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2023 Real Estate Forecast – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – February 2023
If you have looked at the news recently, forecasts for the real estate market suggest that things could be very different in 2023 compared to what we became […]
Real Estate Closing Costs – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – November 2022
Whether you’ve found the perfect home or are still in the early stages of the home buying process, it’s important for you to know that the down payment […]
New Market Realities for Homeowners – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – October 2022
Although sales of existing homes in Jackson County only fell 1.8% overall for the year (per the Rogue Valley Association of Realtors), inventory of all homes on the […]
Update on Senate Bill 762 Wildfire Maps – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – September 2022
In last month’s Jacksonville Review, I wrote about Senate Bill 762, which makes extensive changes to Oregon wildfire policy, affecting how the state responds to wildfires and potentially […]
Oregon Wildfire Risk – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – August 2022
One of the most important bills passed by the 2021 Oregon legislature was Senate Bill 762, which makes extensive changes to Oregon wildfire policy, affecting how the state […]
Has Our Housing Market Peaked? – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – July 2022
Recent data shows home sales have slowed as higher mortgage rates and still-rising home prices have made purchasing a home no longer attainable for some buyers. All eyes […]
Why is Your Credit Score Important and How do You Improve It? – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – June 2022
Your credit score determines a lot more than the loans you can get and the interest rate you pay. Landlords use credit scores to decide who they will […]
What’s Going on in the Housing Market? – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – May 2022
U.S. home prices hit an all-time high in 2021, but those price increases are expected to slow in 2022 due to a number of economic factors. One of […]
Executive Order 20-04: What Does it Mean for Oregon Land Use Planning? – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – April 2022
Since 1991, Transportation Planning Rules have set transportation planning requirements for all Oregon cities and counties. It has become clear over the last decade that Oregon’s existing rules […]
What Makes a Bedroom a Bedroom? – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – March 2022
Homeowners often want to turn a den, office, or attic into a bedroom. Who doesn’t want the extra space for family or guests, even if it’s small? Defining […]