It doesn’t happen often but every once in a while a new program comes around that can really make a difference in the lives of potential homebuyers. loanDepot recently announced a program called accessZERO. The concept of the program is that there is an FHA loan as the first mortgage…
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When a client removes a tree for whatever reason, I often ask if they have a desire to plant a replacement tree in its place. The usual answer is “what kind of tree should I plant?” This is a difficult question for me as I probably have a somewhat jaded…
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Another testimonial from one of our amazing clients: “I never could have imagined that I would feel so desperate in my life. Over time, the grip of an iron fist in my chest and gut and that “terror-able” feeling of my blood running cold began slowly at first then over…
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The Amigo Club is continuing its ever-popular annual Guanajuato Nights dinner-fundraiser, following a three-year suspension during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s time to reintroduce Guanajuato Nights to the Ashland community that has actively supported sister city relationships with Guanajuato for more than 54 years,” Amigo Club President Betzabé…
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October brought some interesting weather patterns to the Rogue Valley area that made fall planting a bit easier. We had some very warm days with cool nights and a touch of rain sprinkled in, all of which made for ideal planting for fall color and vegetable starts. As we move…
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The Lithia Artisans Market of Ashland is thrilled to announce its 21st Annual Christmas Faire at the Historic Ashland Armory over Thanksgiving Weekend. Timed to run in conjunction with Ashland’s Festival of Lights, this longstanding tradition is a wonderful opportunity to support local folks by purchasing gifts directly from the…
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In early October, I had the pleasure of taking our youngest son, Griffin, on a fishing trip down the wild and scenic section of the Rogue River. It’s an adventure I have experienced a handful of times and always promised him for his 12th birthday. Though it poured rain for…
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Carl Rogers, the humanistic psychologist wrote: “The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” I love this quote because it provides a clear pathway to wholeness, healing, inner-peace and happiness. If we can internalize Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous quote: “Violence…
Read More »Here is another great testimonial from one of our inspiring clients! I am a 76 year old woman just about halfway through my course of IASIS treatment. It might be helpful to explain my reasons for trying neurofeedback as I’m hoping to encourage others to investigate and finally use this…
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Arborists rarely add anything to a tree. If we could add limbs, how sweet it would be! If parts of your tree were removed to its detriment, time is about the only fix, but oftentimes, that doesn’t bode well either. Some construction impacts cannot be reversed and preventative measures should…
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What’s the cost per square foot? Who cares! It shouldn’t matter. Many real estate professionals continue to quote dollar per square foot. They are their own worst enemy. Builders and appraisers do this as well and it simply does not serve anyone well, especially the home buyer. So if an…
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The Taoist five element system consists of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. It is based on observation of the natural world and on the movement of energies throughout the year, where each season represents the energetic characteristic of a particular element. Autumn is the season of metal. When the…
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