The Dalles Real Estate Blog

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                ...

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...

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, Cl...

Find the Best REALTOR® to Sell Your House By: G. M. Filisko Published: March 11, 2010 Ask detailed questions about their experience and skills to help you find the right agent for your home sale.  1. How long have you been selling homes? Mastering real estate requires on-the-job experience. The m...

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-sellin...

Celebrate Maryhill's first expansion! Saturday, March 19 - 5 p.m. The BIG DIG As part of the festivities planned for our season opening, we will tour the excavation and construction site, then gather to celebrate our future. Reception to follow. There is a dream built into this place, a dream fo...

Bank owned homes are typically listed for sale with a real estate agent after foreclosure process is complete, and while you may save quite a bit of money by choosing a bankowned home, it is not without some bumps along the way. Purchasing a bank owned home is not for the faint of heart, here are...

Ask a roomful of homeowners what's so great about owning versus renting, and you'll hear them holler in unison: "the tax deductions!" And it's true - homeowners who itemize their taxes are able to deduct 100% of their mortgage interest and property taxes from their income tax returns.That means ...

Check your basement floor drain or any unused drain... Does your basement smell like rotten eggs?  Floor drains are designed to have water in them. The water helps seal the drain and prevent sewer gas from entering the home's living space. If not used frequently, the water in these drains can eva...