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Southern Oregon’s Real Estate Market seems to be changing almost daily, certainly every week. This past week pending sales went up, while closed sales went down from the prior seven days.  Check the latest stats below.  One standout item is Jackson County’s median price on 53 sales hit $468,200. That is the highest weekly price… Read More

I was talking with a home design colleague recently about color, and the person asked what my latest favorite color is. I had trouble narrowing it down to just one or two, but there are definitely a handful of hues I find myself turning to when developing paint color palettes for clients. These are not… Read More

Southern Oregon’s Real Estate Market continued its up and down sales activity last week.  Pending sales were up but closed sales were down across all thee Southern counties.  The market seems to be changing each.  Last week’s MLS stats show that mortgage rates allow buyers to purchase more property thus median prices are now well… Read More

Today more than ever, being able to work effectively from home is essential, as numerous offices remain closed, many schools continue with distance learning and multigenerational households become more common. For those with the space, a backyard home office could be the perfect solution. Take a look at the following four freestanding backyard studios, all of… Read More

We’ve reached the mid-point of Summer.  Despite weeks of hot weather, Southern Oregon’s Real Estate Market hasn’t cooled down much with higher-priced properties commanding a larger share of the market in the last few months.  With interest rates at 3% or lower, buyers are able to purchase higher-priced homes.  Last week’s stats bear this out,… Read More

Accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, offer one solution to the housing crisis facing many urban areas as prices rise and affordable housing becomes more difficult to find. Sometimes called backyard cottages or in-law units, ADUs are fully contained compact homes located on the same lot as a primary home. They’re often used for mixed-generation family… Read More

The last few months have seen an amazing amount of real estate activity across all three Southern Oregon counties.  However, this past week saw a decline for the first time.  For example, Jackson County’s closed sales dropped from 97 the week before to 58 last week, while Josephine and Klamath counties saw closed sales drop… Read More

As we stay closer to home for the foreseeable future, our homes and gardens are substituting for camps and other summer activities that keep kids, teens and families busy. Looking for ideas to fill the time? Check out these outdoor projects the whole family can enjoy, ranging from easy projects like starting seeds or creating… Read More

I have been watching the ups and downs of the real estate market for 13 years.   From the depths of the Great Recession to the COVID-19 pandemic, I have never seen so many opportunities that exist at the same time for buyers and sellers, as now.  Take a look at last week’s real estate stats… Read More

For many people, working from home is the new reality. In fact, nothing in recent memory has transformed how we use and think about our homes quite like the sudden, demanding integration of remote work — for adults and kids. And everyone’s needs are different. For some, a slim tabletop to hold a laptop and… Read More

It’s hard to keep up with all the activity spread across Southern Oregon’s Real Estate Market this past week.  Pending sales and closed sales continue to outpace new listings creating high demand across many price ranges.  Take a look at last week’s activity and it remains consistent overall but with buyers paying more as Median… Read More

If you’re looking for fresh ideas for your outdoor space, take a gander at this selection of the most popular new decks and patios of 2020 so far. From a courtyard covered in vines in San Francisco to a peaceful tropical veranda in Palm Beach, Florida, and a colorful terrace in Madrid, these stylish designs… Read More

Southern Oregon’s Real Estate Market seems to be changing, almost daily.  So much change that right now, as Summer Sales get into full swing, buyers and sellers both have a unique opportunity to take advantage of this situation.  Last week’s sales stats show a continuing dynamic market with steady activity across all price ranges. Note… Read More

If ever there was a spring when homeowners were dreaming of having a private pool, the spring of 2020 was it. Houzz users browsing pool photos were drawn to pool spaces with infinity pool edges, integrated spas, beach design inspiration and nearby grassy areas. And they also checked out the adjacent spaces — many of… Read More

This Fourth of July Holiday will be one of the most low-key holiday events we’re ever going to experience with COVID-19 back dominating our lives.  Celebrate with distance, and stay safe.  Despite what’s going on in our lives, real estate activity continues to rebound and giving opportunities for both buyers and sellers in unprecedented fashion.… Read More

If you’re looking for design ideas for your unusually shaped outdoor space, take a peek at the following gardens that all make the most of challenging starting points. Steep slopes, a narrow side yard and a backyard shaped like a pie slice have all become beautiful, inviting garden spaces thanks to creative design moves. Take… Read More

Summer is in full swing now and real estate sales are approaching a normal selling season.  However, inventory levels are low and demand remains high in most price categories. Mortgage interest rates are hoving at about 3% for 30 year fixed rates mortgages, and even less for other loans. Check out last week’s sales stats… Read More

Even as shelter-in-place restrictions start to lift, many people are planning to stay home this summer and forgo summer family activities like summer camps and trips to community pools and movie theaters. If you’re looking for ways to keep the kids entertained, connect with neighbors or expand your living space, take a look at the… Read More