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The Other Virus – by Kate Ingram

Soul Matters – October 2021

Eighteen months ago, I began this column by saying, “Are you as tired of hearing and reading about this horrid virus as I am?”

Little did I imagine.

Here it is, another fall in masks; another season of uncertainty on multiple levels. I am beyond sick and tired of this horrid virus. But […]

By |2021-10-15T10:35:24-07:00October 4th, 2021|Featured Stories, Soul Matters|Comments Off on The Other Virus – by Kate Ingram

Steps in Obtaining a Mortgage Loan – by Sandy J. Brown

On Real Estate & More – October 2021

Purchasing a home and going through the mortgage loan process can seem daunting, especially if you’re a first-time home buyer. A home purchase is one of the biggest investments you will make, so it helps to know what is happening at each stage of the process, so you […]

By |2021-10-12T18:02:40-07:00October 4th, 2021|Featured Stories, Sandy J. Brown|Comments Off on Steps in Obtaining a Mortgage Loan – by Sandy J. Brown

A Hopeful Fall Season – by Mayor Donna Bowen

A Few Minutes with the Mayor – October 2021

With October and November upon us, I’m feeling hope and a sense of moving forward to a season of renewal.

Hopefully, we will see the last of wildfires and smoke. Hopefully too, children are back in school and happily occupied in academics, social development, sports and other extracurricular […]

By |2021-10-12T18:02:18-07:00October 4th, 2021|A Few Minutes with the Mayor, Featured Stories|Comments Off on A Hopeful Fall Season – by Mayor Donna Bowen

Kaspar Kubli – Businessman, Rancher, Politician – by Carolyn Kingsnorth

Pioneer Profiles – October 2021

Born August 1, 1830, in Netsall, Canton Glaurus, Switzerland, Kaspar Kubli, was the first of his Swiss family to immigrate to America. He laid a foundation upon which later generations built successes in politics, business, and ranching in Oregon.

Kubli, initially deemed by his family as a “prodigal son,” arrived in the […]

By |2021-10-04T12:01:26-07:00October 4th, 2021|Featured Stories, Pioneer Profiles|Comments Off on Kaspar Kubli – Businessman, Rancher, Politician – by Carolyn Kingsnorth

Jacksonville COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

In cooperation with the Oregon Health Authority, the City of Jacksonville will facilitate a series of COVID-19 vaccine clinics at Jacksonville New City Hall, 206 N 5th Street, Second Floor Assembly Room (ADA Accessible). ANYONE MAY PARTICIPATE for a first or second vaccine. Your name and birth date are all that is required. […]

By |2021-08-27T10:35:12-07:00August 27th, 2021|A Few Minutes with the Mayor, City Hall Happenings, Event News, Now|Comments Off on Jacksonville COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

Roasted Rosemary Chicken and Grapes – by Erika Bishop

Easy Recipes from The Pot Rack – October 2021

If this easy one pot dish could have a region to call it’s own, it would be the Rogue Valley. The flavors scream Autumn in Oregon and the presentation is just gorgeous… (and a tad quirky). I prefer this dish be made with dark meat (thighs and […]

By |2021-09-29T17:55:52-07:00September 29th, 2021|Featured Stories, Pot Rack Easy Recipes|Comments Off on Roasted Rosemary Chicken and Grapes – by Erika Bishop

Read All About It – by Paula & Terry Erdmann

The Unfettered Critic – October 2021

Trade magazine Publisher’s Weekly reports that book sales are climbing for the second year. This news can be traced directly to the pandammit. Statistics show that people have remembered that nothing’s more comforting than a good book.

But with thousands of new books being published, how does one choose? We want […]

By |2021-09-29T16:54:51-07:00September 29th, 2021|Featured Stories, The Unfettered Critic|Comments Off on Read All About It – by Paula & Terry Erdmann

All Eyes on Inflation – by Erich & Matt Patten

On Money & More – October 2021

A few articles ago, we identified inflation as something to keep an eye on. And sure enough, inflation has been putting on a show! Housing prices in Jackson County were up almost 25% in the 12-months ending in last May. The median house price in Jacksonville is now over […]

By |2021-09-30T10:18:57-07:00September 30th, 2021|Featured Stories, On Money and More|Comments Off on All Eyes on Inflation – by Erich & Matt Patten

The Secrets of a Great Retirement – by Graham Farran

Let’s Talk Real Estate – October 2021

For years, we have helped retirees find their perfect home in Jacksonville and surrounding areas. It’s very enjoyable seeing their excitement as we share with them all about our beautiful town and Southern Oregon. Most of them have come from out of state so there is lots of education […]

By |2021-09-30T10:07:53-07:00September 30th, 2021|Featured Stories, Let's Talk Real Estate|Comments Off on The Secrets of a Great Retirement – by Graham Farran

Scarecrow Festival is On!

Focus on the Farm – October 2021

2021 has been a special year for the Southern Oregon Historical Society! In celebration of our 75th anniversary, we’ve held several public events, including last month’s dinner at EdenVale Winery. Thank you for celebrating with us, and special thanks to EdenVale Winery, Travel Medford, First Interstate Bank, Rogue Valley […]

By |2021-09-29T16:49:45-07:00September 29th, 2021|Event News, Featured Stories, Focus on Hanley Farm|Comments Off on Scarecrow Festival is On!

The INN-Side Story – by Peggy Dover

A pair of treasured, historic Jacksonville inns are now welcoming guests with new owners. The McCully House and the (Judge) Touvelle House are open for business, and everyone’s working behind the scenes to pamper and impress weary travelers. I dropped in recently to discover how they arrived at this momentous juncture and hear their plans.

The […]

By |2021-08-27T10:50:35-07:00August 27th, 2021|Now, Peggy Dover|Comments Off on The INN-Side Story – by Peggy Dover

Britt Announces Retirement of President & CEO Donna Briggs

MEDFORD, OR — The Britt Music and Arts Festival’s Board of Directors is announcing the planned retirement of Donna Briggs, President and CEO of Britt Music and Arts Festival, effective December 31, 2021.  Briggs informed the Board leadership of her intentions to retire earlier this year.

Former Board Chair, Mike Burrill Jr., stated that “Briggs started […]

By |2021-09-07T13:07:55-07:00September 7th, 2021|News From Britt Hill, Now|Comments Off on Britt Announces Retirement of President & CEO Donna Briggs

Peggy Dover Releases Debut Novel

Local columnist and features writer, Peggy Dover, is pleased to announce the release of her novel titled Stone Revival, set in post-WWII England.

All aboard for a visit to the rail village of Rakefoot Crossing, a most unlikely location for espionage, kidnapping, and deception.

Glory Stone is content with her life as a country vet’s wife and […]

By |2021-08-27T10:14:06-07:00August 27th, 2021|Now, Peggy Dover|Comments Off on Peggy Dover Releases Debut Novel

I Surrender – by Kate Ingram

Soul Matters – September 2021

This is a story about surrender.

In the spring of 2002, I was a newly re-married, very happy doctoral student halfway through the Depth Psychology program at Pacifica Graduate Institute. Once a month I would travel from San Francisco for a long weekend of in-person classes. A Ph.D. was a long-time dream […]

By |2021-09-17T16:53:15-07:00August 31st, 2021|Featured Stories, Soul Matters|Comments Off on I Surrender – by Kate Ingram

SB 391: Will ADUs Be Allowed in Jackson County? – by Sandy J. Brown

On Real Estate & More – September 2021

On June 23, the Governor signed Senate Bill 391 into law. SB 391 allows an owner of a parcel at least two acres in size in an area zoned rural residential to build an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on that parcel, provided there is already a single-family dwelling […]

By |2021-09-17T16:53:04-07:00August 31st, 2021|Featured Stories, Sandy J. Brown|Comments Off on SB 391: Will ADUs Be Allowed in Jackson County? – by Sandy J. Brown

Herman Helms – Saloon Keeper – by Carolyn Kingsnorth

Pioneer Profiles – September 2021

For over 50 years the name Helms was synonymous with the Table Rock Billiard Saloon, first that of Herman Helms, then that of his son Ed. However, when a 24-year-old Johann Herman von Helms arrived in Jacksonville in 1856, three years after immigrating from Holstein, Germany, it was not the Table […]

By |2021-09-17T16:52:53-07:00August 31st, 2021|Featured Stories, Pioneer Profiles|Comments Off on Herman Helms – Saloon Keeper – by Carolyn Kingsnorth

New Fall Events to Enjoy at Hanley Farm – by Pam Sasseen

Focus on the Farm – September 2021

Summer has passed so quickly, especially at Hanley Farm where we held several “firsts” at the farm, including “Summer Thursdays.” Other programs included Shakespeare Garden tours, a mini-Heritage Plant Sale, a Hanley Fashion Show, Family Heritage Fairs, a Siskiyou Violins concert, Ice Cream Socials, a Crafts Fair, and more.

UPDATE […]

By |2021-09-17T16:52:28-07:00August 31st, 2021|Featured Stories, Focus on Hanley Farm|Comments Off on New Fall Events to Enjoy at Hanley Farm – by Pam Sasseen

Going Green – by Graham Farran

Let’s Talk Real Estate – September 2021

I recently took a continuing education class all about Going Green, something I didn’t know much about, so I was surprised by what I learned and how much each of us can impact our environment. It was a great class with information worth sharing.

It’s surprising that focus on our […]

By |2021-08-30T14:11:44-07:00August 30th, 2021|Featured Stories, Let's Talk Real Estate|Comments Off on Going Green – by Graham Farran

Historic Preservation Funds Grant Process – Mayor Donna Bowen

A Few Minutes with the Mayor – September 2021

This month, I would like to give you some information on a program available for historic structures in Jacksonville that is currently in process. Many of you may be unaware of the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF), which is under the aegis of the Historic Architectural Review Commission […]

By |2021-08-30T13:45:42-07:00August 30th, 2021|A Few Minutes with the Mayor, Featured Stories|Comments Off on Historic Preservation Funds Grant Process – Mayor Donna Bowen

A Chat with Dr. Tami Rogers of Jacksonville Veterinary Hospital – by Peggy Dover

A friendly black Lab named Jo, short for Jolene, greeted me as the office ambassador. I’d come to chat with Dr. Tami Rogers of Jacksonville Veterinary Hospital, and learn something about the woman behind the practice. Jo is her fur baby.

I wondered if Dr. Rogers had been one of those kids who rescued birds or […]

By |2021-08-30T09:32:51-07:00August 30th, 2021|Featured Stories, Peggy Dover|Comments Off on A Chat with Dr. Tami Rogers of Jacksonville Veterinary Hospital – by Peggy Dover

When to Use a Guide – by Erich Patten

On Money & More – September 2021

This past month, I completed a “bucket list” item—climbing Mt. Rainier. It took months of training, and all 14,411 feet were challenging, but it was also immensely rewarding. And at times terrifying. There were also a few lessons for a financial advisor along the way!

The final day began with […]

By |2021-08-26T15:23:18-07:00August 26th, 2021|Featured Stories, On Money and More|Comments Off on When to Use a Guide – by Erich Patten

What’s on Second? – by Paula & Terry Erdmann

The Unfettered Critic – September 2021

It began at the beginning. Literally.

You’re aware that John Wayne was born Marion Morrison, right? And that Marilyn Monroe’s birth name was Norma Jeane Mortenson until she changed it to Baker until she changed it again. Changing names has been movie star practice for so long that we’re not surprised […]

By |2021-08-26T15:18:04-07:00August 26th, 2021|Featured Stories, The Unfettered Critic|Comments Off on What’s on Second? – by Paula & Terry Erdmann

Five More Weeks of the Britt Experience – by Donna Briggs

News From Britt Hill – September 2021

It’s been an incredible summer so far with two amazing Britt Festival Orchestra experiences—the world premiere of Brush: Music in the Woodlands and Ellen Reid SOUNDWALK. We’ve also “Come Together” for seven concerts in our Britt Presents series so far. It’s hard to believe kids are already back in […]

By |2021-08-26T15:03:18-07:00August 26th, 2021|Featured Stories, News From Britt Hill|Comments Off on Five More Weeks of the Britt Experience – by Donna Briggs

Style Meets Elegance at Jacksonville Company – by Peggy Dover

“It’s been a great experience.” Lorraine Akin welcomed me inside and began sharing about her great little fashion boutique, Jacksonville Company, located at 155 California Street. As the third woman owner, Lorraine assumed ownership of Jacksonville Company in 1998. Long-time residents may recall it as Jacksonville Shoes. “It’s evolved over the years,” Lorraine said. “Originally […]

By |2021-07-28T15:54:58-07:00July 28th, 2021|Now, Peggy Dover|Comments Off on Style Meets Elegance at Jacksonville Company – by Peggy Dover

Keeping Chickens in Jacksonville – by Sandy J. Brown

On Real Estate & More – August 2021

Raising chickens in urban areas has become a popular pastime for many families. Some people want to produce eggs or meat to save money, live more sustainably, or simply know where their food comes from; others like to keep “fancy” or special breeds of chickens. Some people have […]

By |2021-08-11T15:22:12-07:00August 2nd, 2021|Featured Stories, Sandy J. Brown|Comments Off on Keeping Chickens in Jacksonville – by Sandy J. Brown

John (Johannes) Bilger – Astute Businessman – by Carolyn Kingsnorth

Pioneer Profiles – August 2021

One of the more impressive monuments in Jacksonville’s Pioneer Cemetery—a towering obelisk engraved with Masonic ruler and compass, Odd Fellows linked circles, and a hand pointing upwards to indicate a heavenly reward—is that of John (Johannes) Bilger. Carved from imported Italian marble, the monument and surrounding masonry work shouts “success!” Indeed, […]

By |2021-08-11T15:28:39-07:00July 30th, 2021|Featured Stories, Pioneer Profiles|Comments Off on John (Johannes) Bilger – Astute Businessman – by Carolyn Kingsnorth

Thursdays at Hanley Farm – by Pam Sasseen

Focus on the Farm – August 2021

We’re excited to announce that acoustic guitarist and solo vocalist Nick Garrett-Powell will perform at Hanley Farm’s August “Picnic at the Porch” concert, delighting us with a collection of acoustic music and extraordinary vocals. Bring a picnic, find a nice spot under the trees or on the lawns, and […]

By |2021-07-30T15:35:21-07:00July 30th, 2021|Featured Stories, Focus on Hanley Farm|Comments Off on Thursdays at Hanley Farm – by Pam Sasseen

Mid-Summer Review – by Mayor Donna Bowen

A Few Minutes with the Mayor – August 2021

I hope you’re having a wonderful summer and enjoying the freedom of Oregon being open after the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s an update on what’s happening in Jacksonville and what your City Council has been up to.

Budget—At the June 1, City Council meeting, your Council approved resolution R2021-002—Adopting […]

By |2021-07-30T14:35:00-07:00July 30th, 2021|A Few Minutes with the Mayor, Featured Stories|Comments Off on Mid-Summer Review – by Mayor Donna Bowen

Home Prices Soar… is a Crash in Store? – by Graham Farran

Let’s Talk Real Estate – August 2021

Last year, U.S. home sales and prices soared at their fastest pace in 14 years. On a local level, we’ve seen unprecedented demand and low inventory and soaring prices. Over the last 12 months, Jackson County existing home prices increased by almost 27% and Josephine County saw prices jump […]

By |2021-07-30T14:54:49-07:00July 30th, 2021|Featured Stories, Let's Talk Real Estate|Comments Off on Home Prices Soar… is a Crash in Store? – by Graham Farran

Didn’t Hear It Through the Grapevine – by Paula & Terry Erdmann

The Unfettered Critic – August 2021

We watched a movie at a theater for the first time in eighteen months.

Really.

And yes, it felt like a big deal, because post-vaccinations, with the pandammit looking a little less fearsome, we felt an itch to go where we didn’t have to pop our own corn. Hollywood, finally, was releasing […]

By |2021-07-30T14:28:57-07:00July 30th, 2021|Featured Stories, The Unfettered Critic|Comments Off on Didn’t Hear It Through the Grapevine – by Paula & Terry Erdmann

Britt Presents “Come Together” for the 2021 Season – by Donna Briggs

News From Britt Hill – August 2021

Nothing beats the adrenaline and the exhilaration of sitting on our beautiful hill, enjoying an amazing live performance. Or the rush of discovery that comes with witnessing the birth of a newcomer who you know will become a massive star—like Brandi Carlile before she made it big. Spanning eras […]

By |2021-07-30T14:20:41-07:00July 30th, 2021|Featured Stories, News From Britt Hill|Comments Off on Britt Presents “Come Together” for the 2021 Season – by Donna Briggs

The Protector – by Kate Ingram

Soul Matters – August 2021

Pop Quiz: Do you have a tendency to any of the following?

  • Procrastination
  • Perfectionism
  • Proving Yourself
  • People Pleasing
  • Passive Behaviors
  • Paralysis

If you answered none of the above, you are either A) not being very honest with yourself, or B) you are a highly evolved being who has come to this planet […]

By |2021-07-30T15:06:42-07:00July 30th, 2021|Featured Stories, Soul Matters|Comments Off on The Protector – by Kate Ingram

Britt Music & Arts Festival Announcement #2!

JULY, 14, 2021, MEDFORD, OR — Britt Music & Arts Festival invites everyone to “Come Together” for more concerts during the 2021 Britt Presents season, offering more musical variety and a comedy act. This is the final announcement for the 2021 Britt Presents season, bringing the total number of concerts to 17. The announcement introduces […]

By |2021-07-14T10:44:35-07:00July 14th, 2021|Event News, News From Britt Hill, Now|Comments Off on Britt Music & Arts Festival Announcement #2!

The Equation – by Kate Ingram

Soul Matters – July 2021

There is a mantra I saw written on a whiteboard in a yoga class one day which changed my life. It really did. It’s so simple and so important that I adopted it as one of my Core Principles for Living; it’s that big. Are you ready?

AWARENESS + NON-JUDGMENT = TRANSFORMATION

I […]

By |2021-07-13T15:26:13-07:00July 2nd, 2021|Featured Stories, Soul Matters|Comments Off on The Equation – by Kate Ingram

Tips on Starting a Business – by Sandy J. Brown

On Real Estate & More – July 2021

Walking through our sweet town of Jacksonville, there was a cute little cottage that caught my eye. After many months of discussion with the owner, my husband and I decided to take the plunge and start our own business. We purchased that cottage property, and as of writing […]

By |2021-07-13T15:26:01-07:00July 2nd, 2021|Featured Stories, Sandy J. Brown|Comments Off on Tips on Starting a Business – by Sandy J. Brown

What Doesn’t Sell in a Hot Market – by Graham Farran

Let’s Talk Real Estate – July 2021

Southern Oregon, as well as most of the nation, is experiencing record high home sales which is causing record-low inventory and record-high prices. One would think that all properties on the market are faring well, but it always goes back to supply and demand—and not all properties are in […]

By |2021-07-13T15:25:50-07:00July 1st, 2021|Featured Stories, Let's Talk Real Estate|Comments Off on What Doesn’t Sell in a Hot Market – by Graham Farran

Eyes on Inflation – by Erich & Matt Patten

On Money & More – July 2021

Inflation is on everyone’s mind these days. Looking at Google Trends data, May searches for “Inflation” reached the highest level since Google began tracking, nearly double the number of searches as recently as last fall. Should investors be scared of inflation? What should we be doing to position portfolios […]

By |2021-07-13T15:25:38-07:00July 1st, 2021|Featured Stories, On Money and More|Comments Off on Eyes on Inflation – by Erich & Matt Patten

Britt Music & Arts Festival Summer Season 2021 – by Mayor Donna Bowen

A Few Minutes with the Mayor – July 2021

After a non-existent 2020 season, due to COVID-19, Britt Music and Arts Festival has worked hard to provide programs for 2021. Recently your Mayor, City Administrator and staff, City Planner, and City Fire Chief, along with Britt President and CEO, Donna Briggs, met for a pre-season conference […]

By |2021-07-13T15:25:19-07:00July 1st, 2021|A Few Minutes with the Mayor, Featured Stories|Comments Off on Britt Music & Arts Festival Summer Season 2021 – by Mayor Donna Bowen

Cars Under the Stars and More! – by Pam Sasseen

Focus on the Farm – July 2021

Hanley Farm welcomes Nick Garrett-Powell’s return at the summer’s first “Cars Under the Stars Drive-In Concert,”on July 1, 6:30-8:30pm (gates open at 5:45pm). A celebrated local acoustic guitarist and soloist, Nick’s music ranges from classics to contemporary. Tickets are $55/per car and includes two glasses of wine and unlimited […]

By |2021-07-01T16:59:54-07:00July 1st, 2021|Featured Stories, Focus on Hanley Farm|Comments Off on Cars Under the Stars and More! – by Pam Sasseen

Robertson E. “Robbie” Collins: “Mr. Historic Preservation” – by Carolyn Kingsnorth

Pioneer Profiles – July 2021

Did you know that Jacksonville was the first West Coast group of buildings added to the National Historic Register? In 1967 it was one of eight initial towns designated as a National Historic Landmark City by the U.S. National Park Service. Over 100 historic structures were identified as comprising Jacksonville’s National […]

By |2021-07-01T16:47:54-07:00July 1st, 2021|Featured Stories, Pioneer Profiles|1 Comment

It’s Getting Better All The Time – by Paula & Terry Erdmann

The Unfettered Critic – July 2021

Something’s in the air. Something soothing, as opposed to the scary silence that’s surrounded us for far too long.

Voices can be heard on the street, unmuffled by masks. We hear hellos. Hellos from friends we haven’t seen in a while. Hellos from friends we’re meeting for the first time.

We may […]

By |2021-07-01T15:46:03-07:00July 1st, 2021|Featured Stories, The Unfettered Critic|Comments Off on It’s Getting Better All The Time – by Paula & Terry Erdmann

Your Britt Festival Orchestra is Back… for a Non-Traditional Season – by Donna Briggs

News From Britt Hill – July 2021

By the time this issue of the Jacksonville Review hits the stands, the state of Oregon will have reached the 70% vaccine benchmark. This is great news for our state’s economy and cultural wellbeing. It’s time to celebrate!

This year, our philosophy has been to focus on ways the BFO […]

By |2021-07-01T12:33:58-07:00July 1st, 2021|Featured Stories, News From Britt Hill|Comments Off on Your Britt Festival Orchestra is Back… for a Non-Traditional Season – by Donna Briggs

Britt Festival Orchestra Announces its 2021 Season

June 25, 2021 – The Britt Festival Orchestra (BFO), under the leadership of the festival’s Music Director, Teddy Abrams, is announcing three unique musical experiences for its 2021 season.

It begins with a virtual installation art piece titled Ellen Reid SOUNDWALK that will be accessible through a smartphone app from July 1 through October 15. Then, […]

By |2021-06-25T10:42:28-07:00June 25th, 2021|Event News, News From Britt Hill, Now|Comments Off on Britt Festival Orchestra Announces its 2021 Season

The Britt Festival Orchestra’s 2021 Season Features a Unique Musical Experience – Brush: Music in the Woodlands

The Britt Festival Orchestra (BFO) will present the world premiere of an experiential new work by the multi-faceted, Pulitzer Prize-winning musician and composer, Caroline Shaw. Under the leadership of the festival’s Music Director, Teddy Abrams, the BFO will perform this special project on the Jacksonville Woodlands Trail system in six free performances from July 30 […]

By |2021-06-07T14:19:10-07:00June 7th, 2021|Event News, News From Britt Hill, Now|Comments Off on The Britt Festival Orchestra’s 2021 Season Features a Unique Musical Experience – Brush: Music in the Woodlands

Britt Presents “Comes Together” for Summer 2021 – First Set of Concerts Announced!

Britt announces eight amazing concerts ranging from big beards to the “Empress of Soul.” 

MEDFORD, OR — Britt Music & Arts Festival is excited to announce its first set of concerts for the 2021 Britt Presents season. In the first of two announcements, Britt invites music lovers to “Come Together” and enjoy a wide variety of musical […]

By |2021-06-14T10:33:09-07:00June 14th, 2021|Event News, News From Britt Hill, Now|Comments Off on Britt Presents “Comes Together” for Summer 2021 – First Set of Concerts Announced!

 Britt Seeing More Ticket Scams This Year

MEDFORD, OR — ATTENTION: Do not purchase your Britt Music & Arts Festival tickets anywhere except at brittfest.org. Britt is seeing more ticket scams than ever this year. Don’t get scammed.

Only go to: https://brittfest.org/performances

Many ticket resellers such as StubHub, Seat Geeks, and Tickets-Center offer Britt tickets at inflated prices. Purchase your […]

By |2021-06-18T12:54:58-07:00June 18th, 2021|Event News, News From Britt Hill, Now|Comments Off on  Britt Seeing More Ticket Scams This Year

Pony Espresso Cafe: Where Coffee and Community Meet – by Matthew Katzenson

Shop Small Jacksonville – May 2021

Almost any time of day you will see people hanging out on the deck or waiting in the drive through lane at Pony Espresso Café. Located on N. Fifth Street, the Pony is a mainstay of Jacksonville. Founded in 1995 and bought by Chris and Kadie Boivin in 1998, Pony […]

By |2021-04-30T13:49:10-07:00April 30th, 2021|Now, Shop Small Jacksonville|Comments Off on Pony Espresso Cafe: Where Coffee and Community Meet – by Matthew Katzenson

Getting Your Offer Accepted in a Competitive Market – by Sandy J. Brown

On Real Estate & More – June 2021

As real estate inventory has declined and buyer demand increased, multiple offers have become common—we are in a seller’s market. This means there are more buyers than homes available for sale. As a buyer, it can be harder to get your offer accepted, even if you write a […]

By |2021-06-14T13:06:34-07:00June 2nd, 2021|Featured Stories, Sandy J. Brown|Comments Off on Getting Your Offer Accepted in a Competitive Market – by Sandy J. Brown

Top 10 Reasons for Selling – by Graham Farran

Let’s Talk Real Estate – June 2021

According to the National Association of Realtors, the average homeowner stays in their home for about 10 years before selling. Do you think this sounds short? Or maybe too long? Well, there are lots of reason homeowners sell, but here are the top 10 reasons:

  1. Retire Earlier—It’s great […]
By |2021-06-14T13:06:22-07:00June 2nd, 2021|Featured Stories, Let's Talk Real Estate|Comments Off on Top 10 Reasons for Selling – by Graham Farran

Blowing Bubbles – by Erich & Matt Patten

On Money & More – June 2021

Dogecoin (pronounced dowzh·koyn) traded at $.0054 on January 1st. By May, the price has reached over $.70- or over 12,000% higher! “Crypto-currency” has become the cocktail party (remember those!) conversation of the day. But, caveat emptor, this month’s article is a brief history of financial bubbles.

Bubbles have typically been […]

By |2021-06-14T13:06:10-07:00June 1st, 2021|Featured Stories, On Money and More|Comments Off on Blowing Bubbles – by Erich & Matt Patten
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