Welcome to Northwest Properties

Columbia River Gorge Real Estate

Local guidance. Strategic marketing. A straightforward approach to buying and selling homes in the Columbia River Gorge.

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LETS FIND YOUR LITTLE CORNER OF PARADISE

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The Columbia River Gorge is a place defined by rivers, ridges, orchards, forests, and tight-knit communities. Whether you’re moving into the area, upgrading, downsizing, investing, or preparing to sell, having a local advocate matters. Northwest Properties provides real market insight, modern listing marketing, and grounded guidance to make confident decisions in Hood River, White Salmon, The Dalles, Skamania, Klickitat County, and surrounding areas.

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Buyer Agency Services

Buyer Representation | Property Search | Property Negotiations

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Seller Agency Services

Property Listings | Property Reviews | Sales Negotiations

Complimentary Property Evaluation
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Ed Ayres

Real Estate Broker | Northwest Properties | Windermere CRG

Ed Ayres is a licensed real estate broker with Windermere CRG and the founder of Northwest Properties, serving the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon and Washington. He works with buyers, sellers, and investors across Hood River, Wasco, Klickitat, and Skamania counties, providing clear guidance in a fast-changing market.

Ed’s approach blends local market knowledge, data-backed pricing strategy, and thoughtful negotiation. Clients appreciate his straightforward communication style and his ability to break down complex decisions into manageable steps. From first-time homebuyers to long-term property owners, Ed focuses on building trust and delivering consistent results.

Outside of transactions, Ed is deeply involved in real estate education, marketing strategy, and technology—helping clients understand not just what the market is doing, but why it matters. His mission is to help clients make confident decisions, protect their investment, and move forward with clarity.

📍 Serving Hood River County, Wasco County, Klickitat County & Skamania County
🏡 Residential • Land • Investment Properties

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Oregon Service Area

Hood River County

  • Hood River

  • Odell

  • Parkdale

  • Cascade Locks

Wasco County

  • The Dalles

  • Mosier

  • Dufur

Washington Service Area

Skamania County

  • Stevenson

  • Carson

  • Home Valley

  • Underwood

Klickitat County

  • White Salmon

  • Bingen

  • Lyle

  • Trout Lake

  • Appleton