oregon: Today's Home Buying Maze - 10/07/08 11:18 AM
For buyers today, purchasing a home has become a series of turns and twists. Whether due to the soft market and the fear of continuing decline of home prices and loss of future equity or the daunting task of acquiring financing with the ongoing tightening of lending guidelines and
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oregon: Shaken Not Stirred... - 10/07/08 09:52 AM
For those of you unfamiliar with the High Desert of Central Oregon, there is one thing we have copious quantities of and can grow darn near anywhere... JUNIPER Trees! What does this have to do with anything you might ask? Well, Gin is distilled from juniper berries, and in Central Oregon
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oregon: Oregon Jumbo Real Estate Loans Still Available - 10/06/08 07:04 PM
Here it is October 6, 2008, and did you know you can still get a 30 year fixed rate Jumbo loan up to $600,000 (fully qualifying) up to 80% loan-to-value with an interest rate of 6.125% (6.253% a.p.r.)? Or, how about up to 90% loan-to-value, self-insured (lender pays for the private
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oregon: USDA Rural Guaranteed Loan Program offers real estate loans to 102% loan to value for purchases - 10/06/08 04:00 PM
100% financing has become harder to find but there are still a few options available in Oregon. One is, of course, Federal VA but this is open only to veterans and active duty military personnel. A fantastic opportunity to purchase a home for someone that qualifies.
Next would be a FHA
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oregon: Some fun Oregon tidbits! - 10/05/08 12:11 AM
Total population for Oregon? Think you can guess? (this is based on 2006 figures)....
3,700,758!!!!! To put into perspective....the population of California (for 2006) was 36,553,215!
1,833,458 of the Oregonians were male, while 1,867,300 were female! (that's right boys....we're building our team!)
The median age was 37.6, with the majority being
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oregon: St. Paul Oregon - 100 Acre Northwest Luxury Estate - For Sale with The Gardner Team - 10/03/08 01:52 AM
- JUST LISTED Exclusively by The Gardner Team -
... 4695 NE Ray Bell Road in St. Paul Oregon is Offered at $2,400,000 ...
Announcing this elegant Northwest luxury estate, recently built in 2006. It sits on nearly 100 beautiful acres, nestled in the Williamette Valley... Inside and out, this home truly defines
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oregon: A Penney Saved...Winterize Your Home! - 10/02/08 06:22 PM
Home Winterization Tips for the High Desert!
No doubt about it, as much as I love fall it is one of our shortest seasons here in Central Oregon. I can't remember more than one Halloween where my daughter's costume wasn't buried under a parka. (At least the fairy wings fit outside
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oregon: BUY"BUY" BUY" - 09/30/08 07:26 PM
SKI SEASON IS ON THE RISE" THAT MEANS THAT YOU NEED TO GET YOUR SKI PASSES' YOUR HOMESITES ALL WITHN THE TIME OF THE SKI SEASON.
SEE MY LIST OF RESORTS.. SKI AND SKI IN COLORADO. WE WANT YOU AND YOUR$$$ HERE$$$
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oregon: Silverton, Oregon museum – A look at the past - 09/30/08 11:17 AM
A few weeks ago we went camping just outside Silverton at Silver Falls State Park, and I have to say, one of the most beautiful places on Earth. I will have many more pictures coming in the next couple weeks. But, today is about the history of a little town outside
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oregon: Finding Value to Offer Your Clients / Differentiating Yourself - 09/30/08 11:07 AM
"You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you."
Dale Carnegie, "How to Win Friends and Influence People"
Finding Value to Offer Your Clients . Differentiating Yourself
Before
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oregon: Why are we having a record breaking year? Because we do it different! - 09/26/08 02:34 PM
Selling more homes is no simple task in today's market.
We started our real estate career a few years back when it was a sellers market and earned many top designations as a result of our success.
Yes, times have changed, but we're having a record breaking year... Why? ...Because we do it
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oregon: Beavers take a bit out of the wooden horse, Trojans Fall - 09/26/08 09:30 AM
We were number 1!
That is the new mantra of the USC Trojans after the Oregon State Beavers dropped them on their heads last evening at Reser Statium in Corvallis OR.
The Trojans may think of the Willamette Valley as the Valley of Death after last evening's loss. They may get
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oregon: Brookings, Oregon Market Report ~ August 2008 - 09/25/08 04:41 PM
Market Report May
Market Report August
2008 for Brookings, Oregon
Information gathered from Regional Multiple Listing Service
8/1/2008- 8/31/2008
There were 15
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
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oregon: Lease Option or Owner Financing available in Sheridan, Oregon - 09/24/08 09:20 PM
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oregon: The pressure is on or is it? - 09/24/08 10:46 AM
How close are you to an area that still uses well water for its water source? Does the time of year affect the pressure of your water in your house? Does the property have a reserve tank? What does it mean when the reserve tank kicks on? If you don't know
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oregon: Brookings, Oregon ~ Whaleshead Beach - 09/23/08 04:13 PM
WHALESHEAD BEACH STATE PARK
Whaleshead Beach is a beautiful cove with a rock formation that resembles a whaleshead including a blowhole that spouts during high tide! The park has picnic tables, firepits, restrooms, beach access,
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oregon: Give Credit Where Credit Is Due! - 09/21/08 10:53 AM
I happen to be a Boise State Bronco's foot ball fan. It's not because I'm crazy about football or that I have a great grasp and appreciation for the game. They have made me a fan because they just don't quit. They are rarely given credit for their triumphs and
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oregon: Marketing During the Slow Times - 09/20/08 04:15 PM
I worked in corporate marketing for 10 years before starting my staging business. It always surprised me how companies would cut (sometimes even freeze) their marketing budgets when business was down. Every good marketer knows that this is a bad choice. Here’s why…
It takes a great effort to marketing
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oregon: City of Ashland Oregon Supports Green Building - 09/19/08 01:33 PM
The City of Ashland Oregon supports green building in so many ways. From the City supported Solar Panel program to the Green & Solar Home Tour, the City of Ashland Oregon is all about building sustainable, energy efficient buildings.
On Saturday October 11, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 3
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oregon: Have You Heard of The Big Look, Oregonians? - 09/18/08 10:45 PM
The Big Look Task Force has taken on the huge task of taking a look at Oregon's Statewide Land Use Planning System, a system that came to be in 1973 when it was established by the Oregon Legislature.
Future growth expectancy for areas throughout Oregon call for the population to more
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oregon: Oregon CRS 201 Listing Strategies & Pillar To Post - 09/18/08 03:38 PM
Figured I'd take advantage of my portable Internet connection from the Embassy Suites at the Portland Airport.
Pillar To Post is honored to be an Official Sponsor of the Oregon CRS Chapter.
Jackie Leavenworth, the "Real Estate Whisperer," from Cleveland, Ohio is the speaker for two days and so far it has
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oregon: Grape-Stomping Party at Bridgeview Vineyards Winery - 09/18/08 01:58 AM
There is going to be a Grape-Stomping Party at Bridgeview Vineyards Winery
The event is a fundraser for a new I.V. Visitor sign.
The event is from 4-7 p.m. Sat. Sept. 20
The cost is $25. You can get tickets at Sterling Bank , Northwest Hairlines & Bridgeview Vineyards Winery
There
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oregon: 1.7 Million . . . - 09/17/08 01:40 AM
... people! That's the number by which Oregon's population is expected to grow in the next 30 years.
After saying WOW, I realize it's no wonder that sources like Forbes have gathered information that puts Portland on a top ten list like " Where Home Prices Are Likely to Rise." (Other cities on the
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oregon: My favorite things to do in Eugene, Oregon. - 09/17/08 01:07 AM
I grew up in this town, and have wonderful childhood memories, but after high school I couldn’t wait to get out and explore the world. Moving back 20 years later, I have a new appreciation for all the Eugene area has to offer, and I love sharing – especially with my
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oregon: Climbing Mountains... Life of a Realtor - 09/16/08 03:32 PM
Whoever said variety is the spice of life is wrong. Challenges are the spice of life.Anyway, this is my motto after I broke into the real estate market in June of 2007. The road less traveled is the one that I usually take, however it looks as though it was the
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oregon: Amazing photos of an amazing place – Silver Falls Oregon – The Lower South Falls - 09/16/08 10:32 AM
Silver Falls State Park in Oregon has to be one of the most beautiful places on Earth. The Lower South Falls is only one of the 10 featured falls at Silver Falls State Park, but this park isn't for weak hearted.
To get to this fall you have to take a
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oregon: REO and Foreclosure Links - 09/15/08 01:19 PM
I've been asked quite a few times for REO + Foreclosure info so I thought I'd just put up all the best links in one place.
A list of different banks direct REO lists:http://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/wiki/REO_Database_List.asp
Aggregates all the bank lists out there but they want you to pay for details:http://www.foreclosure.com/index.htmlA free site
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oregon: 7009 SW 182nd, Aloha, Oregon, 97007 (4 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath) - 09/14/08 11:11 PM
This is an amazing home at an amazing price. Professional LandscapedSprinkler SystemExhaust Fan - Air ConditioningHot TubStorage Shed and Wood StorageCul-De-SacAbove Garage StorageWood Burning FireplaceCovered DeckNear Two ParksFenced YardFamily Room and Living RoomWater FeatureTwo Car Garage
Todd Clark - brokerKastings & AssociatesPhone: (503)524-9494Fax: (503)622-8739
MLS# 8052629 -
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oregon: Clackamas County Facts - 09/14/08 12:15 PM
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oregon: Downtown Redmond...Watch us Grow! - 09/13/08 01:41 PM
For those of you unfamiliar with our little town; Redmond has an approximate 'urban' population of 26,000 give or take a few; we've grown leaps and bounds in the past 5 years. Last night, September 12, 2008, at our monthly 'Art Walk' the Downtown Redmond Partnership in conjunction with the City of Redmond and
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oregon: Have You Been To Rosario’s Italian Restaurant In Medford Oregon? - 09/13/08 12:06 AM
When we have a taste for delicious Italian food in a casual family atmosphere, we head down past the Big Black Bird on West Main to Rosario's Italian Restaurant in Medford. Indoor dining and patio dining, whatever floats your boat. Or phone in a To Go order and take a fantastic
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oregon: Have You Been To Beckie’s Cafe at Union Creek Resort Oregon? - 09/12/08 11:08 PM
On Hwy 62, we find Beckie's Café to be in the perfect spot!
On our way to and from Crater Lake National Park,
When we stop to see the Rogue River Gorge in the heart of the Rogue River National
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oregon: Have You Been To Standing Stone Brewing Company in Ashland Oregon? - 09/12/08 10:39 PM
In the heart of downtown Ashland, Standing Stone Brewery is another favorite stop of ours for lunch, dinner, snacks and, of course, a hand made ale. You will even find some of our delicious Southern Oregon wines on the menu, by the bottle and by the glass, and a full bar,
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oregon: How To Become An Oregon Principal Real Estate Broker - 09/12/08 04:40 PM
Jeff Sorg, OnlineEd
All Oregon real estate brokers who want to become a principal broker are required to complete the OnlineEd 40 hour Brokerage Administration and Sales Supervision("BASS") course. A Principal Broker license is required to supervise another licensee, including licensed personal assistants. The OnlineEd Oregon Real Estate Agency approved course is delivered
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oregon: Brookings, Oregon ~ Brookings- Harbor Garden Club Inc. - 09/12/08 04:18 PM
The Brookings-Harbor Garden Club boasts over 100 members and is open to the public. The club's purpose to inform members and visitors about gardens and gardening and to assist in making Brookings beautiful. The club is registered
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oregon: Brookings, Oregon ~ Harris Beach State Park - 09/11/08 04:32 PM
Harris Beach State Park
Restrooms, picnic tables, tide pools, beach-combing, scenic views, camping, bird life, Goat Island-
Oregon's largest island (21 acres). Located on the west side of Hwy. 101 at mile
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oregon: 2335 NW Raleigh #229 - Vaux Studio with parking - $275,000 - 09/10/08 05:08 PM
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oregon: Deer Creek Vineyards in Southern Oregon - 09/10/08 02:30 AM
Deer Creek Vineyards is a pretty place to visit. It is located in the beautiful Deer Creek Valley, less than 2 miles outside of the community of Selma.
Deer Creek Vineyards produces 3 types of exceptional wines - Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris.
If you would like to try their
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oregon: Harrisburg Charmer!! - 09/09/08 06:35 PM
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oregon: Another resturant review: Wildhorse Casino, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla, Pendleton OR - 09/09/08 06:15 PM
Believe it or not, I do eat in other places than casinos. This particular trip, included an overnight at the Wildhorse Casino, operated by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla, is located just east of Pendleton Oregon.
I didn't try their dinner restaurant; instead we went to the buffet. What is
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oregon: Sophisticated yet Rustic Custom Home completed in 2006. - 09/09/08 11:46 AM
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oregon: LISTING AGENTS, TRAIN YOUR CLIENTS ABOUT BUYING!!! - 09/08/08 05:49 PM
I have had the opportunity to answer some "floor calls" in the last week and every one of them has their home on the market, and they are calling me about a property they are interested in. We chat for about 5 minutes before they tell me that they have their
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oregon: Albany students beat state average in reading and science - 09/06/08 03:43 PM
Almost all of Albany students beat the state average on the latest round of reading and science assessment tests administered by the Oregon Department of Education. However, many slipped below in math.Students taking the 10th-grade math test outscored the state for the second year in a row. For that test, 58.9 percent of
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oregon: Dont live with Bad Credit- Repair your credit report today- oregon credit repair - 09/03/08 10:34 PM
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oregon: INTEGRITY, do you have it? How do you know? - 09/03/08 04:16 PM
We have a class going on in our office every week and we are studying a book by Ron Willingham called, INTEGRITY SELLING for the 21st Century. It has been an interesting study and I have been more than pleased with the information and skills available through this study.
One thing
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oregon: Albany, Oregon annual Festival of Red 9-7-08 - 09/03/08 04:08 PM
Sunday, September 7, 2008, is the annual Festival of Red. This event is a benefit for FISH (Fish Guest House Teen Pregnancy Center). It will be on Ferry St. this year between 1st and 2nd Avenues. Hours are 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Local restaurants will be providing food. Wine and
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oregon: Albany, Oregon Antiques in the Streets 9-6-08 - 09/03/08 04:05 PM
Albany, Oregon Antiques in the Streets 9-6-08 (edit/delete)
On September 6th Albany will hold it's 11th annual Antiques in the Streets event. Browse through the Historic Downtown Albany district with antiques literally filling the streets.
Some of the area Antique Shops:
Arlene's Victorian RoseContact: Arlene Barber 541-928-4203Camas Creek AntiquesContact: Janet
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oregon: Credit Scores and how they affect your real estate purchasing rates and power - 09/03/08 01:30 PM
Barry Habib, Chairman of Mortgage Success Source, was recently interviewed by Fox Business News and he was asked about inproving your credit scores. You can see the interview here.
I found a lot of his answers a bit simplistic but still very helpful to the majority of people that have lower credit
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oregon: Brookings, Oregon ~ Tea Party For Children's Theater - 09/01/08 01:10 PM
Brookings-Harbor Children's Theater
Calling the Lords and Ladies of the South Coast Kingdom!
Join the glitz and glamour of an Saturday High Tea! The Brookings-Harbor Children's Theater will be holding a Royal Petite Tea Party on Saturday, September 13th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
The cast from Disney's Beauty and
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oregon: Oregon Coast Aquarium – Fun for all ages - 08/31/08 01:14 AM
The Oregon Coast Aquarium located in Newport, Oregon, is great fun for all ages and I can prove it! This aquarium was so much fun that I became like a little kid myself when I got to pet stingrays and sharks.
This easy day trip from Tigard, Oregon, is one that
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oregon: Tualatin, Oregon Summer Events: Concerts on the Commons - 08/29/08 09:49 AM
This last Friday night I was invited to an event that I wish I had learned about earlier in the summer. But, next year my family and I plan to hit every concert there as it is a free and a fun event.
Click here if you can't see the slide
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oregon: Oregon City Parks – Tots Park - 08/28/08 11:38 PM
The name of this park says it all! Tots Park is clearly aiming toward a certain audience and it is a big hit with the little ones. Now, one of the things I liked about this park as a parent was that it is small enough to keep an
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oregon: Singercreek Park – Oregon City Walking Trails - 08/28/08 09:52 AM
Ok, first thing I want to say about this park is, if you are out of shape in anyway, this is not the park for you. This park is full of paths that are steep and a hard climb, I was exhausted when I took just one of the paths and
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oregon: 1690 SE Regner Road, Gresham, Oregon 97030 - 08/26/08 11:18 PM
This stunning remodel has even gotten the attention of one of the family members who used to live there in the 50's you can read about that here. The best part is now the rest of the family is coming to visit on Sunday the 8th of September to
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oregon: It's Free, It's Fun, It's Your Credit Report? - 08/26/08 05:07 PM
Jason is a fairly new friend of mine. We now have an almost bi-coastal relationship. I enjoy his blogs and have been trying to keep up with what he writes. This particular posting is about credit and credit reports. I may have been able to do it nearly as well,
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oregon: View Condo - Near OHSU - Portland Oregon - 08/25/08 11:00 PM
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oregon: Top of Cooper Mountain - Close to Nike / Intel - Oregon - 08/25/08 10:54 PM
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oregon: Outdoor concerts Oregon style: Oregon Zoo Summer Concert 2008 - 08/25/08 05:02 PM
It's a lazy Sunday. I get a call from a friend. She has an extra ticket to go see the final Summer Concert at the Oregon Zoo for 2008. Who's playing? Doesn't matter. I'm in.
The summer zoo concerts go back to my childhood. It was the one event the
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oregon: Brookings, Oregon ~ Sailing the Serendipity - 08/25/08 04:43 PM
We finally sailed the Serendipity!!
Yesterday we took her out for the very first time and how exciting it was. But it was also a bit scary. We had never sailed before and I was nervous. I called my mother before we left the house to say good-bye and that
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oregon: More "sweet" wine from Oregon... - 08/25/08 12:44 PM
To follow up on my previous blog about the King Estate Winery...We visited the Sweet Cheeks winery when we left King Estate, and the views were just as breathtaking and the little picnic lunch for $15 was well worth it...Besides the lunch, they were still tasting the "Rosy Cheeks" that I
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oregon: Have You Been To New Sammy’s Cowboy Bistro in Talent Oregon? - 08/25/08 12:43 PM
New Sammy's Cowboy Bistro is one of the Rogue Valley's true 5 Star restaurants, and a fantastic dining experience for those looking for some exquisite food and wine pairings. Located on the South end of Talent, close to Ashland Oregon, make sure you call ahead for reservations, as although the restaurant
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oregon: The other 100% purchase loan, VA loan for veterans - 08/24/08 04:59 PM
There is quite a bit of concern regarding the elimination of the Down Payment Assistance programs and almost all other 100% purchase programs, so I want to spend a bit of time highlighting another 100% loan program. To my mind, this is the best 100% loan program, the VA loan.
VA's
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oregon: Blogging, real estate loans, mortgage consultant, and me - 08/24/08 12:25 PM
I have seen these type of posts before but I guess I need to add mine to the batch. I just hit two months with Active Rain and passed 33,000 points.
So, what does that mean? So far, it has meant getting calls from California about USDA rural programs in Oregon
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oregon: The Eugeneloanguy, more than a blog, an actual mortgage loan office in Eugene - 08/22/08 07:00 PM
Hi everyone. Just so you don't think that I only operate in cyberspace, I thought it was time to do a little self awareness posting. To begin with, I work with Alpine Mortgage Planning, a northwest owned mortgage banker with headquarters in the hinterland of Lake Oswego, Oregon. For those out of
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oregon: Bob Straub Parkway Opens - 08/21/08 12:30 PM
Springfield Mayor Sid Liken was supposed to open the new Bob Straub Parkway this morning at 9:15, but I beat him to it by driving on it at 8:45. Got some strange looks from the workers setting up the Grand Opening, but it was fun. There weren't any road closed signs on
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oregon: Roofing and Creative Homeowners - 08/19/08 10:51 PM
Roofing is one of the few skilled professions where being a licensed contractor is not required if you do it on your own home here in Salem Oregon. Hiring a licensed contractor is definitely encouraged, however a home owner with a little DIY initiative can tackle the job on their own
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oregon: Have you been playing "In The Zone?" - 08/19/08 03:49 PM
I get a periodic email with positive information from Simple Truths. It is very good information and of course, they want me to buy their books, but they aren't really pushy about it.
The big thing I got out of todays message may be different than anyone else would get, but
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oregon: Real Estate Loan Consultant asked to comment on Credit and Shopping Loans - 08/18/08 04:09 PM
I was approached last week by a writer wanting some quotes for two articles she was writing for a Real Estate magazine. She asked me if there was one of the two I would like to comment on. For me, it seemed like a no brainer on which one to comment.
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oregon: More streetcars planned for Eastside - 08/18/08 12:19 PM
If you've lived in Portland for very long you know there are two Portland's - East and West. The Westside is defined by downtown towers and opulent hillside homes. The Eastside is known for quiet neighborhoods and a more working class ethic. One of the things that the Westside has long
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oregon: Have you discovered Jacksonville, OR? - 08/16/08 06:30 PM
Earlier today we visited the historic town of Jacksonville, Oregon, just west of Medford, OR. What a neat place. An historic town from the gold rush days, it is now the home of the Britt Festival, a summer outdoor music program that has distinguished itself as one of the premier music
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oregon: Restaurant Review: Holiday Farm Restaurant, Blue River OR - 08/16/08 12:07 PM
Holiday Farm Restaurant
The Holiday Farm Restaurant is located, according to the postal address, in Vida OR. In reality, it is almost located in Blue River (the USPS thinks they are the same) but misses that by a few miles too.
So, the first thing to say is the food
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oregon: Church Signs - 08/15/08 12:40 PM
Did you know there is a place you can go and make your own church signs?
It is the church sign generator and can be found here. You can have fun putting your own announcements on the church sign and then posting it on your blog if you want.
This
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oregon: Brookings, Oregon Market Report ~ July 2008 - 08/14/08 02:28 PM
Market Report May
Market Report July
2008 for Brookings, Oregon
Information gathered from Regional Multiple Listing Service
7/1/2008- 7/31/2008
There were 15
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
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oregon: Curry County Board of Realtors Summer Picnic Fun - 08/11/08 01:53 PM
The Curry County Board of Realtors had a great time this past weekend attending a summer picnic!
Families and children of the board were invited and the board provided hamburgers, hotdogs, and sodas. John White
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oregon: Brookings, Oregon ~ 15th Annual Festival of the Arts ~ Schedule of Events - 08/11/08 11:40 AM
BROOKINGS 15TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
Entertainment and Demonstration Schedule
Music by Juwat Saturday & Sunday
Saturday August 16th
10am Opening/ Late Bloomer Grant presentations
11am Abandon Beledi - Gypsy Tribal Dance Troupe Noon Acid Etching - Craig Blakely
12:30pm
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oregon: Seventy-Five Hundred Reasons for First Time Home Buyers to Buy NOW! - 08/11/08 11:34 AM
So HR 3221, the Housing & Economic Recovery Act of 2008, was signed by President Bush, and as with many of today's proposed solutions it comes with good and bad news. So, first time home buyers - want the bad news first? The "bad news" is Seller Funded Down Payment Assistance
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oregon: Down Payment Assistance Coming Soon For Medford Oregon Buyers? - 08/11/08 11:26 AM
Plans are in the works to help provide down payment assistance for first time home buyers looking to purchase a home in Medford Oregon. The State of Oregon's and the City of Medford's Purchase Assistance Loan programs have been out of funds for several months, leaving first time home buyers looking
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oregon: Bob Straub Parkway construction underway, Springfield & Thurston OR benefits - 08/10/08 11:11 AM
The Jasper Extension, renamed the Bob Straub Parkway, should be done this fall when connection is made with Jasper Road.
As an Oregon native and knowing who Bob Straub was (Governor 1975 - 1979), I am quite surprised that anything is named after him, except for a small rest area somewhere
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oregon: Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend, Springfield OR - 08/09/08 07:53 PM
Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend, Springfield, OR, is the newest, most state of the art hospital in Oregon. It has to be the newest, because it doesn't open until tomorrow. The staff has been working to get everything ready for the opening, including doing dry runs to transfer patients.
There
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oregon: Brookings, Oregon ~ 15th Annual Festival of the Arts - 08/09/08 07:10 PM
BROOKINGS 15TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
AUGUST 16 & 17TH 2008 10AM - 5 PM
ON THE BOARDWALK ~ PORT OF BROOKINGS HARBOR, OREGON
The Brookings Festival of the Arts is an independent nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to the development of the Arts locally. Profits are donated to projects which
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oregon: Enjoy Browsing In Brookings' Oldest Historic Building - 08/08/08 04:55 PM
The Central Building
The Central Building was built in 1915 by the California and Oregon Lumber Company. The building was designed by Mr. W. Ward, Civil Engineer, who graduated from Cornell University in 1901. The building served as the Administration Building for the Brookings Company which included: The Brookings Land and Townsite Company, The
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oregon: Mortgage loan rates and fees, why are there fees for Real Estate loans? Answers from a Eugene Oregon Real Estate Loan Officer - 08/08/08 01:08 PM
I just finished a blog from a Realtor in Florida and was concerned about some of her misconceptions of the mortgage industry. I have quoted her here and would like to respond to what she said, one item at a time. Her comments are in italic.
If you want to lessen
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oregon: Brookings, Oregon ~ Live Theater ~ Beauty & The Beast Auditions - 08/08/08 11:55 AM
Auditions Announcement For Disney's Beauty and The Beast The local production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast comes to the Brookings-Harbor Community in November 2008. Nominated for nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, the production features exquisite songs and spectacular dance numbers like "Belle," "Gaston" and "Be Our Guest".The cast calls
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oregon: Brookings, Oregon ~ School Starts September 2, 2008 - 08/07/08 06:37 PM
A Friendly Reminder to Slow Down in School Zones School Starts Soon!!
Brookings-Harbor Schools begin on September 2, 2008.
KALMIOPSIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public - Grades K-5th
Registration begins August 13 from 9am - 2pm.
And continues August 14 from 12 noon - 6 pm.
650 Easy Street
Brookings,
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oregon: HAPpy SHOPing, two great programs to help low-moderate income home buyers - 08/04/08 12:34 PM
In the City of Eugene, it is called HAP. In the City of Springfield, it is called SHOP. Both of them are programs to help low to moderate income purchasers get into their first home. The State of Oregon operates a similiar program called PAL for outside of Eugene/Springfield but it is
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oregon: DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE MAY SURVIVE! - 08/02/08 09:48 AM
I got this e-mail this morning:
August 1, 2008
Last night, Congress introduced bipartisan legislation, H.R. 6694 that would reauthorize and reform charitable downpayment assistance. This bill would remedy a harmful provision in the new housing law which limits homeownership opportunities for low and middle-income Americans. The legislation, sponsored by U.S.
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oregon: 446 Pine St. Brookings, Oregon 97415 SOLD!! - 08/01/08 06:35 PM
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oregon: Wining, Not Whining At Cork’s In Medford Oregon - 08/01/08 10:48 AM
This family owned and operated wine shoppe and bar located next to the Craterian Ginger Rogers Theater in Downtown Medford is just the place to go for Oregon wines, appetizers and friendly service. It is a favorite stop of mine when meeting friends after work or on my way to or
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oregon: Oregon Association of Realtors Focus Group - 07/31/08 01:47 PM
On July 30, 2008 Andrea Bushnell,CEO and General Counsel for the Oregon Association of Realtors came to Brookings, Oregon and held a focus group meeting for any members who wanted to attend. The purpose of the meeting was to share ideas on how the Association could better serve it's members
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oregon: Perseverance and Persistance - 07/31/08 01:34 PM
Do you feel like you have been knocked down and counted out? Have you taken it all and am not sure if you can come out for the next round? I know that right now, it seems that everything that can go wrong in the industry is and has, so
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oregon: Have You Been To Morning Glory Restaurant In Ashland Oregon? - 07/30/08 05:01 PM
Want a unique, consistently delicious restaurant to go to in Ashland Oregon for breakfast or lunch? Not far from our office on the South end of town across from Southern Oregon University, Morning Glory Restaurant is a personal favorite of mine. This award-winning breakfast and lunch establishment run by chef/owner Patricia
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oregon: Have You Been To Dragonfly Cafe in Ashland Oregon? - 07/30/08 04:55 PM
Have you experienced the fabulous dishes turned out by Ashland Oregon's best chef in 2007, Chef Neil Clooney and his partner Chef Isabel Cruz at Dragonfly Café and Gardens? Using ingredients that are sustainably farmed and meat free of hormones, these unique Latin-Asian Fusion dishes are a delight to the taste
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oregon: Wonderful Panacea FHA Secure - 07/30/08 12:17 PM
I have been reading everything I can find about the new housing bill and trying to find out what everything means. How are we going to help all of these people that are upside down in their homes because of falling real estate values? How do we get them into so
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oregon: The Academy Theater in Portland Oregon – A step back in time - 07/30/08 08:56 AM
The Academy Theater in Portland, Oregon, is a great little theater located at 7818 SE Stark Street and it takes you back in time to the late 40's and early 50's. They have completely remodeled it back to that time and it is absolutely beautiful.
Now to give you a little
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oregon: Have You Been To The Jacksonville Inn in Historic Jacksonville Oregon? - 07/29/08 03:35 PM
A local phenomenon, if you enjoy fine dining, you MUST go to The Jacksonville Inn. This was the first restaurant we dined at when arriving in Southern Oregon, and the one we have frequented most since moving here in 2004. Not only is this wonderful restaurant offering fabulous, creative food selections,
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oregon: Fiber Cement Siding and class action Lawsuits - 07/29/08 02:45 PM
If you have been in real estate long enough you will come to love siding issues. I didn't have my first client compalin about siding until I was about a year into the business. This home had LP siding on the south side of the home that started to show problems,
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oregon: Have You Been To Porter’s Restaurant in Medford Oregon? - 07/29/08 01:57 PM
You'll find many locals winding down after work with friends or enjoying a great steak at Porter's, a voted a 2006 Reader's Choice favorite in the Mail Tribune for several categories. This historic train station is a great place to dine, enjoy cocktails, even hold small company celebrations as we have
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oregon: New Energy Efficient “The Condominium Cottages At Garfield” On The Market In Ashland Oregon - 07/29/08 01:52 PM
There is new green, affordable housing available in Ashland Oregon. Seven energy efficient condos constructed of interlocking concrete forms are on the market for $239,000-$269,000 containing many environmentally-friendly features and sustainable building materials. With sizes of 600 to 1,000 square feet, they are designed to meet the needs of the single
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oregon: Liars and Flim Flam artists - 07/29/08 12:11 PM
Is it just me or does anyone else get ticked off when you see a DiTech ad on TV. They are advertising an interest rate certainly better than I am offering on a daily basis. So, how do they do it?
Luckily, I have a DVR and am able to pause,
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oregon: How to Get An Oregon Real Estate License - 07/28/08 12:25 PM
By Jeff Sorg
www.OnlineEd.com
You must have an Oregon real estate license if you want to conduct real estate activity for compensation within the state of Oregon. Oregon’s entry level real estate license is a real estate broker license. Oregon does not have a real estate salesperson license. To qualify for
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