On Real Estate & More
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS IN JACKSON COUNTY – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – April 2025
OREGON’S HOUSING production is not keeping pace with demand. This lack of housing is impacting affordability. As affordability becomes more problematic, people drive longer distances between a home […]
WHAT THE OREGON STATEWIDE WILDFIRE HAZARD MAP MEANS TO PROPERTY OWNERS – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – March 2025
SENATE BILL 762 made extensive changes to the Oregon wildfire policy, affecting how the state responds to wildfires and potentially requiring property owners make modifications to their property […]
THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN A HOME WARRANTY AND HOMEOWNER’S INSURANCE – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – February 2025
HOME WARRANTIES and home insurance are two distinct types of coverage that protect homeowners from financial loss, but they serve different purposes. While both offer valuable protection, understanding […]
THE IMPORTANCE OF A SEPTIC INSPECTION – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – Dec 2024/Jan 2025
BUYING A HOME is a significant investment and the process of purchasing a home is filled with both stress and excitement. Once you enter into escrow on […]
THE IMPORTANCE OF DUE DILIGENCE FOR RURAL PROPERTIES – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – November 2024
LIVING IN THE COUNTRY is a dream for many. If you have not purchased or lived on rural property, there are many unique considerations to be aware of. […]
TREE REMOVAL IN JACKSONVILLE – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – October 2024
TREES IN JACKSONVILLE are protected after reaching a certain size; these trees are considered “Resource” trees, defined as any tree with a circumference equal to or greater than […]
BUYER’S AGENTS: WHAT VALUE DO THEY HAVE FOR A HOME BUYER? – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – September 2024
BUYING A HOME is one of the largest financial transactions most people will undertake. As I explained in last month’s article, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reached […]
WHAT DOES THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS (NAR) SETTLEMENT REALLY MEAN? – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – August 2024
THE RECENT NAR SETTLEMENT has been a hot topic in the media, triggering discussions about potential changes in the real estate market. Considerable misinformation has been reported, which […]
THE RISING COST OF HOMEOWNER’S INSURANCE IN OREGON – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – June 2024
THERE ARE FEW HOMEOWNERS that would be willing to purchase a home without homeowner’s insurance. However, there is a growing number of homeowners in Oregon who are facing […]
SELLER FINANCING – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – May 2024
SELLER FINANCING can be a useful tool when mortgage loans are difficult to qualify for or when interest rates are high. This alternative type of loan may help […]