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Oregon’s Legislative session is dealing with various issues that affect real estate. Rep. Pam Marsh, D-Ashland, joins in with Pete Belcastro and Alice Lema for a discussion on those issues and the effects lawmakers have on the market. In this episode Marsh talks about her proposals to purchase old motels and turn them into housing;… Read More

Alice Lema and Pete Belcastro are two working real estate brokers in S.Oregon. In this episode, they share insights into buying and selling in today’s market, and what it takes to be successful in closing a transition We’ve never seen a market quite like this with low inventory, high demand, low interest rates, and a… Read More

You would think that during the COVID Pandemic the number of building permits would shrink as business plummeted and people were locked up. But according to Kimberly London, of the city of Medford’s building department, the opposite happened. Commercial building permits along with remodeling permits dominated the 2020 year in permitting Kimberly joins up with… Read More

Southern Oregon’s Real Estate market is constantly changing and adapting to new housing conditions. Mike Kerlinger, a John L Scott agent joins Alice Lema and Pete Belcastro on this episode for a discussion on where the market is heading. Interest rates have risen a bit, while inventory remains historically low across all three southern counties.… Read More

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

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

We’re in the winter selling season, but this winter is like no other we’ve experienced in Southern Oregon’s Real Estate Market. In this episode, Pete Belcastro and Alice Lema share their Real-Time, Real Estate experiences as buyers and sellers maneuver through high demand, low inventory housing market. Get the latest statistical information about what is… Read More

Housing issues across Oregon are not going away. Addressing them and the future of housing is an important part of the Oregon Association of Realtor’s mission. In this week’s episode, Pete Belcastro and Alice Lema go inside the OAR and speak with their legal counsel Jeremy Rogers about housing and other important issues facing buyers… Read More

Mortgage Interest rates, the hot fuel of our real estate market, didn’t budget since election day meaning low rates may be here a while longer. Why does this matter? Guy Giles of Mutual of Omaha Mortgage joins Pete Belcastro and Alice Lema on this episode to explain the latest trends in mortgage lending that buyers… Read More