On Real Estate & More
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 […]
COVID and Real Estate in 2022 – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – February 2022
Although everyone hoped COVID-19 would be a faded memory by now and that the economy would have recovered, this has not been the case, and the pandemic’s influence […]
City of Jacksonville Code Update Process – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – December 2021/January 2022
Over the years, the City of Jacksonville’s Development Code was revised multiple times by multiple authors to reflect the changing of the community. However, with so many […]
Mortgage Preapproval – What Do You Need?
On Real Estate & More – November 2021
Getting preapproved for a mortgage is an important first step in the process of buying a home, especially in a competitive real estate market like we are currently […]
Steps in Obtaining a Mortgage Loan – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – October 2021
Purchasing a home and going through the mortgage loan process can seem daunting, especially if you’re a first-time home buyer. A home purchase is one of the biggest […]