Monthly Archives: April 2009

19 Apr

Upcycling on the Oregon Coast

You may well ask, “what in the world is Upcycling?”  Upcycling is “the practice of taking something that is disposable and transforming it into something of greater use and value”,  (from the book Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things by William McDonough and Michael Braungart).  My parents and grandparents were wonderful examples of [...]

11 Apr

Devil’s Punch Bowl at Otter Rock State Park

One of the wonders of the Oregon Coast are our State Parks. How would you like to live within easy reach of this gorgeous natural landmark? Check out this spectacular Windermere listing in Otter Rock.   Nearby is one of the prime tide pool sites on the Oregon Coast.  The Otter Rock Marine Garden is not [...]

09 Apr

Spring Visitor to the Oregon Coast

Darkwoods Violets (viola-orbiculata) are appearing now in shady spots along with the Western Trillium (trillium ovatum) and are about a week later in blooming.  These quiet little plants grow with no attention from people other than to be admired.  Showing up in early Spring, they will last until early Summer.  This little beauty should not [...]

07 Apr

Oregon Coast Treasures

Spring on  the Oregon Coast is a magical time.  The storms of Winter have come and gone leaving us in wide eyed wonder as the sun appears and the urge to get out and walk around is overwhelming.  Now we can do this while enjoying the occasional rain shower.  On the walk we may be greeted [...]

05 Apr

Oregon Coast Real Estate Sales in March 2009

Spring is having a nice affect on sales in the central part of the Oregon Coast real estate market. Mortgage interest rates are at an historic low and inventory is high.  Now is a great time to invest in Coastal real estate!
Here is data on sales during March 2009

Property Type
# On Market
# Sold in [...]