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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 […]
EXECUTIVE ORDER 23-04: MORE CHANGES TO OREGON HOUSING AND LAND USE LAWS – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – April 2024
JUST ABOUT ANYONE will tell you that there is not enough housing in Oregon, which drives up the price of everything. Oregon’s Governor Tina Kotek has said addressing […]
THE MOST EFFECTIVE HOME RENOVATIONS TO INCREASE YOUR HOME’S VALUE – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – March 2024
WHETHER YOU’RE THINKING OF SELLING in the next six months or a few years down the road, remodeling with return on your investment in mind is a smart […]
OREGON’S CLIMATE & HOUSING CONCERNS LEADS TO MAJOR TRANSPORTATION REFORMS – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – February 2024
OREGON’S WORK TO ADDRESS CLIMATE CONCERNS has been in progress for over a decade, starting with the establishment of greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets by the legislature in […]