Posts by: Dean

Pet Sitting on the Oregon Coast

On December 13, 2011 By

Pet ownership here on the Oregon Coast is not quite a requirement for residency but it’s close.  I have yet to meet a dog who does not love the opportunity to “go to the beach”.  This is one of the superb benefits of Coastal living.  What happens when the pack leader is called away for [...]

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Crabbing on the Oregon Coast

On November 12, 2011 By

Tis the season to crab on the Coast. The recently announced delay of the opening of the commercial or offshore Dungeness crab season will not effect recreational crabbing in Oregon’s bays and estuaries. Bay crabbing is fun, inexpensive and easily accessible.  A fishing license is required and the gear is simple. If needed, you [...]

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For those of us who are suffering from Farmer’s Market Withdrawal, help is on its way. Saturday November 19, 2011 marks the first day of the Winter Farmer’s Market at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds, a continuation of the Newport Saturday market. Local growers and food producers of all kinds will be represented providing [...]

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As the holidays approach we have the opportunity to reverse a trend, give great gifts, and help ourselves all at the same time. Many of us give gifts, large and small. This year how about giving something that is grown, created or provided locally. Here are some ideas to consider for your holiday shopping:

A [...]

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People often ask “what is there to do on a rainy November Saturday on the Coast?” Here is one option: spend it in the comfort of our beautiful Performing Arts Center! Even those who are not opera buffs are becoming enchanted with the Met’s Live in HD presentations.

On Saturday November 19, The Metropolitan Opera [...]

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Average sale prices dropped a bit in October while time on market increased. The list to sell ratio remains about the same in the mid 90′s. One dramatic change was a big increase in the sales of residential land which jumped to a total of 70 individual sales. This includes a number of smaller non [...]

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Share the Warmth

On October 31, 2011 By

Beginning on November 1st, Windermere West Coast Properties in Newport and Seal Rock join other Windermere offices across the West to literally share the warmth. We will be collecting coats, hats, gloves, scarves, mittens, rain gear, blankets and all kinds of outerwear for distribution to folks who are in need [...]

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