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Newberg is hosting the first round of state 6A high school basketball playoffs on Tuesday, March 3rd. Join the excitement and cheer on the Tigers at 7:00 p.m. in the NHS gymnasium. The March Superintendent Listening Session scheduled for that night is canceled. The next Listening Session is April...

1. Rearrange the furniture. 2. Add or remove items such as table lamps, rugs and accessories. 3. Add a mirror; it can make a room feel larger instantly 4. A plant can add texture, warmth and color to a room, make sure they are healthy and in top notch condition. 5. Organize, Organize, Organize! 6...

If you are undecided whether to jump into the market now or wait, here are: Three Reasons to buy now: 1. Interest rates are near all time lows. 2. Home prices have declined to levels not seen in years. 3. Qualified first-time home buyers are now eligible for up to an $8000 tax credit. Lower Price...

If you are undecided whether to jump into the market now or wait, here are: Three Reasons to buy now: 1. Interest rates are near all time lows. 2. Home prices have declined to levels not seen in years. 3. Qualified first-time home buyers are now eligible for up to an $8000 tax credit. Lower Price...

Obama's proposal as currently drafted changes the Mortgage Interest Deduction by reducing the amount of mortgage deductibility on families earning over $250,000.  This would result in even further erosion of home prices and home values.  It would lead to price depreciation and greater distress on...

CNNMoney.com explains the windfall for some home buyers in the economic stimulus bill.  The highlights of the article are as follows: First-time buyers can claim a credit worth $8000 - or 10% of the home's value, whichever is less on their 2008 or 2009 taxes. Unlike the $7500 dollar credit of las...

I received an email from my principal broker on behalf of Oregon Real Estate Agency.  This email was forwarded from the Oregon Real Estate Agency and lists some of the new rules which took effect as of January 1st, 2009.  I have listed one of the new rules I have questions about and hope it does ...

Downsizing means eliminating and simplifying so the sooner you begin sorting and whittling the better.  Here are a few tips to make the process easier. 1. Ask yourself: Does this possession serve a useful purpose or are you keeping it because of an emotional attachment?  If the item is useful and...

There is a great article in Sunday January 11, 2009 Oregonian by Connie Potter that talks about USDA and Rural Housing Direct Loans.  Both programs are offered by the USDA and are geared toward helping people into home ownership in rural areas of Oregon.  Your clients do not need to have money fo...

Stay informed. Share your opinion. Superintendent of the Newberg School District, Paula Radich wants to hear from Parents and community members.  Receive answers to your questions.  Let your concerns be known.  Attend a "listening session"  See the following schedule for times & place, attend an...