Marketing Add a Secret Room to your Home For some of us is started with Nancy Drew mystery novel, where the fireplace piveted into a hidden entrance. For others it was the "Clue" boardgame with the secret passage linking the Kitchen and the Conservatory. However it began, most of us have been fascinated by the concept of a secret room since childhood.   […]
Marketing Enhance Your Curb Appeal – on a Dime! As a realtor, I know the importance of a neat and lovely exterior. It's the first impression a potential buyer gets of your house, and if it's comprised of peeling paint, overgrown bushes and a crooked porch… well, that impression is not going to be so great.  Regardless of whether you are selling your house […]
Marketing 10 Ways to Keep Your Home Bulgar-Proof You know that moment after you've left the house and you suddenly forget – did you lock the door or not? Sadly, even a locked door doesn't keep thieves out these days. In order to keep your vaulables and home safe, there are a few tips and tricks to learn. This article was extremely helpful […]
Marketing Did You Think to Change the Locks? Buying a new home is a fun & exciting time, no matter if it's your first, or one of many.   Being able to make your dream come true for a first/starter home, a size up once your family starts growing, or downsizing into a lovely retirement retreat can also come with stress & not […]
Marketing Fun Things to do in Southern Oregon – Jackson County Fair Summer is an amazing time in Southern Oregon!  The weather is warm and sunny, and people in this area are ready to enjoy all that Southern Oregon has to offer!  One of the things to look forward to in July is the Jackson County Fair, and 2015 is no exception.  This year's Fair begins July […]
Marketing Empty Nests – Another Stage of Home Ownership                       As we grow older, and our children grow up & out of the house, we often find the idea of maintaining our family home a daunting prospect without the assistance of all that "free labor".  While our family homes are filled with memories and emotion, […]
Marketing Flipping an Investment House So, you love your home and everything about it!  You love the neighborhood, the schools, the location, everything!  You can think of a lot of people who would also love your neighborhood, but the only house available in the area is run-down and bringing down the value of those around them.  Prices are going up […]
Marketing Pursuit of Happiness -Happy Independence!                     “The American Dream is one of success, home-ownership, college education for one’s children, and have a secure job to provide these and other goals.” – Leonard Boswell Home-ownership remains an intricate and vital part of The American Dream.  Not only does home-ownership increase a person’s wealth and equity, but […]
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Marketing A Green Lawn Says A Lot Southern Oregon is known for it's wonderful weather.  However, along with plenty of sunshine, there is often a deficit of rain.  The yard that was lush & green when the rain was falling, is now struggling to keep from looking like the Sahara Desert.   Many people think they have to constantly water their lawn to […]
Marketing Backyard on Fire! There are many ways to enjoy the warm nights and longer days.  One of the ways to add some fun, peaceful rest to your life is by hanging out in your own backyard around a fire pit.  As a family, you can roast hot dogs or make s'mores and create scarey ghost stories by the […]
Marketing Piggy Bank Push Ups! Hello Everyone!  Well, it seems our beautiful Spring weather is coming to an end & the summer heat is starting to arrive.  With the Summer comes the idea of getting in shape for all those revealing summer outfits and swimwear; men & women alike.  An even better idea for this summer is to become financially […]
Marketing Closing Costs, Origination Fees, APR and Points…   To many, buying or selling a home is a new experience and can often range from confusing to downright overwhelming.   Having an experienced agent to help you is invaluable, but it's also wise to know a little bit about the process yourself.  What do all those words and phrases mean?  Things like "points", "APR", "closing costs" […]
Marketing Living in Southern Oregon Southern Oregon is a beautiful place to live. Year-after-year this region receives some kind of mention regarding the clean air, the numerous outdoor activities and the access to fine dining, art, education & theatre. We have access to healthy foods & farms with organic vegetables, pear orchards, vineyards, award winning creamery, grass fed farm animals and community […]
Marketing Plan Your Summer Backyard Fun Now! It's never too early to plan for a little summer fun. There are many traditional ways to host a party or backyard BBQ, but why go the traditional route when you could be the most unforgetable host(ess) this summer? If you like to get people together and your just looking for a reason to keep […]
Marketing Creativity and a Secure Home! Are you opposed to being fenced in? If having security is important to you, but you worry about what security brings in the way of design and functionality… you'll love the following ideas! Home Security Systems: Protecting the People and Things You Value the Most Posted in Living by Tara Sharp  Home Security Systems: Protecting the People and […]
Marketing House, Home and Mom!   Happy Mother's Day to all biological, adopted & just plain wonderful people who serve as Mothers to those around them!  Whether our mother is still on this earth or not, we are grateful, especially now, for those who gave us life, and shared of their lives to make us who we are today.  No, […]
Marketing May Day Celebration and Traditions Friday is May 1st, or May day.  May day has been associated with many things, such as dancing around a May pole, the beginning of Spring, International Worker's Day and much more.  In Europe, seeding had been completed by this date and it was convenient to give farm laborers a day off.  May Day was […]
Marketing Green Living – Your Home & Earth Day! This week is Earth week and the 45th anniversary of Earth Day.  Earth Day was started April 22, 1970 when the world was awakening to the need to take better care of our environment, resources and planet.  The idea came to Earth Day founder Gaylord Nelson, then a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, after witnessing the ravages […]
Marketing Repairs and Preparedness Good financial planning doesn't apply only to your retirement; it applies to your home too! Many people merely wait until an emergency happens to make repairs and find each situation more stressful and expensive than necessary.    This time of year, many people receive a refund from their tax return. We often think of using […]
Marketing Taxes – Are You Off the Hook? Well, here it is, tax time again.  Do you owe taxes?  Are you one of the lucky ones who will receive a refund this year?  Tax time can be a time of celebration or a time of dread, depending on your filing situation.     Many have already filed & received their refunds.  Those who owe […]