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Ashland Oregon - Something for Everyone - Sports, Arts & Retirement


Welcome to Ashland, Oregon, a four-season city with something for everyone. If you are thinking of making a move to, or within, Ashland let me say you have made the right decision.

Ashland has a lot to offer the sports fan, art enthusiasts and there couldn't be a better place to retire.

With its four-season weather and beautiful surroundings the sports junkie can enjoy any of the following, and more.

  • White water rafting the Rogue River
  • Hang gliding in Lakeview
  • Hiking
  • Biking
  • Snowshoe adventures
  • Skiing and Snowboarding at Mt. Ashland

Ashland is also home to the renowned Oregon Shakespere Festival which puts on approximately 700 performances a year. In addition, Southern Oregon University houses the Schneider Museum of Art. The culture and history in Ashland, and surrounding areas, is what contributes to the growing arts community in the area.

In 2005, MONEY Magazine voted Ashland one of the Best Places to Retire. Read More...

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Top 10 Things To Do When Staging Your Home

When selling your home, the goal is to attract buyers and one way to do this is by "staging" your home. You want your home to be inviting and allow the potential buyer to see themselves living there.

Many agents work with, or can recommend, professional home stagers to help you with this process, however there are a few key things that you can do to get the ball rolling.

 It's a good idea to start with the exterior of your home as this is what potential buyers will see first and decide whether or not to proceed into the house to see more. You want to make a great first impression with your front yard.


  1. Trim lawns, shrubs and trees. Flower beds and pots should also be weeded.

 

  1. Give your house siding a good wash or fresh stain.

 

  1. Your home should be clean and free of clutter. This includes countertops and closets.

 

  1. Remove as much “personal”  stuff as possible (i.e. collections, knick-knacks and family photographs)

 

  1. Eliminate any strong odors that may be in your home (i.e. pet odors, cigarette smoke, strong candles, etc.)

 

  1. Remove any excess furniture you may have that dosen’t necessarily have to be there. You want your rooms to appear spacious and not crowded.

 

  1. Perform any and all maintenance items that you have been putting off.

 

  1. Fresh flowers are often a nice touch (try to pick flowers that do not have overpowering scents)

 

  1. Clean, Clean, Clean.

 

  1. Ask your agent for their home staging suggestions.

 


You only have one chance to make a first impression, so act now and start using the above checklist as a starting point. If you have any questions or would like additional information please do not hesitate to Contact Us.

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