Monthly Archives: November 2009

25 Nov

Oregon Coast Aquarium Sea of Lights & Yaquina Bay Lighted Boat Parade

December 5th kicks off the holiday season in Newport. The Oregon Coast Aquarium sponsors the 17th annual Sea of Lights complete with activities for all ages and a chance to visit Santa. As a benefit for Lincoln County Food Share, the only cost for admission is the donation of two items canned or [...]

17 Nov

Time to Sell on the Coast?

Now may very well be the best time in years to sell your home on the Central Oregon Coast. A pool of motivated Buyers is out there looking for opportunities to get into home ownership. The $8,000 tax credit for Buyers has stimulated the market and the $6,500 credit for owners in present [...]

17 Nov

We Love Our Pets and Our Books

Last week the property owners of Lincoln County, our own Pacific Wonderland, voted to dig a little deeper into personal resources and approved two tax (ugly word) measures which will allow the continued operation of the Lincoln County Animal Shelter and to fund continued operation of our fabulous Lincoln County Library system. The animal [...]

16 Nov

Favorite Places to Dine on The Oregon Coast

A top favorite of visitors and locals alike is Panache at 2nd and Coast Streets in Nye Beach Newport. This thoughtfully restored 1919 house is a visual treat  – not to mention the “Northwest Cuisine with a Twist”. This delightful menu is created by Chef Tom and wife Linda and serves up local Northwest [...]

02 Nov

Oregon Coast Real Estate Sales October 2009: Increased Activity from Informed Buyers

Closings are increasing slightly, with average sales prices hovering between $250,000 and $280,000. People are feeling more optimistic — with good reason: mortgages are coming to the closing table in under 45 days. In addition, the condo market is seeing more closings than we have all year, as banks are willing to make loans on [...]