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By Brian Simmons October 30, 2025
An honest walk through Medford's Bear Creek Greenway: concentrated homelessness, crime, and environmental damage — what it means for anyone considering living in Medford, OR.
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By Brian Simmons October 24, 2025
Straightforward advice from a 30‑year Southern Oregon resident on politics, climate, wildfire smoke, communities, and deal‑breakers before you move.
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By Brian Simmons October 7, 2025
Local realtor Brian Simmons breaks down Southern Oregon’s top golf communities—course design, membership, housing, amenities and practical buyer tips for Rogue Valley relocations.
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By Brian Simmons September 30, 2025
Southern Oregon vs Oregon Coast — honest, practical comparison of weather, housing, lifestyle and retirement trade-offs to help you pick the right place to relocate.
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By Brian Simmons September 21, 2025
Discover why ultra-wealthy buyers are moving to Southern Oregon in 2025—Ashland estates, Medford ridgelines, Applegate vineyards, riverfront gems, tax perks, and off‑market access.
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By Brian Simmons September 13, 2025
Insider look at where legacy wealth lives in Southern Oregon—Rogue River estates, generational ranches, and historic homes in Ashland and Jacksonville. Market realities and buyer tips from a local agent.
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By Brian Simmons September 5, 2025
Looking to move to Southern Oregon? Learn why buyers are leaving Portland, the Willamette Valley, and parts of the coast — and why Southern Oregon is the top relocation pick. Practical tips and local insights.
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By Brian Simmons August 29, 2025
Moving to Southern Oregon? Get a town-by-town guide to Ashland, Medford, Grants Pass and the Applegate Valley—neighborhoods, commutes, recreation, and realistic price ranges.
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By Brian Simmons August 23, 2025
National headlines shout 'Housing Market Crash in Oregon,' but Southern Oregon data tell a different story. See Q2 sales, mortgage-rate impacts, and why Jackson & Josephine counties show resilience rather than collapse.
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By Brian Simmons August 14, 2025
Moving, retiring, or investing in Southern Oregon? See why East Medford, Ashland, Jacksonville and Rogue River can be overpriced — median prices, pros/cons and better nearby options.
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