Are you buying the square footage or are you buying the house? - 06/28/09 06:09 PM
Ilyce Glink writes an syndicate column titled "Real Estate Matters." Today a reader wrote in stating they were buying a home and are set to close in a week.  The lender had the home appraised and the appraisal showed the gross living area to be about 4% less than advertised.  The listing sheet stated the same square footage as the tax assessor's rolls.  The buyer wanted to know if it was a legitimate request to ask the sellers to reduce the sales price due to the smaller footage.  If the seller refused to reduce the price, they wanted to know if they could walk … (5 comments)

Live Entertainment at The Underground in Newberg - 06/23/09 10:34 PM
The Underground Cafe and Coffeehouse will be providing live music through the fall.  Martin & Janet Bleck are the proud new owners and they have made the Underground into a fantastic place to visit in Newberg.  Martin is a great chef and together with Janet, they have completely transformed the menu as well as the interior of the cafe, the food is fabulous, the atmosphere is great.  Read all about the details below, click on their website and learn more about this exciting new place in Newberg!
Welcome to the introduction of our "Live Music in the Loft" program at the Underground Cafe … (0 comments)

RMLS Warning - 06/19/09 04:05 PM
RMLS Gives us a Warning Today
Broker's Beware!
 
Please use caution if you receive any cold calls from an individual wanting to quickly sign an exclusive buyer's agent contract. The RMLS has received reports of an individual making such calls & claiming that they buy houses and sell them privately to those who can't afford them. However, it's been reported that the individual may fraud the prospective buyers out of down payments. Please report any similar incidents to Kelly McKenna, kelly.m@rmls.com.
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McMinnville Habitat for Humanity Brews and BBQ's - 06/19/09 02:23 PM
2009 OREGON BREWS & BBQs, June 19th-20th

The 2nd Annual McMinnville Area Habitat for humanity 2009 Oregon Brews and BBQ's event will be held in the Granary District in Historic McMinnville, Oregon, Friday June 19th 2009 3:00pm - 10:00pm and Saturday,  June 20, 2009 from Noon to 10:00pm.  Check it out on Facebook at Oregon Brews and BBQ's or follow them on Twitter at OregonBrewsBBQ's  Admission is $5 for ages 13 and up.  Souvenir mug included for those 21 and over.  Tickets will be available only at the gate on the day of the event.  For more information, go to … (0 comments)

Little Caesars Facebook Fan Club - 06/19/09 01:54 PM
FREE CRAZY BREAD IN NEWBERG!
Little Caesars of Newberg is offering all Newberg Oregon Fans a Free Crazy Bread with your next purchase just for becoming a fan of Little Ceasars of Newberg.  Become a Fan and let them know you saw them on Facebook to receive your Free Crazy Bread.  Offer is good through June 27th.  Weekly specials will follow this promotion.
    
 
 
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McMinnville Turkey Rama and High Flyers Basketball Game! - 06/19/09 01:40 PM
Today's McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce Biz Blurbs!
Sign up for this year's Turkey Trot.  It will be held on July 11th with a shot gun start at 8:00A.M.  Registration begins at 7A.M. at the Chamber parking lot, located at 417 NW Adams St. in McMinnville.  Prizes will be awarded to top finishers as well as random prizes for all participants.  Pre-Register for $12 for the Run and $5 for the walk.  If you would like to register, you can contact Leslie at the Chamber (lbande@mcminnville.org or 503-472-6196
                                                                                                       
Yamhill County High Flyers Basketball Game is June 26th!
The Yamhill County High … (2 comments)

CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR FORMER YAMHILL CO. REALTOR, JON TRIEST - 06/10/09 05:35 PM
 
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Celebration of Life - Jon Triest A Celebration of Life is planned for our friend and colleague, Jon Triest, this Friday. Jon was a dedicated Chamber of Commerce member and former Board member. His wit and wisdom will be missed. Jon had so many friends and touched so many lives that the McMinnville Chamber of Commerce wants to be sure that people are aware of the celebration of life ceremony being held Friday, June 12th, from 3:00-5:00 PM at the McMinnville Grand Ballroom, 325 NE 3rd St, McMinnville, OR 97128. Donations in lieu of flowers can be addressed to McMinnville Area Habitat for Humanity or YCAP.
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Representative Jim Wiender in McMinnville on June 5, 2009 - 06/02/09 11:46 AM
I had the opportunity to listen to Jim Wiender about a month ago and found him to be very informative about the issues.  This is an opportunity for you, the public to talk to him about your questions, comments and concerns.  Don't miss this event!
 
  
Sandy Mitchell
503-502-6408
sandy@thekellygroup.net
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U.S. pending home sales surge, fueling recovery hope - 06/02/09 11:23 AM
Extra, Extra, Read All About It!!!!!!!!!! http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSN2754905920090602 
Reuters reports pending sales of previously owned U.S. homes shot up by 6.7% in April and that is the biggest monthly gain in 7.5 years!  Looks like the recession is easing up.  Is the Global Economy beginning to heal?  Looks like it.  Consumer confidence is stabilizing after falling for 18 months.
Other factors for this uptic include:
The $8000 first time home buyer tax credit Improved home affordability Low interest rates Go to Reuters Website, read the entire article, print it, pass it out, share it, get the word out:
NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY!!!!!!!!!
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Oregon Wine Country Real Estate Sales for May 2009 - 06/01/09 06:14 PM
Here are the Real Estate Sales for Yamhill County, listed by City:
Data Source: RMLS
Newberg  27 Sales
$135,000 to $300,000  21 SALES 
$301,000 to $398,000  4   SALES 
Commercial properties 2 SALES $377,500 &  $1,195,000
 

McMinnville: 30 Sales
$9000 to $300,000        25 SALES 
$301,000 to $412,000:  3 SALES
Multi Units: $250,000 to $275,000:  2 SALES
 
Dayton: 3 Sales
$150,000 to 515,000: 3 SALES
 
Dundee: 1 SALES
$228,000: 1 SALE
 
Yamhill: 1 SALE
$380,000   1 SALE
 
Amity & Carlton 0 Sales
  Sandy Mitchell, The Kelly Group, Keller Williams
                                                         503-502-6408 or sandy@thekellygroup.net
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