oregon: Springfield Friday Farmers' Market - 07/25/08 03:40 PM
The above mural is what you see when you pull up to the Springfield Farmers' market. The market is open every Friday (during the growing season) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The market is located between 5th & 6th Streets on Main Street in downtown Springfield. It is being … (2 comments)
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oregon: Thurston Flower Garden #3 and last - 07/25/08 01:39 AM
In a recent post, I said I would post one more of my pictures of my wife's flower garden. I don't have nearly as many flowers this year as previously because my wife isn't here to plant them. I am doing my best to keep things growing though and keep the … (2 comments)
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oregon: Trace Adkins Headlines 16th Oregon Jamboree in Sweet Home - 07/24/08 11:52 AM
What: Oregon Jamboree
Where: Sweet Home, Oregon (Sankey Park area)
When: August 1, 2 & 3, 2008
Who: Country superstars, soon to be superstars and past superstars
Why: Best country music venue in Oregon
This year's Oregon Jamboree offers something for young and old country music fans. From newcomers Kellie Pickler … (0 comments)
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oregon: Bad news breaks for Eugene economy - 07/24/08 11:35 AM
Yesterday marked a pretty bleak day for the Eugene economy. For the news, please check out the following news release:
Seoul, July 24, 2008 - Because of short- and long-term market conditions, which include a steep reduction in the price of memory chips worldwide and accelerated technological migration towards … (0 comments)
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oregon: Have You Been To Bambu Restaurant In Medford Oregon? - 07/23/08 10:02 PM
These big city transplants were thrilled to find out about Bambu, a Pan Asian restaurant and wine bar located in South East Medford. On date night, my husband and I love to go out for dinner to try different types of ethnic foods. Bambu is a real find! We've worked our … (3 comments)
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oregon: Have You Been To MacLevin’s Whole Foods Deli In Jacksonville Oregon? - 07/23/08 07:21 PM
If you haven't been to MacLevin's Whole Foods Deli, you have a delightful experience awaiting you. This family owned deli had my Brooklyn New Yorker husband moaning and groaning over the delicacies that took him for a joyous walk down Memory Lane. The menu offerings were like a "big city" neighborhood … (0 comments)
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oregon: Dual Real Estate Agent/Mortgage Broker - 07/23/08 01:00 PM
I have had something in my craw for some time and it has to do with people that are both Realtor and Loan Officer. I don't know about other states, but in Oregon it is perfectly legal to represent the client as both the Realtor and Loan Officer. If you throw … (5 comments)
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oregon: Washington State Fines Mortgage Company - 07/23/08 11:50 AM
According to an Associated Press article in the Oregonian, Washington has fined Paramount Equity Mortgage Inc., $50,000 and started proceedings to revoke the California company's license to do business in Washington. The link to the story is here: Breaking News
Paramount is accused of charging and collecting unearned fees, charging consumers … (1 comments)
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oregon: Have You Been To Avalon Bar & Grill In Talent Oregon? - 07/22/08 10:14 PM
Avalon Bar & Grill is the happening place in Talent Oregon, this community just North of Ashland that does not have a restaurant tax. Don't get me wrong, I'll pay the restaurant tax to visit some of Ashland's fabulous eateries, but I am off topic. At Avalon Bar & Grill, you … (2 comments)
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oregon: Have You Been To Rostel’s In Central Point Oregon? - 07/22/08 09:55 PM
With its wonderful ambiance, Rostel's Restaurant & Bar is a fun place to go with friends after work, or your special someone for dinner. Rostel'sis located at 311 E. Pine Street in Downtown Central Point, this turn of the century building is beautiful (not the building in the photo). Reviews I've … (2 comments)
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oregon: Have You Been To The Rogue Creamery in Central Point Oregon? - 07/22/08 09:48 PM
Located in this quiet Southern Oregon community of Central Point is the Rogue Creamery, a company that makes artisan cheeses who has achieved world-recognition and awards for their phenomenal Bleu Cheeses. Located at 311 N Front Street in Central Point Oregon, you may go in for tastings and/or tours (see comment … (7 comments)
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oregon: Have You Been to Vinnie’s Italian Restaurant at the Eagle Point Golf Course? - 07/22/08 09:42 PM
If you are looking for Italian food voted as Readers' Choice year after year through the Mail Tribune, and would like to enjoy your meal in a lush old world setting at a location on the Eagle Point Golf Course, look no further! If you are like me, and like to … (0 comments)
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oregon: Oakridge/Westfir Summer Concert - 07/22/08 03:12 PM
This weekend is the Oakridge/Westfir Summer Concert headlined by Amy Clawson, a favorite local C&W singer. Amy is well known in the area and has been a regular at many fund raising and special events in and around Lane County.
The picture to the left is from her MySpace page … (2 comments)
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oregon: Are you a salesperson? - 07/22/08 12:30 PM
Everyone sells something!
You don't believe that? Well, let me go through a few examples. If you belong to Active Rain, you probably sell Real Estate or Loans or Home Staging or a lot of other things. Even the homeless person on the street corner with the cardboard sign is selling … (9 comments)
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oregon: WARNING: IRS spoof on e-mail - 07/21/08 10:03 AM
Be careful, I just received this e-mail and I know it is a SPOOF.
Sunday, July 20, 2008 5:55 PM From: "service@irs.gov" <no-service@irs.gov>Add sender to Contacts To: undisclosed-recipients
Over 130 million Americans will receive refunds aspart of President Bush program to jumpstart the economy.Our records indicate that you are qualified to … (7 comments)
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oregon: Salsa Workshop With Ricardo Linnell Of Hurricane Tumbao For Southern Oregon Salsa Dancers - 07/20/08 11:49 PM
Ricardo Linnell, director and team member of the up and coming Portland dance company Hurricane Tumbau, gave salsa music appreciation/dance lessons at The Dance Factory in Medford Oregon. With the input of John Gronberg, founder of Mambo Rico, the popular Ashland Oregon Salsa Dance Band, this dazzling duo had our heads … (2 comments)
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oregon: Lot’s Of Fun To Be Had At The 2008 Jackson County Oregon Fair - 07/20/08 11:40 PM
One of our choices for spending quality family time together this weekend was at the 2008 Jackson County Fair, which we attended on Friday. The rides were great, as was the food, and temperatures cooperated, staying at a much more comfortable 90 degrees at 5 p.m. versus the 100+ temperatures we … (0 comments)
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oregon: How to find a good lender - 07/19/08 02:47 PM
HERE'S THE INSIDE SCOOP ON HOW TO DO IT RIGHT!First: make sure you are working with an experienced, professional loan officer. The largest financial transaction of your life is far too important to place into the hands of someone who is not capable of advising you properly and troubleshooting the issues … (6 comments)
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oregon: Rafting the Rogue River - 07/19/08 02:15 PM
WE ARE TRYING TO MAKE OUR RAFTING TRIPS DOWN THE ROGUE RIVER AN ANNUAL EVENT!
For quite a few summers now we have gathered together with family and friends and rented a couple rafts from Ferron's Fun Trips. Ferron offers an aray of rafts and my favorite is the paddle raft with the … (5 comments)
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oregon: Most Astoria,Oregon Realtors Have Know Idea of The History of This Town - 07/19/08 07:30 AM
Astoria originally had trolley service back in the 1880s, first horse-drawn, then electric. After the great fire in December 1922, some trolleys were stranded on the east end of town and couldn't get back to the trolley barn, which was south of the Astoria Warehouse area.
The Spokane Portland & Seattle … (0 comments)
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oregon: Buyers Come To The Oregon Coast! Nye Beach? Newport Anyplace is great on the coast.. - 07/18/08 07:47 PM
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oregon: Interest Rates - 07/18/08 11:53 AM
I have been telling everyone that would listen that "NOW" is the time to buy the house you want. Interest rates are great, prices have leveled off or dropped a bit (in the Eugene area), and even if the price on a $250,000 home dropped another $10,000, a rate change of … (5 comments)
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oregon: The Oregon Coast Wants Buyers And It Shows! We Welcome You - 07/17/08 06:31 PM
Come And Visit Ocean Side
Lincoln City,Oregon
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oregon: FHA Manual Underwriting - 07/17/08 02:00 PM
I know that as a lender, I always want an accept/eligible (Fannie Mae) or an accept/accept (Freddie Mac) when I submit an FHA borrower for automated (AUS) decision, but that doesn't always happen. So, here are some things to remember about your clients that have to have a manual underwrite:
Ratios above … (0 comments)
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oregon: No Cost HELOCs Still Alive and Well in Oregon - 07/17/08 10:35 AM
Based on the number of inquiries coming in, people seem to be out looking for replacements for the many HELOCs that have been frozen by lenders this past year - lenders such as Washington Mutual, Citi Home Equity, National Home Equity, Countrywide, and the latest lender, Indymac.
There are still home … (7 comments)
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oregon: Why We Love The Oregon Coast!! - 07/16/08 05:31 PM
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oregon: Springfield Board of Realtors Chili Cook Off - 07/16/08 12:08 PM
It is time again for the Springfield Board of Realtors Great Chili Cook Off. The final judging will be done about noon Friday (July 18) in Springfield's Island Park. Just follow you nose to the competition. There are six competitors scheduled this year, but once they smell my chili, they … (3 comments)
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oregon: Above It All At Prescott Park on Roxy Ann in Medford Oregon - 07/15/08 04:20 PM
There is a familiar landmark in Medford Oregon that many are familiar with. Like Lower and Upper Table Rocks or The Rogue Valley Manor, Roxy Ann is a distinguishing feature in our Rogue Valley landscape. Living on the Southwest slope of RoxyAnn, we know this park well. Prescott Park is a … (2 comments)
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oregon: Jumbo Loans - 07/15/08 12:57 PM
I have received comments lately from Realtors about how they read that jumbo loans were hard to get. To this, I have to answer in the affirmative. Jumbo loans are more stringent in their underwriting than they were just about a year ago. The loan to value is lower than it … (0 comments)
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oregon: Best Buys Under $200,000 in Salem Oregon? - 07/15/08 06:48 AM
from my main blog
What are the Best Buys Under $200,000 in the Salem Real Estate market?(for higher home value best buys, email > Best Buys Salem)
to see this page with active links to MLS listings click here
I have researched the active and current listings up to July 14th.These best … (0 comments)
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oregon: Junction City Scandinavian Festival - 07/14/08 04:33 PM
The world may be focused on the Olympics in Bejing on August 8, but the Junction City Scandinavian Festival will already be a day old.
Every year since 1961, the people of Junction City have celebrated their Scandinavian heritage with a festival that offers cultural entertainment and activities and food, food, … (2 comments)
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oregon: Spicing Things Up at Medford Oregon's Summer Concert In The Park - 07/14/08 04:06 PM
Mambo Rico, an Ashland Oregon Salsa Band, was the band playing for the Summer Concert in Bear Creek Park in Medford Oregon this past Sunday. This was the first concert our family has been in town for, and it was a LOT of fun! The music Mambo Rico played was great, … (2 comments)
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oregon: Foreclosures and REO's [that means bank owned] - 07/14/08 01:12 PM
I came across a great article in the San Francisco Chronicle about foreclosures and bank owned properties.I am often asked about these types of property by clients looking for a good deal, and let's be honest, we're all looking for a good deal. But like anything that might appear great on … (3 comments)
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oregon: Bend Oregon Virtual Tour - 07/13/08 09:09 PM
The Bend Oregon real estate market is slow but people are still moving to Bend from all over the country. It is a great place to live and own a home. Check out this virtual tour to see why. http://www.distinctivehometours.com/tour.asp?tour=BendOregon
Jim Johnson has lived in Bend Oregon since 1981. Call … (0 comments)
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oregon: FHA Secure - 07/13/08 12:18 PM
Are you one of the people that took a sub-prime loan because it was easy?
Are you now in trouble because the loan payments are progressing more rapidly than your ability to pay?
Are you one who the FHA Secure loan was designed to help?
If you are, contact me … (0 comments)
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oregon: Prime Resturant, Three Rivers Casino - 07/12/08 01:16 PM
The resturant is located in the Three Rivers Casino in Florence, OR. Just head west from Eugene and you can't miss it.http://www.threeriverscasino.com/a/pages/hotel.htm...We had dinner at the Prime Resturant and I enjoyed the meal very much. Overall, I would give them about 4 stars out of 5. My lobster was outstanding, the … (0 comments)
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oregon: The 2008 Great Rotary Duck Race - 07/12/08 10:41 AM
Every year the Eugene/Springfield area Rotary clubs sponsor the Great Rotary Duck Race to fight child abuse in Lane County. This year's constest will be October 4, Alton Baker Park, Eugene OR.
In 1988, the incoming presidents of the Eugene/Springfield Rotary Clubs agreed to have a community-wide fundraiser and to … (0 comments)
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oregon: Does being a police officer in a Localism community for 11 year help qualify you as a top neighbor? - 07/11/08 01:31 PM
Kind of funny. I was surfing around the new Localism site and realized I was not a top neighbor even though I post quite a few blogs and I am quite "knowledgeable" about my Localism Community, Beaverton. You would think that a person would default to the Realtor instead of the Mortgage … (2 comments)
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oregon: More flowers from my Garden in Thurston - 07/10/08 07:41 PM
I promised more pictures of my flowers, so I guess I have to deliver. The Willamette Valley is one of the finest places in the world to grow things. I have a lot of plants that grow even without my help. Those, I consider weeds. My wife and I had a … (3 comments)
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oregon: Fighting the good fight! - 07/08/08 11:44 AM
As if the market was not enough, we need all of the support we can get in Springfield for some city officials that need to make some tough decisions. If it is not your way to pray for those officials that are going to make some tough decisions in the next … (0 comments)
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oregon: State of Oregon Economic Forecast - 07/07/08 12:03 PM
Last week I attended the monthly CCIM Commercial brokers marketing session and the luncheon speaker was the State of Oregon economist.
My take on the report was that Nationally we are in a recession but in Oregon the majority of our business sectors are still in year over year and … (0 comments)
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oregon: ~Market Beat Salem Oregon~ - 07/03/08 07:49 PM
Typically, the real estate market in and around Salem follows the San Francisco Bay Area in about three months. This has been my experience over the last few years. As your connection to the Bay Area, I want to share with you what's happening. Yes, right now the housing market … (1 comments)
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oregon: Happy Independence Day - 07/03/08 04:47 PM
Just want to wish everyone a very happy and safe Independence Day.
Remember, the 4th of July is happening all over the world, but it is only Independence Day in the United States on July 4th. Best wishes to our fine service men and women serving around this troubled world. Thank … (0 comments)
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oregon: Springfield floral garden - 07/02/08 06:59 PM
Three years ago, my wife and I bought a new home in Thurston (Springfield). It came with nothing for landscaping. My wife (who I lost last November) loved flowers and we have far more flowers than we have grass. Now, there are still a lot of flowers, but not nearly as … (2 comments)
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oregon: Sometimes It’s a GOOD Thing To Be In The Bottom Five - 06/30/08 07:20 PM
So often we focus on being in the "Top 5...This" or the "Top 10...That". Well, although I have some what of a competitive nature, I was thrilled to read in an article in our local newspaper, the Mail Tribune, that I live and work in a "Bottom Five State". That would be … (3 comments)
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oregon: Bench Craft Company Golf Course Advertising Scam - 06/30/08 02:18 PM
Corona Real Estate Agents - Use Caution When Showing
Bench Craft Company Criminal
Investigation
I have just been contacted by the Attorney General's office in Oregon.
Due to the numerous complaints to his office, the Better Business Bureau, the
rip off report, and many other complaint outlets, it appears that … (1 comments)
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oregon: "Can I Still Get A Stated Income Loan in Oregon"? Alive and Still Kicking…But, Barely - 06/27/08 12:21 PM
This week I realized that amongst my many other reasons to be grateful, reasons like on my last trip to California I loaded up on rice and coffee beans at Trader Joe's before prices shot up, I should be grateful that the majority of loan applications/inquiries I've had lately have been … (3 comments)
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oregon: “Do You Finance Log Homes in Oregon”? - 06/27/08 12:09 PM
I received a referral last week to a person who owns land just outside of Ashland, Oregon in the beautiful tree covered countryside. They bought this land a few years back, and have an outbuilding/shop/living-quarters on it where they'd been living while preparing to build their dream home. At first, they … (0 comments)
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oregon: Escaping To Lithia Park in Ashland Oregon - 06/24/08 10:01 PM
Here we are, barely two weeks in to this year's summer break from school, I'm working from my home office more often then not, and already I've heard "I'm bored" several times. This last time instead of my standard response of "would you like to start on the Household To Do List?" … (10 comments)
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oregon: Got Flowers??? - 06/24/08 10:13 AM
Inside and out, flowers can make the world of difference in how your home shows. Flowers add an element of life to a room, and although it is subtle, it definitely is noticed. Start outside by placing welcoming pots brimming with flowers at the front door. This will soften any front … (1 comments)
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oregon: The Great State of Washington Thoughts & Living Green - 06/22/08 01:22 PM
I feel blessed living in Clark County, you know, there are so many FREE programs available to learn about this wonderful area! WSU has an extension that I've taken called Living on the Land, for people with small acreage, with a plethora of information about how to care for your property … (0 comments)
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oregon: changing directions - 06/20/08 03:39 PM
Good afternoon,
I changed the name of my blog to try and get to the bottom of this wonderful job we call real estate and to open up discussion on many different topics relating to the urban growth boundary, development and al pieces of the real estate market.
If you fell … (1 comments)
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oregon: 135 acre farm in Oregon - 06/19/08 07:45 PM
This is not my listing, but the farm is owned by family of a very good client of mine. Please take a look!
http://www.realtor.com/realestate/adrian-or-97901-1098447907/
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oregon: Green Affordable Housing Coming Soon To Ashland Oregon - 06/19/08 11:57 AM
Rogue Valley Community Development Corporation announced this week that they will have an informational meeting on the 15 affordable housing units they plan to build through their Mutual Self Help Housing Program in Verde Village in Ashland. Go to RVCDC's website for information on qualifying for this program , and if … (2 comments)
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oregon: Shortened Time Frames Are On The Horizon For Home Now Alliance Applicants - 06/17/08 03:40 PM
Many Homeowners and the Realtors working with them to sell their homes have been frustrated by the slow time frames they are encountering when Lenders are involved in the transaction due to "short pays", a necessary part of the transaction when the homeowner owes more on their loan than … (2 comments)
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oregon: Foreclosure . . . YES . . . there is SOME GOOD NEWS!! - 06/16/08 08:17 PM
I realize that I'm writing about the dirty "F" word. And I sincerely don't want to appear smug, but this just in: OREGON has the lowest foreclosure rate in the nation!
This is according to Dr. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist of the National Association of Realtors(r).
Second in the nation is … (6 comments)
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oregon: KXL 750 AM - Portland Oregon Home and Wealth Show with Brian Bushlach - 06/16/08 02:39 PM
This Sunday, June 22nd I will be on air in Portland, Oregon with Brian Bushlach the host of the "Home and Wealth Show" on KXL 750Am. Brian owns Integrity Mortgage Planning and is a trusted subject matter expert in building wealth in the Portland, Oregon market. I love his informative blog too.
For most … (0 comments)
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oregon: Some Good News - 06/16/08 10:27 AM
According to Chief Economist of the National Association of REALTORS-Dr. Lawrence Yun- the state of Oregon has the lowest foreclosure rate in the entire nation. Washington state has the second lowest foreclosure rate in the nation. This information was presented at the recent Regional Home Ownership Opportunities Summit Hosted by the … (1 comments)
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oregon: Price War and Beauty Contest - 06/12/08 08:58 PM
Let's face it Sellers, you are in a price war and a beauty contest. RMLS just published the latest market action report indicating 9.2 months of inventory. This means, if not one more home was listed on the market, at the rate buyers are buying, it would take 9.2 months … (5 comments)
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oregon: Why I love Portland Oregon!!!! - 06/12/08 03:20 PM
So Im looking outside my office window and I see the SUN!!!!!! It is really uplifting after a looooooonnnnnggggggg winter. I am so inspired by this weather I want to share with pictures why I Love Portland. It is the best place on earth (shhhhh don't tell anyone).
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oregon: Metamorphosis With An Ever Changing Housing Market - 06/12/08 12:36 PM
A lot has changed in the housing market since I entered the business in July 1983. I can speak more specifically to the real estate finance industry, as the bulk of my 25 years have been spent here. Had I not started out with a bank whose top leaders were the … (2 comments)
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oregon: Marketing Real Estate in Hillsboro, OR - 06/11/08 06:02 PM
My name is Dorothy Merritt and I am a real estate broker working at a wonderful Re/Max office in Hillsboro, OR. Our office has a lot of very professional agents who share information about how they market their listings, the activity they are getting and how buyers are responding to the … (0 comments)
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oregon: Tis' the Season..... - 06/11/08 11:36 AM
We are now entering PRIME TIME! This is the season that the real estate market really gets hopping and what better way to get your home noticed than....STAGING!! When working with my clients through Garnish Home Staging and Design in Bend, Oregon, I always try to get a maximum impact before … (0 comments)
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oregon: WHY NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY - 06/09/08 08:16 PM
Each morning of late it seems the headlines shout aloud: “Foreclosures, Bankruptcies, the Housing Market is Crumbling”. Being in the industry as a mortgage consultant, I often tire of the continual barrage of messages that are designed to sell newspapers and magazines, and not inform us as consumers. Yes, the housing … (0 comments)
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oregon: ~Salem Oregon~Just Think~15 Minutes to Winetasting~ - 06/07/08 03:57 PM
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oregon: Brookings, Oregon ~ Salmon Run Golf Course ~ June Tournaments - 06/06/08 05:50 PM
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oregon: Dragon Boat Races - Rose Festival - Portland Oregon - 06/05/08 05:01 PM
My dragon boat team, the Windermere Wind Dragons are racing this weekend at Rose Festival. The race heats on Saturday will be at 11:30am and 3:33pm at Waterfront Park near the Riverplace - 3 Degrees Hotel. Our tent is #75 on the north side of the park so drop by … (0 comments)
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oregon: Brookings, Oregon ~ Real Estate Market Report for May 2008 - 06/04/08 05:56 PM
Market Report May
2008 for Brookings, Oregon
Information gathered from Regional Multiple Listing Service
5/1/2008- 5/31/2008
There were 16
residential homes sold
in these areas:
City of Brookings, Airport, Marina Heights, North Bank Chetco River,
Harbor, Whinchuck,
South Bank Chetco River, Carpenterville, Cape Ferrello and Whaleshead.
The … (3 comments)
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oregon: Home Office Organization and Decorating - 06/03/08 11:22 PM
Chances are good that your home office is one of the least esthetically pleasing rooms in your home. If you are like most homeowners, you probably spent as much time decorating your home office as your utility room. As a matter of fact, most people's utility rooms and home offices have … (1 comments)
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oregon: What is Single Agency Representation? - 06/02/08 04:17 PM
The State of Oregon allows Disclosed Limited Agency which means:
An agent can represent both the buyer and seller, or multiple buyers who
want to purchase the same property. This can only be done with the written
permission of both clients.
Personally I believe with Disclosed Limited Agency, the agent
can not concentrate … (2 comments)
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oregon: Wanted: Buyers!! Reward: Low Asking Prices & Plenty of Inventory to Choose From - 05/30/08 05:56 PM
Awhile Back I Read a Post
That Was Titled:
"I Need Sellers"
Do you see this photo? There
are 5, yes 5, homes
for sale right in a row on this small street in our town.
In
just the Brookings area alone we have over 300 active residential … (9 comments)
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oregon: What's really going on in your Neighborhood? - 05/28/08 03:00 PM
Back by popular demand is my second installment of inventories by zipcode. This shows which parts of town and which types of property are selling and which ones are sitting. Inventory is figured in months with 6 months being balanced, less than 6 months favoring sellers and more than six months … (0 comments)
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oregon: Visitors Welcome! - 05/28/08 02:00 PM
Visit Our John L. Scott/ Sandy office today!
Our John L. Scott office is located just off of Highway 26 in the beautiful and friendly city of Sandy in Oregon. The office building is actually a remodeled 1960 Tri-Level church building with approximately 10,690 square feet of interior space. Approximately … (1 comments)
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oregon: Oregon's Energy Consumption Statistics - 05/28/08 12:51 PM
I was interested to learn that Oregon has a per capita Carbon Score of 45. Oregon has the 28th highest resident population. Each Oregon resident produces 12 Tons of Carbon Dioxide each year. The total Carbon Score of Oregon is #41. This means Oregon is the #41st highest Carbon Dioxide polluting state in … (0 comments)
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oregon: Brookings, Oregon ~ Come Discover this Coastal Paradise! - 05/27/08 01:49 PM
Oregon Pacific Realty...Your Real Estate Dreams...Reality
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oregon: Last years top producer is this year’s fry cook of the year! - 05/27/08 12:46 PM
I know it sounds far fetched, but I see more and more agents that have been in the business 20+ years leaving, as they just can't survive and aren't willing to change again.
I recently read about someone who had 89 sales last year that this year, to … (80 comments)
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oregon: The Mighty Columbia - 05/27/08 12:09 AM
The Columbia River is the fourth largest river in the United States and the largest river flowing into the Pacific Ocean from North America. The Columbia River was known as Wimahl or Big River to the Chinook speaking natives who lived on the west end closest to the Pacific Ocean. … (0 comments)
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oregon: All it does is rain in Oregon - 05/21/08 11:34 PM
I have been contemplating a move to Oregon. My best freind from high school is a Real estate broker in Medford and he has invited me to join his team. I mentioned this in my office here in sunny Arizona and one reaction was how could you even think about moving … (8 comments)
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oregon: Rainbow Rock Rd. Brookings, Oregon 97415 Price Reduced 24K!! - 05/21/08 10:40 PM
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oregon: Brookings, Oregon ~ Azalea Festival This Weekend May 23-26 2008 - 05/21/08 01:52 PM
Brookings 69th Annual Azalea Festival is happening this weekend May 23-26 2008! Activities include a book sale, plant sale, flower show, car show, quilt show, art show, craft fair, kids carnival, and of course the Azalea Festival parade! Plus much more...check out this link to the full schedule! The Azalea … (4 comments)
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oregon: Portland, Oregon Real Estate Tips: Are you Selling or Listing? - 05/21/08 02:09 AM
A good broker friend of mine across the river in Washington said it best: "When I go to speak to someone about selling their home, I ask them, do you want to SELL your home or LIST your home?"
That's an amazing question that brokers wouldn't have considered asking two years … (3 comments)
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oregon: Inventory goes back up in April - 05/19/08 02:21 PM
News came out that the April inventory of homes in Portland actually went back up to February levels at 10.3 months. I had predicted, based on the activity levels in my office and among my clients that the inventory would continue to trend down. I will be taking a look … (0 comments)
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oregon: Carlos Mencia making his way to Eugene, Oregon - 05/18/08 07:30 PM
Attention all you Carlos Mencia fans, I have some great news for you! Mark your calendars for October 8th, 2008. Carlos Mencia will be coming to Eugene.
Carlos will be at the Hult Center for the Perfoming Arts in the Silva Concert Hall, show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Get your tickets … (1 comments)
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oregon: Portland, Oregon Real Estate Tips: Party Sewer Lines - 05/14/08 05:49 PM
It's rare, but every once in a while we'll run across a "party sewer line". In some really old Portland neighborhoods, usually built before or in the 1920s, sewer lines might be shared by several homes before running out to public sewer.
Last year I had a transaction where the sewer line … (0 comments)
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oregon: Now is The Time To Buy Luxury Real Estate.... - 05/13/08 09:28 PM
Now is the time to buy that luxury home that you have always wanted and yet thought that you could never afford!Many homes have had price reductions to reflect the slow sale of their homes from the Oregon Coast To The Colorado Rockies. A1 Realty is ready to serve your homebuying … (0 comments)
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oregon: Getting negative items deleted or improved-Credit Doctor - 05/13/08 04:13 PM
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oregon: Lynx Hollow Rd, Creswell, OR 97426, 4 Beds/3Bath, - 05/12/08 11:52 PM
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oregon: My Best Idea Yet - 05/12/08 01:16 PM
As I was sitting at home the other day, I was thinking about our current real estate market. Of course, it seems all I do is thinking about real estate. Anyway, I came up with a great idea to help improve the value of your home and all it requires you … (0 comments)
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oregon: Foreclosures still rising and so are the scams - 05/07/08 05:47 PM
When someone gets that first notice of default from their bank, it really can be heart wrenching and break a person's spirit. At this point some people are looking for anyway possible to avoid a foreclosure and the embarrassment of losing their home.
Recently, I met a person that fell for one … (12 comments)
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oregon: Four More Ways To Buy A Medford Oregon Home With $1,000 - 05/07/08 12:12 AM
Have you been savings your pennies to buy a home, and your Piggy Bank is filled up and ready to go?
I couldn't believe the number of homes that Krista Bolf shows are currently available for sale for under $200,000 in Medford, Oregon.
Students who have been attending the HUD approved … (4 comments)
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oregon: Voting in Oregon - 05/05/08 02:46 PM
I just voted! There are things I don't like about living in Oregon but VOTING is one of the things I love! Several years ago we passed a ballot measure that makes ALL elections mail in. There were great gloom and doom predictions - mostly to the tune of "if it is … (0 comments)
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oregon: RE/MAX La Pine, A Glance Out My Window.. - 05/05/08 01:46 PM
Today, is a beautiful day here in Central Oregon. What, work on a day like today??? Yes, I guess so!!! I'm working here in La Pine at RE/MAX Sunset Realty. I'm having a very hard time focusing on the tasks that need to get done today. The view from my … (2 comments)
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oregon: How much do you charge to clean up someone else’s mess? - 05/03/08 06:38 PM
Today, I was asked by a friend to help out his buddy, who decided to by a house from a FSBO without representation. He said his friend didn't know about using a real estate agent and that the seller could help pay for the agents services, if the seller agreed.
The seller … (49 comments)
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oregon: Do You Know A Jackson County Oregon Resident Who Could Afford $550-650 Per Month For A Home? - 04/30/08 10:17 AM
Calling all Jackson County Oregon residents earning 30-60% of Hud's currently published median income for Jackson County, Oregon based on family size!!!!!
Have you, or has someone you know, given up on the idea of ever fulfilling your dream of becoming a homeowner? Have you thought you would be a renter forever because that … (5 comments)
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oregon: 100% Financing! What are home buyers options? - 04/29/08 11:30 PM
The big question of the month dose anybody know of a good direction for 100% financing in this market. I have recently had success with 100% VA and USDA loans, but only a small percentage of people quality for the products. As Realtors we need to be proactive in our clients … (8 comments)
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oregon: $1,000 Down/$1,050 per month PITI Buys a $175,000 Home for Medford Oregon Buyers? - 04/27/08 04:34 PM
Did you know that a First Time Home Buyer in Medford, Oregon could buy a $175,000 priced home with as little as $1,000 of their own funds and have payments of about $1,050 per month including their principal, interest, taxes and insurance on a 30 year fixed rate mortgage? This is … (2 comments)
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oregon: Guanajuato Mexico Housing Project Supported By The Rotary Club of Ashland Oregon - 04/27/08 12:05 AM
There is an International Affordable Housing Program being supported by The Rotary Club of Ashland to promote affordable housing internationally. This is the Guanajuato Housing Project, a project that like Habitat for Humanity, requires an investment by the home's recipient.
The homeowner must own their own land and build their own … (2 comments)
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oregon: What's That Smell? Before you sell follow your nose to a potential problem. - 04/26/08 09:08 PM
As a seller you are concerned with many things as you list your home for sale. You have placed new bark dust in the flowerbeds, mowed the lawn, added fresh paint in the living room and you have cleaned up the garage. Everything sparkles and you are ready for the onslaught … (2 comments)
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oregon: TOP Five Reasons We Relocated to the Rogue Valley - 04/25/08 10:07 AM
2003 was a year of transition for us. My husband was in between jobs, and really didn't want to work for anyone else anymore. For years he watched, and for a while participated in, the hard work and satisfaction that came from my mortagage/real estate business. The time had come to … (4 comments)
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oregon: Cost of Long-Term Care - 04/24/08 01:33 PM
Do you ever wonder what the cost of care in your state or city is? What if you or a family member required long-term care services at home or in a facility? Do you have a plan?
Check out our Financial Calculators by clicking on the following link: http://www.ltcishop.com/?TID=6&CWID=392
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