Economic news on the housing situation in the Rogue Valley

I spent three hours last week listening to Lawrence Yun speak at the Housing Summit put on by the local real estate board. He is the Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors. This will by a synopsis of what I believe Mr. Yun said about the housing economy.
The past two … Read More

Housing prices in the Rogue Valley of Southern Oregon

Southern Oregon MLS Stats Feb-April 2010
Well, the numbers are out again for the sales in the area. I have downloaded the whole file so that you can see them all. It appears that some things look promising…the number of ‘normal’ sales which are
the ones that are not bank owned or soon to be bank owned… Read More

Help with the Short Sale Situation

New Short Sale Incentives
The Treasury Department has come out with some new incentives to try to make the process of a short sale palatable to all parties involved. The program will begin April 5, 2010. Under what is called the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternative Program, the servicer (lender) will receive a $1500 incentive… Read More

Price Reduction!

I just got a 10k price reduction on my listing at 1524 Stratford Ave in Old East Medford. This property is awesome and amazing! It is priced to sell at $185,000 which is $107 per square foot. 1754 sq ft, 3 bedroom plus an office and formal living and large family room. … Read More

February/March Newsletter

Happy spring to you all!
I always look forward to February as it always brings the hope of a few more sunny days, a little less fog and of course, the promise of spring! There is that ‘fake spring’ week or two that shakes off the winter blues and teases all the bulbs in the… Read More

2009 Year-end stats for the Rogue Valley

2009 year-end stats
These are the stats for the year-end of 2009. If you would like me to email me a copy just drop me a line at jan@valleysavvy.com or call me at 541.944.6040 and tell me your mailing address. Here’s to an even better 2010! Just click on the link above to see… Read More

Fighting off Debt Collectors

Debt collection with dignity.
In this uncertain economy many people find themselves in a position they never thought they would be in…behind on payments.
My husband is a victim of identity theft so we have spent many years, tons of hours and lots of words on the phone with debt collectors explaining to them that the debt is… Read More