Apr 5, 2021 | Consumer News and Advice, EAR Local News, Real Estate, Real Estate News, Trends
Getty Images Ah, the telltale signs of spring: trees in bloom, slightly warmer weather, allergies flaring—and a long list of chores to tackle around the house. Before you pause to savor the sunnier days, it’s important to make sure your home is ready for the season....
Mar 30, 2021 | Consumer News and Advice, EAR Local News, Home Buying 101, Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate News, Today's Top Consumer News, Trends
Photo by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels Ellen Coleman had never received so many offers on a house in her 15 years of selling real estate. She listed a fixer-upper in suburban Washington, DC for $275,000 on a Thursday. By Sunday evening, she had 88...
Mar 19, 2021 | Consumer News and Advice, EAR Local News, Home Buying 101, Real Estate, Real Estate News, Today's Top Consumer News, Trends
vicnt / Getty Images One weekend last fall, I was checking out a real estate listing on realtor.com of a cute 19th-century house near a creek. But underneath this idyllic photo, I noticed two words in small, blue print, “Flood Factor,” followed...
Mar 18, 2021 | Consumer News and Advice, EAR Local News, Real Estate, Today's Top Consumer News, Trends
Jan Fillinger, founding principal and director of design at Studio.e Architecture, has an incredible attention to detail. This is highly apparent in the residential developments in the Friendly Area Neighborhood, which include the Lucia Townhouses, Arcadia...
Mar 16, 2021 | EAR Local News, NAR, Real Estate
3D-printed home (photo credit: 3Strands) AUSTIN, Texas — A Kansas City developer has announced America’s first 3D-printed homes for sale. 3Strands is partnering with Austin-based construction technology company ICON to leverage ICON’s proprietary 3D printing...
Mar 15, 2021 | Consumer News and Advice, EAR Local News, Home Buying 101, Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate News
Photo by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels As interest rates plummeted throughout 2020, mortgage refinancing became a major avenue to saving money in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. But those who took the plunge need to be aware of how opting to refinance could...
Mar 8, 2021 | EAR Local News, Real Estate
One of the most fascinating places in the whole world is right here in Oregon, and it’s known as Crater Lake National Park. Crater Lake is known as one of the seven wonders of Oregon. Probably the most talked about tourist attraction in Oregon, 500,000 people...
Mar 5, 2021 | EAR Local News, Real Estate
(Updated March 3, 2021) **An appointment is required for pickup. See “Make Appointment” link below to access our online form.** The City of Eugene, in partnership with Business Oregon, is offering free personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies to...
Mar 4, 2021 | Consumer News and Advice, EAR Local News, Home Buying 101, Real Estate, Rent, Today's Top Consumer News
The Oregon Legislative Emergency Board on January 8, 2021, allocated $100 million to fund a new Commercial Rent Relief Program to provide financial assistance to small businesses and landlords adversely affected by economic conditions as a direct result of the...
Mar 2, 2021 | Consumer News and Advice, EAR Local News, Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate News, Today's Top Consumer News
You may be wondering if there are tax deductions when selling a home. And the answer is: You bet! Sure, you may remember way back to 2018 and its new tax code—aka the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act—changed some rules for homeowners. But rest assured that if you sold your home...