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Mortgage interest rates have been driving the real estate market for some time. Rates have been as low as 2.25% for 30-year mortgages. They are rising a bit now so Guy Giles of Mutual of Omaha Mortgage explains how to take advantage of this situation. He joins Pete Belcastro and Alice Lema for a discussion… Read More

.One of the most difficult things to do in real estate is deciding what to do with personal belongings when it comes time to sell. Cherish Tucker from Tucker Estate Sales joins Pete Belcastro and Alice for this episode that deals with conducting estate sales. To be successful, Tucker says, you need prior planning and… Read More

Southern Oregonians own thousands of septic systems. Some are new, many are older units. They all, however, can cause problems for homeowners if you don’t know how to maintain them. Marty Easter, environmental health specialist with Oregon DEQ joins in with Pete Belcastro and Alice Lema for a far-reaching discussion about the septic system and… Read More

When do you need a licensed contractor to perform work for you? That’s a good question and one we put to Stan Jessups of the Oregon Contractors Board on this episode. You’ll hear about contractors and how they are regulated by the state and what happens when things go South. Don’t be misled or taken… Read More

Southern Oregon’s Real Estate Market changes weekly it seems. Low inventory coupled with low-interest rates is pushing supply and demand to places we haven’t been to before. Join real-time real estate brokers Alice Lema and Pete Belcastro for an update on what’s really going on in Southern Oregon’s Real Estate Market. We’ve got the latest… Read More

Mortgage Interest Rates have stabilized across the USA in recent weeks So what does that mean for buyers seeking pre-approval for a loan? Guy Giles of Mutual of Omaha Mortgage gives the latest update on rates and where they are for some buyers He also explains which loans, right now, are the ones most buyers… Read More

What role should manufactured homes play in helping alleviate housing shortages in Southern Oregon counties? Laura Hawk, from Holton Creek Homes joins Pete Belcastro and Alice Lema for a wide-ranging discussion about manufactured homes. From affordability standpoints these structures can accommodate many types of occupants, both in parks and on land. After you hear how… Read More

Recent wildfires are having an affect on the current real estate market in Southern Oregon. Is it good or bad for buyers and sellers. Tina Grimes, executive director of the Rogue Valley Association of Realtors, joins Alice Lema and Pete Belcastro for a recap of activities since fires destroyed thousands of homes last September. Grimes… Read More

Historic low-interest rates are encouraging buyers to enter the housing market, while historic low inventory levels are making it hard to do. Real-time real estate experts Alice Lema and Pete Belcastro share experiences about current housing market conditions across Jackson, Josephine, and Klamath counties. Hear first hard reporting about buyers and sellers maneuvering through a… Read More