Lane County Real Estate - Eugene / Springfield to Florence Oregon

ePerks Sues Blogger To Silence Him?

Florence Oregon Real Estate ~ Dennis Pease (RE/MAX Integrity) — Mon, 26 May 2008 04:47:35 -0500

The only thing I hate worse than 3rd party lead generation companies is 3rd party lead generation companies that think they can bully agents into submission. If you have ever even considered doing business with ePerks I would highly recommend you do some intense research about them before hand. You will change your mind.

When they came on the scene they hired Bloggers to spread the word about them and one of those Bloggers, Vlad Zablotskyy apparently realized quickly the kind of people he was dealing with so he started a Blog that discussed his dealings with ePerks.

His Blog was intensely popular with people that had dealt with ePerks and there were numerous horror stories posted about the way ePerks treated people. His Blog was then inundated with anonymous posts praising ePerks. Yes the anonymous posts were most likely ePerks employees or other Bloggers hired to defend them. It appears to be their MO, hit and run anonymous posts.

I had my own run in with them, ePerks is the worst company I have ever seen. One thing I find very funny is that in that link you will see that ePerks own Compliance Director or Broker President, which ever title he used that you want to believe, called me an Idiot on several occasions because I did not fall for their supposed business idea. Then below you will see Greg Swann of Bloodhound Blog calls them Idiots on several occasions and to the best of my knowledge Greg was not aware of my run in with the Idiots.

Now Ben Behrouzi owner of ePerks is suing Blogger to Silence Him and Outraged Bloggers To Unite Against Ben Behrouzi and ePerks.

As Bloggers I would encourage anyone that believes this company should be exposed for their lowlife tactics of bullying a blogger to silence them to spread the word far and wide. We don't need or want companies like this pushing their way into selling us leads for our own listings and buyers.

One of the biggest 3rd party lead generation companies, Trulia at least has enough class to hire good PR people that politely discuss our disgust with their business in a positive fashion rather than trying to bully us into submission. Do not mistake that as an endorsement of Trulia on my part, but they at least know how to run a business in a professional, courteous manner, which Ben Behrouzi and his companies don't have a clue about.

EDIT 5/29/08: Vlad has said that so far he has not been served with papers notifying him of a Lawsuit, only that Ben Behrouzi told him he is suing him. This kind of thing usually takes time but maybe with enough negative press they will realize that it is not in their best interests to sue.

EDIT 6/8/08: Ben Behrouzi has followed through with his threat to sue Volodymyr Zablotskyy.

If you value your Freedom Of Speech rights at all, which I know all ActiveRain bloggers do, please take a minute to click the picture below, read more about what is happening to Vlad and as a blogging community lets stick up for him and our American right to write about sleazy companies and their unethical business practices.

Be prepared to act, not just read!

Support Vlad Zablotskyy's Defense Fund
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How Important Is Location, Location, Location

Florence Oregon Real Estate ~ Dennis Pease (RE/MAX Integrity) — Sun, 25 May 2008 15:55:50 -0500

As important as ever and in this type market even more important than in boom times. As old as the saying Location, Location, Location is; it is one of the most critical factors in todays real estate market.

There are parts of the country that have strong real estate markets right now and there parts of the country that prices have been slashed by 50% or more with massive foreclosures. Some areas seem to be especially strong such as many college towns. In my area Eugene prices have held steady even though days on market have increased.

This still holds true on the smaller scale such as areas of town, neighborhoods and even sections of neighborhoods. I live in Florence on the Central Oregon Coast and the real estate market has slowed here more than Eugene which is 60 miles away. But even here in Florence with a little slower market, location means everthing. The neighbohood I live in is newer homes and considered desirable, yet affordable for the type neighborhood it is and very few homes come on the market in this neighborhood and when they do they usually sell quickly. I just closed one last week that was on the market for 1 day. It was priced right in a great location. Had this same home been located in a different area of town it may have sat for months.

With buyers I have been working with this year one of the most important factors many of them express to me is that they want to make sure the home they purchase is at a price and in a location that if they had to sell in a year or two they would be able to without putting themselves in the position that so many sellers are in now.

Florence Oregon, Woahink Lakefront Bank Owned Home

Florence Oregon Real Estate ~ Dennis Pease (RE/MAX Integrity) — Sat, 24 May 2008 21:39:42 -0500

Dennis Pease | RE/MAX Integrity | 541-844-9287

83490 SOUTH COVE WAY, Florence, OR

Florence Oregon Foreclosure - Spectacular Woahink Lake Frontage Estate.

4BR/4.5BA Single Family House

offered at $899,900

Year Built	1992
Sq Footage	4,522
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	4 full, 1 partial
Floors	2
Parking	3 Car garage
Lot Size	1 acres
HOA/Maint	$37 per month

DESCRIPTION

A majestic craftsman style custom home in gated community on beautiful Woahink Lake.Living room has floor to high ceiling built ins and wonderful views of lake through huge picture windows.2 dining rooms for formal and informal dining.Gourmet kitchen.Master suite on main level.Large deck for entertaining & relaxing.Private boat dock. It's the place to be. See more at www.florence-oregon-real-estate.com/

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central heat	Fireplace	High/Vaulted ceiling
Walk-in closet	Hardwood floor	Living room
Bonus/Rec room	Office/Den	Dining room
Breakfast nook	Dishwasher	Refrigerator
Stove/Oven	Microwave	Granite countertop
Attic	Laundry area - inside	Balcony, Deck, or Patio
Jacuzzi/Whirlpool

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Garage parking	Guest parking	Lake
Gated property

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

Private Boat Dock

Massive Garage - 1362 Square Feet

Unbelievable Lake View & Sunsets

Too Much To List - Visit Website For This Property

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Dennis Pease

RE/MAX Integrity

541-844-9287

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: May 24, 2008, 5:25pm PDT

Happy Memorial Day Weekend - Visit Us In Oregon

Florence Oregon Real Estate ~ Dennis Pease (RE/MAX Integrity) — Sat, 24 May 2008 07:42:59 -0500

Just wishing everyone a safe and happy Memorial Day Weekend.

If you happen to be heading for the Oregon Coast or the Eugene Oregon area looking for property don't hesitate to contact us at RE/MAX Integrity, Lane County, Oregon's largest real estate brokerage.

You can reach me at 541-844-9287, we have agents standing by to assist you where ever you are looking in this area and you can see all the listings with mapping and our "Search Like A Realtor®" MLS Search from http://www.DennisPeaseTeam.com/.

Have a Safe and Fun Weekend!

Gas Prices - What Are You Complaining About

Florence Oregon Real Estate ~ Dennis Pease (RE/MAX Integrity) — Sat, 24 May 2008 07:21:44 -0500

I see a lot of people complaining about gas prices even here on AR, but I guess I just don't worry about it. Now don't think it doesn't affect me, I drive a Ford Expedition and fill up about every 3 days. So I definitely pay the price.

I don't see a reason to get high blood pressure worrying about something I have no control over though. I could buy one of those Hybrids for $40,000 to $60,000 but I really like my big Expedition and for that much money I can buy what? 400 to 700 tanks of gas, I think I'll stick to driving what I like.

One more thought. If you are like me you probably hit your favorite coffee shop on a daily basis, whether it's Starbucks or something similar.

Anyone willing to pay $5 for a cup of joe doesn't have any business complaining about $5 for a whole gallon of gas that has to go through a lot more expense and processing than a little cup of coffee.

Rhododendron Days "Rhody Days" In Florence Oregon Huge Success

Florence Oregon Real Estate ~ Dennis Pease (RE/MAX Integrity) — Mon, 19 May 2008 03:04:28 -0500

This was probably one of the nicest Rhody Days 3 day weekend events ever. The weather could not have been better. Friday was a scorcher by Florence standards with some areas seeing 99 degrees. Saturday cooled to the high 70's and was just perfect with old town full of people just having a great time. Sunday cooled a little more and ranged from 65 to 75 and was sunny and absolutely perfect for the 101st Rhody Days parade on Highway 101.

For those that have never been to Rhody Days in Florence Oregon you missed a great time, hopefully you can make the next one.

Florence has many very cool events throughout the year so I hope to see you at one coming soon. Among some of the other favorites that you may want to schedule ahead of time is the Chowder, Blues & Brews in the fall.

One thing about Florence though is that it doesn't have to be a holiday or special events weekend to have a great time here with the Siuslaw River running through town, we are located on the spectacular Oregon Coast which is always fun, winter, spring summer or fall. Then there are the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area and 17 Nearby Fresh Water Lakes for fishing and recreation and countless streams, waterfalls and hiking trails. Not to mention miles of beach that you will think is your own private beach just because there is so much beach available that it is very easy to get to in areas that very often you can't even see the closest people to you.

Come visit our spectacular town and you may find yourself thinking this is where you want to live next. That is when you will want to give me a call or visit my Lane County Oregon Real Estate website ahead of time. Don't hesitate to contact us anytime with questions or for more information.

Florence Oregon Foreclosed REO - Woahink Lake Front - Real Estate

Florence Oregon Real Estate ~ Dennis Pease (RE/MAX Integrity) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:19:38 -0500

We just listed a Lake Front Home For Sale on Woahink Lake about 3 miles south of Florence Oregon for an amazing price of EDIT: Lowered from $1,000,000 to $899,900. This Majestic Home is located on a very private 1 acre Lake Frontage lot with private boat dock.

This spectacular home is over 4500 square feet of fantastic workmanship right down to the copper rain gutters and downspouts (yes copper). This is a bank REO and is priced to unload it quickly. From the decks outside you are looking at one of the most beautiful and largest lakes on the Oregon Coast, yet you can hear the Ocean roaring in the background. This area is extremely popular with the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area here for the folks that love riding the dunes, spectacular lake, river and ocean fishing, unbelievable hiking trails in every direction, many leading to scenic waterfalls, and so much more.

Dennis Pease is a real estate broker with RE/MAX Integrity and provides Oregon Buyers with one of the most powerful and funtional real estate MLS searches available allowing the buyer to search for their exact criteria. Visit our Oregon Real Estate Website Today!

Florence Oregon Named Retirement Hot Spot Again - Condo Living

Florence Oregon Real Estate ~ Dennis Pease (RE/MAX Integrity) — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 21:34:29 -0600

Florence Oregon was in the National Spotlight in 2004 when it was named the #1 place to retire and real estate boomed here in 2004 & 2005 because of it. Florence is again in the National Spotlight as a Retirement Destination, but this time it is Where to Retire Magazine that ranks this Coastal Paradise as a Great Condo Retirement Destination.

The have been many articles about this fabulous Central Oregon Coast Town which has been dubbed a Top Rated Retiree Community only 60 miles from Eugene, OR in the Willamette Valley.

Read more about Florence Oregon Condo Living, and easily search for Florence Condos by clicking the "F" on the Filter, then clicking Florence below, and as you go down the Advanced Search Options below click on "Property Type" to check "Condo". You should find this to be the most powerful MLS search for this area, including pictures, mapping and details. Enjoy!

Dennis Pease is a Real Estate Broker with RE/MAX Integrity and specializes in Florence Oregon Real Estate.

Mystery Ships Appearing On Oregon Coast

Florence Oregon Real Estate ~ Dennis Pease (RE/MAX Integrity) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 22:04:09 -0600

Magnificent historical artifacts are showing up on Oregon beaches. Why? There is a good explanation.

Normally strong winter waves and current pull sand from the beaches and wash it northward. Then in the summer the process reverses with winds from the north bringing currents from the north that replenish the sand taken in the winter.

In recent years, the forces of nature that replenish Oregon's beaches with displaced sand have not been doing their job for whatever reason. Call it Global Warming, El Niño, La Niña or whatever, the fact is for the last decade the sand has not been replenished as fast as winter storms remove it. So what is happening is each year Oregon has been experiencing less sand on the beaches. This year it is quite stunning to me the amount removed. The picture shows a bank about 8 - 10 feet high that has been removed in just the last few months.

The result is artifacts that have been buried for a very long time, some well over a century are being exposed with new finds nearly every day recently.

A must see is this story with video on the Mystery Ships Appear On Oregon Coast.

Beware of eperks.com & Brabus Ventures Corporation

Florence Oregon Real Estate ~ Dennis Pease (RE/MAX Integrity) — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 19:36:31 -0600

Wow, now here’s a company to avoid. I found an ad on Craigslist for real estate Broker help. I know I should have known better, but I want to share this with you so none of you make the same mistake. Now luckily I didn’t spend any money with them, and I did file a complaint with the FTC for violating laws regarding my request to be unsubscribed from further emails. Now I already have a problem with companies trying to sell real estate leads to me and their vague ad on Craigslist did not say that was what they were offering. So what I want to do here is put up some screen shots of emails that were sent back and forth between myself and their Compliance Director. I would say that the eperks dot com should be avoided at all costs. So I will start here with my first email to them.

So what I received from Ramesh Birla, their Compliance Director is the following:

So I did as Ramesh Birla suggested and I Googled "Brabus Ventures Corporation" and the very first Link is Agents Describing their BAD Experiences with www.eperks dot com. Google it yourself or here is the link I found: http://www.yesterdaystruck.com/cgi-bin/viewit.cgi?bd=trforum&th=25739
So I had a very good idea this was just another Scheme to bilk Agents, now I know it is so I sent this email to him:

So that should have been all there is to this story, of course it wouldn't have been anything to talk about had they taken me off their email list as I requested. If you recall I also advised him in my very first email not to waste my time if they were not completely above board. But as you know the schememers will always say they are legitimate.

Now after I specifically requested to be taken off their email list I get this rude email back from their supposed Compliance Director, Ramesh Birla:

Can you believe that a company, in fact the Compliance Director, Ramesh Birla of www.eperks dot com and Brabus Ventures Corp would violate Federal Trade Commission laws like this.

By posting this I want All Agents to be aware of the way this company does business. As agents we do not need these schememers tying to sell us leads.

I did file a complaint against both companies and their Compliance Director with the FTC today.

EDIT 12/19/07: Mr Ramesh Birla called me today and wanted to have a conversation. I had to hang up on him a few times to get him to understand that a conversation is two sided and not just him talking, then talking faster and louder to talk over me. When he did calm down enough for it to be a conversation, he did clear up some things that I agreed to post here. He clearly stated that he does not have any ownership in either Brabus Ventures Corp or eperks.com. He is employed by them and he is the Broker of Record. He desperately wants to distance what he did and said from these companies. He did apologize to me like one does with a knife between their ribs. Apparently he has been threatened with his job, in fact he said as much. Even though he apologized because he had to, it did sound sincere and I accept his apology. I do hope they don't fire him, actually I think they fit like a hand in a glove.

Why would I say that? He said more than once that because he sent me the nda I was bound by that and because I received it I was banned from slandering these companies. Read comment #20 by robert spiegel, which I would bet is a bogus name. They appear to think by emailing an attachment that one is bound by whatever it says. LMAO! Does that mean that when I get spammed by someone selling Viagra and there is an attachment with a virus in it, I am bound by that - Still LMAO. Read comment #21 so I don't have to repeat it here. That seems to be the typical MO of these guys, unethical!

In fact that is funny because when he called me he said he was on a break as he is attending the CAR Ethics Class.

OK now that I did what I told him I would do, clearly stating that he has no ownership in either one of these companies. I would like to bring up a couple points, and I will not attempt to be a lawyer here but I think the fact that he represents them they have some responsibility in his actions. Now some will question whether he does represent them so:
1. He told me he is the Broker of Record for the dba companies listed in the link listed below in comment #7 that shows his California License status, that list includes eperks.com and Brabus Ventures
2. In his first email to me he indicates he is the Compliance Director for Brabus Ventures and it appears eperks.com
3. In his third email his signature is BROKER-PRESIDENT
4. I have screen shots of him using the email ramesh.birla@eperks.com

EDIT 5/26/08: This company needs to be exposed for what they are. They believe their failure in business is because of a Blogger that exposed their business practices so they have decided to sue him to silence him.
This should outrage every Blogger out their. You can pick up on this from my post below dated 05/26/2008 03:24 AM

Three Rivers Casino set to open on December 3rd, 2007

Florence Oregon Real Estate ~ Dennis Pease (RE/MAX Integrity) — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 01:33:37 -0600

We were invited to a pre-grand opening party and got to stay in the new hotel before it's officially open to the public. They have hired an additional 250 employees which is huge for a town with a population of about 8,000.

The rooms are very nice including 42" flat screen TV's that are also used as computer screens. That's right, these rooms come with a wireless keyboard mouse combo so the 42" screen is a HD TV or Computer. If you have your own laptop there is a wireless network to use. Other room amenities include very nice pillow top beds, a safe and many other comforts.

Now I lived in Las Vegas for 23 years, so I know a nice casino when I see one. :) Of course this is not the Las Vegas strip, but for Florence Oregon this is real a nice addition plus the fact that they are probably the best employer in town. They truely seem to care about their employees and the pay and beniefits are better than just about anyone else on the Oregon Coast.

If you are in the market for a home on the Oregon Coast or Eugene, Call the Real Estate Leader, RE/MAX. At RE/MAX Integrity, we are the largest real estate brokerage in Lane County, Oregon.

RE/MAX sells more real estate in the World than anyone with over 7,000 offices. Call me for information on this area, we are the relocation specialists.

Florence Oregon Homes for Sale

Florence Oregon Real Estate ~ Dennis Pease (RE/MAX Integrity) — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:05:45 -0500

Find Florence Oregon Homes for Sale with Interactive Google Mapping that allows the user to see Oregon Real Estate Listings on a map, including pictures, prices, details and locations. Simply click on the map in the upper left corner to use the mapping feature. Grab the map and drag it around, grab the little blue box in the lower right corner to move quickly. Zoom in or out, move to any area in Western Oregon you are interested in viewing homes for sale. Mouse over a little house to see the price, when you find one you are interested in click on the little house to see the basic information and the first picture. If you want more information click on the "click here to view full details" link. At this point you will be required to register with a valid email address, a pass word will instantly be sent to your email address. Well worth it for the ability to view and map all real estate for not only Florence, but most of Western Oregon.

From the Search MLS or Search Homes links you can search the entire MLS with over 31,000 Oregon Listings, searching by MLS number, by area, city, subdivision, residential, land, misc. criteria, etc.

The Florence Oregon area is broke down into various areas including the beach area, 55+ communities, etc. This website serves Oregon real estate buyers well by providing a great interactive real estate search along with area details, it also serves the sellers well because of the buyers desire to use the MLS mapping and buyers search extensively coming back over & over until they decide to purchase. Dennis Pease says most buyers are coming from outside the area and with his massive internet marketing campaigns sellers gain more internet exposure.

So whether you are buying or selling Oregon real estate visit us today. We are based in Florence Oregon, so if you are looking outside this area we are happy to refer you to an area expert wherever you are looking to buy or sell.

Florentine Estates - Florence Oregon's #1 Active Adult Community for 55+

Florence Oregon Real Estate ~ Dennis Pease (RE/MAX Integrity) — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 18:28:55 -0500

Florence Oregon has two 55 and over Active Adult Communities. Florence is located on Oregon's Central Coast 60 miles West of Eugene and on the North end of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area.

Florentine Estates is the newest and most desirable 55+ Community on Oregon's Coast with amenities galore and an association fee of only $75 per month. Florentine is situated just east of the Scenic Coastal Highway 101 in Florence and only minutes to the Beach, the Siuslaw River, Numerous Lakes, Old Town and more.

Florence Oregon has become known as a retirement destination for its beauty and affordability. Homeowners in Florentine Estates are required to maintain a minimum 5 feet of Natural Vegetation from their property lines, which in addition to the neighbors doing the same this creates a minimum of 10 feet Natural Green Belts between all homes.

The effect of this is an absolutely beautiful community with the feel of being in the middle of the forest with Munsel Creek running through and bordering it. If this sounds like your kind of place you can find Florentine Estates Homes for Sale here.

Mapleton Oregon Real Estate - Perfect Climate - Close to the Beach

Florence Oregon Real Estate ~ Dennis Pease (RE/MAX Integrity) — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 18:14:53 -0500

Mapleton Oregon is located on the Siuslaw River known for it's Beauty and Trophy Salmon and Steelhead Fishing. In Mapleton's hayday it was a logging town, but with the mills gone it is fast becoming a Retirement Area. Located just 14 miles from Florence and the Pacific Ocean many people are choosing this area for it's close proximity to it's larger neighbor to the west, Florence has a population of roughly 10,000 and was voted the #1 retirement spot in the US in 2004. So because Florence is geared towards retirees and all the services that accompany a town with that type of demographics like an excellent hospital and many other services for seniors it is natural for people to want to live close to that. Yet Mapleton because it is inland 14 or 15 miles has warmer summer days, less wind and a perfect place to have a great garden.

The Three Rivers Casino is currently completing their New, Larger Casino and Hotel which is bringing a lot of new job opportunities to the area, slated to open in late December 07 and it is just east of Florence on Hwy 126 on the road to Mapleton.

Eugene and Springfield Oregon are only about 50 miles east of Mapleton for big city shopping if you can't find what you want in Florence. With all that is happening in the area and with so many people from the Eugene area wanting second homes closer to the beach I have to say Mapleton should be considered a good investment today. Because it hasn't really recovered from the logging days, prices are low compared with Coastal towns like Florence. With it's perfect climate, close proximity to good jobs at the new casino and low priced homes Mapleton is changing quickly for the better.

I currently have a listing for a fixer home in Mapleton that nearly anyone could afford on nearly 1/3 Acre with great potential. Click the link below to see more about this home. Call me with any questions you may have about the area or the home

88213 Chestnut St

Shelter Cove - Florence Oregon Real Estate

Florence Oregon Real Estate ~ Dennis Pease (RE/MAX Integrity) — Fri, 04 May 2007 02:38:46 -0500

Shelter Cove is ideal for those people moving to Florence Oregon that are looking for a beautiful gated community with upscale homes, close to the Siuslaw River and the Ocean. Located just west of Rhododendron many of the homes are situated on the banks of the Siuslaw River looking west across the River some even have a view of the Ocean beyond the dunes on the South Jetty.

Shelter Cove has the advantage of currently being the last Subdivision heading north on Rhododendron located in the Florence City limits. Why is that an advantage? In addition to all the city services, areas north of Shelter Cove like the new gated community of Fawn Ridge and many others are currently in the City of Florence's sights for annexation.

Of course if the City annexes that part of Lane County the idea is to bring City Water and Sewer to the area. Many homeowners are up in arms over the proposed annexation because it will cost every homeowner affected for their portion of the services. The area already has a good water supply (Haceta Water) and if they are already living there they have a septic system, so to many it is something they don't want to see this change. Developers in the area would like to see City services brought in to avoid the permitting and costs of a Septic System, in addition to the space required for the system.

So as you head north on Rhododendron keep in mind that Shelter Cove is in the City of Florence and beyond that you are in Lane County which will more than likely be annexed by the City costing each homeowner for their portion of services. In my opinion that adds a little extra value to Shelter Cove as you look for your next home.

For more information on this subject or any other real estate related topic, contact Dennis Pease directly at 541-999-6901.

Reedsport Real Estate - Oregon Coast

Florence Oregon Real Estate ~ Dennis Pease (RE/MAX Integrity) — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 00:53:01 -0500

Reedsport Oregon Real Estate

The Reedsport Oregon Real Estate market is considered a great buy considering it's located just 23 miles south of the ever popular Florence Oregon Real Estate Market, which has been named the best place to retire in the US.

Reedsport which is situated approximately half way between Florence and Coos Bay making it an ideal get-a-way surrounded by fantastic scenery.

Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
The Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area
Winchester Bay
The Umpqua River Lighthouse
Salmon Harbor
Sport Fishing and Crabbing

The vast dunes of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area (ODNRA) stretch for 40 plus miles from the mouth of the Siuslaw River south to Coos Bay. There are 30 freshwater lakes, 40 miles of hiking trails and over 40 percent of the area is open to off-road vehicles, making it a favorite tourist destination.

Three miles east of Reedsport at The Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area shaggy Roosevelt elk graze in full view of tourists. Sections of the 1,040 acre preserve have been improved to provide better habitat for waterfowl and wildlife. In addition to the herd of 60 to 150 elk, black tailed deer, ospreys, mallard and wood ducks, great blue herons, nutria and western bluebirds can be spotted here.

The Winchester Bay area is located in the heart of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. The ODNRA is home to many miles of undisturbed beaches, abundant wildlife, 30 lakes, 14 developed hiking trails, 13 campgrounds, 11 beach parking areas, and over 10,000 acres of off-highway riding areas. For ATVers, our dunes offer some of the best riding locations on the coast. Fishermen will enjoy going after salmon, sturgeon, bottom fish, bass, trout and many other varieties of fish. There are numerous lakes for those who prefer freshwater fishing: steelhead, cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, catfish, crappie, bluegill and hybrid bass are all available. There's also clamming and crabbing - and in August and September we have the $10,000 Crab Bounty Hunt.

The Umpqua River Lighthouse dates from 1894. It features a gorgeous and unusual revolving, octagonal, red-and-white First Order lens. The light shines 24 hours a day, but visit Umpqua after dark or before sunrise, if you possibly can. As you enter Umpqua Lighthouse State Park, down a winding road, the light's rainbow beacon rotates through the tall pines with an alternating red and white beam. The 65 foot tower is brick covered with white stucco, but you will not be able to take you eyes off this incredible lens .

Salmon Harbor Marina boasts one of the Oregon Coast's largest recreational facilities, all in an area known for its natural beauty. Whatever your interests, you'll discover your complete vacation experience in Salmon Harbor. Few anglers go home from Salmon Harbor empty-handed. Species in the area include Chinook salmon, sturgeon, striped bass, steelhead, chad, pink fin perch, and small mouth bass. It's become known as the Crab Capital of Oregon for the delicious Dungeness crab you can catch right off the docks, and several different species of clam are just a pail and shovel away.

Sport Fishing and Crabbing: home of the Oregon Coasts largest sport fishing fleet with 550 moorage slips available in Salmon Harbor for short-term or long-term occupancy, at competitive rates.

If you are looking for a place to move to or retire to with world class beauty, yet affordable prices Reedsport may well be exactly what you are looking for in your next home.

For all the Real Estate Listings availble, Custom Mapping that allows you to see where the properties are located, visit: Reedsport Real Estate and schedule your next visit to see some of the Best Priced Real Estate on the Oregon Coast.

Florence Oregon Real Estate - Florence Oregon Home for Sale - Reduced $50,000 for quick sale

Florence Oregon Real Estate ~ Dennis Pease (RE/MAX Integrity) — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 01:01:59 -0500

Gorgeous 3 bed, 2 bath Home with Lots of Upgrades. Brushed Nickel Door Fixtures, Beautiful Hardwood Floors & Cabinets, Upgraded Carpet, Recessed Lighting, 2 Skylights - Living Room & Master, Spacious Rooms, Wood Patio Deck off the Back. 3 Car Garage is Finished including Insulated Garage Doors. Priced Reduced $50,000 for Quick Sale, Hurry Won't Last!

Type: Residential
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Garage: 3
Price: $299,000
State: Oregon
City: Florence
Zip Code: 97439
Status: Active
Lot Size: .14 ac
Square Feet: 1538
View Listing: http://www.dennispeaseteam.com/idx/residential/6077224/details.html

Veneta Oregon Real Estate

Florence Oregon Real Estate ~ Dennis Pease (RE/MAX Integrity) — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 00:37:07 -0500

Veneta Oregon is a fast growing small community 12 miles east of Eugene / Springfield Located southwest of the Fern Ridge Reservoir.

Veneta is a great place to live with many new home developments, lower prices than Eugene and an easy commute to the Eugene/ Springfield area.

Only 45 minutes from Florence Oregon on the wild Oregon Central Coast, this is one of the most beautiful drives anywhere around.

Veneta is an agricultural area with Vineyards, Fruit and Vegetable Stands. There are also has many gorgeous home areas between Veneta and Junction City. This is truely a great area to live and work in Eugene.

Come see Veneta. http://www.dennispeaseteam.com/veneta-oregon.php

Fawn Ridge - Florence Oregon Real Estate

Florence Oregon Real Estate ~ Dennis Pease (RE/MAX Integrity) — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 23:58:12 -0500

Fantastic Ocean View Lots and Homes in Fawn Ridge West

Fawn Ridge is Florence's newest Gated Community, a High End Development of Custom Homes with underground utilities including Haceta Water and septic on Rhododendron Drive. Fawn Ridge West has Ocean View Lots still available with Homes currently under construction. Fawn Ridge East is currently in the development stage.

The City of Florence will most likely annex some areas to the north of the city, including the Fawn Ridge subdivision. These areas are inside the UGB (Urban Growth Boundary).

If you are interested in building a custom home with Ocean Views, Fawn Ridge prices are much lower than beach front homes such as in Kla ha nee. Call me for your personal tour of Fawn Ridge while building lots and homes are still available.

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Trulia; Friend or Foe?

Florence Oregon Real Estate ~ Dennis Pease (RE/MAX Integrity) — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 02:10:09 -0500

Trulia is in business to make money, period. Trulia is not here to help consumers as they would like people to think. Trulia, like Homegain and others is here to ride the coat tails of Realtors® and try to make money from our listings.

Consumers in no way benifit from this companies service, I think as Realtors® it's our job to educate the public, let them know that Trulia does not have all the listings for an area the consumer is shopping in. Trulia only has listings from agents that have been fooled into believing Trulia is offering them a service they need. Any other agents reading this, I hope you realize that Trulia is your competitor, they very smoothly have tried to give you the impression they are helping you market your listings. In Reality Trulia is competing with you, so don't be fooled by their offers of a map with your listings for your website and other features that can be found elsewhere. They are nice gimmicks to give you the impression they are helping you when in reality you are giving them one-way backlinks to make sure they are at the top of the search engines, not you!

Agents, your clients should know that you are the expert in your market, not Trulia. you have ALL the listings, not Trulia. If we as Realtors® support a company like this by feeding them our listings and adding their mapping to our websites we will soon be paying them for leads, that's right. We will have helped create a company bigger and better than Homegain. Bottom Feeders that want to suck money from us.

Keep in mind, these are our listings. Your fiduciary responsabilty to your seller is to market and sell their real estate. Not to sell your business and soul to a company like Trilia.

Spread the word!

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