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Fires In the Rogue Valley
Dealing with Fire Loss in the Rogue Valley area? Click here -This is a site that gives good advice when dealing with insurance agencies and fire damage. Community donations are flooding in and several places have actually stopped taking donations, so check first to see if a place is still [...]
Quick Ways to Make Some Shade, But Don’t Forget: Trees Are the Best
By: Lisa Kaplan Gordon Published: May 24, 2011 NAR If you prefer a drier cool, as opposed to the misters we mentioned yesterday, read on to find some quick ways to make some shade. Plus, get some tips on getting shade with some quick-growing trees. For immediate relief: Umbrellas, awnings, and [...]
Existing-Home Sales Climb Record 20.7% in June
NAR -WASHINGTON (July 22, 2020) – Existing-home sales rebounded at a record pace in June, showing strong signs of a market turnaround after three straight months of sales declines caused by the ongoing pandemic, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Each of the four major regions achieved month-over-month growth, [...]
Will McMansions Trend Once Again? Big Houses vs. Small Houses
In recent years, Americans have favored smaller homes, while interest in supersized suburban homes has waned. But the pandemic may be changing those preferences, and big homes may be “in” once again. As millions of Americans may be looking at where they live with a new lens, having been more [...]
How to Minimize Your Home-Buying Stress
Know What You Want, but Be Flexible. ... Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage Loan, and not just Pre-Qualified– saves time and last minute stress trying to find documents or learn about an unpaid balance that will now need to paid. Listen and use Your Real Estate Agent. ... that is [...]
NAR Reaffirms Its Stand on Fair Housing in National Ad
“We believe that fairness is worth fighting for, and we won’t stop until the fight is won,” reads a new full-page ad from the National Association of REALTORS® that will appear in The New York Times on Sunday and The Wall Street Journal on Monday. The ads, which focus on REALTORS®’ commitment to fair [...]
New Covid Rules for Oregon Real Estate Professionals
This week Governor Brown issued new requirements and guidance on face coverings. The law mandates face coverings statewide for employees, contractors, customers and visitors of a specified list of businesses as well as “indoor spaces open to the public.” Real Estate Offices and Buildings Real estate offices are not specifically included [...]
How to Pick Paint Colors
Every home suffers a few negatives, but not every solution requires pricey structural changes. Paint is a frugal remodeler's go-to solution to perk up a problem room. Here's how to pick paint colors to give any room a facelift: Choosing Paint for a Room That's Too Small Painting walls white, cream, pastels, [...]
Average Recoup Costs with Home Improvements
Are thinking of doing some projects around the house, but don't want to overspend and not recoup the costs when you sale? Don't feel guilty about financing smaller, low-risk projects that are sure to increase your equity. For example, upgraded insulation may not be sexy, but according to the National [...]