Myrtle Point
Myrtle Point, OR · Real Estate
kezi.com
State housing law sparks local resident concerns in Eugene
Residents in the South University neighborhood express frustration over the new housing complex, citing concerns about loss of neighborhood character, sun blockage, and potential foundational issues for existing homes.
KVAL
Realtor speaks out about city of Eugene's proposed home energy score policy
EUGENE, Ore. — As the city of Eugene moves toward potentially requiring homeowners to show their home energy scores, one realtor we spoke with said the new rule will be costly for homeowners looking to sell. Under the proposed system, home energy efficiency scores would be ranked on a...
newschoolbeer.com
Pelican Brewing opening 6th location on the Oregon Coast
Pelican Brewing is coming to Yachats, Oregon as early as this summer. This will be Pelican’s 6th location, following their just recently opened 5th location in Rockaway Beach in October 2025. Yachats is a small town with a population hovering around 1,000. Until recently the town had a cult-favorite...
nbc16.com
New scoring system could bring changes to Eugene housing market
EUGENE, Ore. — The City of Eugene is in the process of drafting an ordinance to require homeowners who are selling their homes to provide their home energy scores, as determined by a licensed home energy assessor, to potential buyers,. Score metrics were developed by the U.S. Department of...
nbc16.com
Realtor speaks out about city of Eugene's proposed home energy score policy
EUGENE, Ore. — As the city of Eugene moves toward potentially requiring homeowners to show their home energy scores, one realtor we spoke with said the new rule will be costly for homeowners looking to sell. Under the proposed system, home energy efficiency scores would be ranked on a...
KVAL
New scoring system could bring changes to Eugene housing market
EUGENE, Ore. — The City of Eugene is in the process of drafting an ordinance to require homeowners who are selling their homes to provide their home energy scores, as determined by a licensed home energy assessor, to potential buyers. Score metrics were developed by the U.S. Department of...
hh-today.com
More growth east of Interstate 5
Does Albany need or want a whole bunch of new buildings including tall apartment houses east of Interstate 5?. On Wednesday, three council members said no. But three others said yes, and they had the mayor on their side. The result: Albany will annex 11 tax lots totaling about 37...
philomathnews.com
Three Things: Affordable housing deal, Frolic updates and recognition for local
A proposed affordable housing development on a city-owned half-acre property at the corner of Main Street and North 20th Street continues to advance with a purchase agreement now under review. Philomath City Manager Chris Workman said during the Housing and Economic Development Committee meeting on March 10 that the city...
lookouteugene-springfield.com
Eugene council moves toward requiring ‘energy score’ when selling a home
The Eugene City Council on Monday, March 9, directed city officials to draft a policy that would require people selling their homes to obtain and disclose a house’s energy score. The home energy score assesses a home’s physical and mechanical features — such as the foundation, insulation, windows, and...
realtytimes.com
Smart Apartment Moving Tips for Oregon Renters
Apartment moves in Oregon can be surprisingly complex. Between narrow stairwells, strict parking rules, and unpredictable weather, a smooth move takes more than just packing boxes. With some strategic planning (the same way professionals plan their jobs), you can reduce stress, prevent damage, and avoid last-minute surprises. Measure and Plan...
klcc.org
City Club of Eugene: Effective Public Governance Boards
In recent years, the residents of Lane County have witnessed what some have perceived to be significant errors of governance – events that have underscored the importance of transparency, accountability, and effective leadership in public decision-making. City Club of Eugene is hosting a timely program, “Effective Public Governance Boards,” focused on a discussion of the principles of effective public board governance.
lookouteugene-springfield.com
Springfield to sell downtown property originally planned for public plaza
The Springfield Economic Development Agency plans to sell a two-story cinder block building on Main Street to a private company. Springfield Economic Development Manager Allie Camp told the agency’s board Feb. 23 that it received an offer to purchase 138 Main St. “to be used as an architecture studio.” The property is on the north side of Main Street between Mill Street and Pioneer Parkway West.
lookouteugene-springfield.com
Candidates, races come into focus ahead of the May primary election
The 2026 primary election is taking shape in Eugene and Springfield. The deadline for city council incumbents to file for reelection passed in Springfield on Tuesday, Feb. 24, and in Eugene on Wednesday. However, candidates for both councils who are not incumbents have until 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, to file.
philomathnews.com
How long does it take to sell a house in Corvallis in 2026?
Selling a house has become a difficult task in many cities across the U.S. Years of strained affordability have pushed homebuyers to the sidelines, causing inventory to build up and prompting some sellers to take their homes off the market until competition improves. Trends vary widely by region, though—usually driven...
hh-today.com
Calapooia Commons: Now it’s complete
For the last eight years or so, my bike rides through Albany have occasionally taken me past the corner of Fourth Avenue and Calapooia Street to check on a long-running story. Now the story has reached its end. Albany home builders Mark and Tina Siegner have successfully completed construction of...
The Register-Guard
Community, food trucks confused after 255 Madison abruptly closes
On Feb. 17, the food trucks outside 255 Madison saw a note taped to their windows. "Due to compliance and licensing issues, we are requiring you to remove your food cart from the property at 255 Madison indefinitely by March 5, 2026." The owners of Makedas, Jing Jings, Willamette Artisan Pizza, and Grateful Gringos were confused. And, they started to realize, they had less than a month to find a new place to park. A familiar story Chef Paolos Kidanemariam had his food truck parked at 255 Madison for five months before he got the note. His truck, Makedas, serves Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine. He relocated to 255 Madison after closing his brick-and-mortar Zagwe's , where Kidanemariam says his landlord broke his leasing agreement. "We were on the verge of doing really well there, but they pulled the plug on us out of the blue," Paolos said. "The lawyer said that, in Oregon, really, they can do whatever they want in the commercial side of real estate." Now, just as Paolos is settling back into the swing of things in his food truck, he might have to pick up and move again. The story is eerily familiar: a surprise shutdown,