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THINGS HOMEBUYERS SHOULD CONSIDER WHEN PURCHASING PROPERTY WITH A PRIVATE WELL – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – July 2025
AS MORE BUYERS consider rural properties for privacy and a slower pace of life, some encounter a common but unfamiliar feature: the private well. Unlike municipal water systems, […]
KEEPING YOUR HOMEOWNER’S INSURANCE IN TODAY’S MARKET- by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – June 2025
EVEN BEFORE THE CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES last January, more homeowners were having difficulty finding insurance or facing extremely high costs. Homeowners across the country have been […]
REPEAL OF OREGON’S WILDFIRE HAZARD MAP – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – May 2025
Editor’s Note: At press time Oregon Legislature has passed SB 83.
AS OF THE WRITING OF THIS ARTICLE, a bill intended to repeal Oregon’s controversial Wildfire Hazard Map and […]
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 […]