Any Southern Oregonian who plays in the vicinity where the Siskiyou and Cascade Mountains join in Southwestern Oregon understands the incredible beauty to be seen in this federally protected area of Jackson County containing the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. Pacific Crest Trail hikers, hors
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10/27/2008
Did you know Route 66 winds its way right through Southern Oregon? It was such a wonderful Autumn Day, with temperatures in the high 70's. We were chomping at the bit to get out of the house and enjoy this day. What better destination to have than no destination at all? Having communicated earl
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10/27/2008
Federal Housing Finance Agency Mortgage Metrics Report was released today, including the Real Estate Owned (REO) Acquisitions. During first quarter 2008, REO acquisitions averaged 10,054 per month with 5,406 classified as prime and 4,648 classified as nonprime mortgage properties. Sounds pretty
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10/22/2008
This week has made me feel a bit like this hamster. Running, running, running...but still in basically the same place. Trying to re-boot this mentality, I thought I'd do some market research for this gorgeous area I live and work in, Southern Oregon. Just out of curiosity, I thought I would go
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10/22/2008
Last night, my family and I went to the Original Roadhouse Grill for dinner. This casual, fun restaurant was just the ticket to fill a craving for some mesquite grilled fare. Peanut shells on the floor, open dining room filled with parties of people celebrating an event or enjoying the atmosphere
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10/22/2008
Rogue Valley Community Development Corporation is holding its 2nd annual dinner and fundraising event with delicious food, a silent auction and a raffle. "A Harvest of Affordable Homes" will be held Saturday November 1, 2008 6-9 p.m. at: Ashland Pioneer Hall 73 Winburn Way Ashland Tickets are $3
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10/22/2008
Do you have a parent or grandparent who is one of the 65,000+ Jackson County Oregon residents aged 50+? Population Growth for the Rogue Valley has averaged over 1.5% per year. One segment is the 50+ age group, a group which represents roughly 33% of the residents of Jackson County's estimated 19
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10/20/2008
My heart goes out to the owners and employees at Morning Glory Restaurant, who experienced a kitchen fire Thursday. I'm glad the damage was limited, and you'll be opening right back up again soon. Thank goodness the fire crews got to you so quickly to help you! Kudos to the fast thinking Morning
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10/18/2008
Can a home buyer looking to purchase a home in Ashland Oregon still find 100% financing? You bet! The variety of program options we have had available to us in the past are not as prevalent, but there are options available, such as the Federal VA home loan program for eligible Veterans and the US
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10/18/2008
It appears that in our area, our citizens may shortly be finding it necessary to address yet another attempt at getting a Documentary Transfer Tax through to help fund affordable housing. This is not the first attempt for us, and if it isn't passed, will likely not be the last attempt. Housing p
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10/17/2008
