Melinda Peterson Grants Pass Southern Oregon Real Estate Cafe

Here are the latest Southern Oregon real estate stats for May 2009 for Grants Pass, Oregon

1086 - Active Residential Listings

62 - Homes Sold

42 - Listings Pending

123 - Average Days on Market

$196,912. - Average Sold Price

Stats provided courtesy of Real Estate Cafe'. Source of information is the Southern Oregon MLS - Monthly NAR Statistical Report. Information herein has not been verified and is not guaranteed.

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Here are the latest Southern Oregon real estate stats for April 2009 for Grants Pass, Oregon

1082 - Active Residential Listings

74 - Homes Sold

38 - Listings Pending

126 - Average Days on Market

$204,393. - Average Sold Price

Stats provided courtesy of Real Estate Cafe'. Source of information is the Southern Oregon MLS - Monthly NAR Statistical Report. Information herein has not been verified and is not guaranteed.

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Never be afraid to try something new. Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark, and a large group of professionals built the Titanic. There are times when we all feel a bit fearful, wondering where our next paycheck is going to come from. We have all asked ourselves the question, should we jump ship and try something new, with the possibility that we may sink or swim? Warren Buffet recently said; "When people are greedy, be fearful. And, when people are fearful, be greedy." Now, I don't know much about the greedy part, but I do know that Fear can either paralyze us in our tracks, or motivate us to do great things. Things we might never have imagined!

So, we can choose to stare adversity in the face... and smile, or we can run and hide. Which will you choose? Recessions take awhile to get over. And, our economy will probably suffer for many years to come. But think about this... many companies prospered in the Great Depression. Proctor & Gamble for example. They didn't stop making and marketing products, they just started doing it differently.

Think about your next move, and consider kicking up your heels and changing your step. You may be surprised to find that the Universe will plow ahead regardless of our mis-steps and failures. So, be brave! Try something new! Make a bold statement! And remember, there were many survivors on both of these vessels!

Courtesy of Melinda Peterson ~ Real Estate Cafe

It's the parking lot behind the Post Office, where all the excitement begins every Saturday morning in downtown Grants Pass, Oregon. As we anxiously await the first tender seedling to burst through the cool ground, we are ever grateful for the local bounty of the Grants Pass, Oregon Grower's Market. Counting the days until we can sink our teeth into fresh sweet peaches, buffalo jerky, artisan handmade bread, cheese, and yummy honey is just part of the anticipated excitement.

Grants Pass, Oregon Grower's Market is also a friendly place to gather to converse over a cup of coffee and a home-made pastry. Often times, the topic of conversation amongst its visitors is gardening. From tulips to begonias, and from tomato plants to zucchini, there is much to discuss at the Grower's Market. But, that's not the only thing on the minds of gatherers. It's a precious moment of reprieve from the hectic stress of every day life. A chance to breathe the fresh clean air in Grants Pass, Oregon and an opportunity to take a stroll for exercise and/or walk the dog. Whatever the reason for joining the followers, it is certainly a fertile ground for creating relationships of land and life.

In just a few minutes, I will be off and running to buy my favorite bunch of flowers and locally grown produce. I am sure I will run into several people I know, so I have scheduled my first appointment for after lunch, allowing me ample time to chat with friends and enjoy the bountiful pleasures of the Grants Pass, Oregon Grower's Market.

Today, I experienced a moment of happiness and embarrassment at the same time. With my busy real estate schedule, I barely have enough time left over in the day to tend to my yard at home. Being new to the neighborhood, I felt a bit responsible for the un-kept look of my yard (since I had not mowed my lawn in over a month!). So, I decided to whip out the mower last night at 8pm and do the job. I was glad I did, as I knew my neighbors would appreciate the fresh trimmed look.

The surprise came the next morning as I was leaving for work. My neighbor smiled and waved. I apologized for being a bad neighbor and told him I would make more of an effort to keep my yard looking nice. He said he and his wife thought I didn't own a lawn mower (I actually own 2), so they were going to mow it for me. But, they didn't want to offend me in doing so. I told him I wouldn't be offended, but certainly embarrassed. He asked if I had a few minutes to chat about my lawn. We walked the yard and he showed my why the lawn needed more water. He also advised that I needed to fertilize the lawn. He offered to "round-up" the weeds around the perimeter of the lawn and spread the fertilizer for me. He also offered to program the sprinkler timer. Then he asked me what I did with the grass clippings, and he offered to give them to the cows in the adjacent field. I must admit, I was a bit stunned. Here was this kind, gentle person (that I have only exchanged a handful of waves to) willing to go the "extra" mile. Truly a "good" neighbor.

As I drove to work that morning, I asked myself; "How often do I go the extra mile for others?"

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