lane county: Wooden Shoe Tulip festival.... Check it out! - 03/25/15 07:26 AM
Greetings,
I bet you wished you lived in Oregon! We have the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival

 
Every spring, locals are invited to stroll through 40 acres of stunning tulip fields and more!Due to the rain you may experience a few mud puddles. Tons of Tulips, food, local wine and fun for the entire family!
The fields are stunning!  The next couple of weeks will be great color. Due to the Orgeon rain, make sure you bring your boots!   There will also be hot air balloons this weekend March 28th & 29th.  Launch around 7:30am.  Don't forget the Tulip Trail Run is also this Saturday at 9:30!
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lane county: From the Oregon Coast, to Eugene... Geocaching is catching on..... - 03/17/15 04:17 AM
 
GeoCaching…… Lane County Oregon
 
Have you heard about Geocaching or Treasure Staches? Geocaching is the merging of technology with outdoor adventuring. Fun for multiple generations, geocaching only requires a handheld GPS unit. Track down geocaches, or "treasure stashes," and then record your finds online. What a great way to spend Spring Break in Lane County. The Eugene, Cascades & Coast GeoTour offers four editions that stretch from the Oregon Coast to the Cascades. Each edition showcases a variety of natural wonders and historic landmarks and may take multiple days to complete. Geocaching is an excellent remedy for stir-crazy families … (4 comments)

lane county: Reduce Severe Pollen Allergies, be prepared Lane County! - 03/17/15 03:05 AM
Take Steps To Reduce Severe Pollen Allergies
With winter officially over, burgeoning trees and flowers herald spring and seasonal allergies. Lane County has such a high pollen count during the spring and summer months. Tree pollens and mold spores can wreak havoc on the 35 million Americans who suffer itchy eyes, runny noses, scratchy throats and fatigue. Beyond over-the-counter and prescription medications, there are simple steps sufferers can take to reduce the possiblity of this pollen misery:
 
1. Limit exposure. After months of cabin fever, staying inside with the windows shut tight on a lovely day may seem like torture. But consider the … (1 comments)

lane county: Spring Cleaning ... where did this term come from? By Jan - 03/16/15 08:05 AM
Time For Spring Cleaning
 
 
The idea of spring cleaning has been around for thousands of years. In fact, in some cultures, doing an annual deep cleaning is associated with more than just clearing out dirt and clutter. For example:
 
In Jewish custom, Passover marks the exodus of the Jews from Egypt and takes place two weeks after the Jewish New Year. Because keeping leavened bread in the home during Passover is considered an affront, even overlooked crumbs count. To combat inadvertently insulting God, Jews scour their homes before Passover to ensure they didn't miss any bread. Since … (2 comments)

lane county: Desirable Ferry Street Bridge location... By Jan Sohlman - 02/23/15 06:32 AM
Location, Location, Location!
 
That is what Realtors used to say all the time! Well this one is in the heart of Ferry Street Bridge on a quiet street.
1869 Cambridge Oaks, Eugene 97401

Attention to detail throughout this home! Selling for $295,000.  3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1407 square feet. Straight out of House Beautiful Magazine! Gorgeous slab granite counters in kitchen with deep stainless steel sink and upgraded appliances, and additional under the counter lighting. Master has jetted tub with cultured marble surround. His and hers walk in closets. 1 bedroom has loft. Newer trex decking and low maintenance … (2 comments)

lane county: Eugene/Springfield Polar Plunge by Jan Sohlman - 02/04/15 01:22 AM
Greetings!
This Saturday, February 7th is the Polar Plunge which supports are local Special Olympics. What an honor it is to help support this wonderful cause. If you would like to join the RE/MAX Integrity team, volunteer, or donate I have a link attached below.
http://eugeneplunge.kintera.org/remaxintegrity
Thank you for considering helping these great kids!
 
All the best!
Jan Sohlman
541-302-4810 or email : jsohlman@remax.net
Your Realtor in Lane County Oregon
 
Oh by the way, if you know of anyone in Eugene, Springfield area who has real estate questions, please have them give me a call.
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