On Real Estate & More
SB 391: Will ADUs Be Allowed in Jackson County? – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – September 2021
On June 23, the Governor signed Senate Bill 391 into law. SB 391 allows an owner of a parcel at least two acres in size in an area […]
Keeping Chickens in Jacksonville – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – August 2021
Raising chickens in urban areas has become a popular pastime for many families. Some people want to produce eggs or meat to save money, live more sustainably, or […]
Tips on Starting a Business – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – July 2021
Walking through our sweet town of Jacksonville, there was a cute little cottage that caught my eye. After many months of discussion with the owner, my husband and […]
Getting Your Offer Accepted in a Competitive Market – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – June 2021
As real estate inventory has declined and buyer demand increased, multiple offers have become common—we are in a seller’s market. This means there are more buyers than homes […]
Start of the Spring Market – Get Ready Folks! – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – May 2021
If you are currently in the real estate market, you already know it’s a seller’s market with little inventory and a lot of competition for homes. Therefore, when […]
Interest Rates and Buying Power – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – April 2021
If you are in the process of buying a house, you will see there are a variety of factors that make up a home’s level of affordability; it’s […]
Recent Revisions to Forest Template Dwellings – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – March 2021
Oregon has a long history of land use planning to protect farm and forest lands. Oregon’s economic dependence on agricultural and timber production combined with concerns over loss […]
Planning for Growth in the Rogue Valley – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – February 2021
Perhaps no state in our country is cited as often as Oregon in urban planning literature for its progressive transportation and land use policies and purported success in […]
When Do I Need a Building Permit? – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – December 2020/January 2021
Most property owners can understand why they should get a building permit for new construction or maybe even a home addition. But what about smaller remodeling projects? […]
House Bill 2001 Update – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – November 2020
In 2019, House Bill (HB) 2001 was adopted and gained national attention as the first state in the nation to ban the century-old practice of reserving land for […]