GET FIT THIS SUMMER - FIVE WORTHWHILE WORKOUTS ON THE NORTH OREGON COAST

Cape Lookout Trails 

Head just a few miles South of Netarts down the Bay Road and up the hill past Cape Lookout State Park and you are there. The parking lot is on the right as you reach the crest of Cape Lookout itself. There are three trails: the South trail (3.6 miles round trip, 840 ft elevation gain) leading to a fabulous beach, the West trail (pictured here, 4.6 miles round trip, little elevation gain overall, but some ups and downs on the trail) leading to the tip of Cape Lookout, and the North trail (5 miles round trip, 2340 ft elevation gain) leading to the camp ground and Cape Lookout State Park. 
Each of these trails offer unique beauty, physical challenges and rewards at the end and along the way. In reading online about each of them I had to laugh a little, because I see that Oregon Parks thinks the South Trail is "easy." It is down hill one way and does provide significant switch backs, but every time I go down there I am with kids and they ALWAYS run and take short cuts, which really aren't what they seem. They are straight up and require far more exertion than staying on the designated trail. I recommend staying on the trail to prevent future slides and trail erosion, and jogging down, then making every attempt to jog/run back up, which is, in my opinion, a great workout. Sky is the limit here! Pick a trail! Walk, jog, run, carry a loaded back pack, or a child (on your back, if they refuse to walk!) 

Really, anything you do here will be worth while. Sunday evenings and week day mornings are a great time to hit these trails in the Summer months and in the off season (Labor Day through Memorial Day) you can pretty much have this place to yourself. The ups and downs of the trails offer a great workout -- again, jogging, running, walking, lunging, whatever makes sense for your body and the conditions that day. When it's raining the South trail seems to stay the driest, but the West and North trail can get quite muddy (bring a box or a bag for your muddy shoes and something to change into if you care about the condition of your car when you return!) The North trail I feel is best done with a start point in the camp ground (so it is downhill on the way back to your car), but keep in mind you have to pay to park if you do it this way. It's free to park in the lot at the top where the three trail heads meet. 



Pacific City Dune Climb 

Off to the right side of this photo is the dune at the North end of the beach in Pacific City. I don't know it's actual height, but it is enormous and when you are trying to walk straight up it you feel like you will never reach the top! As if ascending once isn't enough, climbing this mammoth dune several times in an hour is a killer. You should break it up in 30 second intervals to get the biggest gains and calorie burn. Walk/climb steady and hard for 30 seconds then rest for 30 seconds. Repeat over and over again until you get to the top. Take a longer rest once you get there and soak up the view, then head back down and repeat as many times as you'd like, or dislike. If you are planning to drink beer in the Pelican pub when you're done you might want to do it a couple of extra times! Or, skip the beer and relish in the gains you made that day! You'll go to bed that night and thank yourself I promise!



Soft Sand Cross Training 

This is my all time favorite workout that would be pretty much impossible if I didn't live near the beach. When I first moved here 10 years ago I was a runner. I ran on the beach (in the hard sand) 4-5 days a week between Netarts and Oceanside. I also lifted weights at the local YMCA. Even though I was running on the sand (not pavement), I was constantly fighting injury. In an attempt to figure out something different, and possibly more effective I had the thought that we should be working out (cross training) in the soft sand at the beach -- that it would be more fun and better for our bodies (less impact). This quickly evolved into what we now call beach boot camp, and in my opinion has produced collective gains far beyond all of my years of running. There are three of us committed to it this Summer. We meet three times per week. Required equipment: None, though we each have our own tire (free used tires from Les Schwab) and we wear gloves to protect our hands. We use the tires for shoulder presses and as extra weight for a variety of different things.  Cross training on the beach will require you to come up with a circuit, or a series of exercises to complete while you are there, but truthfully, anything you do in the soft sand is an unbelievable workout -- Basic things, like burpees, jumping jacks, short sprints, planking, long jumps, running backwards, lunges, etc. are all effective.  

Here's why it all works: Soft sand absorbs 100% of the force you apply to it and gives back very little. Great for the joints, crushing to calories. Just walking in soft sand is a difficult task. Running and jumping feels near impossible. Your body is forced to compensate with the core strength it has, and over time that core becomes very strong and capable to do pretty much anything you want it to do. Endurance and strength improves quickly and significantly. Shifting sand beneath your feet forces the body to rethink and compensate starting a virtual fire in your core. It is a full body workout. In comparison, if you were cross training on a hard surface (like a gym floor, grass, or turf) when you apply force to it you get it all back -- like a trampoline, which makes acceleration and changing directions much easier and predictable. Our bodies and muscles are used to hard surfaces. They probably get quite bored doing the same things all the time. If your workouts are boring you, or you just aren't getting the results you hoped for move them to the beach. 


You will either love, or hate this workout. There doesn't seem to be a grey area. It is extreme, but the beach atmosphere, endorphins, and body changes that result are the ultimate reward.  



King's Mountain  

Just 25 miles from Tillamook on Hwy 6, King's Mountain offers a fantastic terrain for those in search of a fun, alternative workout. This trail is somewhat rugged (rocky and mostly dirt, a little gravel near the top) and offers a 2,500 foot elevation gain and is approximately 5 miles round trip. The last quarter mile is my least favorite part, as the incline increases and the hiking surface offers less traction -- just as my quads are telling me they can't do anymore they have to if they want to reach the top! The good news is when you get to this part of the trail you know the reward (the view) will be worth the effort. One caveat: There are no guarantees for visibility. In my adventures on this trail I have experienced snow (which was very cold because I wasn't fully prepared, but lovely), dense fog (which meant no view at all, but the forest on the way up was drop dead gorgeous), drizzle, heavy rain, as well as full sun and heat (be sure to bring plenty of water.) This hike is worth doing more than once -- each time during a different time of the year to experience the seasons and the distinct changes in the forest and weather. 

I see something amazing in nature every time I am there and always leave with the feeling that I got a great workout in. I have never regretted summiting this trial -- view, or no view. A side note and funny story: one time on my way back from Portland I hiked to the top alone to watch the sunset. What I didn't really think about was what it would be like to hike down alone in what turned out to be almost complete darkness by the time I reached my car. I did make it to the top in time for the sunset, which was great, but the truth is, I didn't walk back down the trail, I ran as fast as I could! I had a stick in one hand and a rock in the other to fight off a cougar that might be on the trail ahead of me (as my mind imagined the worst possible scenarios!) In hindsight I think running with a stick and a rock was far more dangerous than any animal, or person I could have encountered! Thankfully I made is safely to my car that night and lived to tell you my story. To this day I still laugh when I think about how ridiculous I must have looked. I am sure there is a cougar momma still telling her cubs about this one.



Surfing, or Body Boarding 

Whether, or not you own surf boards, or body boards, waves and current offer a source of great resistance. Entering the ocean for any of these purposes does require gear, so if you don't at a minimum have a wetsuit, this may not be the workout for you. If you are interested in buying some, you can get them new for as little as $150, which I think is very fair and is a great investment if you plan on spending time on the coast. Water temps, even during the Summer months can be in the lower 50's, which is by no means suitable for bare skin for longer than 4-5 minutes. Another possibility if you don't have the right gear is to sign up for a surf lesson and rent the gear you need from the surf shop -- like Moment Surf Co. in Pacific City. Just bring yourself and a positive attitude and let them do the rest. Surfing for 2-3 hours (or learning to surf) is an incredible full body workout. Fighting incoming waves, duck diving, regulating your body temperature, holding your breath, managing your board, paddling to the surf zone, catching the waves, getting your feet under you, balancing your body weight, standing up on the board, etc. You will walk away from this experience feeling like you killed it out there! It's amazing how much energy and core strength it takes to go from your belly to your feet in just one movement -- and that's after you paddled yourself out to the waves on your surf board.  

If you don't feel up to surfing, body boarding is also challenging and fun. Just getting yourself around in the waves uses a ton of energy. The ocean is a constant force, pushing and pulling you in every direction. It really never gives you a break! Something to keep in mind: If you are going to use the ocean as a medium for workouts be smart about it. Know the tides, know the water temperature, know the direction of the current and know how to spot a rip current and what to do if you get caught in one. If you don't know how to figure this stuff out ask someone that does. Never go in the ocean alone deeper than your knees and always keep your eyes facing the water. I LOVE the ocean and will take any opportunity I have to get in it, but I certainly don't want to be injured, or die out there. If it doesn't look safe it probably isn't. Trust your gut and just come back another day!

Ready to spend more time at the beach so you can do some, or all of these workouts? I can help! Change your pace. Change your life. 

Search for homes in Oceanside, Netart and Cape Meares: www.iwantabeachhome.com
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See you at the beach! 
~Wendy

NETARTS SURF INN

If you visited Netarts as a kid, you might remember the "Sea Lion Motel." According to Tillamook County this structure was built in 1960, though they also reference an "effective year built date" of 1900! Without a doubt there is a lot of history here! I am not old enough to have seen it in it's glory days, but I do remember maybe staying there at least once sometime in the mid-80's. It didn't seem too bad back then. But, since I moved to Netarts about 10 years ago I pass by it every day (sometimes four or five times). During this time it was operating as a month-to-month rental, pulling down about $500/month even in it's dire condition. It went into foreclosure a couple years back, and was then purchased in November 2015 by two locals with big ideas, community ties and a sincere love for Netarts -- Contractor Nick Petersen (also co-owner of TraskBox) and local business owner Skyler Veek (owner of Lucky Bear Soap Co. in Tillamook.) It was in desperate need of renovation and we are grateful for the recent transformation!

 The Sea Lion Motel will be remembered by many, but with open arms we welcome the "NETARTS SURF INN." If you ever stayed at the Sea Lion Motel, you will be pleasantly surprised by the changes new owners, Nick and Skyler have made. With good, solid craftsmanship, care and a decorators eye this place has been reworked top to bottom -- new roof, siding, windows, floors, paint, cabinets, toilets, appliances, beds, couches...truly every last thing. Well, almost everything. 

They managed to salvaged the 1960's vintage showers, which in itself is worth coming to see. They remind me of patchwork quilts and carpet (I think my dad carpeted our basement himself with mismatched carpet squares) popular during that time, and somehow they held together all of these years and manage to have a design element that still works today. 

There are seven units total. Six have one bedroom, one bathroom and a sleeper sofa. Four of those six have a mini-fridge, sink and microwave; two have kitchenettes more suitable for preparing meals. The largest unit has two bedrooms, one bathroom and a full kitchen. At least one of the units are dog-friendly. In the future the property may also have a laundry facility for vacationers to utilize, but likely not in time for the soft opening this coming weekend. All units have cable, wi-fi, smart TV's and coffee pots, just in case you come into town for a stay and a storm moves in. It could happen! 

The Netarts Surf Inn is located at 4951 Netarts Hwy W in the heart of Netarts. "Seaworthy Coffee" is across the street, "By the Sea" grocery store and deli is next door, Josi's market is one block NW, "Lexi's Cool Stuff" is to the North and beach access is just two blocks away. You can walk to Happy Camp and all the way to Oceanside on the beach from this access point during lower tides in the Winter and pretty much all of the time in the Spring, Summer and Fall. You can also walk to "The Schooner Restaurant and Lounge" from the Netarts Surf Inn in about five minutes.

Reservations can be made at www.NetartsSurfInn.com. For now, this takes you to a Facebook page. The contact number for reservations is 503.354.2644, email: netartssurfinn@gmail.com.

I hope you will come visit Netarts and Oceanside and stay a night, or two at the Netarts Surf Inn. If you are interested in "Changing your pace and changing your life" don't hesitate to give me a call so I can help you find the perfect beach house and you can get started on your pace changing, life changing mission. 

Visit my website www.iwantabeachhome.com to see what is for sale in our area and my other website www.ilovethenw.com to see what is so amazing about this place. See you at the beach!

~Wendy

wendy@iwantabeachhome.com

RETURN TO THE BAYOCEAN SPIT

Yesterday was one of those unexpected sunny, calm dry days here in Netarts.  It happens often in the Fall and Winter. The forecast calls for rain (and yesterday even thunderstorms), but to our surprise a beautiful day is delivered!  Dusty and I were in the office until 5pm after a very full day and could have easily kicked back for the night, but decided it would be shameful to waste such a nice evening.  By 5:15 we had our bikes in the back of the truck and were headed for the Bayocean Spit, about a 10 minute drive from Netarts.  You could see rain in the distance driving along Tillamook Bay over Garibaldi and some high rising cumulus clouds over the coast range, but so far no rain overhead!  We were just one of two cars in the Bayocean parking lot, which means we would practically have the place to ourselves.  One of many bonuses of Summer coming to an end!

Quickly we were on our way, with the intent of peddling to the South Jetty and mouth of Tillamook Bay (about 7.5 miles round trip).  As we headed up one of the first inclines not even a mile into our ride the right pedal of my bike suddenly snapped off underfoot.  I am under every impression this could have turned out much worse!  Fortunately we weren't too far from the truck and the only casualty besides the broken pedal was a scrape on the inside of my ankle.  Our attempts to repair the pedal were unsuccessful, so we backtracked just a little bit and ditched the bikes for a walk out one of the sandy trails to the beach.  

I stripped down to a t-shirt heading out the trail, realizing it was actually quite warm out for this time of night!  The beach revealed its glorious self as we came up over the dune.  The tide was heading out from eight feet at 2pm, which meant there was plenty of beach available for walking.  And, still no rain!

 As we walked toward the water Dusty spotted a crab pot in distance.  It appeared to have just washed up and be in decent shape.  Sure enough, as we got closer we knew it was worth taking a closer look.

Walking past the buoys and along the rope it was obvious this pot hadn't been in the water long. To our surprise once we reached the pot were live crab inside!  

Well, some of them were alive.  At closer inspection there were a couple half eaten in there -- likely the victim of cannibalism!  The crab that were alive (though moving slowly) were good sized.  The smaller crab stuck in the pot I'm pretty sure became the meal of the big guys/gals!  We decided to do our good deed for the day and release them all back to the sea.  

The tide eventually carried all of them away.  The last one was pretty sluggish, but still had a little life left in him.  Beautiful night for a rescue, right?

Once the crab were released we gathered up the rope and carried the pot back to where we'd left the bikes.  Dusty found a way to balance the pot on the handlebars of his bike and we made our way to the truck with ease.  Just as we reached the parking lot it started to rain.  I mean really rain!  We quickly loaded the bikes and our beach treasure feeling pretty fortunate to be back in the truck!  It rained all the way back to Netarts and into the night.  

While we weren't able to complete our original idea of fun for the evening, I'd say it turned out pretty good all in all.  I have some bike repair to do, but there were definitely multiple silver linings to the trip: I wasn't injured, we were only a mile from the truck when the pedal broke, we had a nice walk out to the beach because of it, enjoyed a spectacular display of cloud reflections over the beach and ocean, saved some crab from certain death, acquired a usable crab pot and made it back to the truck just as the rain arrived.  I can't wait to return -- roundtrip, or not!

p.s.  It turns out the forecast for today was correct.  The wind and rain are upon us!

See you at the beach!

~Wendy

www.iWantABeachHome.com  

FOR STORM CHASERS!

Well, I have to admit I am a serious weather geek.  I thoroughly enjoy Fall and Winter because of what Mother Nature sends our way. If part of what you love about the Oregon Coast involves Fall and Winter storms here are my favorite links to track what's coming our way, as well as up to the minute information about what is actually happening . 

#1  http://www.ocrg.org/level2pages/weatherstations.html
This is my favorite weather site to keep an eye on approaching storms and to see it in action once it arrives...assuming we have power and Internet!  It shows current wind speeds (sustained and gusts), rainfall totals, barometric activity, current temperatures and Doppler radar at the bottom of each screen.  There is also a 10-day history on this site.  

#2  http://www.nws.noaa.gov
This is by far the best website to keep yourself aware of what is heading our way - region wide. 

#3  http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=45.43339456538528&lon=-123.94037246704101&site=pqr&smap=1&unit=0&lg=en&FcstType=marine
This link is also from NOAA. Click here to see a pinpoint forecast for Netarts, OR. It is always exciting to see warnings posted at the top of the screen when you click on this page!

#4  http://www.robtrost.com/html/rob_trost_weather_station.htm
Here's a link to our weather station mounted on top of the Schooner Restaurant and Lounge. Track wind speed in Netarts, barometric readings and current temperatures.

#5  http://schoonercamera.kicks-ass.org:8082/cgi-bin/viewer/video.jpg 
There is also a web cam up there to see what is happening during daylight hours.  It really looks best on a sunny day in the middle of Summer! 

Storm chasing is very entertaining and of course fun, but it isn't always safe to be out on the beach when the wind is gusting to 85mph, the ocean swell is 28 feet and it is raining sideways (though I have to admit I have done it plenty, and later wondered, "What was I thinking!")  If necessary the links above will allow you to enjoy the excitement from the comfort of your own home when it just doesn't make good sense to be outdoors.  Sometimes I have all four sites open at once!  Can you see the added benefit of knowing and following a weather geek?!  I hope you will enjoy them as much as I do!  Cross your fingers for an exciting 2011-2012!   We are off to a good start.  High winds and heavy rain coming our way tonight!

Think You’ve Tried Everything? How About A Positive Attitude?

It’s the lead story on the news morning, noon and night, on the front page of the newspaper almost daily, it’s the headline on your favorite search engine, and is being chatted about over water coolers around the world. I am sure you are familiar with it – I am talking about negative press. “The US economy has fallen off a cliff!” states billionaire Warren Buffet. That can’t be good.

Something tells me words like these don’t do much for the economy, and have a way of elevating the fear amidst the general public, driving any potential homes sales into the ground. I often wonder what it would be like if the media reported positive news, and had to make positive statements about the economy for seven consecutive days. What effect do you think that would have on the attitude of the general public? Even one day of positive news would make a difference.

I have big ideas about the effects of having a positive attitude! Here’s something you can do yourself: If you currently have a home for sale, the next time someone asks you this redundant question, “How are things going?” Instead of your usual, “The market stinks” turn to them and say, “Things are going well, thank you for asking! I have a really good feeling Spring and Summer will bring buyers back to the market. I am really looking forward to receiving several decent offers by mid-Summer.” Whether, or not you actually believe this statement to be 100% true at this very moment in time is beside the point. The more you say it, the easier it will be to say, and the closer you will be to believing it yourself. Say it to the mirror if you have to! Just hearing yourself say it aloud will help your brain produce positive thoughts. If you don’t like this positive statement, come up with one that works for you.

Positive attitudes are contagious, in much the same way negative attitudes are. Real Estate is no exception. The Three Capes Loop area of Oceanside, Netarts & Cape Meares is quaint. Just a few people making positive statements could spread like wildfire! If you haven’t tried positive thinking and/or making positive statements already, it can’t hurt to try. If nothing else, it could put a smile on your face as you say it, make the person you’re saying it to smile, and maybe even make their mouth fall open! I think that would be okay!

Something worth mentioning: Warren Buffet made a positive statement, as well. He said, "Everything will be all right. We have the greatest economic machine that man has ever created." Unfortunately, it was the last sentence in the collection of statements he made. Fortunately, we can recognize it to be “Better late then never!”

I think it is time to take as much as we can into our own hands. Maybe do things a little differently around here! Practice positive thinking. Make positive statements first and a positive attitude shall follow. It may not come easily, you might feel silly doing it at first, and it could require practice, but it can be done. Set your doubt aside and do it! Say something positive now!

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Sincerely,Wendy Stevens

Traversing Northern Oregon Coast Real Estate: Great Value, or Overpriced?

You already know Tillamook County offers many wonderful beach and inland communities. You love what this stretch of the coastline has to offer; hiking, beachcombing, crabbing and brilliantly colored sunsets enhanced by deep blue waves crashing over monolith rock formations just off pristine sandy beaches. You’ve been visiting for years; Oceanside, Netarts, Cape Meares, trying out a number of different vacation rentals – some better than others. Every time you visit, you look around at what’s for sale, pull flyers to see if you can afford the prices and dream about what it would be like to have a home of your own at the beach.

PRICES ARE DOWN
When you visit this Spring, you will notice many homes are no longer on the market, and the prices of those remaining have come down since last Summer. Oceanside had over 40 homes for sale Summer 2008. As of March 1, 2009 there are 25. Average price per square foot of ocean view homes in Oceanside, Oregon in 2007 was approximately $363. In 2008 it dropped to nearly $252 per square foot! You can do the math to get an idea of what 2009 may bring about.


NAVIGATING THE SEA OF SELLERS
Thinking of investing in a home at the beach, but not sure which homes are priced competitively, and which haven’t quite adjusted to the current market? It can be tricky! Beyond price, to confuse matters further, there is a wide range of sellers – those that have to sell, those that want to sell, and those that will sell only if they can get what they want for their home. To make an informed decision, and not feel as though you have overpaid for a home, you’d better do your homework. My advice to those considering Real Estate at the Coast: Consult a Realtor that is not only knowledgeable of the current market conditions, but knows the history of the homes for sale in the area you are interested in.

TOOLS FOR SUCCESS

Complete your own MLS search http://www.iwantabeachhome.com, or request to receive links (sent to you by Tillamook County Realtors) and look closely at the "History" tab in the details section of property links. In this tab, you can see the history of the subject property – past sales prices for the home, days on the market for each listing, and price reductions on the current active listing. It is not uncommon in this market to see homes for sale at prices lower than they sold for in years as recent as 2005, or 2006. It is also interesting to look at the length of current listings and their original list prices. On all three Northern coast MLS’s today, Tillamook, Clatsop and Lincoln County, you can find many homes that have been listed for 300 days, or more. Thought you had to pay $1,000,000 to get an ocean, or bay front home? The very real reality is you may now pay several hundred thousand less in many areas. Who imagined the time would come again where you could potentially buy a home with some form of an ocean view for a price tag as low as $239K?

SHOW ME THE DEALS

To see some great examples of price reduced homes in Tillamook County, follow this link: http://www.iwantabeachhome.com/mls-search-f13138.html and type the following MLS list numbers separated by commas into the designated field: 08-743, 09-7, 08-796, 08-14, 07-1042. Note: MLS #07-1042 is a fabulous Netarts Bay Front home reduced from $990K to $685K. Be sure to check it out!

QUESTIONS TO ASK
In addition to knowing the history of a home, here are some questions to seek answers to in determining if it is priced appropriately and/or if there is room to make a significantly price reduced offer. First, determine whether or not the subject property is a "Commodity" - Something of significant use, advantage, or value. Some questions to ask yourself and a Real Estate professions may be: Are there few homes similar to it for sale? Does it offer a one-of-a-kind location, or view? Is it a style, or type of home that could not be rebuilt for the price it is listed at? If you answered "yes" to any, or all of these questions, you may have a "commodity" type property on your hands. In this case, it's price may not be entirely reflective of the downturn in the market, unless the seller (private party, bank owned, or foreclosure) is distressed in some way. Not all homes will undergo large price reductions in the near future. Some can be considered a commodity, and/or have sellers that consider it to be just that. At the present time, there seems to be a collection of exceptionally nice homes for sale that typically would have been snapped up in a matter of hours after hitting the market. Even without dramatic price reductions, these properties can still be considered great opportunities, as in this market you will likely have more time to make a decision without another party competing for the same home.

ENTER THE LOW BALL OFFER
Established thus far is the imperative nature in the current market of knowing the history, or situation of specific Real Estate you are interested in. One final tactic to mention that seems to be gaining in popularity, is the so-called "low ball offer." As a general rule, I do not advise buyers to make extremely low offers, especially on homes they are not certain are in a distressed situation. However, I witness and assist buyer's making low offers with the following justification, "I want to see how desperate this seller is." Enter low-ball offer. In times past, unjustifiably low offers were shunned by sellers, often not looked at and/or not responded to. An interesting turn of events has occurred. Sellers seem to look at most offers, and respond even when they are undesirable. I applaud seller's for their steadiness through these difficult times. It is admirable to swallow your pride and respond even to offers you feel are way outside of your comfort level. I attribute this willingness to participate to the simple fact of offers becoming fewer and farther between. Sellers may be compelled to respond to offers they would have in years passed been insulted by.

SOMETHING TO NOTE: A counter to any offer in this market is an opportunity for a seller to make their situation crystal clear to a buyer. If they are highly motivated to sell, they will consider the offer and make a suitable counter to meet their personal needs, likely with a price reduction of some sort -- perhaps meeting in the middle, or slightly above. The alternative for a seller at this juncture, if they are not in a hurry to sell, or that price will not meet their needs, is to counter back at, or near their current asking price. This says to the buyer, boldly and clear, "We are not interesting in selling our home much below our current asking price." The "low ball offer" once viewed as a foe, has become a seller's opportunity to entertain offers and make statements through counter offers.

Don't be deterred by complicating factors in the current marketplace! Instead, as a preventative measure find a Real Estate professional to help you traverse the current situation. The opportunities on the Northern Oregon Coast are certainly plentiful.

Visit www.iWantABeachHome.com to view homes and land in Tillamook County on the Northern Oregon Coastline. Use the valuable MLS Search feature, but don’t hesitate to ask for help at any stage of your home search.

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Sincerely,
Wendy Stevens