Let’s Talk Real Estate / Discovering Southern Oregon
Oregon “First” in Statewide Rent Control – by Graham Farran
Let’s Talk Real Estate – April 2019
Oregon enacted the nation’s first statewide rent control measure on February 28th, 2019, handing a victory to those who say low-income people are squeezed by the housing crunch in […]
Where There’s Smoke, There Isn’t Always Fire! – by Graham Farran
Let’s Talk Real Estate – March 2019
A lot of outdoor enjoyment was lost last summer due to the smoke-filled skies in our valley, but what is noteworthy is how few homes have been destroyed by […]
2018 The Story of Two Housing Markets – by Graham Farran
Let’s Talk Real Estate – February 2019
As we look at the year-end housing numbers in Jackson County, they look very strong but they don’t necessarily tell the whole story. We ended 2018 by increasing the […]
Jacksonville Home Prices Hit All-time High! – by Graham Farran
Let’s Talk Real Estate – December 2018/January 2019
Many were surprised to see the median price of a home in Jacksonville hit an all-time high of $578,500 for the last 90 days, ending October 31. Not […]
Summer Smoke Hits Higher-End Homes Hard – by Graham Farran
Let’s Talk Real Estate – November 2018
In an article two months ago, we talked about how the real estate market was being negatively affected by the smoke and repeated closures of interstate 5. Now that […]
Funding Your Retirement with a Reverse Mortgage – by Graham Farran
Let’s Talk Real Estate – October 2018
Most people don’t know what a Reverse Mortgage is; and, because they are relatively new, there is a lack of understanding. The reality is that Reverse Mortgages (RM) may […]
Pot, Smoke, and Tariffs Slow Southern Oregon Real Estate Sales – by Graham Farran
Let’s Talk Real Estate – September 2018
2018 started out with a bang and we saw the median price of a home in Jackson County increase to $285,000—up from $194,500 in 2013. This means the average […]
The Perfect Retiree Home – by Graham Farran
Let’s Talk Real Estate – August 2018
Southern Oregon has attracted retirees for years with its four seasons, culture, wine industry and outdoor activities, all combined with great healthcare and affordable housing. For the last sixteen […]
We Owe it to Ashland – by Graham Farran
Let’s Talk Real Estate – June 2018
Last weekend, we had a great time in Ashland. It was a date night and we had dinner at MAS, a new restaurant serving a pre-fixed, eleven-course dinner with […]
Getting Top Dollar: Stage, Replace or Remodel – by Graham Farran
Let’s Talk Real Estate – April 2018
Often, we get asked how to increase the value of a home before selling it. Sometimes the answer is simple, and sometimes the answer is more complicated, especially if […]