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I had a very nice surprise when a seller sent me bouquet of flowers and a beautiful heart felt Thank You card. Inside the card it said: Sonja, Thank you so much for all you [...]
I had a very nice surprise when a seller sent me bouquet of flowers and a beautiful heart felt Thank You card. Inside the card it said: Sonja, Thank you so much for all you [...]
It was interesting to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Aquatic Center located at 225 SW Avery St. in the Newport on February 11, 2017. It was a well-attended event by the public [...]
Are you thinking about owning an Ocean Front vacation on the Oregon Coast? Do you wonder what it would be like to just get away to a private place and listen to the sound of [...]
When home inspectors arrive at a property to inspect, they usually start with the roof. Once on the roof the inspector can check the valley’s, flashing around the vent caps and plumbing vents, and how [...]
The purpose of the home inspection is to discover “hidden defects” about the property you may not see or notice while looking at it and deciding to make an offer. Most home inspectors do not [...]
Real estate is the kind of job that doesn’t guarantee your work will be rewarded with monetary compensation. I was working with a very nice couple to find them a home in Newport for several [...]
It’s been another busy week. Some of the activities are the same but nonetheless needed to be completed. Here’s last week’s TO DO and done list. November 6 – 13th 2016 Update seller on delayed [...]
One of my favorite things to do on the weekend is go to the Newport Farmer’s market. There is a summer market and in the winter the market moves indoors to the Lincoln Commons. Both [...]
When driving or walking around the Oregon coast, you won’t see many sprawling lawns of green grass except when passing by a golf course. Growing grass on the coast is difficult and requires a lot [...]
Selling real estate on the Oregon coast requires that you go above and beyond the normal duties of a real estate broker. That was the case when outdoor lights didn’t turn on and off properly [...]
Mornings walks with our two Golden Retrievers are always refreshing. We don’t always take the same route depending on the time of day, weather conditions, and season. One of my favorite paths is to the [...]
It’s a well-kept secret that it doesn’t rain every day all winter. My friends call it crowd control. While October of 2016 was one of the wettest months on record, there are days when the [...]
I’ve been hearing a lot of clients and friends say to me, “wow, you sure have to do a lot of things to sell real estate”. Reflecting back on their comments, it’s true, but I [...]
When City dwellers think about getting away from it all, the central Oregon Coast is a favorite place to go for those living in Portland, Eugene, Corvallis, Albany, and Salem. When the summer sun heats [...]
A really fun place to eat on the Oregon Coast in South Beach Oregon Coast is at the South Beach Fish Market. If you want really fresh fish you can find it there as well [...]
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a Lighthouse? This home was Lighthouse inspired and architecturally designed to create that feel. It is sited on 1.16 acres of wooded property [...]
Real Estate brokers in Lincoln County have broker open house tours on a rotating basis. The northern end of the county rotate by areas on Tuesday and the Southern area of the county rotates areas [...]
The 4th of July is not my favorite holiday, mainly because of the loud explosions that go on several days before the 4th. The loud booming noises always frighten our two dogs and it is [...]
When seller’s place their home on the market, it becomes a product for sale and you live in a fish bowl for all to see. Most sellers spend time, money and effort to get their [...]
As I think back to when I first started selling real estate, new listings were published in a book that was delivered to offices by the Multiple Listing service and there were no photos. As [...]
Newport hosts an annual marathon that is well attended by runners throughout the area. It is well known for being a great 1st marathon because it has gentle hills, the climate is usually cool and [...]
While going through some files, I found my To-Do-List before we moved from NY to Oregon. I hired a professional stagger and boy did she have a lot for me to do. I started on [...]
Instructions on the Seller’s Property Disclosures state that “each seller of residential property described in ORS 105.465 must deliver this form to each buyer who makes a written offer to purchase. Under 5 ORS 105.475 [...]
Many towns around the country now have food trucks and they are becoming very popular. Newport Oregon only has one food truck but it works a little different than in most cities because it is [...]
Life on the coast in Newport Oregon with a dog(s) they will think they are in heaven. My husband and I walk our two Golden Retrievers every morning and as soon as we walk out [...]
Some houses take a long time to sell and it is usually because of pricing and/or condition of the house. I listed a property back in March of 2014 and it was a challenging house [...]
Most people think of Coastal living as, hear the ocean, see the ocean, and smell the ocean. While all those are wonderful to experience, sometimes the wind, salt and sand that come with it are [...]
Many people who own (or want to own) vacation homes along the Oregon coast often miss out on some of the best days to be at the beach. Winter days provide beautiful waves, interesting sunlight, [...]
Clamming in the Oregon coast bays is a very popular activity for visitors and residents. One of my favorite bays to clam in is in the Yaquina Bay in Newport Oregon. In order to go [...]
If your home is currently on the market you are probably getting tired, frustrated and beginning to wonder if your home will ever sell. You may even wonder if it is too ugly to sell? [...]
In a previous post I had had noticed all the garden centers full of flowers and plants but it was too early to put them in the ground on the coast. Now that it’s past [...]
When you look as brokers business cards have you ever wondered what the initials by their name stands for? For example I have ABR after my name. That stands for Accredited Buyer Representative. Only brokers [...]
One of the really great things about life on the coast and living in Newport Oregon is going for walks along the Yaquina Bay front. My husband, 2 dogs and I developed a routine of [...]
When most people think of life on the coast they visualize crabbing, clamming, walking on the beach, hiking or fishing in the bay or river. There’s a lot more to do when you live on [...]
Some days I walk outside and it is as though the ocean is screaming. It’s usually on a clear day, and for me sounds of the ocean are always soothing. Sounds of the sea are [...]
Since the 2011 Tsunami in Japan there have been frequent national news reports about earth quakes and the possibility of “The Big One”. It has created more awareness of the possibility of a Tsunami hitting the [...]
I hate being locked out of houses I am trying to show and sell. Home owners and/or their listing agent walk up to the front door and open it using the key that goes in [...]
When traveling North on Highway 101 just past Depoe Bay, be sure to stop at the Depoe Bay Bakery. I first learned about the bakery when they were at the Newport Farmer’s Market and I’d [...]
Ready, set, start your gardens! No, Wait! Just because the stores and garden centers start setting out garden plants, flowers and vegetables you shouldn’t start planting most things. Planting vegetables and even most flowers [...]
One of our favorite things to do on a weekend (when not working) is to go out for breakfast. Newport has a lot of great places to eat breakfast but Fishtails Café is one we [...]
As you enter the city of Newport, you are greeted by this sign. As people arrive to our city I often hear them comment on how friendly everyone here is. I noticed the same thing [...]
River front properties are always in very high demand. As fishermen troll up and down the river while fishing, many dream about that cute little cabin or house on the river where they can just [...]
When we went for our morning walk on Nye Beach this winter, it was a windy day with lots of sea foam. But what was most unusual about the walk was seeing two people kayaking [...]
Realtors in Lincoln County use Sentri Lock Boxes to put keys in for access to properties for sale. The lock boxes are electronic and require a card with a chip in them in order for [...]
One of my favorite places to eat breakfast or lunch in Newport Oregon is The Coffee House. It is located on the Yaquina Bay front and they are open from 7am – 2 pm. They [...]
Residents that live in Waldport refer to it as the town “where the mountains meet the sea”. The picturesque Waldport Oregon is located in Lincoln County south of Newport and north of Yachats. The Alsea [...]
After moving to the Oregon coast my goal was to create an edible landscape and have a year round vegetable garden. Our house is located 3 blocks from the Pacific Ocean so that presented a [...]
After selling a home, many of my clients consider me a better resource for information than the Yellow Pages, Angie’s List, or online recommendations. When they want to know where to find the unique and [...]
If you ever ask a real estate broker specific questions about neighborhood demographics and don’t receive a direct answer, it’s because you have started treading in dangerous territory. Real estate brokers know the definition of [...]