Attention Whale Watchers
ATTENTION WHALE WATCHERS The Southern Oregon Coast is a great location if you are excited about watching for whales. The spring Whale Watching Week for 2008 is March 22nd - March 29th. The migrations are spread out for a few weeks on either side of "watch week." This is not the only time you can see the whales. Many so called "resident" gray whales also spend months near the Oregon Coast, especially in summer and fall! About 18,000 whales will pass by our coast during March, April, May and June on their way to Alaska's Bering Sea.
HARRIS BEACH STATE PARK There are several Whale Watching Sites where you can watch for migrating gray whales and their babies. Some of the Brookings areas that have proved to be wonderful sites for whale watching are Harris Beach State Park, Cape Ferrelo, and Cape Sebastian. During Whale Watching Weeks you will find many, many people poised with binoculars patiently scanning the waters of the ocean for a glimpse of the whales. The Juveniles pass first followed by adults and last come the mother's with their babies. Many of them come close to shore to feed on the great food supply that the Oregon coastline affords. In April and May you might even get the opportunity to see mothers and calves resting in protected coves close to shore.
During the summer months there are about 200-400 whales that do not go as far north as Alaska to feed. There are generally feeding whales on the central coast from July through October and these whales may stay very close to shore while feeding and it is often easy to spot them. For year round whale watchers, here are a few whale watching tips: Gray whales may possibly be seen year round on the Oregon, Washington and California coastlines. Warm, weather - appropriate clothing and binoculars really help! Morning light (with the sun at your back) is often helpful to spot blows first with your naked eye, then focus more closely with binoculars. Calmer days are better whale watching days, by land, sea, or air! Any spot with an ocean view may yield whale sightings. You can find more information on whale watching at Whale Spoken Here. You will also find maps of the coastal whale watching sites. So if you like whales, then Brookings is the place to be during Whale Watching Weeks. What an adventure for the entire family! Curry County January 2008 Residential Highlights RESIDENTIAL MARKET HIGHLIGHTS Residential Review: Curry County Oregon January 2008 Reporting Period
January Residential Highlights & Appreciation When comparing January 2008 to January 2007, the closed sales in Curry County grew 25%, while new listings decreased 35%. Accepted offers dropped 22.2%. Comparing the last twelve months to those immediately prior, average sale price grew ($314,200 v. $307,800) and median saw no growth ($275,000). **Information taken from the RMLS January Market Report** 15770 Seaside Court, Brookings, OR 97415 This beautiful, spacious upscale 2 story home is ideal for family living and entertaining.
Location is everything!! Views of the mighty Pacific and the Oregon Coastline from the 2 balconies are amazing.
The interior of this home is elegant and features a sweeping baby grand staircase taking you to the spacious upper landing where you can sit back in quiet retreat and enjoy the colorful sunrises and sunsets over the ocean.
With 2 living rooms, 2 kitchens and a fantastic private yard, this home is ideal for entertaining familiy and friends.
This would make a wonderful two family home as the upper level has a separate entrance. The upper level master suite is spacious, elegant and includes a cozy fireplace, a laundry room, and large walk in closets. Located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac street and with a gated entry you will be afforded seclusion and privacy. This is a home not to miss! A rare gem in Brookings, Oregon. Come to Brookings and experience the Southern Oregon Coast. Walk the pristine beaches, hike the fabulous trails, or just enjoy the small town ambiance. Experience the ocean sunsets and enjoy the year round mild weather. You will LOVE living here!! MLS# 7060777 Price: $899,900 FEATURES:
BROOKINGS FESTIVAL OF HOMES Brookings will have a Festival of Homes, sponsored by our local Chetco Federal Credit Union, on Saturday August 25th and on Sunday August 26th. This will be the biggest open house of the year with many Realtors participating. There will be an abundance of homes on tour and free maps with list of homes is available. Realtors will be available to assist home buyers during this event. On Saturday August 25th from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM and on Sunday August 26th from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM. So come to the Southern Oregon Coast and tour the homes featured on the FESTIVAL OF HOMES TOUR!! WE HOPE TO SEE YOU HERE!! Adventure on the Rogue!!I recently had the opportunity to spend a day of adventure on the Rogue River out of Gold Beach Oregon. Gold Beach is a 30 minute drive north of Brookings and is where you can JET BOAT on the Rogue River. What fun!! You have several different rides to select from, but we decided to go for the longest ride of 104 miles round trip on JERRY'S ROGUE JETS. We started our ride at the Port of Gold Beach and after everyone was loaded on the Jet Boat we started up river. It was a very chilly morning and everyone had jackets and/or sweaters on to keep warm. It was a bright sunny day and I knew it would get more than just a little warm once we were up river just a few miles. Our pilot, Tom Biggs, was well informed about the local area and specifically about the Rogue River. He has piloted a Jet Boat since 1975 and he is accomplished at spinning tall tales and relating local folklore, which makes the already beautiful trip more informative. He took the time to point out various wildlife living on the banks of the river, and even stopped so that we could take pictures. We saw three Bald Eagle nests and several of the young eagles that had been born this year. They were fabulous, and much bigger than I had believed them to be. We powered thru white water, riffles and eddies and long pools of beautiful slack water. As our trip progressed we could feel the pristine rhythm of the river as we sliced through thundering rapids and coasted through gentle shallows where our pilot, Tom, would stop so we could enjoy the natural inhabitants of the Rogue ecosystem - bear, deer, otter, and eagles. We also saw blue heron, osprey, and turtles that were taking in the sunshine on the river rocks. And of course, we saw fish. Our river pilot, Tom, informed us that although there are two major runs for the salmon and steelhead there are fish in the Rogue all year round. He said that you can catch Chinook and Coho salmon, steelhead, brown trout, cutthroat, golden trout, catfish and in the lower part of the river there are still sturgeon. The Chinook and steelhead run in the fall and spring to spawn upriver, and there is also a Coho run in the fall. Since the Rogue is one of eight rivers in the United States designated as wild and scenic it will always be a protected area. We were not the only adventurers on the river, there were several groups of rafters that we saw during our trip. There are several guided rafting trips that can be taken on the Rogue River. Everyone that was rafting seemed to be having a wonderful time and we experienced water fights with many of them. It sure helped to cool us off, since it became very hot upriver. We stopped for lunch at a wonderful river lodge, Singing Springs Resort, and had time to enjoy the excellent food that we were served. We ate our lunch on the resort's outside dining deck that overlooks the river. The Rogue's combination of fun and exciting rapids, hiking trails that parallel the river, spectacular scenery, historic settler sites and the chance to glimpse wildlife, make this one of the best trips on the Southern Oregon Coast. We had a WONDERFUL time!! COME TO BROOKINGS AND EXPERIENCE YOUR OWN ROGUE RIVER ADVENTURE!!!! Curry County July Residential HighlightsRESIDENTIAL MARKET HIGHLIGHTS Residential Review: Curry County Oregon July 2007 Reporting Period
July Residential Highlights Closed sales rose 14.3% when comparing July 2007 with July 2006. New listings were also up 11.4%. Pending sales, however, dropped 12.1%. Year-to-Date Trends Comparing January-July 2007 with the same period in 2006, new listings were down 7.8%. Closed sales also fell a slight .6%, and pending sales decreased 3.7%. Appreciation Comparing the 12 months ending with July 2007 to the 12 immediately prior, average sale price appreciated a slight 1.1% ($318,100 v. $314,600). On the other hand, using the same formula reveals that the median sale price decreased 3.5% ($275,000 v. $285,000). **Information taken from the RMLS July Market Report**
Curry County May 2007 Residential Market HighlightsRESIDENTIAL MARKET HIGHLIGHTS Residential Review: Curry County Oregon May 2007 Reporting Period
May Residential Highlights Closed sales and accepted offers decreased 19.2% and 22.2% respectively when comparing May 2007 to May 2006. New listings also dropped 24%. Year-to-Date Trends Comparing January-May 2007 to January-May 2006, closed sales were up a slight 0.9%. However, pending sales decreased 3.2%. The number of new listings also dropped 6.5%. Appreciation Comparing the 12 months ending with May 2007 to the 12 immediately prior, average sale price fell 3.8% ($316,500 v. $329,000). Using the same formula we can see that the median sale price also decreased 7.7% ($275,000 v. $298,000). 924 Hidden Court, Brookings, Oregon 97415
Come and entertain in this beautiful custom home at the end of a cul-de-sac. Lots of decking and a lovely large gazebo for those summer parties. Landscaped and all on sprinklers. Backs up to a greenbelt and is a gardener's delight. RV Parking. View of the ocean from 2nd floor. Recent Hardiplank siding and exterior paint. This is a lovely home.
PRICE: $ 495,000 MLS# 6106786 FEATURES:•¨ 4 BEDROOMS •¨ 3 BATHS •¨ LARGE DECK & GAZEBO •¨ LANDSCAPED •¨ SPRINKLERS •¨ 3 CAR GARAGE •¨ RV PARKING •¨ 2469 Sq. Ft. +/- THIS IS A WONDERFUL FAMILY HOME LOCATED IN AN UPSCALE SUBDIVISION IN BROOKINGS OREGON. Curry County April Residential Market HighlightsRESIDENTIAL MARKET HIGHLIGHTS
Residential Review: Curry County Oregon April 2007 Reporting Period April Residential Highlights Closed sales and accepted offers increased 13% and 15.4% respectively when comparing April 2007 to April 2006. New listings also increased 10.6%. Year-to-Date Trends Comparing January-April 2007 to January-April 2006, closed sales were up 7.5%. Further, pending sales increased 9.8%. The number of new listings also rose a slight 1.7%. Appreciation Comparing the 12 months ending with April 2007 to the 12 immediately prior, average sale price fell 5.4% ($314,000 v. $332,000). Using the same formula we can see that the median sale price also decreased 8% ($275,000 v. $299,000). 96340 Alder Ridge Rd, Brookings, OR 97415
THIS IS A CUSTOM BUILT HOME ON 5.08 ACRES WITH GREAT OCEAN VIEWS.
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MASTER BEDROOM BACK OF HOME AND PATIO MLS# 7038273 $625,000 RECENTLY RENOVATED - This charming home on 5+ secluded acres with ocean views has real warmth and feels like the perfect place for a gathering. Beautiful entry with vaulted ceilings, 2 master bedrooms, updated kitchen, and new Quadra-Fire fireplace and carpeting. The full size attic provides large area for storage. There's lots of space for a BBQ on the back patio. This property would be ideal for horses. FEATURES:
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