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Harvested Front Doors
Fall is definitely here and I’ve been so inspired recently by our front porches. Even if you are not that into Halloween, the change of colors makes me want to redecorate. Flowering Fall This is an Inspired Home article that definitely has...
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Turn Up the Heat
Whether you are settling into a new place or have been in your home since the dawn of time, as the weather gets cooler, it’s time to turn off the AC and fire up the furnace. Last month we talked about smoke detectors - this month, let’s talk ...
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First Impressions Make the Sale: 5 Ways ...
Your driveway seals the first impression a potential buyer has of your house. You know what they say about first impressions, right? 5 Steps to Great Curb Appeal This Old House has an excellent article on all the different things you can do t...
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Do It Yourself
In a previous blog posted earlier this month, we shared some information on how to get the most out of your investment with some minor remodeling or home improvement ideas. Here is a fantastic video for a do-it-yourself concept in a kitchen th...
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How Your Home Design Affects Everyone
Most of the time, when someone mentions or asks if a home is American Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant, images of misplaced ramps, metal grab bars in the bathrooms, or an awkward looking kitchen, come to mind. However, that’s not the case anymor...
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Minor Remodel For Major Returns
The next time you want to list your home, take a step back and objectively look at every room in your home and see what needs to be updated or “fixed-up”. There have been so many times that a client has contacted our office stating that they e...
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Why You Need to Know About Shadow Bankin...
Are you familiar with the term “shadow banking”? If you haven’t heard of it before, then you really need to watch this short report that explains exactly what it is and how it can affect you. http://econ.st/1nstkKw Although...
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Make Your Home Photogenic!
If you’ve been paying attention to any of our blog posts this month, you’ll know that our focus has been on video marketing and the benefits (as well as the disadvantages) of using the internet to research new homes. But what if you want to ma...
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Since We’re on the Subject…
With all this talk about drones, cameras, and videos becoming all the rage, we wanted to dig a little deeper and focus on why using a live real estate agent to find your new home is really an advantage over blindly searching the internet without any ...
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All the Rage in Marketing Your Home
We recently made a blog post about the many different uses of drones, from collecting scientific data to providing a useful tool for search and rescue teams. We also touched on the fact that the FAA has tasked Congress with establishing new regula...
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It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane…No, It...
If you’ve been keeping up with what’s going on in the world, you’ve probably heard about drones. No, we aren’t talking about the military version here; we’re talking about the ones for personal use that more and more people are taking up. ...
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Food Storage Made Simple
As well as providing information on the general maintenance and cleaning of your appliances, especially that refrigerator, we feel it’s important to share a simple guide for storing your food and what the optimal temperature should be to avoid illn...
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Your Appliances Need You as Much as You ...
Air Conditioning Your air conditioning unit requires a little more in-depth maintenance than some of the other, more commonly used and easily accessible appliances, but it is well worth the time and small expense it might take to keep it runni...
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A Simple Technique for Reducing Stress
We’ve all had to deal with stress at some point in our lives - whether it was changing careers, dealing with an unexpected life event, or buying a new home. Stress is just a part of life. Unfortunately, if you don’t handle stress very well, it...
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Take Care of Your Appliances… It’s S...
Buying a new home is a huge investment, not only financially, but emotionally as well. Your home is your sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and is the peaceful oasis you look forward to at the end of a hectic day. That ...
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Don’t Forget a Home Inspection!
Building a home in Ashland, Oregon is a great investment for your life and your future. After the purchase, however, be sure to have a thorough home inspection completed before you move in, to avoid future problems. Inspect Your New Home Al...
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4 Reasons to Hire a Property Manager for...
Buying real estate in Ashland, Oregon is a wise choice for many individuals looking to expand their investment portfolio. Owning a home is just one piece of this puzzle. After choosing an excellent investment property, you’ll need to manage it. ...
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The Time to Buy a Home is NOW
Ashland homes are beautiful places for you to raise a family or spend your retirement. No matter what point you are at in your life, NOW is an excellent time to buy! If you want to get started on the home purchasing process, call me today! Wish...
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Explore Nature, Art, and Food in Ashland...
Ashland, Oregon is a stunning place to live in and explore for people of all ages and interests. Whether you are visiting or you own a home here, there are some classically “Ashland” places to visit and experiences to have. Explore Ashland ...
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Curb Appeal: At a Glance
Here is a quick visual reminder about the importance of getting your Ashland, Oregon home in order before you put it on the real estate market. If you are not sure what to do to increase your curb appeal, please talk to me! Summertime can show o...
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A Home Designed for the Rest of Your Lif...
Last week I spoke about some of my real estate clients returning to me once again after many years to move from their large family home into a smaller home. These clients are empty nesters but possibly still years away from retirement. Even th...
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Empty Nesters Want Smaller Nests
I’ve been a realtor in Ashland, Oregon for 22+ years now. In this time, I have had the privilege to help in so many home sales. Now, I’m being approached with a whole new facet of real estate that is so much fun. I’m beginning to see som...
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Meet Ashland’s Exclusive Luxury Real E...
Royce Real Estate has partnered with Leverage Global Partners to serve as their exclusive representative for luxury real estate in Ashland, Oregon. Leverage Global President F. Ron Smith recently shared his enthusiasm for welcoming Royce into ...
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Springtime is the Best Time to Sell
3 Great Reasons to Sell during Spring 1) Low Inventory People like to look for homes in the spring but there is usually a slight dip in the number of available homes. So for sellers, this is a great time to put your house up for sale because th...
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4 Elements of a Well-Staged Home
Recently, I discussed the importance of curb appeal to invite those interested buyers into your home. Once you get them inside, however, you will want to be sure that you continue to impress them with a clean, well-cared for home. This is where th...
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Ashland: An Oasis of Culture
Ashland is such a diverse town full of great culture. Now that spring is upon us, there are even more ways to spend your leisure hours. Spring is when Ashland really shines! Ashland Independent Film Festival, April 3-7 The Ashland Independe...
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6 Ideas to Increase Ashland Curb Appeal
I work on both sides of the Ashland real estate equation, helping both buyers and sellers of homes. It is a unique perspective to have because I often see the errors and oversights that other sellers make when I am out with my buyers. I take all ...
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Learn to set aside your stress and live ...
Best Wishes for 2014! Royce Real Estate received some warm wishes and great advice. We do not take credit for the writing of this content, but wanted to share the thoughts and sentiments with you all. Wishing you joy in your home, Sandy ...
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Luxury Homes – Then and Now
This great visual demonstrates how trends have changed in luxury homes. Back in the 1970s, common colors for kitchen appliances were avocado and orange. While I can appreciate the place these colors held in history, I don’t think they port...
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Why Should I Buy A Luxury Home?
“Maybe that’s the best part of going away for a vacation- coming home again.” Madeleine L’Engle As a Real Estate Agent in Ashland, Oregon, a large part of my life and passion is the homes I represent. I love this quotation from L’Eng...
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The Top 3 Reasons to Make Ashland, Orego...
Ashland, Oregon is an amazing place to live. We at Royce Real Estate are some of the most passionate advocates of this truth and it shows! Here are the top 3 reasons you should settle in the beautiful town of Ashland, Oregon. The Market ...
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Relocation Doesn’t Have To Be Scary!
If you find yourself having to relocate for a job, a real estate agent might be the best person to talk to about your new home. More employees are finding it necessary to move for work, from promotions to opening new branches to simply followi...
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Home Maintenance by the Month
I love seeing my real estate clients settle into their new homes. An important part of homeownership is upkeep and maintenance. If you just bought your first home or maybe just one that is new to you, you’ll want to be sure you maximize its valu...
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How Much is a Good School Worth?
There are so many different things to consider when you are looking at moving to a new home or location, whether it’s across town or across the country. I’ve had the opportunity over my many years as a real estate agent to help countless fami...
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Great Light = Great Life
A beautiful room can only truly be appreciated if you can see it clearly! As a real estate agent, I understand the importance of lighting in a home to create the feeling that you desire and to support the lifestyle and activities in which you eng...
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Is Your Home Luxurious? Or do you want i...
Royce Real Estate has recently sold the highest priced, in-town property for 2013 and just closed on another luxury property. We are very excited about new luxury home opportunities for sellers and buyers in the Ashland, Oregon area. What is a...
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6 Tips for Your Holiday Open House
If you are hoping to sell your home during the holidays then here are some simple tips that you can follow to increase the appeal for buyers. Read on to see a few ideas for attracting offers for those hoping to purchase a home for their big family...
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Great-Rooms and Great Rooms
As an Ashland Real Estate Broker, I always follow the trends of the housing market and I especially enjoy seeing how new homes are being built. One recent shift in home building is how the great room is being built and utilized in modern homes. ...
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The Past, Present, and Future of Ashland...
As a real estate Principle Broker in Ashland, Oregon, I pride myself on knowing the Ashland real estate market inside and out. I watch sales, inventory, and prices, so I can give you the best information possible as you sell your current home or buy ...
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Sunny Smiles with Ashland Home Builder, ...
I just love Charlie Hamilton of Suncrest Homes, an Ashland home builder. I wanted to spend some time telling all of you about the great work that he does in Talent and Ashland, Oregon. He is a home builder with true customer service and quality. So ...
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A Real Estate Agent’s Passion For Sale...
I have always been a hard working and driven professional person. As a real estate broker in Ashland, Oregon, real estate has always been a passion of mine. When I graduated from college in the California Bay Area, sales was a natural fit for ...
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