This year’s Spring beach cleanup is slated for March 20th. Volunteers come on their own or form up in teams on beaches from Astoria to the California border under the leadership of SOLV. This effort brings nearly 4,000 Oregonians out to help keep our beaches in pristine condition for residents and visitors [...]
Continue Reading →The results for Oregon Coast Real Estate in January 2010 are showing some interesting trends for the start of the year.
Site built sale prices are up slightly over the 2009 average Manufactured homes are selling for a little less. Condos remain in the doldrums with lower selling prices. Land [...]
Continue Reading →The year finished strong with more closings in December than the previous month. December sales follow the trend that began in late Summer: properties that were appropriately priced received a great deal of attention from qualified Buyers. Part of this has to do with the Tax Credit incentives both for first time Buyers and current [...]
Continue Reading →The Met comes to Newport again with a stellar performance. Tony Award® winner Bartlett Sher (South Pacific) directs this new production. The opera is Offenbach’s fictionalized take on the life and loves of the German Romantic writer E.T.A. Hoffmann — a fascinating psychological journey.
10:00 AM 2:00 PM • December 19, 2009
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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 [...]
Continue Reading →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 [...]
Continue Reading →The Fall Kite Festival returns this weekend, October 10th & 11th. This is Lincoln City’s “original” kite festival — it’s 31st to be exact! Come observe demonstrations by expert fliers, let the kids learn how to make their own kites, watch the Running of the Bols, and more. Activities are held at the Continue Reading →
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My name is Dean Failor, I am a Principle Broker/Owner with Windermere West Coast Properties on the Central Oregon Coast. This blog is my soap box for spreading the news about the very high quality of life on the Coast. .... read more.My Listings
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