Julia Carver's Blog

Posted on 11/20/2024

Combining & customizing furniture: Best Ikea hack trends to try

While many of the furniture items from Ikea are clever to...

Home Decor

Furniture Arrangement

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Posted on 11/13/2024

Guide to types of homeowners insurance policies to know

With all the different types of homeowners insurance,...

Insurance Tips

Posted on 11/06/2024

7 Modern Design Trends to Try Right Now

Designers are always finding new ways to explore and celebrate modern design. New trends are emerging every day and can provide excellent inspiration for home interiors and exteriors alike. If you’re interested in giving your interior design a fresh update, here are some of the biggest trends in modern design right now: Rattan Rattan has become popular for...

Decor

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Posted on 10/30/2024

Property tax deferment basics & benefits

In real estate, a property tax deferment means a temporary...

Property Tax Deferment

Property Tax Deferral

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Posted on 10/23/2024

The basics of a 4-season room & how to decorate one

You may have heard of a four-season room but are still...

Sunroom

Interior Decor

Posted on 10/16/2024

Benefits and Drawbacks of Investing in Sweat Equity

If you’re thinking about buying a fixer-upper or are interested in flipping homes, it’s important to understand sweat equity. This concept has to do with the time and effort you put into improving a property. Because it’s not based on dollar amounts, it's difficult to calculate. However, there are major pros and cons to investing your time as...

Home Maintenance

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Posted on 10/09/2024

Your Guide to Sheltering from Extreme Weather

Sometimes when severe weather happens, the safest thing to do is remain indoors. However, for certain weather events with strong winds like tornadoes and hurricanes, there are some parts of your home that are safer than others. Here is a basic guide for how to shelter in your home to stay safe from extreme weather: Where to Shelter...

Emergency Preparedness

Sheltering In Place

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Posted on 11/21/2024

2895 Arline Way, Eugene, OR 97403 now has a new price of $1,475,000!

This one of a kind property in a private University neighborhood is located at the end of a wooded cul-de-sac on 1.69 acres with private trails, boasting views of Laurelwood Golf Course. Less than half a mile to Laurelwood Golf Course, and 1.47 miles to Hayward Field and UofO! The one-level, elegant home has been tastefully remodeled to create a graceful, classic feel with custom plaster walls, floor-to-ceiling Douglas-fir windows/doors, newly refinished hardwood and parquet floors, and more. An idyllic, secluded & private setting! Great video of house and...

Posted on 11/21/2024

33263 Craig Loop, Cottage Grove, OR 97424 now has a new price of $630,000!

This property is nicely located up on Craig Loop, within 5 miles of Cottage Grove. The well-appointed home, with great room style, has vaulted ceilings in the living room with skylights and sliding door out to a large deck area for relaxing or entertaining. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and eat bar that abuts the dining area. All of the house has engineered bamboo flooring. The primary bedroom, with walk-in closet & additional storage, and ceiling fan, has French doors out to a back deck and above ground pool. Don't miss the ensuite bathroom with a luxurious shower system! Two additional bedrooms,...

Posted on 10/27/2024

3693 Colony Oaks Dr, Eugene, OR 97405 is now new to the market!

This lovely lower level condo, with high ceilings and beautiful engineered wood floors, is set amid trees with beautiful walking trails in the neighborhood. Enjoy the newly sanded and stained decks (front and back) with storage closet, detached 1-car garage with pull down storage, as well as a large shared storage area under the property. There is great separation of space with the primary bedroom at the back of the condo, and second bedroom in the front. The living area runs from front to back. The kitchen has a pass through to the dining area, and the living area is complete with a cozy gas stove and sliding door to the back...

Posted on 10/25/2024

33263 Craig Loop, Cottage Grove, OR 97424 now has a new price of $634,000!

This property is nicely located up on Craig Loop, within 5 miles of Cottage Grove. The well-appointed home, with great room style, has vaulted ceilings in the living room with skylights and sliding door out to a large deck area for relaxing or entertaining. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and eat bar that abuts the dining area. All of the house has engineered bamboo flooring. The primary bedroom, with walk-in closet & additional storage, and ceiling fan, has French doors out to a back deck and above ground pool. Don't miss the ensuite bathroom with a luxurious shower system! Two additional bedrooms,...

Posted on 10/16/2024

Another Property Sold - 735/737 E 23RD Ave, Eugene, OR 97405

Open House: Sunday, September 15, 1-3pm. This lovingly cared for duplex is well located: Schools,YMCA, Amazon Park and pool, Sundance Natural Foods & Wine Cellar, coffee shops, restaurants, and great access to bus line and bike paths to University of Oregon: 5 blocks to closest east corner. Approximately .5 miles to Beall Hall (UO Music School, Oregon Bach Festival events), .6 miles to Jane Sanders Stadium (UO softball field), 1 mile to SE entrance to Hayward Field. This charming property has coved ceilings and arched doorways. Remodeled bathrooms on both sides, beautiful pecan hardwood floors, wood burning fireplaces (one side has a...