Friday, July 17, 2009

Florence Oregon Real Estate Goes to the Dogs!

It's another fabulously beautiful day in Old Town Florence, Oregon. Lots of Eugenians and Rosebergians have made a hasty departure from the sodden heat of the valley in search of cool breezes and delicious smoothies at the Herb Jar next door to the Home Finder Service Real Estate office in Laurel Crossing. Many of the folks who drift into our lovely office with its comfy overstuffed leather chairs, doors open of course so that we can enjoy the splashing of the fountain--bring their dogs in. Yes, we're a dog-friendly place, as is all of Florence. We are so proud of our animal shelter which operates primarily on volunteer love and labor and the proceeds of sales made at the Florence Humane Society Thrift Store located a couple of blocks from the Home Finder's office. Today Harry the fox terrier stopped in with my friend, Pam, to get a few tasty biscuits. I'm wild about Harry and you'd be wild about Harry too, he's so handsome, polite and perky. Pam and I talked real estate for a few minutes. Pam has discovered the wonders of Florence and is escaping the heat of Oklahoma City. She's so enamored of our fair town that she's returning to Okieland in a couple of weeks, selling her home there, and plans to buy a home in Florence either in Greentrees Village, one of our two 55+ gated communities, or a little bungalow within walking distance of all the pleasures of Old Town Florence. And boy, are there some real estate deals to be found right now. One of the Laurel Crossing condominiums above our office is listed below $150,000. When these condos were first on the market in 2004, they sold for $300,000 plus. If you're looking for the next great deal, let me know. I'll send you a "Picks of the Week" report and you'll be on your way to owning a piece of "Paradise on the Pacific." http://www.oregonflorencerealestate.com/ email: hope@hopemacmanus.net