Pete Belcastro, Real Estate Broker
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Southern Oregon’s Real Estate Show, Commercial RE Reaction
Southern Oregon Residential Real Estate sales were off by about 40% during April. Other businesses suffered much more. We wanted to know what is happening with commercial real estate activity in Southern Oregon? So Scott King, of Merits Commercial Real Estate, joins us on this week’s show to share what has happened to commercial and… Read More
Southern Oregon’s Real Estate Show: Response to COVID-19 & Spring Sales Activity.
The Rogue Valley Association of Realtors is spearheading efforts by local Realtors to comply with COVID-19 restrictions even as Jackson/Josephine counties reopen. Tina Grimes is CEO of RVAR and the Southern Oregon Multiple Listings Service (SOMLS). She joins Devin Zupan, President of RVAR on this program to share what buyers and sellers need to know… Read More
Southern Oregon’s Real Estate Show, Rental Housing Market Update.
Southern Oregon’s Rental Housing Market has been hit by the COVID-19 shutdown and prior to that SB608 which changed landlord/tenant laws. Danielle Remley, owner of Sterling West Property Management joins up with Pete Belcastro and Alice Lema for an update on current rental market conditions. What’s going on with rents? Are renters given rent relief?… Read More
Market Talk! S.Oregon Real Estate for May 1.
We are six weeks into this COVID-19 economic shutdown. And while overall sales activity is down, Southern Oregon’s Real Estate Market is nothing but resilient. Last week’s stats are following our six-week tracking with some categories up and some down from the previous week. But make no mistake, these numbers are down across the board… Read More
Southern Oregon’s Real Estate Show. Mortgage rate hysteria.
Mortgage Interest Rates are driving sales with rates in the low 3% range for a 30-year fixed mortgage. Hear more about what’s really happening with rates and how buyers might want to take advantage of them during our current shutdown. Others may want to refinance their current property. Guy Giles, Mutual of Omaha Mortgage connects… Read More
Business shutdown taking a toll on S.Oregon economy, jobs and real estate.
How is COVID-19 shutdown affecting Jackson & Josephine counties businesses? A lot, according to Brad Hicks of Medford Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, on this edition of Southern Oregon’s Real Estate Show. Without jobs and a vibrant economy, real estate sales are also affected by this business shutdown. Hear the latest from Brad as he… Read More
Southern Oregon’s Real Estate Show. Buying and Selling During a Shut-Down.
Everything has changed in the way business is being conducted. Real Estate is no exception and despite hardships, activity is taking place. Rick Harris, Past President of the Oregon Association of Realtors and the Harris Group at John L Scott Ashland, joins Pete Belcastro and Alice Lema for a discussion on the “new” ways buyers… Read More
Market Talk! S.Oregon Real Estate for April 17.
For most of March, it seemed Southern Oregon’s Real Estate market was immune from aftereffects of COVID-19. March was a very good real estate month, then April came around. We are now entering uncharted territory as the virus has caught up with real estate. Last week’s stats below, show the beginnings of the changing market.… Read More
Southern Oregon’s Real Estate Show – Medford Urban Renewal and Market Virus Updates.
We’ve got the latest information on how COVID-19 is affecting the Real Estate Market. More activity then you would believe. Also, hear about the latest plans Medford Urban Renewal Agency has for downtown Medford. Executive Director Harry Weiss joins Pete Belcastro and Alice Lema, from John L Scott Southern Oregon for today’s program.
Southern Oregon’s Real Estate Show
So much has changed in our Real Estate Market. Join Pete Belcastro and Alice Lema along with Mortgage Lender Guy Giles of Mutual of Omaha Mortgage for a discussion on buying, selling and lending during a pandemic. Sales continue along with new procedures and protocols to keep everyone safe. We’ve also got the latest stats… Read More
It has been one year since passage of Oregon’s landmark statewide rent control laws
It has been one year since passage of Oregon’s landmark statewide rent control laws, or better known as SB608. Medford attorney James Stout, joins Pete Belcastro and Alice Lema a one-year check-up of how the new law has affected renters and landlords in Oregon.
What to make of Southern Oregon’s Real Estate Market? Join Alice Lema and Pete Belcastro
What to make of Southern Oregon’s Real Estate Market? Join Alice Lema and Pete Belcastro for a breakdown of the market and what buyers and sellers face as the Spring Selling Season gets underway
Efforts are underway to prevent catastrophic wildfires in Southern Oregon
Efforts are underway to prevent catastrophic wildfires in S. Oregon. The Rogue Valley Association of Realtors is partnering with Ashland Fire and Rescue to draw attention to wildfire potential here and what individual homeowners can do to prevent fires. Colin Mullane, RVAR and Katie Gibble, Ashland’s Fire Adapted Community Coordinator share these efforts with Pete… Read More
Market Talk! predictions for 2020 Jim Remley, Managing Principal Broker at John L Scott Real Estate
Market Talk!, predictions for 2020. Jim Remley, Managing Principal Broker at John L Scott Real Estate shares his views of the upcoming 2020 housing market with Pete Belcastro and Alice Lema on this program. Remley is a nationally known instructor and coach and manages the region’s largest, most successful real estate company in Medford, Ashland… Read More
Home Warranties are used more and more as buyers and sellers see the advantages of having one.
Home Warranties are used more and more as buyers and sellers see the advantages of having one. Lisa Justason, Fidelity National Home Warranty joins Pete Belcastro and Alice Lema for a look at home warranties and when you might need one to protect the infrastructure of your home
Commercial building codes have changed in Oregon regarding materials
Commercial building codes have changed in Oregon regarding materials used; fire and safety, buffer zones, remodeling permits and more. Chad Wiltrout from Medford Building Safety Dept. and Deputy Fire Chief Greg Kleinberg join Pete Belcastro and Alice Lema as to what these new codes mean for business owners and landlords going forward.
Low Mortgage Interest Rates, are the fuel driving So Oregon’s Real Estate Market
Low Mortgage Interest Rates, are the fuel driving So Oregon’s Real Estate Market. Guy Giles and Derek Brite of Mutual of Omaha Mortgage talk with hosts Pete Belcastro and Alice Lema about types of loans available today that buyers may want to check out.
Property Owners needing to have samples tested at local laboratories turn to Neilson Research Labs
Property Owners needing to have samples tested at local laboratories turn to Neilson Research Labs. Kim Ramsay VP joins Pete Belcastro & Alice Lema talk about the types of testing generally done here, including water, soils, asbestos and the rules governing testing requirements and what can and cannot be tested. .
