On Real Estate & More
The Comparative Market Analysis – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – April 2018
As a real estate broker, I spend a lot of my time looking at homes and conducting research. One of the things I do most often is preparation […]
The “Zestimate” – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – March 2018
Clients repeatedly ask me about Zillow. For those who aren’t familiar with Zillow, it’s a website offering an opinion of a home’s value called a “Zestimate” and it […]
Home Prices Up – by Sandy Brown
On Real Estate & More – February 2018
February is when many people start to wonder if it’s time to put their house up for sale. It’s not a bad idea to start thinking this way, […]
The Winter Real Estate Market – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – December 2017/January 2018
The general school of thought for real estate—and it often proves to be correct—is that listing your home in the spring market will bring the biggest benefit. […]
The Seller’s Side of Closing on a Home – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – November 2017
What happens during the escrow period after a buyer and seller enter a purchase agreement? As the seller, you may think you won’t have to do […]
Regulating Marijuana in Jackson County – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – October 2017
The approval of Ballot Measure 91 in 2015 to allow the sale and use of recreational marijuana has made some dramatic changes to the landscape of Southern Oregon. […]
Top Reasons Home Sales Fall Out of Escrow – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – September 2017
According to Wikipedia, “It ain’t over till the fat lady sings,” is an expression that means you shouldn’t presume to know the outcome of an event which is […]
Marketing Your Home in Today’s World – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – August 2017
The world we live in today is a digital one and searching for a home is no exception. Buyers now have apps that let them search by location […]
The Perils of Overpricing – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – July 2017
Everyone wants to get the highest price possible when selling their home, and many people believe their home is worth more than it actually may be. After all, […]
How Much Water Do You Really Need? – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – June 2017
Many households in rural areas of Oregon obtain their water from a well. The question that always comes up in real estate transactions is how much water does […]