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Moving to Oregon from California: The Guide to Why, Where, and How

It’s not news to most Oregonians: Californians are moving to Oregon in droves, and the migration shows no signs of slowing down. It’s true that some native Oregonians like to complain about folks moving in from out-of-state. California is usually the poster-child. But if you ask us, being an Oregonian isn’t about where you were […]

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In Eugene’s Affordable Housing Crisis, Where’s the Missing Middle?

There’s a shortage of affordable housing in and around Eugene. If you’ve been keeping up to speed with our articles on Eugene’s housing market, this will not be news. The lower end of Eugene’s market is tight and getting tighter. (You can start with our third-quarter market report for Eugene or our Tips for Home

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Best Neighborhoods in Eugene Oregon: Our Definitive List

Contemplating a move to Eugene, Oregon? Then you’re probably asking yourself the all-important question: where in Eugene is the right place for you to land? Naturally, opinions differ. Eugene has a diverse assortment of neighborhoods, and where you’ll gravitate depends on many factors. Access to work or school are big ones, of course, and you’ll

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All You Need to Know about Underground Heating Oil Tanks: Introducing Eugene’s M. Carlton Construction

Few things can stall or even kill a home sale faster than the discovery of a potential underground heating oil tank during inspection. If you’re about to enter the real estate market either as a seller or a buyer, underground heating oil tanks are definitely something you should know about. Luckily, Eugene has a resident

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Here’s the Good and Bad News for Affordable Housing in Bend or Eugene

Affordable housing in Bend and Eugene is hard to come by. As of February 4, 2019, there were only 8 sub-$300,000 non-manufactured single-family homes listed for sale in Bend’s city limits. If we’re talking sub-$250,000 listings, that number drops to a whopping two. The situation in Eugene is a bit less dire. 67 sub-$300,000 listings

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Tips for Home Buyers in a Tight Housing Market

Over the past couple of years, rising prices have been the big story in real estate markets across the country. Record low interest rates and supply chain issues definitely contributed. But there’s another big factor underlying price increases: a shortage of housing inventory. New housing starts fell dramatically following the 2008 financial crisis and haven’t

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What Bend and Eugene Sellers Need to Know about Millennial Home-Buyers

The news is out: millennials are buying homes, and the market is rapidly shifting in response. So, what do Eugene and Bend homeowners need to know? We’ve done a bit of homework for your benefit, and our aim here is to separate familiar stereotypes from the facts. First of all, let’s clarify exactly what we

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ADUs like this one could soon fill Eugene

Eugene Needs to Get its Act Together on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

On July 1, Oregon Senate Bill 1051 quietly went into effect. Cities across the state now must take steps to help homeowners build ADUs–Accessory Dwelling Units, sometimes called tiny homes–on their lots. Eugene apparently didn’t get the memo. Homeowners looking for a lucrative income stream and renters struggling to find housing in Eugene’s tight market

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Bring Goats, Chickens, and other Barnyard Friends to Your Backyard in Eugene

Imagine waking at the crack of dawn to the melodious sound of chickens clucking and goats bleating. You might think that you’ve been carried away overnight to a farm somewhere, but think again. You’re still in Eugene, and those sounds are coming from your own backyard. As a bonus, you’re about to enjoy the freshest

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Up Your Home Coffee Game in Bend and Eugene with Local Roasters and These 5 Tips

We know: coffee just tastes better when you’re drinking it at a cafe instead of just after you’ve rolled out of bed in the morning. Paying attention to the finer details of coffee brewing or anything else may be the last thing you’re inclined to do when you’re jonesing for your caffeine fix. And if

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