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CHANGES TO THE SOUTHERN OREGON RENTAL MARKET – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – June 2026
SOUTHERN OREGON’S RENTAL MARKET has been undergoing a transition. After several years of rapid rent growth and historically low vacancy rates following the COVID housing […]
HOW HOUSE BILL 3940 IMPACTS RURAL PROPERTY OWNERS – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – May 2026
IN 2025, the Oregon Legislature passed Oregon House Bill 3940, a major funding measure designed to stabilize wildfire prevention, response, and recovery efforts statewide. For rural property owners […]
WHAT OREGON HOUSE BILL 4035 MEANS FOR HOUSING IN SOUTHERN OREGON – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – April 2026
OREGON CONTINUES to face a housing shortage, and politicians are increasingly focused on policies that can help communities create more housing opportunities. One of the most recent efforts […]
FLOODPLAIN INSURANCE – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – March 2026
FLOODING IS one of the most common and expensive natural hazards in Oregon. Rivers, coastal areas, and even seasonal drainages can place properties at risk. For property owners, […]
THE IMPORTANCE OF HOME STAGING TO SELL YOUR HOME – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – February 2026
WHEN SELLING a home, first impressions are everything. Buyers often form an opinion within seconds of stepping through the front door, or even before, based on online photos. […]
JACKSONVILLE THIRD STREET PLAZA REFLECTIONS AND UPDATES – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – December 2025 / January 2026
EUROPE IS FAMOUS for its rich history, its architecture, as well as its beautiful squares, inviting cafes, cathedrals and statues. I recently returned from an […]
STRENGTHENING JACKSONVILLE’S HISTORIC CORE: CODE CHANGES TO KEEP STOREFRONTS LIVELY – by David Case
On Real Estate & More – November 2025
JACKSONVILLE’S DOWNTOWN is special because it feels alive. People stroll along California Street and see shops, cafés, and restaurants through big windows. The historic buildings are charming, but […]
KEY LAND USE AND CODE CHANGES IN 2025 – by David Case
On Real Estate & More – October 2025
JACKSONVILLE HAS BEEN BUSY in 2025 updating its land use rules and city codes. These changes affect how people build, remodel, and plan for the future. Some updates […]
OREGON SENATE BILL 1537: STREAMLINING HOUSING DEVELOPMENT & AFFORDABILITY – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – September 2025
OREGON’S SHORTAGE of available homes, especially affordable homes, results from decades of building too little housing, which has led to a multitude of problems: a growing homeless population, […]
HISTORIC PRESERVATION INCENTIVES FOR HISTORIC PROPERTIES IN JACKSONVILLE – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – August 2025
THE PROTECTION of historic buildings is important to save history for future generations. Experiencing a space where history happened is crucial for fostering the shared connection that builds […]