$329,000 for this exceptional property with enormous potential and one of the "best" views in Port Orford.

Two panoramic white water ocean view lots .42 & .5 acres one with an older 2 BR, ! BA home with wood burning fireplace, heat pump, bonus/craft room, and oversized attached carport. Contact listing agent for more details.

Chinese New Year begins according to the Chinese calendar which consists of both Gregorian and lunar-solar calendar systems. Because the track of the new moon changes from year to year, Chinese New Year can begin anytime between late January and mid-February. Accordingly, the Chinese New Year is Jan 23, 2012, which their zodiac designates as the year of the Dragon.

Interestingly, the chinese zodiac does not use China's most recognizable & most popular animal, the panda, as a sign in the Zodiac.

The following 12 animals represent the rotating 12-year cycle that is the basis for the Chinese Zodiac:

Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, & Pig.

The annual migration is underway. Trained volunteers will be on duty at Port Orford's Battle Rock Park from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. from Dec 26 through Dec 31 to help visitors see these magnificent whales and provide information about their migration. There have been many more sitings this years than in the years recently past and it is just as exciting as ever.

For more information about Oregon State Parks Whale Watch Spoken here program visit their site.

It was a beautiful day in Port Orford, clear skies, a brisk chill in the air, and a silent surf as the sun directly shown on the Tropic of Capricorn and cast a silvery light on the waters near Battle Rock

It was another beautiful winter day at the top of the banana belt on the southern Oregon coast.

Dec 16, 2011 - According to the Anglersguide.com salmon fishing season on the Elk River: October through January. The Elk River is 50 miles long with 10 miles of good King Salmon fishing water for late season. The Elk River is a wonderful small stream with more King salmon holding water and holes per mile than any other stream in Oregon. Kings on the Elk River average about 30-pounds, with fish to 50-pounds.

World class salmon fishing as enjoyed by the fisherman below.

Here is Cinnamon our cocker spaniel/poodle mix. She is 12 yrs old now.

This gentle loving fur-person was rescued from a high-kill shelter in Sacramento, CA eight years ago. She loves everyone and she is loved by everyone who meets her. It is impossible to count the number of smiles that she has brought to the faces of adults and children that see her and meet her. She rides shotgun in my truck, stands on the seat, crouches over the window rail, and places her head between the door/window frame and the passenger side mirror. When she runs to greet someone all you can see is her ears, fu manchu, paws, and tail flying in all directions at once. Cinnamon has brought a heart full of joy to our lives and we give our thanks and gratitude to members and affiliates of the Best Friends Animal Society.

Members of our Curry County Animal shelter, Gerda Ramer and Catherine Powers, just returned from a conference in Utah sponsored by Best Friends Utah on ‘No More Homeless Pets.’

They reported that the founder of Best Friends, Gregory Castle, gave a speech during the closing ceremony in which he expressed his belief that in the year 2014 we will be a no kill nation.

Thanks to the dedication and tireless efforts of members of the Best Friends Animal Society, http://www.bestfriends.org/,  and other like-minded groups and individuals the number of dogs and cats killed at shelters across the United States has been reduced from 25 million in 1975 to 2.5 million in 2010.

In just a few short years with our support, their hard work, and the success of spay and neuter as well as their placement programs dogs and cats will be safe, warm, and happy in the shelters and ultimately in their forever homes.

Please help them to help the homeless dogs and cats by volunteering and/or donating at the local non-profit(s) that operate spay and neuter programs and the animal shelter(s).

$210,000 SOLD!

1689 sf 2 BR, 1 & 1/2 BA

Charming remodeled (2007) craftsman style home with end-of-road privacy over looking year-round creek & sheltered from the wind. Enjoy the sounds of the creek & a soak in the hot-tub on private 3 level deck then relax in the warmth of the sunroom or by the wood stove. Main floor MBR with large Bath. Upper BR has 1/2 BA & a bonus room for a nursery, office, or a media room.

Hi Speed internet avlbl via DSL, Cable, WiFi, or Sat.Beautiful landscaping w river rock walls, cement patio, & 3 levelDeck U-24'x4', M-24'x15', & L-14'x14'Clean bsmnt w cement flr. Adjacent ~100'x~100' lot with water & sewer is available for $40,000.

Lower level deck & east end of sunroom.

Main level of deck, hot tub, & cement patio

Looking east from upper level of 3 level deck.

Sun Room

Kitchen

Living Room Looking South

Living Room looking North

Dining Room

Master Bedroom on Main Level

Master BA on Main Level

Upstairs Bedroom facing south

End of Road privacy

Adjacent 100'x100' vacant lot with water & sewer for $40,000

This property if 0ff-the-market at present.

http://www.rmls.com #10086126

$178,000

Commercial property on highly visible corner along Oregon St./Hwy 101 in downtown Port Orford. Located within walking distance to beaches, parks, galleries, restaurants, theaters & shopping. This 1203 sf masonary block bldg has been: a service station, beauty shop, insurance office, realty office, jewelry store, & gallery/gift shop. 2 suites & 2 half baths. 4000sf asphalt parking area.

Front view from Hwy 101

View from North

View from South

Suite 1 view 1

Suite 1 view 2

This property is off-the-market at present.

Major Price Reduction rmls.com #10023047

$335,000

Enjoy coastal living in a Country Manor with many upgrades including custum rock work, heated tile floor, gas fireplace, spiral stair, decks, patio, firepit,& waterfalls. ~1500 sf guest space w studio, full BA, wet bar, xlg greatroom w open beams & lp fireplace. ~1500 sf shop/4 car gar. Prof hard/landscapes includes river rock walls, water feature with falls, raised gardens, fruit trees, perimeter fence, paved drive & two RV sites.

 Front View 1

Front view 2

View from the Patio

LR rockwall & bench with lp fireplace

Master Bedroom

Master BA

Master BR lounge - office

Patio with firepit

Guest rooms, garage, & shop

Guest kitchen

Guest bath with access from guest bedroom and greatroom.

SMARTMONEY MAGAZINE article by SmartMoney Magazine Staff Published July 7, 2009

The tone of this article is wrought with shameless self promotion for the magazine and the named sources that are quoted in it. The writer(s) also make reference to quotes from un-named sources in a very unprofessional job of reporting. They are creating a story and their story in untrue

"I won't let termites - pesky inspectors - kill a deal - The writer(s) cite Steve VanGrack, former chairman of the Maryland Real Estate Commission for the following statement: "We have had cases where [brokers have] been deceptive about termites and flood damage."

Then the writer(s) cite S. Woody Dawson, a structural inspector and owner of Dawson Inspections in Connecticut for the following statements:

1) "One time I had a broker tell me that unless I told her the results of my inspection - which is confidential between myself and my client - she wouldn't let me get up on the roof,"

2) "I got out my ladder and told her that unless she was big enough to stop me, I was going up there - she wasn't big enough."

The writer(s) summarize by making the following statement: "What you need to worry about , though, are the home's features that he [the broker] keeps to himself."

The writer(s) is/are generalizing an indiviual incident and using a broad brush to paint a dark portrait  in an overt attempt to defame Real Estate Brokers and their profession.

Write to your State and National Association of Realtors.