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This is a picture of Mt. Bachelor. I took this along with several other photos this weekend while out with my girls. My initial reason was to have more photos to use in my posts as well as for Localism.com. I found that once I was out shooting, I found a new reason. A reminder, so to speak. While...

And for good reason. This is a POWERFUL network. Everyday, I learn something new here. Something that helps me to grow, both personally and professionally. Active Rain draws in members for many different reasons, the core reason being a connection to the business of real estate. Members contribut...

AOL posted an interesting article this morning on 5 foreclosures under $50,000.00. I couldn't believe my eyes when I read this and thought it should be shared here:Courtesy of America Online-Five Foreclosed HomesFor Under $50,000 Last year ushered in one of the biggest surges in foreclosure inven...

 Passed in 2004, Measure 37 has brought local and national attention to Oregon. For those of you not familiar with Measure 37 and the controversy surrounding it, the Oregon November 2, 2004 Voter's Pamphlet describes it as follows: Measure 37Explanatory StatementMeasure 37 adds a new statute to O...

                                                    BEND OREGON SCHOOL INFORMATION For most families moving to a new area, the quality of the schools is an important consideration. Having three daughters of my own, I am proud to say that Bend has EXCELLENT schools. The principals, teachers and su...

                                                                                                                                                         WHAT IS SO GREAT ABOUT BEND, OREGON? Why is Bend being recognized across the United States as one of the best places to live? I hope I can enlig...

                                                                                WHAT IS SO GREAT ABOUT BEND, OREGON?        Why is Bend being recognized across the United States as one of the best places to live? I hope I can enlighten you all to the beauty of this gem that is also my home.  Recr...

Have been caught without your hours????.........Let the education begin here.Tips for staying on top of required education hours:                                                  Plan for at least 2 hours per month. Doesn't sound like a lot and it isn't. It's 2 hours out of roughly 160+ hours tha...

I had the opportunity to list my first "historic property" last year. Not being my expertise, I had a lot to learn. A phone call to my local Historic Preservation Department got me started. Wow, what an eye opener. For years, I had heard to stay away from these properties for a whole myriad of re...

How many of you have listened in horror as another agent told you of their good client turned bad and the ensuing lawsuit?For me, it's been one time too many. I hadn't realized, really realized that is..how often this happens until it ALMOST happened to me.I had a piece of land for sale and a pro...