a portion of The Chronicle article     A four-hour hearing on a site plan review for a 150,000 square foot Wal-Mart building on property at the west end of town ended without any decision - in fact without any deliberation by the planning commission.     The hearing, which drew an audience of more than 100 to the circuit courtroom in the Wasco County courthouse, brought forth lots of testimony from both proponents and opponents.      That testimony included at least four requests - all from opponents - that the record be kept open for seven days for additional evidence to be submitted, at which time the applicants will have the chance to ask for another seven days to respond to any of that evidence.     The commission chose to honor those requests - as they usually do - and the site rev... 12/05/2008

Planning commission OKs new CGCC building     An application for a new educational building on the Columbia Gorge Community College campus won quick approval from The Dalles City Planning Commission when it met Thursday night.     The building, which will range from 2,500 to 4,000 square feet, will be used for the college's renewable energy training program (RET) and will house a non-working wind turbine for students in that program to work on.     It was not part of the college's original master plan, which was approved about two years age, Senior Planner Dick Gassman said in his staff report. The addition was a major modification to the plan and needed a conditional use permit.     The proposed site for the new facility is close to where a Quonset hut is now located on the college cam... 11/28/2008

Yes all of the homes that closed last week were under 200,000 BUT look at the days on the market... these homes sold QUICK! If you need to get the home sold pick an active agent that knows the market and how to price the home. There are buyers out there if you price your home correctly for this type of real estate market in the dalles.   Real estate closing that sold last week in The Dalles, Oregon area   1412 E 10th PlOriginal Asking Price: $158,000Closed Price: $150,000Days on the Real Estate Market 57   950 Pomona StOriginal Asking Price: $160,000Closed Price: $158,500Days on the Real Estate Market 46   1321 E 11thOriginal Asking Price: $164,900Closed Price: $170,000Days on the Real Estate Market 23 These real estate sales are from The Dalles real estate sales that a REALTOR was invo... 11/22/2008

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 ma... 11/19/2008

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! 11/16/2008

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: $245,000Closed Price: $225,000Days on the Real Estate Market 28   950 W Pomona #112, The Dalles Oregon, Original Asking Price: $89,900Closed Price: $79,000Days on the Real Estate Market 21   778 Floral Ct, The Dalles Oregon, Original Asking Price: $101,100Closed Price: $81,000Days 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 $99,900Closed Price: ... 11/12/2008

Front page news in the dalles chronicle this week! http://thedalleschronicle.com/news/2008/10/news10-20-08-01.shtml 10/22/2008

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 last week in The Dalles, Oregon area   1112 E 10th, The Dalles Oregon, Original Asking Price:$139,000, Reduced to 129,900 2/08, Reduced to 119,900 4/14/08, Reduced to 115,900 5/08, Reduced to 99,900 6/08Closed Price: $95,000Days on the Real Estate Market 233   6948 Mill Creek, The Dalles Oregon, Original Asking Price:$168,500 (was on the market and didn't sell in 2006 for 224,900 and then relisted at 219,000 in July of 2007 and didn't sell then either!)Finally SOLD 10/6/2008! Closed Price: $175,000Days on the Real Estate Market 26 (once it was priced correctly)   3380 Sandlin Rd, The Dalles ... 10/16/2008

  Live on the River, at Lone Pine Village. Lone Pine Village is a new, vibrant community that revolves around nature, the Columbia River and more than 300 days of sunshine a year. A truly unique development, Lone Pine is your gateway to the unrivalled beauty and excitement of the Columbia Recreational Corridor. New Partnership With Mid-Columbia Medical Center  We are pleased to announce Lone Pine Village will be partnering with Mid-Columbia Medical Center in the opening of a new 57,000-square foot wellness center within the village. The three-story wellness center will expand on the hospital's existing services, and will open in fall 2009. "The new Wellness Center will allow us to go beyond the walls of the hospital to embrace other aspects of health care and better provide our communi... 10/07/2008

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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   509 E 10th, The Dalles Oregon, Original Asking Price:$139,900Closed Price: $142,000 (included buyers closing costs)Days on the Real Estate Market 3   1905 E 13th, The Dalles Oregon, Original Asking Price:$184,700Closed Price: $175,300Days on the Real Estate Market 58   316 E Scenic, The Dalles Oregon, Original Asking Price:$389,000Closed Price: $389,000Days on the Real Estate Market 54   2621 E 15th, The Dalles Oregon, Original Asking Price:$354,500Closed Price: $315,000Days on the Real Estate Market 62   911 E 18th, The Dalles Oregon, Original Asking Price:$375,000Closed Price: $324,000Days on the Real Estate Market 139... 10/05/2008

These real estate sales are only taken from The Dalles real estate sales that a REALTOR was involved in and do not include Unrepresented sellers in The Dalles real estate market Real estate closing that sold last week in The Dalles, Oregon area 1916 Garrison, The Dalles Oregon, Original Asking Price:$192,500Closed Price: $180,500 (included buyers closing costs)Days on the Real Estate Market 156   1423 Lewis , The Dalles Oregon, Original Asking Price:$174,700Closed Price: $170,000Days on the Real Estate Market 4   500 E 12th, The Dalles Oregon, Original Asking Price:$189000Closed Price: $180,000Days on the Real Estate Market 63   493 Central, Dallesport Washington, Original Asking Price:$162,000Closed Price: $140,000Days on the Real Estate Market 207   The information is based on last we... 09/29/2008

Sundoon will be a championship caliber, moderately priced, daily fee facility that will serve the Mid- Columbia region, yet is expected to attract a majority of its play from several nearby markets and from tourists visiting the Columbia River Gorge. Sundoon is only a 75 minute drive from Portland International via Interstate 84, a nationally recognized scenic highway. The course will be situated adjacent to a regional (jetcompatible) airport for private aircraft. Sunny, dry climate and low elevation create year around pleasant playing conditions - a significant marketing advantage in the Pacific Northwest. Award-winning golf course architect, John Fought, immediately recognized the potential for an authentic, old-world, links-style course on this peninsula of sand dunes and rugged rock... 09/23/2008

These real estate sales are only taken from The Dalles real estate sales that a REALTOR was involved in and do not include Unrepresented sellers in The Dalles real estate market Rreal estate closing that sold last week in The Dalles, Oregon area   Old Dufur Rd Lot, The Dalles Oregon, .1/3 of acre LotOriginal Asking Price:$ 89,500Closed Price: $80,000Days on the Real Estate Market 102   79702 Hwy 216, Maupin Oregon, 38 plus acresOriginal Asking Price:$ 510,000Closed Price: $493,000Days on the Real Estate Market 49 As for pending sales...they are still strong with 27 properties pending in the dalles, Oregon. 3 of those are commercial properties ranging from 575,000 to 725,000. In the Dallesport Washington area there are 5 pending sales. I lot and 4 homes from 149,500 to 299,900. The infor... 09/22/2008

These real estate sales are only taken from The Dalles real estate sales that a REALTOR was involved in and do not include Unrepresented sellers in The Dalles real estate market Only 1 real estate closing last week in The Dalles, Oregon 510 W 11th, The Dalles OregonOriginal Asking Price:$ 149,450Closed Price: $139,000Days on the Real Estate Market 77 As for pending sales...they are still strong with 24 homes pending in the dalles, Oregon and Dallesport Washington area There are 2 lots sales pending, 1 in dallesport and 1 in the dalles. 2 commercial properties sale pending, 1 is the Granada theatre building on 2nd street and the other is Westgate market building both in the dalles, oregon. The information is based on last week from the RMLS statistics. Non-MLS sales are not reflected. Th... 09/15/2008

These real estate sales are only taken from The Dalles real estate sales that a REALTOR was involved in and do not include Unrepresented sellers in The Dalles real estate market Below are the properties - real estate that sold last week in The Dalles, Oregon and Dallesport Washington area.   6615 Reservoir The Dalles, OROriginal Asking Price:$99,000Closed Price: $95,000Days on the Real Estate Market 86   1600 E 10th, The Dalles, OROriginal Asking Price:$223,000Closed Price: $200000Days on the Real Estate Market 104   2505 MT Hood, The Dalles, OROriginal Asking Price:$230,000Closed Price: $220,000Days on the Real Estate Market 510   1061 Irvine, The Dalles, OROriginal Asking Price:$299,000Closed Price: $285,000Days on the Real Estate Market 466   515 4th St, Dallesport, WAOriginal Asking... 09/07/2008

These real estate sales are only taken from The Dalles real estate sales that a REALTOR was involved in and do not include Unrepresented sellers in The Dalles real estate market   Below are the properties - real estate that sold last week in The Dalles, Oregon and Dallesport Washington area.   1808 E 14th, The Dalles Oregon what a neat and tidy home this was. we listed it on saturday and had an offer on sunday!Original Asking Price:$170,000Closed Price: $170,000Days on the Real Estate Market 6   1123 W 2nd, The Dalles OregonOriginal Asking Price:$100,000Closed Price: $88,500 Can you believe that price and it can be commercial use too!Days on the Real Estate Market 86     In The Dalles Real Estate market we have 22 properties that are Sale Pending, Priced from $89,900 to $725,000! The in... 08/30/2008

These real estate sales are only taken from The Dalles real estate sales that a REALTOR was involved in and do not include Unrepresented sellers in The Dalles real estate market   Below are the properties - real estate that sold last week in The Dalles, Oregon and Dallesport Washington area.   100 3rd Ave, Dallesport Washington. Original Asking Price:$189,500Closed Price: $198,750 (included buyers closing costs)Days on the Real Estate Market 7   28 N Frontage Rd,  Wamic Lake Front Property! (Pine Hollow Reservoir) Original Asking Price:510,000Closed Price: $510,000Days on the Real Estate Market 53 1701 Oakwood Dr, The Dalles. Oversized building lot with River viewsOriginal Asking Price:$65,000Closed Price: $60,000Days on the Real Estate Market 24   A Street, Dallesport. Commercially Zon... 08/24/2008

Not to be missed! September 18-21, 2008 Historic The Dalles Days, The Dalles, Oregon. Events will include tours of historic buildings and museums, a run/walk across The Dalles Dam, a history costume ball, music, food and three days of family entertainment. Be Here Then! Thursday, September 18 ThursdaySeptember 187:30 PM "Old Favorites" Concert with the Cascade SingersDirected by Lloyd Walworth Old St. Peter's Landmark (1898)West Third & Lincoln Streets541-296-5686www.oldstpeterslandmark.orgAlso open for tours: Tuesdays - Friday, 11am - 3pm                            Saturday, 12pm - 3pm                            Sunday, 1pm - 3pm                            Closed on Mondays   12-4 p.m. Commodore II Open HouseTour the historic building and see the restored 1920's style apartment. Free ... 08/23/2008

These real estate sales are only taken from The Dalles real estate sales that a REALTOR was involved in and do not include Unrepresented sellers in The Dalles real estate market Below are the homes - real estate that sold last week in The Dalles, Oregon area.   707 E 18th, The Dalles Original Asking Price: $225,000Closed Price: $231,659 (included buyers closing costs)Days on the Real Estate Market 3Sold Price per Square Foot $107   705 Creekview, The Dalles  (new townhouse)Original Asking Price: $399,000Closed Price: $330,000 (says something about pricing for today's market)Days on the Real Estate Market 664Sold Price per Square Foot $186   2316 E 11th, The Dalles Original Asking Price: $184,900Closed Price: $180000Days on the Real Estate Market 40Sold Price per Square Foot $140   2520 ... 08/09/2008