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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

If you think 2020 changed your life, wait until you hear from Jackson County Sheriff Nate Sickler on how wildfires, emergency planning, the pandemic, decriminalization of most drugs has changed the way he sees law enforcement n the next few years. The Sheriff joins Alice Lema and Pete Belcastro on this episode to share how… Read More

Southern Oregon lost several historic buildings during recent wildfires. So on this week’s episode, George Kramer, longtime local historic preservation specialist, joins Pete Belcastro and Alice Lema for a look at ways to preservice iconic buildings. There are opportunities for both homeowners and investors to take advantage of several incentives available today. We’ll get an… Read More