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By Brian Simmons December 26, 2025
An experience-driven ranking of Southern Oregon neighborhoods (Cave Junction to Rogue River). Practical pros, cons and who each area suits to help you find the right fit.
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By Brian Simmons December 19, 2025
How Greater Idaho county votes are reshaping where people buy in Oregon—affordability, land‑use rules, taxes and improved rural broadband are shifting buyer interest.
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By Brian Simmons December 9, 2025
Thinking of retiring to Southern Oregon? Read 8 practical realities — seasonal smoke and climate, housing costs & insurance, healthcare access and hidden home maintenance — before you move.
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By Brian Simmons November 29, 2025
A close look at the proposed 50-year mortgage: lower monthly payments but far higher lifetime interest, slower equity build, and what it means for Oregon homeowners.
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By Brian Simmons November 21, 2025
Discover Addysen Park in South Medford — a 300-home new-construction community with warranty-backed builds, smart-home features, in-house financing and parkside amenities.
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By Brian Simmons November 14, 2025
Planning a move to Southern Oregon? Learn which areas—West Medford, the Hawthorne/Greenway corridor, White City—need extra research and how to find safer value pockets.
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By Brian Simmons November 7, 2025
Learn how six funded projects coming in 2026 — from the Medford airport expansion to a 50‑acre Rogue X sports hub, Foothill Road upgrades, Ashland park and rural broadband — will affect travel, recreation, development and real estate across the Rogue Valley.
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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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