $400,000-$600,000   1 2%         Total Sales   46 100% Avg DOM= 143, Avg Sales Price = $170,338, Avg Price Per SQ.FT $89         Becky Schertenleib, GRI, CRS & Nan Wimmers, CRS, CRB, Broker/Owners
Comments 2
By Mel Ahrens, MBA, Kelly Right Real Estate, Customized Choices for your Real Estate Needs
(Kelly Right Real Estate)
Cruise The Gorge Car Show 2011, The Dalles Oregon One of the most popular events of the summer is coming to The Dalles this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the 12th, 13th and 14th. The festivities start Friday night with the fun "Neon Cruise" through downtown The Dalles, reminescent of "American Graffiti" and starting at 7 p.m. Register at Burgerville at 5 p.m. Then enjoy the "Neon Cruise Street Dance at the Civic Auditorium starting at 7:30 p.m. This event is for folks 21 and over and admission is $10 person. Saturday will bring the "Show In The Shade" at Sorosis Park. Registration is 9 - noon and the "Parade of Champions" awards ceremony starts at 3 p.m. Register early for dash plaques and goodie bags. After the parade show participants may join a "Cruise of the Famous Maryhill Loops", w...
Comments 1
By Colleen Bergsma
(Colleen Bergsma Real Estate)
"Take another road to a higher place" Jimmy Buffett.  It was one of calmest days in the Gorge when we decided to take a favorite drive over Dalles Mountain Road and have a picnic.  Just past The Dalles Bridge into Washington, Dalles Mountain Road climbs up  over the Klickitat Hills unveiling some of the best views of the area you will ever see.  There are sweeping river and mountain views but also many scenic old abandoned farmhouses.  We have often picniced at the Centerville School grounds with the large lawn for strolling next to the tiny antique church.  Today we stopped by but had chosen another spot to picnic. We saw more and more windmills in that Goldendale/Centerville area of Washington, many right down to the houses and the roads.  We made the loop from Dalles Mountain Road th...
Comments 2
By Mel Ahrens, MBA, Kelly Right Real Estate, Customized Choices for your Real Estate Needs
(Kelly Right Real Estate)
Football Is Just Around The Corner - Winners Are Made In The Off Season It's not even August yet, but we're gearing up for football season, which for us means fall is coming. Both our 10 and 12 year old sons play youth tackle football and this week they took a football camp in The Dalles, 20 miles east of Hood River. Our 12-year-old has a t-shirt that says "Winners Are Made In The Off Season", which I think is fitting. Our boys took the extra camp to be sure to be in shape and ready when team practice begins. It takes discipline, dedication and heart to be a good athlete and extra practice should serve them well. The camp was put on by The Dalles Wahtonka High School Football team. High school players assisted their coaches in working with kids from 3rd through 8th grade. They spent fou...
Comments 2
By Becky Schertenleib, Nan Wimmers, "sisters by chance, partners by choice"
(Columbia Gorge Real Estate)
6-30  Celebrating Family Farms         @ The Dalles Art Center, in conjunction with "Running with Ladders"20    Music in the Park    Coyote Creek: Hot Country Music!        6PM @ City Park (5th & Union)  The Dalles, OR; FREE Admission27    The Dalles Wed. Farmers Market      4-7PM @ City Park @ 5th & Union        27-30  Hood River County Fair                    www.hoodriverfair.com 29    The Dillon Ban: LIVE!       7PM @ Clock Tower Ales   29    Jeff Carrel, The Dragonflies & Pretty Deep Rock: LIVE!        6:30-10PM @ Sunshine Mill        29    Oregon Cycle Bikeride        Touring the Gorge Area                www.oregoncycleride.org30    Farmers Market        8AM-1PM @ The Dalles City Park, located on E. 5th & Union        30    4th Annual Mt. Hood Cycling Classic        Kid's Race @ ...
Comments 0
By Colleen Bergsma
(Colleen Bergsma Real Estate)
It was one of the great days in The Dalles when we stopped by the Farmer's Market this morning, sunny and warm but not hot and NO WIND!  We'd just finished a wonderful walk along the river on Riverfront Trail and decided to see what the market was offering. Lots of fresh fruits and vegetables along with farm fresh eggs and straight from the farm lamb, chicken an beef.  There were interesting crafts too as well as fresh baked goods. You can visit the Farmer's Market every Saturday morning this summer from 8AM to 1PM in the City Park at 5th and Union Streets. Today is also the kickoff for 10 days of activities for Fort Dalles Rodeo so there were lots of people out and about.  Don't miss Jammin' July downtown this evening starting at 5pm.  Lots of music, crafts and food there too!  Maybe w...
Comments 2
By Becky Schertenleib, Nan Wimmers, "sisters by chance, partners by choice"
(Columbia Gorge Real Estate)
Charming home on large lot Overview Maps Photos Description $165,000 Single Family Home Main Features 3 Bedrooms1 BathroomLot: 0.22 acre(s) Location 1221 BlakleyThe Dalles, OR 97058USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: Becky Schertenleib & Nan Wimmers Columbia Gorge Real Estate(541) 296-5500thedallesrealestate@gmail.comhttp://www.columbiagorge-realestate.com Listed by: Becky Schertenleib Our recent listings Charming home on large lotGreat Big Home, move in ready!Newer home ready for you!11 acres with homesite ready!Own a piece of The Dalles history! Subscribe to our listing feed See more The Dalles, OR real estate for sale
Comments 0
By Becky Schertenleib, Nan Wimmers, "sisters by chance, partners by choice"
(Columbia Gorge Real Estate)
Little League Regional Baseball & Softball Tournament  The Dalles, OR. July 1st - 8th, 2011  Baseball @ Kramer Field Softball @ 16th St. Ball Park  Come and Celebrate with us!   -------------------------------------- Approximately 56 teams will be participating in this tournament - Ages ranging from 9-15 years old, plus their families and fans.  
Comments 0
By Mel Ahrens, MBA, Kelly Right Real Estate, Customized Choices for your Real Estate Needs
(Kelly Right Real Estate)
Adopt A Shelter Dog Instead Of From A Breeder This is our dog Tucker, an Austrailian Cattle Dog (aka Red Heeler) who we adopted from the  "A Home At Last" Humane Society shelter in The Dalles, Oregon about three years ago. Tucker is one of our four rescued dogs... we know, we know, that's a lot of dogs, but that's not so uncommon around here. And we are suckers for an animal in need. It's a cause we're passionate about... why adopt a dog from a breeder when there are so many abandoned, neglected and abused pets who need another chance at life? I grew up with well-bred dogs for pets and I swear our mutts we have now are better pets. It's as if they realize what we've done for them and they are infinitely grateful to us.
Comments 3
By Becky Schertenleib, Nan Wimmers, "sisters by chance, partners by choice"
(Columbia Gorge Real Estate)
http://www.thedalleschamber.com/music-in-park/music.htm All concerts are FREE and begin @ 6pm in The Dalles City park on 5th & Union, starting June 22nd with  Quinchua Mashis http://www.incasite.com/ July 20th Coyote Creek http://www.theofficialcoyotecreek.com/ August 17th Todd Haaby http://www.toddhaabymusic.com/ September 14th The New Iberians Blues & Zydeco   http://www.newiberians.com/ Join us for wonderful events in a picturesque park setting.
Comments 0
By Mel Ahrens, MBA, Kelly Right Real Estate, Customized Choices for your Real Estate Needs
(Kelly Right Real Estate)
In Memory of Medal Of Honor Recipient Loren Kaufman AND Happy Memorial Day At Sorrosis Park in The Dalles, Oregon, stands a plaque for The Dalles born Loren Kaufman, a National Medal of Honor recipient. Kaufman served as a Sergeant First Class in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in September of 1950, when he personally and without hesitation attacked the enemy in defense of his company. Those actions led to his company escaping an almost certain end as the enemy had completely surrounded them. He not only led his battalion into battle, but shot and or bayoneted several enemy soldiers himself. Kaufman survived the battle, but died later in the war, before he received his Medal of Honor. He also received the purple heart. Obviously, Th...
Comments 4
By Becky Schertenleib, Nan Wimmers, "sisters by chance, partners by choice"
(Columbia Gorge Real Estate)
    The three-day contest includes 17 timed competitive special stages, with the action taking place at Portland International Raceway on Friday and on the challenging forest and county gravel roads around Hood River, The Dalles and Dufur on Saturday and Sunday. The event is the most popular on the six event national schedule and normally attracts more than fifty domestic and international teams and legions of fans. Those fans will have plenty of opportunities to meet their favorite drivers and watch the rally action over 120 miles of competition roads and fan friendly super special stages at PIR. Saturday morning starts with another Parc Expose at 10 am in The Dalles (2600 W. 6th St., immediately off of I-84 exit 83). At 11 am the cars will leave at one minute intervals and head out to...
Comments 0
By Becky Schertenleib, Nan Wimmers, "sisters by chance, partners by choice"
(Columbia Gorge Real Estate)
  The Dalles Riverfront Trail has been in planning and construction since 1988. The trail begins at Taylor Lake on the west end of The Dalles along the Columbia River and is planned to extend all the way east to The Dalles Dam - 10 miles in total.There are 1.5 miles remaining to be constructed and these are in 4 small sections along the trail, this final connection will complete a 7 million dollar construction effort not to mention the land, easements and in kind donations that have been contributed. The board that heads up this effort has worked diligently to secure a grant with ODOT which has been awarded pending final approval from ODOT. This trail is such a great feature of our town!
Comments 1
By Becky Schertenleib, Nan Wimmers, "sisters by chance, partners by choice"
(Columbia Gorge Real Estate)
New listings  in the last 30 days           MLS# Address Bedrm Bath Apx Sqft Price Yr. Built 11117719 415 6th AVE 2 2 1296 $80,000 1981                             11466109 904 E 12TH 3 2 1487 $109,900 1915                             11143236 510 W 11TH ST 2 1 1542 $115,000 1920                             11421989 4748 NORTHWEST DR 3 2 1512 $123,984 2001                             11181083 1152 Sunflower 3 2 1056 $128,500 2004                             11164029 1014 Court ST 2 1 1440 $149,000 1939                             11253227 1216 QUINTON 3 1 1280 $149,900 1950                             11152845 850 HOSTETLER 3 2 1896 $150,000 1970                             11301063 4813 SHORT ST 3 2 1556 $150,000 1996                             11391720 1705 I ST 2 1 960 $153,900 194...
Comments 0
By Mel Ahrens, MBA, Kelly Right Real Estate, Customized Choices for your Real Estate Needs
(Kelly Right Real Estate)
Easter Egg Hunt in The Dalles, Oregon Don't miss this year's Easter Egg Hunt, this Saturday, 11:00 a.m. at Sorosis Park in The Dalles. The public is welcome to join.  
Comments 0
By Becky Schertenleib, Nan Wimmers, "sisters by chance, partners by choice"
(Columbia Gorge Real Estate)
Here are a few surprising and simple ways to cut your energy bill this season.  Put lamps in the corners: Did you know you can switch to a lower wattage bulb in a lamp or lower its dimmer switch and not lose a noticeable amount of light? It's all about placement. When a lamp is placed in a corner, the light reflects off the adjoining walls, which makes the room lighter and brighter. Switch to a laptop: If you're reading this article on a laptop, you're using 1/3 less energy than if you're reading this on a desktop. Choose an LCD TV: If you're among those considering a flat-screen upgrade from your conventional, CRT TV, choose an LCD screen for the biggest energy save. Give your water heater a blanket: Just like you pile on extra layers in the winter, your hot water heater can use some e...
Comments 0
By Colleen Bergsma
(Colleen Bergsma Real Estate)
There will be plenty of action this weekend at the Northwest Cherry Festival in The Dalles, Oregon.  This year's schedule of events features many new activities and sponsorships.  Here is a sampling: Rivermark Community Credit Union's  NEW Children and Family Center features Bouncy Houses, the Natonal Guard's Climbing Wall, OMSI Children's Center and Renken Farms Petting Zoo. The annual Parade, this year's theme, Cherry Groove, sponsored by Bob Stone Freeway Auto Center is Saturday April 9th at 11AM.  Grand Marshals are former mayor Robb Van Cleave and his wife Lisa. The Cherry Groove theme poster (see left) was desiged by Artist Joy Tigges of The Dalles. The NEW Wasco County Farm Bureau Ag Fest will be held at the Civic Auditorium Saturday from noon to 5PM, featuring local farmers and ...
Comments 1
By Mel Ahrens, MBA, Kelly Right Real Estate, Customized Choices for your Real Estate Needs
(Kelly Right Real Estate)
Senator Jeff Merkley In The Dalles This Weekend   Oregon's Senator Jeff Merkley will be holding a Town Hall Meeting in The Dalles, Oregon on Saturday, April 9, 2011, 2:00 p.m. at the Mid Columbia Senior Center, 1112 W. 9th St., The Dalles www.merkley.senate.gov   If you are looking to sell or purchase a home in the Columbia Gorge region, be sure to check out ColumbiaGorgeFSBO.com.  Property Owners in Hood River, The Dalles, White Salmon, Parkdale, Goldendale and other Columbia Gorge communities have chosen ColumbiaGorgeFSBO.com to assist them in marketing their properties.  Be sure to view what the Columbia Gorge FSBO market has to offer potential buyers.  Sellers, we can assist you in marketing your home to achieve SOLD!.  Call us at 541-716-4254 or 509-540-1309.
Comments 1
By Becky Schertenleib, Nan Wimmers, "sisters by chance, partners by choice"
(Columbia Gorge Real Estate)
EVENTS LIST April 8  "It's The Pits"Lip Sync Contest TDWHS Auditorium, @ 7PM 541-296-2231 April 9  Vendor Market 4th St. in The Dalles; 9AM-5PM; Artists/crafters/food vendors & more April 9 Annual NW Cherry Festival Parade 11am, parade route through town April 9 Family Fun Center Bounce House, Climbing Wall, OMSI, Renken Farms Petting Zoo Noon-5PM @ Cherry Festival Event site April 9 Wasco County Farm Bureau Ag Fest in Civic Auditorium Noon-5PM; 541-296-2231 April 9 "Keeping it Groovy in The Dalles" Art Show Noon-5PM; 412 E. 2nd Street April 9 Rogue Ales Hospitality Center At the Entertainment Stage, 21 & over 12:00 noon to 5:00pm April 9 Classic Car Show 3rd and Federal Street Opens at 8:00am April 9 18th Annual Cherry Stomp Dance Hit Machine; 8:00 pm @ The Dalles Civic Auditorium ADDI...
Comments 0
By Becky Schertenleib, Nan Wimmers, "sisters by chance, partners by choice"
(Columbia Gorge Real Estate)
Why Choose a CertifiedResidential Specialist (CRS) The Answers You Need In the current marketplace, you need more than just a REALTOR®. You need a professional with the unique training and know-how to create opportunities, identify potential pitfalls up front, and make your home-buying or-selling experience an unqualified success. You need a Certified Residential Specialist. What is a CertifiedResidential Specialist (CRS)? A Certified Residential Specialist is a REALTOR® who has earned certification from the Council of Residential Specialists by completing a rigorous course of advanced training and by meeting significant experience requirements. It's this rare combination that makes a Certified Residential Specialist more than just another real estate agent. It's the ability to make a ...
Comments 1
Explore The Dalles, OR
The Dalles, OR Real Estate Professionals