The Dalles, OR

OCTOBER 4 - JANUARY 11

From rock formations to waterfalls, vast curves and bends to massive mountain views, the Columbia River Gorge's beauty has been an inspiration to professional and amateur photographers alike for nearly 150 years. The images in Wild Beauty, a 90-year photographic survey of the Columbia River Gorge, comprise some of the most striking and poignant pictures taken of the area from 1867 to 1957.

The exhibition, consisting of more than 200 photographs, is a historical journey through unique geography, advancing technology, and abundant talent, chronicling the beauty and changing character of this dramatic passage of river.

Beginning with legendary landscape photographer Carleton Watkins and including work from several photographers drawn to the region when the railroad made the Gorge more accessible, Wild Beauty highlights the growing human impact on the Gorge through transportation advances, tourism, and dam construction.

A full-color illustrated book will accompany the exhibition and be available for purchase in the Museum Shop. A map of the Columbia River Gorge, highlighting historic images from the exhibition and driving directions to 11 sites featured in Wild Beauty, will also be available for purchase in the Museum Shop. A free, print-from-home edition of the map is available here.

Organized by the Portland Art Museum and curated by Terry Toedtemeier, Curator of Photography.

Direct from the RMLS-Regional Multiple Listing Service. Here's what the market in Wasco County reveals January-November 2008. This is for The Dalles area. Year to date 140 homes have sold with an average sales price of $199,798. There were a total of 325 homes listed during Jan-Nov 2008.

Unlisted solds are not included in this report.

Month	Year	Units Listed	Listed Volume	Listed Average	Units Sold	Sold Volume	Sold Average	Average DOM	Average CDOM
Jan	2008	33	7,175,100	217,427	6	1,325,900	220,983	191	191
Feb	2008	26	4,836,398	186,015	12	2,756,800	229,733	86	88
Mar	2008	23	5,118,348	222,536	10	1,387,755	138,775	116	189
Apr	2008	36	8,139,499	226,097	14	3,060,100	218,578	140	112
May	2008	41	9,480,700	231,236	19	3,730,960	196,366	170	191
Jun	2008	34	6,843,250	201,272	17	3,408,800	200,517	152	155
Jul	2008	34	7,886,350	231,951	17	3,505,100	206,182	131	214
Aug	2008	21	4,540,800	216,228	13	2,682,009	206,308	112	76
Sep	2008	36	7,240,600	201,127	10	2,033,800	203,380	157	157
Oct	2008	33	6,643,700	201,324	17	3,234,600	190,270	89	127
Nov	2008	8	1,499,690	187,461	5	846,008	169,201	113	150
Totals:		325	69,404,435	213,552	140	27,971,832	199,798	132	150

We had a few visitors on halloween, most of which we did not remember to get photos of but here are a few! thanks to all of you for stopping by. Nan & Becky

Brian, Otis & Felix Brown visting the office for trick or treat! congratulations on the new home too!

Our resident pumpkin carver! thanks to tony for getting out office into the spirit!

These real estate sales are from The Dalles real estate sales that a REALTOR was involved in but do not include Unrepresented sellers in The Dalles real estate market

Real estate closing that sold in the last couple weeks in The Dalles, Oregon area

415 Sunridge, Dallesport WA
Original Asking Price: $245,000
Closed Price: $225,000
Days on the Real Estate Market 28

950 W Pomona #112, The Dalles Oregon,
Original Asking Price: $89,900
Closed Price: $79,000
Days on the Real Estate Market 21

778 Floral Ct, The Dalles Oregon,
Original Asking Price: $101,100
Closed Price: $81,000
Days on the Real Estate Market 163

2215 W 10th, The Dalles Oregon,
Original Asking Price8/27/2007: $149,900, Price Reduced 9/28/07 $129,900, Price Reduced 2/27/08 $109,000, Price Reduced 5/5/08 $99,900
Closed Price: $94,500

934 Home St, The Dalles Oregon,
Original Asking Price: $130,000
Closed Price: $134,900 (included buyers closing costs)
Days on the Real Estate Market 9 (if they are priced right they sell quickly!)

2030 Liberty Way, The Dalles Oregon,
Original Asking Price: $169500
Closed Price: $154,000
Days on the Real Estate Market 75

1705 E 14th, The Dalles Oregon,
Original Asking Price: $169,900
Closed Price: $174,900 ( included buyers closing costs)
Days on the Real Estate Market 11

1900 W 13th, The Dalles Oregon,
Original Asking Price: $299,900 Price Reduced 11/7/08 $268,900
Closed Price: $273,008
Days on the Real Estate Market 272

507 W 3^rd Pl, The Dalles Oregon, (bank owned)
Original Asking Price: $279,900
Closed Price: $279,900
Days on the Real Estate Market 13

This data needs to be understood by our local sellers...if you price your home correctly for this market you can sell it in a short amount of time, otherwise you are going to chase the market and your home then becomes market worn... Call us today for a current home market analysis to find out what your home will SELL for.

The information is based on the RMLS statistics. Non-MLS sales are not reflected.

The statistics are provided to help you understand how the market is moving in your neighborhood and what locations and prices are seeing success. To learn more about pricing your home and marketing it correctly in The Dalles Oregon, Please give us a call! Nan and Becky @ Columbia Gorge Real Estate

The latest sales data for Oct 2008 in Wasco County is in from the RMLS. Included are only sales of 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 Oct 2008. Here's the breakdown.

The Dalles- 14 single family homes sold- 1 manufactured home in park- Listed for $89,900 Sold for $79,000 DOM 21 and 14 single family homes-

• Listed $99,900 Sold for $95,000 DOM 233 (days on market)
• Listed $135,000 Sold for $131,900 DOM 528
• Listed $130,000 Sold for $134,900 DOM 9
• Listed $147,500 Sold for $140,000 DOM 173
• Listed $169,500 Sold for $154,000 DOM 75
• Listed $169,900 Sold for $174,900 DOM 11
• Listed $168,500 Sold for $175,000 DOM 26
• Listed $269,000 Sold for $208,000 DOM 99
• Listed $249,900 Sold for $220,000 DOM 103
• Listed $279,900 Sold for $279,900 DOM 248
• Listed $315,000 Sold for $315,000 DOM 404
• Listed $375,000 Sold for $324,000 DOM 139
• Listed $415,000 Sold for $360,000 DOM 106

Dufur- 2 single family homes sold- Listed $105,500 Sold $99,900 DOM 122 Listed $199,900 Sold $165,000 DOM 284

Mosier- 1 condo listed $225,000 Sold $247,500 DOM 826 1 single family home- listed $268,000 sold $255,000 DOM 22

There are currently 23 Sale Pendings in Wasco County. 19 single family homes in The Dalles 2 single family homes in Mosier and 2 Unimproved properties in Mosier.

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