Welcome to your property search in Lane County!  As a resident since the late 60's, my in-depth knowledge of local neighborhoods and property values is an asset for people moving in or out of the area.  Eugene and Springfield are centrally located in the Willamette Valley and have the convenience of both the Oregon Coast and the beautiful Cascade mountain range just an hour away.  With our overall mild climate, great areas for recreation, home of the University of Oregon and Oregon Duck  football team, the area appeals to most visitors.  Commute time to downtown is still only twenty minutes from many outlining areas that are ten to fifteen miles away.  Eugene's LTD Bus Service and numerous bike paths also make Eugene a desirable place for those that prefer commuting by foot or bike.    

As a real estate broker with Barnhart Associates, I understand the difficulties of relocating and transitioning into a new community.  Whether it's a move across town or across the country, I take great pride in smoothing the way.  My honesty, integrity, work ethic and sincere passion help me deliver clients with an unequaled level of service.  Real estate is one of the largest investments most people make in their lifetime and for that reason, I treat the sale and purchase of real estate as a business and personal matter.  My understanding of the details and complexities of the transaction help those that I work with make intelligent and sound decisions.   From the modest home to the luxury estate, no home is too big or too small to get my fullest attention.

The 2011 January RMLS Market Report   compared market activity in the Greater Lane County area and found closed sales  for Greater Lane  County in January 2011 reached a higher level than January of the previous two years.  Inventory in January was also at a lower level than the month of January in both 2009 and 2010.

The 2011 September RMLS Market Report  showed amongst other statistics in comparing August 2011 with September 2011 closed sales fell from 273 to 258 (-5.5%). Pending sales were down from 336 to 235 (-30.1%). New listings also fell from 473 to 369 (-22%).

I hope that you find the information, tools, and expert advice on my website helpful in making educated decisions when it 's the right time for you to buy or sell real estate in Lane County.  Learn about first time home buying, investment properties, how to make an offer, types of loans, mortgage rates, relocation assistance, preparing your home for sale, pricing your home properly, area schools, and additional buyer/seller tips.

Thanks for visiting my site and I look forward to hearing from you.