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Lane County Real Estate

RMLS Most Available Data For This 2011 Reporting Period

DECEMBER HIGHLIGHTS
Comparing December 2010 with December 2011, closed sales remained the same at 230 sales. Pending sales increased 28.8% (117 v. 228) and new listings fell 5.3% (244 v. 231). See residential highlights table below.

A comparison of November 2011 with December 2011 shows an increase in closed sales from 214 to 230 (7.5%). Pending sales also grew 1.8% from 224 to 228. New listings, however, declined by 30% (328 v. 231).

At December rate of sales, the 1,479 active residential listings would last approximately 6.4 months.

2010 SUMMARY
Comparing market activity for 2011 with 2010, closed sales were down 3.4%. Pending sales dipped 0.6%, while new listings saw a decline of 20.1%. Total sales volume for 2011 was $633 million, down from $702 million in 2010.

SALE PRICES
When comparing December 2010 to December 2011, the average sale price decreased by 3.3%, while the median sale price also went down 2.6%.

Comparing November 2011 to December 2011, the average sale price rose from $191,700 to $199,100 (3.9%), and the median sale price grew from $165,500 to $178,700 (8%).

For the year, the average sale price was down 6.6% compared to 2010, and the median sale price fell 10.7%.

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Take It To Heart

February Fun Facts

February Flower: Violet and Primrose

February Birthstone: Amethyst - it symbolizes piety, humility, spiritual wisdom, and sincerity.

The month of February is exciting because it gives us many reasons to celebrate. Some are fun, while others should be celebrated. Did you know, February holds these observances, plus a few others?

MONTH LONG OBSERVANCE

  • American Heart Month
  • Black History Month
  • National Cherry Month
  • National Grapefruit Month
  • Children's Dental Health Month
  • National Bird Feeding Month

OBSERVANCES

  • 1: National Freedom Day
  • 2: Groundhog Day
  • 4: Rosa Park's Birthday
  • 5: Super Bowl XLVI
  • 12: Abraham Lincoln's Birthday
  • 14: Saint Valentine's Day
  • 14: National Organ Donor Day
  • 20: President's Day
  • 22: George Washington's Birthday
  • 22: Ash Wednesday
  • 29: Leap Day


Get Warm and Cozy With A No-Knit Rosette Scarf


It wouldn't be spin to describe this craft as ridiculously easy. Although in some ways that's exactly what you do with a Knitwit: spin (well, wrap) thread around a circular or square-shaped tool to create loopy rosettes. Rendered with luxurious yarns such as mohair, these florets look decidedly modern.

Tools and Materials
  • Knitwit - it comes with instructions
  • Your choice of yarn
  • Needle
Instructions:
  1. To determine how much yarn you'll need per rosette, follow this rule of thumb: Winding once around the tool requires two yards, winding twice requires three yards, and so on.

  2. The Knitwit kit ($20, knitwit.com) comes with instructions, so the instructions here are limited these few modifications. The basic technique involves wrapping the yarn and then twisting the tool's stem to release the floret with a satisfying pop.

  3. As light as snowflakes, this flurry of rosettes makes a beautiful party accessory or gift. It owes its diaphanous look to two strands of ultrathin yarn -- each a different shade of pink -- used as one (wind them together around the tool once). Instead of linking the florets in straight rows, position the middle of groups of three off-center.
  • *Tip: Creating these blossomlike designs calls for a different kind of holiday wrapping. Wind thread around a Knitwit, knotting at each loop with a needle. For thicker yarn, use a tapestry needle; for thinner, a sewing one. To alter the "pattern," play with thread type and the number of times it's wound around the tool.

 



Chili In A What?

Most of us have heard of great chili recipes, but have you heard of Chili In A Biscuit Bowl? On www.foodnetwork.com this recipe is rated 5 stars! So if you love chili, you have got to try this recipe with your family. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour
Total time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients:

  • Vegetable oil cooking spray
  • 2 cups biscuit baking mix (recommended: Bisquick)
  • 2/3 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Flour, for dusting the work surface
  • 1 pound ground chuck
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 (14-ounce) cans Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
  • 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Toppings:

  • Shredded sharp cheddar
  • Sour cream
  • Sliced green onions (white and green parts)
  • corn chips

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Invert a muffin tin and spray the underside with vegetable oil cooking spray.

  2. Stir together the baking mix, milk, and cayenne. Shape into a ball. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead 3 or 4 times. Divide the ball into 6 pieces. Roll each piece into a 6-inch circle. Place a dough circle over the back of each muffin cup. Press around the cup to form a bowl shape. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until lightly browned. Let cool slightly. Remove the biscuit bowls and reserve.

  3. Brown the ground chuck over medium heat in a Dutch oven. Add the onion and green pepper and continue to cook until the meat is completely browned and the vegetables are tender. Drain off any fat and discard. Stir in the tomatoes, beans, chili powder, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 35 minutes.

  4. When ready to serve, spoon the hot chili into the biscuit bowls. Garnish with shredded cheese, sour cream, sliced green onions, and corn chips.

 

February Is A Month All About Hearts

Hearts are most commonly used in February for Valentine's Day, but all month long you should be taking care of your heart. It is American Heart Month afterall. So this month, take extra care of yourself for good health and a good heart.


 

Compiled from Google, 2012

Quote Of The Day

"A man is not where he lives, but where he loves." ~Latin Proverb

- Here's to you!

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