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I think the topic I wrote about last month is critically important, so I’ve decided to run it again. Here we go. We can all agree the United States has a shortage of skilled labor, and the automotive industry is feeling the crunch as much as any other industry. It’s…

Fall is here and winter is right around the corner. I have always been a spring and summer gardener. I looked forward all winter to when I could get back outside, dig in the rich soil, plant my wonderful vegetables, and fill my beds with beautiful summer blooming flowers. Now…

There’s some irony that a large part of my job involves lending money since, personally, I’m largely debt-averse. Credit cards spook me. The few times I’ve had one, I’ve paid off my car loan much earlier than the maturity date. I’ve read how Millennials are becoming increasingly debt-averse – and…

Many trees have just merged onto the offramp of the highway of summer. They have let off the gas pedal and applied the brakes to slow and stop for the red light at the end of the ramp. The red light would be winter. I wondered the other day when…

For many of us savings can be a struggle. Even if we do save, sometimes unexpected things happen, and the savings are spent. A very good place to “Save Money” is in your home. We are often focused on the appreciation of a home (and we should be – it’s…

Aerobic exercise is the healthiest exercise? The way most people exercise aerobically is not actually aerobic and doesn’t increase aerobic work capacity (aerobic base). Walk/hike hard enough that you can just still breath in and out through your nose. Do this for 45 minutes or more 3-6 days a week.…

The other day I made a cup of coffee that was a little too full. Rather than simply pouring some out before I carried it to my kitchen table, I tried to walk very carefully without spilling it. My attempt was a little comical, and a bit messy. It is…

Our lives lead us in so many different and diverse directions. For some, our path is higher education and degrees to better our futures. For some, our path is focused on raising families. For yet others, it is a combination of both – juggling career and family. Eventually for most…

All year long, many look forward to this sacred time of giving and receiving LOVE. The holidays are also a key time when we see underlying trauma and old memories surface. We may like the idea of celebrating with loved ones, but the sense of obligation to perform and make…

PARKS… Did you know we have 19 parks in Ashland and nearly 800 acres of parkland and open space? We also help manage 53 miles of trails. Learn more at AshlandParksandRec.org RECREATION… Our 2022 Fall Community PlayGuide… What to Do! is in full swing and registration is OPEN! View the…

Covid is evolving toward becoming a relatively harmless viral infection much like the common cold – also a coronavirus. Until this evolution is more complete, however, Covid infection can still be potentially very serious and even life-threatening. Covid Infections are increasing now at a surprising rate in the Rogue Valley…

As our market conditions change, so too should the operating strategies of agents, buyers and sellers. The most pressing question as of late is, “Is it wise to impose an extended delay for responses to offers on new listings?”   There are many things to consider and an equal number…