Carrie Dahle: Sustainable landscaping is more than just a passing trend — it’s a smart way to work with the natural environment rather than against it.
Carrie Dahle: Here in Ashland, the real estate market remains strong, but affordability remains a central challenge…. While we haven’t seen a dramatic shift toward smaller homes yet, buyers are increasingly prioritizing homes that offer efficient layouts, updated features and lower maintenance costs.
Carrie Dahle: Staging might sound fancy, but it’s just about showing off your home’s best features. Rearrange furniture, bring in cozy touches or work with a pro to create a space that feels both welcoming and aspirational. Trust me — staged homes sell faster and for more money.
Real Estate Corner: I’ve been noticing an interesting trend. There’s movement both ways — people discovering Ashland as their dream destination and others leaving for the next chapter in their lives. So, what’s driving these shifts? Let’s examine why people are moving to (and from) our fantastic town.
Carrie Dahle: For first-time buyers who haven’t been able to build home equity elsewhere, coming up with a 10% or more down payment can feel almost insurmountable, especially in competitive markets like Ashland, where prices continue to climb.
Carrie Dahle: Ashland is seeing a 36.6% increase in homes for sale compared to last year. This increase is remarkable, reflecting a stronger winter inventory than usual.
Carrie Dahle: Life changes such as job relocations, downsizing, or simply the need for a different lifestyle are driving sellers to list their homes, creating more options for buyers.
Carrie Dahle: Agents are now required to disclose their compensation rates up front in these buyer agreements. This contract means no surprises and a clearer understanding of how your agent is compensated for their hard work.Â
Carrie Dahle: Homeowners in fire-prone areas, like many of us here, face not only the physical threat of wildfires but also the financial implications through steeper insurance premiums and stricter policy requirements.
Carrie Dahle: Fire season in Ashland isn’t just a possibility; it’s an annual certainty. By taking proactive steps towards fire prevention, we’re not only safeguarding our own homes but are also playing a crucial role in protecting our community.
Herbert Rothschild: Now that deep cuts in spending are planned for education, health, nutrition, housing, community development, environmental protection, energy assistance and so much else, it’s clear that our federal government itself is assaulting the people whom all its military spending is ostensibly meant to protect from assault.
An Ashland resident arrested for kidnapping another man and assaulting multiple strangers and police officers in downtown Ashland April 12 was indicted on multiple charges by a grand jury Thursday.Â
A looming fiscal cliff could force Rogue Valley Transportation District to cut routes and endure an almost 50% drop in ridership in 2026. The local bus service, which serves most cities in Jackson County, has already instituted a strict fare enforcement policy, which wasn’t in place during the pandemic because it helped assist the homeless and unemployed.
Gov. Tina Kotek fired Jessica Kampfe, the head of the Oregon Public Defense Commission, on Thursday morning. The agency oversees indigent defense for thousands of people charged with crimes who cannot afford a lawyer.
Amanda served nearly 30 years as a teacher in Phoenix and Talent elementary schools, primarily in second- and third-grade classrooms.
Ask Strider: This week, the Dog About Town says everyone is invited to Ashland.news, and everyone should be invited to a family dinner, no matter what their dietary preferences. As long as we’re all grateful for what we’ve got. And he means it, too.
(It’s free)
