On Real Estate & More
Fire Safety – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – October 2020
With all of the fires that have devastated our community recently, fire safety is at the forefront of many property owner’s minds. The increase in population over the […]
The History of Historic Jacksonville – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – September 2020
Jacksonville has become a desirable place for both travelers and residents alike. Part of the appeal is the charming architecture, a well-preserved example of a 19th-century western mining […]
Forecasting Real Estate in a COVID Economy – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – August 2020
When the coronavirus first brought the country to a standstill, many people believed real estate would come to a halt and prices would drop. However, data released in […]
Why Aren’t Home Prices Dropping in a COVID Economy? – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – July 2020
Almost 40 million Americans have filed for unemployment since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Stay-at-home orders ground much of the economy to a halt, prompting trillions in […]
Real Estate During COVID-19 – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – June 2020
The business of real estate is still being conducted in Oregon, with some adjustments for everyone’s safety. Most work is being conducted from home offices as much as […]
Real Estate in the Midst of Covid-19 – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – Submitted for the May 2020 issue
It was supposed to be the typical spring boom for real estate. But thanks to the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent economic downturn, what was […]
Oregon Property Taxes – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – April 2020
As a real estate agent, I am frequently asked to explain how property taxes are assessed. Oregon’s complex property tax system doesn’t always make it easy to figure […]
What Happens in Escrow? – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – March 2020
When people talk about a real estate transaction being “in escrow,” they often assume it is about to close. However, there are several events that normally take place […]
Predicting the 2020 Market – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – February 2020
As we head into a new year as well as a new decade, one of the big questions many people have is about the stability of the real […]
House Bill 2001 – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – December 2019/January 2020
Oregon is making a significant change in what type of housing is allowed to be built in the state. House Bill (HB) 2001 was adopted by the […]