bobby stevens: Eugene Laurel Hill Valley Real Estate: Cute remodeled 3 bed, 2 bath cottage with income potential - 06/10/09 06:13 PM
The owner of this charming East Eugene home has made extensive updates to increase the comfort, value, and income potential.
Located in the desirable Laurel Hill Valley with access to Edison Elementary, Roosevelt Middle and South Eugene High School Easy biking distance to the University of Oregon, and just a short bus ride to Lane Community College. Private dead-end road ensures a peaceful setting and the one-fifth acre lot has ample room for gardening or potential future outbuildings.Inside, the home has been extensively updated, with living room and kitchen on the main level, two bedrooms and full bathroom upstairs. The lower … (1 comments)

bobby stevens: Under contract in 7 days in Cottage Grove? - 04/23/09 05:14 AM
When I worked up the market analysis for this classic craftsman, I found only one comparable sale in the previous 9 months!
The pace of sales in this charming, historic town about eighteen miles south of Eugene is positively glacial. I knew it would take a combination of optimal condition, aggressive pricing, and dynamic marketing to get it sold in a reasonable time frame so the owners could move forward with their life plans. Even with all these factors aligned, I anticpated a market time above my average of forty one days between listing and sale.
ConditionFortunately, the home showed great … (2 comments)

bobby stevens: Wildlife in Eugene Oregon's Laurel Hill Valley - 10/10/08 05:15 AM
The Laurel Hill Valley is a unique little enclave in East Eugene. The main route in, Riverview Street, is poorly maintained, and without sidewalks, which adds a rural flavor, and there is an intersting mix of old and new development in this peaceful neighborhood.

I was dropping off flyers at one of my condo listings early yesterday morning and got a chance to shoot some wild turkeys (digitally of course).
We see quite a few of these in the south hills and outlying areas around Eugene and Springfield, usually traveling in what appears to be a family group.
The lighting … (3 comments)