In our Coastal climate we enjoy a very mild and damp environment. This is good news as far as comfort is concerned. The not so good news is what happens to buildings when close attention is not paid to what is really going on. Items such as salt air which [...]
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As we move into the new year of 2011 and Spring I feel very optimistic about the economy in general and real estate in particular. True, this has been a rough Winter weather wise with more than the average number of storms, high rainfalls and high winds. Add [...]
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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 [...]
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It has been said for years that the three most important factors in selling a home on the Coast are Location, Location, Location. This remains true with an added element that is often times overlooked. This is the element of Pricing. Buyers today are generally very sophisticated and come to [...]
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This is a good time to mark the location of all your flowering bulbs. They’re beautiful and fleeting. If you mark them with a little wooden marker, you won’t disturb them when you plant your beds. March is also a good time to double check shrubs, especially Continue Reading →
We all have heard that times are tough in the real estate market, but that doesn’t mean houses aren’t selling. The houses which are selling have been priced right for today’s market. Probably what draws people to look at your property is the right price and a good first impression. [...]
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As a charter member, I can’t remember a time that I haven’t been fascinated and enthralled by the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport. Each time I stop in (about once a month) I learn something new, find a new exhibit, or see and learn about a new creature. One of [...]
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