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Living the
Oregon Dream
We've all heard that with real estate, the most important factor is
"location, location, location". On these pages you will find properties where
LOCATION IS THE STANDARD WE SEEK; rivers, steams, and view properties looking
out to tree-covered mountains or over vast valleys of green, or perhaps a deeply forested
glade with a private pond. If it represents the unique "Oregon
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Southern Oregon is special. Ask me...I grew
up in Wisconsin. After graduating I moved to California and got married. For 15 years we
lived on the San Francisco peninsula (Burlingame). Then in 1985 we discovered Southern
Oregon.
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Climate - We enjoy four
distinct season, but none of them harsh. Our climate is more like Northern California, yet
without the intense summer heat. Summer days average a pleasant 85 degrees, and evenings
are balmy until dusk when it cools off to refresh the day to come. Winter dips into the
30's or less at night but the days average 50 degrees. |
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Snow is welcomed because it is so beautiful and remains for such a
short time. Fall is a blaze of color with a scent of wood smoke in the crisp air. Spring
is an explosion of wildflowers and often arrives early in the year. And, Josephine County
boasts one of the lowest wind velocities in the country. Annual rainfall averages 30
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People - We're
mostly from California in the southern part of the state. Most of us moved for the beauty
and, if not retired, are willing to do what it takes to stay and make a living. |
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Wages are low, so consider that if you're
younger. But for those retiring, it doesn't get much better. There are many well-educated,
over-qualified folks here, and they'll usually have time to say "hi" |
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Scenery - Grants Pass is on the Rogue River, surrounded by the Siskiyou
Mountains. The Applegate River flows through the Applegate Valley, a picturesque area of
hay fields ringed by mountains. Vineyards dot the rolling hills, evidence of a maturing
world-class wine-growing region. |
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Activities - Rafting, fishing and hunting are favorite activities just
minutes from town. Day trips include the Oregon Coast, giant redwoods, Crater Lake
National Park, Jacksonville National Historic District and numerous area lakes.
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Lifestyle -
Low crime rates, low tax rates, and no traffic snarls highlight our
semi-rural lifestyle. The pace is slower, the people friendly and there's plenty to see
and do. And if your home environment is important then we'll have what you're looking for
in property to fulfill your Oregon Dream |
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" If it's the
setting" -- See Us! |
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