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302 Aries, La Grande $204,900 3bed/2ba home has newer kitchen cabinets, paint, roof is about 4 years old, underground spnnklers, customshades,new cement walkpath around the home and the floonng is 4 years old. The back yard is very large and also has a good size garden shed. Family room has a sliding door leading to the patio. MLS¹15183884

1725 S. Main, Union $249,900 Large family home on edge of town on .85 acres, All new kitchen-by Terne kitchen, floonng, converted family room, air conditioning, underground spnnklers with water nghts from Cathenne Creek, and plenty of parking in the circular dnveway for R.V. boats etc.Ver nvatesettin .MLS¹15005161

1615 4th Stn Baker City $170,500 2 Story Bungalow, 5BR/2.5BA with full basement.

Wood fireplace, hardwood floors, carpeting and partially finished basement with family room, laundry area and bonus room. Detached single car garage, patio area in the backyard. MLS¹15040650

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Fine home on 5 acres this 2396 sq.ft. home offers everything with single level living in an open floor and split bedroom floor plan. 2400 sq.ft. fully insulated garage and shop, fish cleaning station and low maintenance garden spaces are a real bonus.

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42531 Moody, Richland $275,000 5BR/2BA, 2 acres. 2724 sq. ft. includes a finished basement with 2nd kitchen and laundry area. Afull length enclosed sunroom creates an additional 477 sq. ft. Fully fenced with garden area, cold storagercom,2760sq.ft.shop/machineshed.M LS¹15468286

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1001 S.12th St, La Grande$459,500 Custom gourmet kitchen, wood fioors, formal dining, large Ivg room w/fireplace. Theatre room, master suite w/3 more bdrms, new decks. 1.4 acresMLSII11273970

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r875 3rd Stu North Powder $110,000

Many updates including new flooring and new wood paneled ceilings. Open kitchen/dining room/ family room layout with 1BR/1BA, large laundry/ mudroom. Upstairs 3BR/half bath. MLS¹14300224

2190 20th Stu BakerCity $159,900 Vaulted ceilings, newly remodeled kitchen, new flooring, new paint, open floor plan, breakfast bar, large front porch and back deck, privacy fence, sprinkler system, 2-car garage, storage shed, RV parking, even room for a shop! MLS¹15035401

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2BR/1BA on the main floor, one very large bed- DREAM SPOT! This 2 acre piece of propertyoffers room upstairs, and a spacious kitchen with eat-in it all - privacy but still close to town, trees, pasture, kitchen. Property is fenced and features a views, and septic/well/power are already in place! detached garage and workshop. MLS¹15567666 MLS¹14043656

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Building permits drop 5.7 /0 in March, but it s all good Real Estate News Apr 16, 2015

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The number of newly issued building permits in March shrank by 5.7% from February, raising the question of whether new construction will fill the housing inventory void this year — but experts said there's no reason to panic.

According to the U.S. Commerce Department, homebuilders were granted a seasonall y adjusted 1,039,000 permits in March, down from 1,102,000 in February. Permits are a leading indicator of the health of the new-construction industry.

Homebuilders are not building speculative housing — they are waiting for a signed contract and hefty earnest money deposit before applying for a building permit to then start construction.

Monthly declines aside, permits are up 2.9% from March 2014 to March 2015, accordingto thereport.

"One month does not make a trend," said Jed Smith, managing director of quantitative research at the National

increase.

Yet, Jonathan Smoke, chief economist for realtor.com®, says that given the harsh winter weather in the first quarter of the year, it's no surprise new-construction activity was down in March.

"I'm not convinced the March statisticsarerelevant yet," he said,pointingto the yearly increases.

For the year to date, housing permits are up 8%, Smoke said."In some regions, we're seeing double-digit gains. It shows we're making progress — it's not even remotely enough to relieve the inventory shortage, but we're moving in the right direction."

In the western and southern regions of the country, single-family building permitsareup 10% fortheyearto date, according to the report. The Midwest is up 5%, and only the Northeast is down,

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Association of Realtors®."There is a continuing underperformance of the newconstruction market, but it's still better than where we were."

Smith says many small homebuilders have gone out ofbusiness since the housing bust. The remaining small builders, he says,sufferfrom lack ofaccessto credit, lack of skilled workers, and lack ofbuild-

ing materials.

To return to a normal market, Smith saysbuilderswould haveto construct1.5 million to 1.6 million new homes this year.

They're on track for about1.2 million, he said Housing starts — which is when the builder breaks ground for a new homerose by 2% in March, but that was well belowreportedexpectations ofa 15.9%

by 14%.

Maybe it's weather-related, but homebuilders completed only 823,000 houses in March, 3.9% below February and 5.8% below March 2014, according to the report.

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395 Baltimore Stn Elgin $135,000

Well kept duplex on corner lot, older single wide in back. Both sides of the duplex just remodeled, new floors, paint, very clean. New chain link fence, storage sheds. MLS¹14329669

Beautifully remodeled home, old style charmwit h new conveniencesand comfort. Nice kitchen island, pleasant office space. Master has a large walk in closet and bath, lots of storage. MLS¹15468371

7547 Mitchek Ln,Elgin $191,000 Shaw Creek runs thru the 10.69 acre.

Manufactured home on foundation, full length covered deck. Two nice metal building, large hay barn, good pasture, 10 minutes from town. MLS¹15075934

70602Valley ViewRdn Egin $289,000

Country Home on 44+- acres, 4 B/R, 3 Bath, detached garage, 2 large metal shops and horse barn and beautiful setting. Second kitchen/living quarters downstairs with separate exit. Nice pond and lots of horse pasture. MLS¹14673143

70668 Hwy 82, Elgin $248,500

Nice log home on 7.32 acres m/I, bunkhouse. Large metal shop with concrete floor, metal horse barn and hay barn.

Great horse property, corrals and good pasture. MLS¹15155805

72469 GoodRdn Elgin $399,000 Nicely remodeled farmhouse. New roof, wiring, improvements. 3 Ig ponds, over 70 acres, Lg metal hay/horse barn with stalls, metal equipment shop and several other outbuildings. MLS¹14621274

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10 ACRES M/L PRESSURE IRRIGATED. Pasture, great garden, fruit trees, 1554 sf WALLOWA LAKE HOME-Westside of the COMMERCIAL LAND ZONED INDUSTRIAL. home, large living room, family room and lake. 3200 sf home with fantastic views of the 5 + acres with 60 ton truck scale and several kitchen. Large utility and mud room. Several lake and mountains. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, large buildings. Sell will consider exchange of land or older farm buildings for storage, pond and kitchen and living room. Great for entertaining. other personal property. $1,100,000.

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431 ACRES OF FOOTHILLS JUST OUT OF UNION. Beautiful ranch home on 431 acres, 2400 sf shop with full bath and bunk house, 2400 sf hay barn. Wonderful kitchen, 3 BD 2 bath, 1896 sf plus 600 sf garage. Lots of water

on rangeland. Good well and concrete septic. $585,000

GREAT LOCATION FORYOUR NEW HOME!

HERE IS THE CUSTOM HOME YOU HAVE WAITED FOR! Many updates including electrical and plumbing, 3BR/2BA, solid no-squeak

floors throughout.Trees, private patio, shopand Property offers views of mountains and the a out building both on slabs. RV parking. Also Grande Ronde valley. Utilities are available with has a well to irrigate the property. Owner cursewer located at front of property. $39,500 rentl remodelin .$170,500

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Formerly a towing company so already set up with security fence, private road, 2-bay garage with lift and built-in air compressor, office, attached living quarters with two beds one bath, secure office, storage barn, shop and metal cabanas. Ideal location to start your own business! INCLUDESTHREELOTS.$240,000.

A GREAT INVESTMENT FOR DEVELOPERS planning to build a subdivision in the urban 30 ACRES OF COMMERCIAL PROPERTY, development area of La Grande. Property ZONED AND READY TO DEVELOP. Across kitchen, garage, covered/enclosed porch and a offers 8.16 acres with power and water avail- from Wal-Mart Superstore. Largest tract of

NICE DOUBLEWIDE HOME,3BR2BA, updated bathrooms with walk-in tub/shower, water filtration system and hot water on demand in

covered wood storage area. UG sprinkler system, fruit and shade trees, fenced, has electric gate.$133,000

large living room.Oversized garage-shop combination. Lots of fruit trees and great garden able. City Planning Department has aproposed contiguous commercial property in Union spot. New concrete septic and lots of flowers Master Plan for development that has been County. Call John Collins, Broker, for details, and trees surrounding the home. Possible approved. $275,000 541-962-5571 owner terms with large down. $239,000

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for occupancy.Brand new comp roof . Gas stove, washer & dryer, freezer, refer, cooktop & oven. Some furniture is also included if Buyer would like it. 2 Bedroom, 2 bath with extra large living room. Priced to sell at $55,900.

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Large living room. Enclosed front porch.

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Small acreage subdivision. $55,000 $83,500.

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30 ACRE PARCELWITH POTENTIAL FOR 3 BUILDING SITES. R-3 zone, seasonal creek. 3 BR, 2 Bath splitlevel home on a beautiful land-

close to services. Fenced back yard. Rents for 9+ ACRES WITH A VIEW. Sewer, water & power available. $139,000. $650.00 per mo. $69,500

scaped yard. Loft barn, shop, double car garage and machine shed. $595,000

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Nice Hfllcrest doublewide with 3 bedrooms and 2 bath. This 1440+/- sq. foot home has a covered carport with storage shed, vinyl windows and siding, and new comp roof in past year. All appliances stay. Ready for you to move in.Sp rent is 250 and includes sewer,water and garbage. MLS¹14304591

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341 N. 7th Ave., Elgin $65,000

1981 Liberty manufactured home with garage/ shop. Newer laminate flooring & newer kitchen cabinets, most windows are updated vinyl windows, 4BR/2BA, lots of built in storage. The garage has a nice shop/working area, storage room, plus room to p ark a v e hicle.

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365 N. 7th Ave., Elgin $89,700 Well cared for 2000 Marlette with 1404+/square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and an island kitchen plus 400+/- square foot storage building.

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1607 Adele Terrace, Elgin $89,900

Three bedroom home has new roof, vinyl siding and windows, new floors, bath updated, gas heating stove, kitchen stove, ceiling fan in dining room. MLS¹15560864

Little dynamo! You won't believe the remodel of this classic 60's singlewide. There's an almost new oversized garage/shop with 220 and two entrances. The 100 X 105' lot is completely fenced with 6' chain link so your garden will be critter free and it's plumbed with sprinklers! It's a beauty!

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1205 Benton Av, La Grande $105,000

3BR/2BA MF with carport, extra parking, open floor plan, partially fenced yard. Kitchen has an island and is open into the family room. Well insulated, vinyl windows, electric furnace and central air conditioning. Owner is negotiable, may be willing to credit buyer towards new carpeting. MLS¹15619507

71867 Palmer Junction Rd, Elgin $171,000

Ten acres m/I just a few minutes from Elgin, Oregon. Set up with a 1972 manufactured home, with stick built addition that includes a partial basement. Outbuildings include a small horse barn, shop bldg., & garden shed.

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500 Albany Stu Elgin $166,850

1106 2nd Stu La Grande $116,900

1800 Cedar Stu Elgin $126,000

1998 Liberty double-wide manufactured home Very nicely kept1991 double wide on 75x248 lot would be perfect as a starter home or for a busy in Elgin..3bdrm/2bth,spacious kitchen,vaulted college student. Low maintenance, fenced yard ceilings,woodstove,EFA furnce,new vinyl winwith a d e t ached single-car garage!dows and carpeting..room for shop,garden or MLS¹14276450 RV parking. MLS¹13647397

2409 0 Ave., La Grande $183,500 Exceptional 3BR/2BA home has open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, central air conditioning, oak cabinets, fresh paint, Jacuzzi bathtub, tankless hotwater heater, walk-in closet in master, vinyl windows, large fenced backyard, deck, automatic sprinklers, attached garage.

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3BR/2BA with 3+ beautiful acres. 2-car+ garage and horse barn with tack room. Garden shed for all of your yard equipment and ug sprinklers.

Fully fenced with creek running alongside the property. This is a perfect property for horses and other animals. New Septic System.

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1901 Linda Ln., La Grande $226,900

Very nice 3 bedroom 2 bath home in one of La Grande's prestigious housing areas. Remodeled kitchen, sunken living room, fireplace, and 2 car attached garage on corner lot. Just a choice home. A must see. Owner has now put in all NEW c arpeting t h roughout h o me.

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72406 Yarrington Rd., Elgin $165,000

Country one bedroom bungalow on approx. 12 beautiful acres northeast of Elgin on Yarrington Road. Nice large spring-fed pond MLS¹15036990

Special turn of the century 1889 4BR/2BA is move in ready with 2516 sq. ft. m/I. Gas fireplace insert, 2 bay windows, high ceilings, new floors, beautiful kitchen, all appliances, dining room, large master bedroom & bath with walk in closet.

Landscaped, fenced yard with deck, garage.

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865 N. 13th Ave., Elgin $195,000 3BR/2BA, vaulted ceilings, spacious open oak kitchen, all appliances included. Natural gas heat and hot water plus a heating stove. Two car garage with attached carport & storage shed also RV parking electric hookup and sewer dump. Fenced yard has sprinklers, garden, covered deck, huge views. MLS¹15017289

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1006 21st Stu La Grande $209,900

Recent remodel-fabulous kitchen and granite counter tops, brand new appliances, fireplace in living room with granite mantle, family room large enough for the big screen and a pool table!

New paint, vinyl windows, plus large attached two car garage, RV parking. MLS¹14598355

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1708 2nd St., La Grande $269,900

Beautiful 1912 colonial home, very large living room, formal dining. 4th floor room with storage may be another bedroom. New carpet, updated kitchen, rear deck, fruit trees, built-ins, wine cellar, oversized 1 car garage with workbench and storage cabinet. Full b asement.

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62429 Starr Ln., La Grande $274,500

Selling "as is", priced to sell. Solid home needs updating, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, finished basement. Good prospect for cleaning, painting, new floor coverings. Has several outbuildings, seasonal creek, horse pasture. MLS¹15470280

1509 Walnut St., La Grande $259,000

16x20 shop bldg., private back yard with 14x40 redwood deck. Built-in cabinetry, hardwood flooring, spacious living room with fireplace, dining room, remodeled kitchen, large bedrooms, basement with family room and storage, two car garage. MLS¹13396065

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10603 Emily Dr, Island City $299,900

69566 Haefer Lnu Cove $309,000

Beautiful custom home with plenty of room for the entire family! This 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath gem has a separate office, bonus room, fully fenced yard with covered patio for entertaining. The gorgeous kitchen is open to the dining area and family room. MLS¹15447652

T otally r e modeled f a r mhouse w i t h 3bdrm/1.5bth, new master bedroom, landscaped, pond, garden, water rights, large old barn, machine shed, very Ig. shop, other outbuildings, all on 2 ac. MLS¹14286729

5012 N. 15th Aveu Elgin $85,500

129 2nd Stu North Powder $18,950

Immaculate two bedroom, 2 bath Fleetwood home with vaulted ceilings, spacious inside and out, covered deck, carport, large chainlink fenced front yard, corner lot with lots of flowers and trees. Quiet mature neighborhood.

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Nice flat lot with services in good central location between La Grande, Union, Baker City, and Anthony Lakes..two storage sheds,ready 1212 V Aveu La Grande $29,950 for MF or stick built home..Will need a condi- Very nice level lot with utilities at the street. tional use permit t o b uild f rom city. Come and build your home or put your MLS¹13573960 Manufactured home on it. MLS¹15364218

2508 0 Aveu La Grande $390,000

Wrap-around porch, home office, oak kitchen with pantry & stainless steel appliances, master bedroom suite, basement family room & exercise room, plus walk-in safe! Remote operated blinds, intercom system, built-in vac, privacy fence, patio, hot tub, ug sprinkling, 3 car garage. MLS¹10063120

500 N 16th Aven Elgin $34,000 Large LOT Only, house is unlivable, buyer to remove. All utilities, power, water & sewer and natural gas are in and ready for new home or manufactured house to be setup. Corner lot size will be 85' x 90'. MLS15237956

71787 Hwy. 82, Elgin $750,000

173.10 acres m/I, spring fed pond, evergreen trees, fruit trees, farm ground, large shop.

Located just north of Elgin. Very nice custom home,approx.3600 sq.feet;maple hardwood & tile flooring, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, wrap around deck, & more!

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1003 Jackson Ave, La Grande $79,500

Sun porch, utility room and a mudroom with old-fashioned root cellar door in the floor.

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Lot 1 in Rose Ridge Subdivision. Beautiful one acre lot in Cove with valley and mountain views, ready for your dream home! The City of Cove is ready to issue building permits and all utilities available. DEQ A pproved for Conventional Sand Filter System. Water available at the street. MLS¹14571683

1010 Frontier Ct, La Grande $48,000

Affordable building lot with concrete foundation, gas, elec., phone & cable, & water/sewer on property, tap fees paid. Lot is 68' x 84'(m/I), city set backs are 16' front, 15' back; newer subdivision in La Grande, paved road, & very convenient location to shopping, senior center, etc. An ADA accessible floor plan is available & has beenapproved bythe City.MLS¹9049087

90112th Stu La Grande $130,000

0 Earnest, Elgin $55,000 Beautiful 2.22 acre parcel waiting for your dream home, shop or barn with plenty of room to spare. The site has power, gas nearby and the site has been DEQ approved for a standard septic system. Owner financing terms are available. MLS¹14380017

100211th St, La Grande $96,500

Nice 2 bedroom, 1 bath Bungalow near Eastern Ore. University. Low maintenance vinyl siding, good roof, gas heat, laminate and wood flooring, some vinyl windows. Plus you will love the extra deep lot, 55' x 140', shop building, and off street parking. MLS¹15522595

Spectacular view lot on the southside of La Grande! One of the best view lots in La Grande, approx 2.88 acres m/I with city utilities available. Views of the Blue Mountains, Wallowa Mountains, as well as the Grande Ronde Valley. A new home built here would have privacy and the convenience of living in town. MLS¹14541104

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300 Jefferson, La Grande $118,000 Recently remodeled income producing property. Includes a laundry mat with newer appliances (8 washers & 8 dryers), a one bedroom apartment upstairs, and 6 storage units.

Residential apartment has range, refrigerator, dishwasher, wall air conditioner, and carport.

Three 8x12 buildings provide 6 storage units.

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1421 S Ave, La Grande $162,000 Two homes for the price of one plus a large shop/RV garage on a gorgeous .25 acre lot.

Large garden plot, ancient apricot, plum and hazelnut trees, luscious lilacs, Japanese maples, prolific climbing rose, elm hedge and other enchanting plantings. MLS¹15443993

118 Main Stu Union $99,000 Building is gutted and ready fro any new business. It has ben removed from the Historical register so anything can be done with it Motivated, please bring all offers. MLS¹7804772

73551 Hwy. 82, Elgin $189,900

A great 160 ac piece with building site and power...needs well and septic, private and views. Hunting, orchard, and nice spring at S. end, raise your cows and horses. MLS¹1 5070758

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Efficent kitchen with island breakfast bar. Two Nice 2 bed 1bath home on 50 x 135 foot lot. ovens. Dining area, large living room, and 5 bed- Convenient location to downtown and the Library. rooms. Metal Barn and storage. MLS¹14595660 Ally access from the back. MLS¹14137466

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1503 N, LaGrande$67,000

1608 21st, LaGrande$169,000

1BR w/large bonus loft and a bonus room in the Built in 1963 3 Bed 1 Bath with attached garage. basement. Small yard so there is not a lot of mow- Fenced for animals. Sits on over 1 acre zoned ing etc... This home will go fast. Newer metal roof commercial. Plenty of room for a commercial busiand some remodeling done inside. MLS¹15149298 ness.. MLS¹14140758

10104 Leonard, IslandClty $64,000

Buildable lot 84x124. Subdivision with restrictions.

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66547 Hwy203, LaGrande $375,000

MFH on 38.5 acres. Large 1728 sq. ft. finished insulated heated shop. Two car insulated garage, horse barn, 6 stalls, insulated tack room. Barn with room for 50 ton of hay. Fenced, cross-fenced, hay field. Covered deck, fenced yard. MLS¹13469584

69704WapitiLane,Cove$319,000 1.72 acres. Has it all including 3 bedrooms 2 1/2 baths. Tri-level w/finished daylight basement over 2500 sq ft plus 702 sq ft garage. Oak floors,vinyl windows 2 kitchen ovens. Also has vaulted ceilings, decks and hot tub. Heated with 2 fireplaces and oil furnace. Has 220 outlet. MLS¹15024110

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Full Service Subdivision. Conditions & Restrictions.

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2918 N ERiverside, Pendleton $369,900

Electrical, heating, wiring and septic updates. Walk to library, grocery store, schools, warm water swimming pool, restaurants, room for limited livestock. 2460sf Metal Building is two shops in one, with covered carport. parking. MLS¹14219875

Manufactured Home Park with 16 spaces. Each space rents for $275/mo. Tenants pay Electric.

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61502 Hwy. 237, Cove$295,000

465 F,NorthPowder$74,995

Home w/extra storage area added to the back.

Near school. Updated wiring, plumbing. Seller will carry with acceptable terms. Sale is subject to Lot line adjustment to be paid for by buyer, approximatecostbetween $2800--$3,000.MLS¹15370097

1108 PennAveu La Grande$125,000

Two unit rental. PennAveside is one bedroom and rented for $500. 6th street side is 2 bedroom and rented for $525. Partial remodel inside. Built in 1900. Good rental income. MLS¹15145928

2106 Resort, BakerCity $220,000

271511th Street, BakerCity $69,000

Updated windows, roof and kitchen. Laundry area and basement storage. Outbuildings are in good condition. Large barn style building and 2 smaller sheds. Fruit trees. MLS¹14395355

1876 Restored. Kitchen has granite counters and Oak cabinets. Laundry area with abundant storage. Fixtures reflect the period time of the home.

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308 Division, LaGrande$123,900

3004Walnut,LaGrande$123,900

Need hel p owning yourown home,think Duplex, Looking for an affordable home.Think duplex. Live Live in one side rent out the other to help pay the in one side and rent the other to help make the mortgage. This Duplex is move in ready, new roof mortgage. Duplex is very goodcondition and ready fresh paint. Investors this until has minimal vacan- rent. This unit has a low vacancy rate. Don't miss cy rate and is ready to go. MLS¹14417475 this one! MLS¹14538734 h

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69728 Squire Loop,Cove$279,000 4BR/2BAcustom home builtin2005.Fencedback yard, back patio with pergola and second story deck with a hot tub.Woodstove and forced air heat for the winter, A/C for the summer, and plenty of parking. Open floor plan, an eat in kitchen, and bar style seating. MLS¹14143556

1202 E. Aveu La Grande$155,500

10909 Kristen, Island City $67,500 Full Service Subdivision; Lot 37-79.03 X100. City

Third bonus room upstairs current used as bedroom. Efficient, pantry and full basement for storage and laundry area. Newly fenced back yard

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Fannie Mae offers first-time home buyers big help Real Estate News Apr 16, 2015

By: Chrystal Caruthers If you're a first-time home buyer just entering the market, you're in for a springtime treat: Fannie Mae will now payyour closing costs, up to 3% of the price of the home — provided you take the mortgage giant's home-buyer counseling course first.

The new HomePath Ready Buyer program, announced on Wednesday, allows first-time buyers idefined as those who have not owned a home in the past three years) to take an online course, get certified, and become eligible for what could amount to significant savings. For instance, on a $150,000 home, Fannie Mae could contribute up to $4,500 toward your closing costs — which typically range from 2.5% to 3% of a home's price —and even reimburse you for the $75 online course.

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The closing costcreditapplies only to properties in Fannie Mae's own inventory.

Fannie Mae owns thousands ofhouses acrossthe country,allseized in foreclosure proceedings, and now the governmentbackedprivate corporation isactively trying to unload that inventory. Searching our own site's listings, we found 7,075 single-family homes listed as Fannie Mae HomePath properties.

"Depending on the details of the terms, closing costs can also help with down payment," said Jonathan Smoke, chief economistforrealtor.com®."It reduces the amount that you have to bring to the table."

This five-bedroom, three-bathroom house qualifies for closing cost assistance from Fannie Mae. ing rehabbed homes.'This goes straight to the buyer's needs."

Montro says first-time home buyers are usually either"cash-poor or credit-poor.

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By: Chrystal Caruthers The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dipped to 3.66% this week, down from 3.7% last week, and new-construction home buyers lapped up the savings.

Mortgage applications rose 17% in March from February, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association Builder Application Survey.

"Overall, applications for new-home purchases during the first quarter of 2015 increased 20% relative to the first quarter oflast year," Lynn Fisher, MBA's vice presidentofresearch and economics,said in a statement."Continued strength in builder applications raises the likelihood that housing starts will be strong over the next few months."

"Housing starts" is industry lingo for when a builder actually breaks ground on

a new home. It's a good measure of where the new-homes market is headed, since it takes months to go from groundbreaking to completi on.

New-construction home sales are up as buyers opt to wait for a home to be built rather than compete in existing-home bidding wars. Buyer demand is driving prices higher across the board. The average loan size of a new-construction home increased

to $314,394 in March &om $311,379 in February, according to the MBA. Still, mortgage rates fell as a result of lower-than-expected jobs numbers.

The economy added 126,000 new jobs in March, well below market expectations of 247,000jobs,according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rate remained at 5.5%. '%e did see some uptick in wages, as average hourly earnings increased 7 cents for the month and are up 2.1% over the year," said Len Kiefer, deputy chief econo-

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By: Silvia Ascarelli Your next new home is less likely to have a whirlpool bathtub, or even a linen closet.

What it might have are energy-efficiency features, even if you don't necessarily notice them. And it's still hard to find a new home that doesn't include a walk-in re closet in the master bedroom. r The whirlpool tub in the master bathroom makes the list of the 10 features Ah, the good old days for whirlpool bathtubs.

Credit: Getty Images builders are least likely to include in a The NAHB ask builders to rank feahome built this year, according to a recent not want a luxurious bathtub experience, survey from the National Association tures from 1 inot at all likely to include showers are another story. One bathof Home Builders. And its popularity, at in a typical single-family home) to 5 ivery room feature that is rising in popularity likely to include). The lists show few is multiple shower heads in the master leastamong builders,hasdropped since 2012, the first time this survey was done. changes in the top 10, and most ratings bathroom. In 2012, showers with multiple Admittedly, it isn't the least likely ame- show only incremental shifts, if any. showerheads fell off the list of 10 least That's because preferences don't change nity — that would be an outdoor kitchen, likely features, with an average rating of complete with cooking, refrigeration and very quickly, noted Rose Quint, assistant 2.9.

In 2015,therating rose to 3.1. sink. But that one, unlike a whirlpool, is Linen closets aren't quite going the way vicepresident forsurveyresearch atthe oflaminate countertops, one of the least actually a touch more likely to be included National Association of Home Builders.

While fewer prospective buyers may likely features builders will include this this year than in 2012.

year, according to the NAHB survey. But theirpopularity hasdropped over the pastthree years,from 4.6 to4.2.

The focus on energy efficiency is curbing builders' interest in building two-story rooms, Quint said."Consumers consider those spaces to be energy inefficient,a she saId. The most popular energy-efficiency feature are low-emissivity, or low-e, windows.

These have a special coating that helps keep heat inside during the winter and outside during summer.

They are now"almost the norm" in new construction, said Jeff Lowinsky, vice president for technical services at the Window and Door Manufacturers Association.

Consumers looking to replace windows can judge their energy efficiency by ratings from the National Fenestration Rating Council. The U-factor, which measures how well it keeps heat from escaping, is more important in colder climates, while the solar heat gain is the more important number in warmer climates, he said.

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720 Galveston Stu Elgin $79,900

1602 7th St., La Grande$99,900

Spacious corner lot with 3 bedroom ranch is Cute 2 bedroom home on corner lot. Spacious liv fenced, offering garden space and parking. Free ing room, updated bath, convenient back porch standinggas stove keeps things warm and cozy fenced yard and garage/storage. Perfect for what for ou and ours! MLS¹15670706 ever your needs are! MLS¹14299481

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1810 YAve., La Grande $123,900

1999 Marlette home on large lot with insulated double car garage that can be your shop! Cement pad for RVparking, storage shed, dbl gate for alley access, garden spot & fenced yard. MLS¹14433147

2706 2nd Stu La Grande $100,000

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1608 X Aveu La Grande $129,000 7 1 5 4th St., North Powder $132,000

Don't miss the value in this 5 bedroom 2 bath home with a large fenced back yard! This 1980 sq. ft. home offers a remodeled kitchen open to the living room. MLS¹15498334

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The 3 bed/2bath home has a spacious furnace. Outside private patio, fire pit, storage master and a warm sunny kitchen. MLS¹14411160 shed...did I say private? MLS¹15538171

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1705 Claire Stu La Grande $139,500

Very nice large 4 bedroom 2 bath home with large living and family rooms. MLS¹14357108

975 4th Stu Union $159,900

Extra parking, large level corner lot. 3 bdrmsand2 bathrooms, large family room that opens to decks and fenced yard. Double car garage, off street arkin & a new roof. MLS¹14541715

2206 Pine Stu La Grande $160,000

Cute 4 bedroom, 2 bath home w/laminate and tile throughout! Master suite w/walk in closet. Outside enjoy fenced parking, large patio, dog kennel and a slab to build your garage! MLS¹15178905

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RV parking, new exterior paint and a lovely cov Why not throw in a nice detached shop/garage? ered deck perfect for entertaining. MLS¹14507386 This 3 bed/2bath Cove home is it! MLS¹15123513

1202 Bryan Stu Cove $177,500

3BR/2BA, with an oversized two car attached garage with an additional detached shop for those extra projects. Back fenced yard with a great play structure. MLS¹14639584

660 Albany Stu Elgin $179,000

If you are interested in a comfortable 3 bed home, a perfect fenced yard and a shop that will make your friends jealous, this Elgin home is for you.

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404 Spring Ave., La Grande$183,900

Original woodwork throughout! Stunning living and dining room combo lights up with the morning sun through the lead windows and splashes light on the hardwood floors. MLS¹15247385

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Rare registered Historical home! 4BR/1.5BA, tile, slate, laminate, updated kitchen, bathrooms.

Recent appraisal of $240,000 by licensed, certified, inde endent a raiser. MLS¹14600205

608 Main Stu Cove $203,000

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1712 Glacier Stn La Grande $215,000 62946 Fruitdale, La Grande$225,000

Open floor plan. Landscapedwell and has covered carport that could easily be a garage. Built in gas fireplace open kitchen dining area a formal living room great views! MLS¹15390127

1 acre on outskirts of Island City! Oversized shop, 3 bedroom 2 bath homefeatures a living room and family room, large dining and a bonus roomfor an office space or 4th bedroom! MLS¹14167759

1905 Linda Ln u La Grande $239,000

4BR home, living room opens to formal dining & eat in kitchen. Newer roof, siding & deck-plumbed for gas BBQ, fenced back yard. New master suite w/office or nurser area. MLS¹14019774

10904 McAlister, Island City $239,900

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Completely remodeled kitchen with all new cabinets,counters and appliances. Updated flooring, 3 bdrm home. Large parking area,Lawn with s rinkler s stem and new hot tub. MLS¹14459130

9+ acres. 2 homes, 2 general purpose buildings, large shop, hay cover, multi-purpose sheds, double-wide MF home, 1922 Sq. ft and stick built farm s le home. Views. MLS¹14293333

On .80 acres this 4 bedroom 3 bath home offers spacious living and plenty of shop space. There is an 1800 sq. ft. finished shop and a 576 sq. ft. detached ara e. MLS¹15252884

Great rural property with Umatilla National Forest in your backyard. Three br 2 bath home with large shop with two hobby rooms. Metal Barn with 4 stalls. Ver Private. MLS¹15604817

Hardwood flrs and plenty of storage, 3 BR, plus bonus room. Family room, formal dining, living area exits to well landscaped lawn. Private with a hot tub and 3 car ara e. MLS¹14034411

62143 Gaertner, La Grande$385,000

62397Wagoner Hill, Summerville $388,900

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4BR/2BA. Fenced,barn,machine shed,loaf- with 4BR/3BA! Custom master bedroom with thru closet to the tiled en suite! MLS¹14310179 in shed, metal sho with 220. MLS¹ 14183770

63708Mt.Glen,LaGrande $300,000 3.8 acre, m/I, 1 bdrm mh rental, shops, barn, storage, pasture and covered RVparking. Home offers a family room, large kitchen and views from the over sized livin room. MLS¹14675373

Over 5 acres is put to great use with a beautiful 3 Pasture, gardens, orchards, spring for domestic bed 2 bath home, over 500 sq ft shop with an water, water rights, machine, storage & covered additional 3 bays for parking, and a large barn with wood storage buildings. 3400+ s/f daylite 5/3 home man horse amenities. MLS¹15590011 offers has room for animals. MLS¹14482319

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7 Pine Crest Dru La Grande $429,000 62310Wagoner Hill, Summerville$429,000

4BR/3BAlog home has huge windows.W rap deck 5676s/f +m custom living on 1.42 decked & landw/views. Barn with stalls & shop offer bunkhouse scaped acres. Both formal & fun theater room livupstairs with 2 bedrooms! Pond, parking andmuch ing. Mtn & wildlife views near hiking. Very large more! MLS¹14638522 ourmet entertainin kitchen. MLS¹13612580

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67287 ShawCreek, Elgin $445,000

Lodge Style 2800 s/f, 2/Level Home on 19 acres, 160 acres. Log homew/nice truck bayport, potenviews. New garage. Log siding, circular drive tial studio/bunk house, gp outbuildings, off the grid, Expansive living areas & enclosed decks generators, solar & propane, Pasture & merchant4BR/3BA. MLS¹1 5597210 able timber. MLS¹13245842 COMMERCIAL BARE GROUND © La Grande, OR. Exit Hwy 84 ©Hwy82, 2ndexit into LaGrande.

As one piece asking $17.00 p/s/f. Build td suit dr owner will partition lot. Next tdStarbucks dnthe way td Super Walmart. More land available adjacent. $2,125,289 MLS¹12409185 PAINTTHE PICTUREINYOURIMAGINATIONdf a custom homebuilt with views df the Walowa River, valley and largemountain range! Set dn rolling hills, this 157 acre property alreadyhas a landingset in motion for yournewhome!With powerat the corner df the property,anda spring ready for use,this acreage makes building your customhome anoption! $2,1 25,289 MLS¹15231401

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La Grande, Oregon at Hwy 82 with high visibility and great perimeter access. Zoned General Commercial 16,584 Square feet with an employee hsing and storage building. The commercial pylon signs will stay under MeadowSign ownership with maintenance easement recorded. MLSยน14696091

410 Railroad Aveu Imbler 3180,000

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2104 Island Ave u La Grande3150,000

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Investment and business opportunity! After 30+ years, the North Powder grocery is looking for a new owner!* Including 1.25 +/- acres of land, the grocery has plenty of asphalt parking, space for truck parking and is operating 7 days a week!

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10901 Island Ave u Island City 3375,000

10505 W.1st St, Island City 3489,000 1907 U Ave., La Grande3565,000

2,974 sq. ft. one level building on a very busy hwy. Newer Commercial Building with (2) two door bays Most of the building is trussed so walls can be and and 2 separate office area with 3 offices each removed or moved around. Approx 1 acre of com- and a reception area. No load-bearing walls, so could be reconfigured. MLSยน12423150 mercially zoned property MLSยน12057297 ยนII

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VALLEY VIEWS FROM THISWONDERFUL 1.71 ACRES. DEQApproval in 2001 for sand filter with priced and various acreage sizes. All infrastructure curtain drain. Beautiful spot to build your home! included plus roads. Adjacent 1093 acre ranch for $35,900 MLSยน15512759 sale also. Beautiful Eastern Oregon. Perfect for RESIDENTIAL LOT SUBJECT TOPARTITION, La extended family ownerships. MLSยน15610931 Grande, Oregon.21,280 s/f. $55,000 MLSยน14615812 2.3 M/L BARE COMMERCIAL ACREAGE, LOCATION, SPACE, AND VIEWS! Including two Pendlet on,OR $24,450.MLSยน15650243 parcels that combined are over a half acre, this is a READY.SET. BUILD! 50x100 Building lot in City of bargain. Build yourdreamhomeon the South sideof La Grande the - lot next to this is alsoavailable for an town and wake up to a view of Mt. Emily. $69,900 nice, large lot if you'd like!! $22,000MLSยน15014240 MLSยน15582014 LA GRANDE,OREGON BARE LAND BUILDING CALL TODAY AND GETMAP, buy separate or with SITE. Please call for more information. $30,000 property listing 15636822 to create your own subdiviMLSยน14613306 sion. Total acreage at that time is 3.64 M/L. Call for NICE SIZED CORNER BUILDING LOT in La details soon! $69,900MLSยน15662446 Grande! 70 x100 - andthe lot nextdoor is also availMANY POSSIBILITIES WITH THIS 1.19 ACRES! able! Great opportunity. $30,000MLSยน15083118 You can subdivide anddevelop, or build your home

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dividable, subject to Union County approvals. $489,000 MLSยน13410522 COMMERCIAL BARE GROUND at La Grande, Oregon. Off secondexit at Hwy82. 2.44 acres and.43 acres, $11.00p/s/f. Build to suit orownerwill partition to suit. CC&R'sapply.Adjacent to Starbucks on Hwy 82 off Hwy 84 inpath to SuperWal Mart. $1,375,176 MLSยน12455726

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By: Chrystal Caruthers The average house hunter is probably not going around with Janet Yellen on the brain — but he should. Yellen, chairwoman of the Federal Reserve, is the single most important person in the financial world when it comes to interest rates. What she says, and doesn't say, affects not only what you pay for your mortgage, but also how much home you can afford.

Yellen removed one little word,"patient," from her statement after the Federal Reserve Board's two-day meeting on Wednesday. Without the word indicating that the Federal Reserve will continue to keepinterestratesatzero,m arket volatilityisinevitable,and that'snotgood.

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rates, and a stronger economy, the Fed is eyeing interest rates. While many econom ists have been predicting 2015 tobe the year when rates would inch up, this new development is a clear signal rates will move more than an inch.

"I would expect that we will likely see 40 to80 basis-pointincreases in longerterm rates like the 30-year fixed over the next six to nine months," said Jonathan Smoke, chief economist at realtor.com®.

Changes in rates are often described in basis points — 100 basis points equal 1 percentage point.

Not since the days of Alan Greenspan has Fed policy direction been so unintelligible. Be prepared. If you're shopping for a home, lock in your rate. Rates are now subject to wild movements, and rates may climb as early as June, while some economists are forecasting rates will jump closer to October.

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66782 Willow Creek Rdu Heppner $749,999

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72306 Nash Lnu Pendleton $449,000

Horse Property. Beautiful Custom Home on 20 ares, m/I. Extremely well cared for home with over 3500 s/f. Horse barn, large shop, garage area and RVparking. Easy access off Hwy 84. Alfalfa and pasture w/water rights and fenced. Panoramic views of the Blue Mountains. MLS¹14559243

35513 KeeneyFork Rd, Long Creek $864,000

Eastern Oregon Ranch located out of Long Creek. 1093 acres m/I available for your operation. One mile creek runs through property, Malheur National Forest frontage, landowner hunting tags. Seasonal summer grazing, loft barn, outbuildings and old homeplace. MLS¹15189471

83834 Airport Ln, Joseph $3,980,000

Historic Hayes Family Ranch is one of Wallowa County's oldest & most revered farms including productive irrigated hay fields.

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By DorisA. Black Determining the selling price of your home, most likely your single largest investment, can be tricky. There is no predetermined formula to give you the price a buyer is willing to pay, while at the same time giving you the largest possible profit. However, through diligent market research, you may be successful at reaching an optimum price.

The right price will attract the interest ofbuyersand realestate agents alike.It will also generate showings and offers which could produce a sale in record time.

Many factors influencea homebuyer when it comes to viewing houses. Location, neighborhood and the number of bedrooms are important. The most important factor, however, is price. The right price will determine who chooses to view your home and who doesn't.

Most homeowners know it may take months to sell their home iaverage time is 90 days), but many don't realize that from the time they put the "For-Sale" sign in the yard, most activity will take place within the next 15 — 20 days. This is the time that most serious buyers will walk through your door. People who have looked at all the available homes rush to see anything new on the market as soon as it appears.Homes that arepriced right createa sense ofurgency in prospective buyers. They know a house priced right won't be on the market for long.

Let's look at the most obvious mistakes homeowners make when pricing their home: In aneffortto getthehighestpossible price, homeowners often overprice their homes. Many try to compensate for improvements by raising the asking price to more than what the market will bear. For example, the addition of a 30-foot deck on the back of the house is a luxury item potential buyers may not want and may not be willing to pay extra for having. Generally speaking, homeowners only recoup apercentageoftheirremodeling costs.

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Additionally a price that is too high will give the impression that you don't really want to sell and serious buyers will pass you by, so will real estate agents who have a prospectiveclient.

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As the seller, there are no surefire ways to predict the optimum price, but there are steps you can take to help you get in the ballpark. Researching the market is key. By viewing similar homes in the neighborhood or surrounding area, you'll be able tofi nd a basicstarting point.

From there, increase or decrease the asking price of your home accordingly. Don't hesitate to ask the owners of those other homes for sale how they arrived at their price. Their experiences can often lower your learning curve when arriving at the right price.

Before you arrive ata price,ask a local realestateagent to do a Comparative

Market Analysis of your home. A Comparative Market Analysis utilizes data from recently sold homes in your area —homes with the same features as yours, such as the number ofbedrooms/baths and squarefootage— toarrive ata price.M ost agents are willing to help even if you plan to sell the home yourself in the hopes that you'll remember them should you decide to list your home with a real estate agent.

Be sure to get more than one analysis for comparison. If neither analysis comes close to the price you were thinking of asking, you may want to re-think your price. Many times, our expectations are higher than they should be, so be sure to do your own market research, too.

There is no surefire formula for pricing a home. It is a game ofhit or miss. But through proper research and the advice of professionals who view hundreds of homes each year, you can arrive at an optimum price.

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Real Estate News

By Ronda Addy Building a house today doesn't mean you have to use the same old materials.

Thanks to a little thing called progress, new building materials are popping up all over the place.

Although the principle has been around for hundreds of years, green roofs are new to the architectural scene. These vegetatedroofcoversuseplantsin placeof tiles or shingles, decreasing storm water runoIE filtering pollutants out of rainwater and decreasing energy usage. If used wide-scale, green roofscould reduce the urban heat island effect of a city.

Green roofs are available in different depths and require strong structural support. With just a few inches of growth medium and wedding-cake layers of waterproofing membranes and root barriers to prevent leaks, they can be planted with alpine plants. In some cases, deep soil and

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irrigation systems may be used to grow shrubs, grass and trees. Green roofs are being used successfully on at least two buildings in the United States, city hall in Chicago and the headquarters of the American Society of Landscape Architects.

Concrete is no longer the drab, gray building material it once was. Manufactured by Lafarge, Ductal, which has been on the market for a few years now, casts like concrete and feels like concrete but behaves like metal once cured. It is five times stronger than regular concrete thanks to the small fibers of steel or polymer dispersed throughout the matrix.

Ductal costs about as much as traditional concrete and steel and comes in custom recastshapes. Ithasbeen used in several pedestrian bridges around the world and a light rail transit station in Calgary.

Similar to Ductal, bendable concrete resists cracking 500 times more than traditional concrete, weighs less and requires

Although it is not available on the market, SmartWrap, a thin material made from thesame plasti c as soda bottles and pressed into rolls, is strong enough to provideprotection from a Category 3 hurricane. An organic light-emitting diode technology of organic molecules is deposited onto the plastic film. This emits light when an electric current is applied, providing lightning protection.

Microcapsules of change-phase materials are embedded in the film, absorbing heat in the summer and releasing heat in the winter, thereby controlling the climate in the building. Organic photovoltaic cells are also embedded in the film to absorb sunlight and produce power.

There are some wildly different products out there for house designers to use, including glass and paint that can clean themselves.

Some materialsareeasier to find than others, but all are definitely unique.

fewer joints and reinforcements. Bendable concrete uses synthetic fibers, which are placed in the mix with traditional construction equipment and techniques.

It has been used in projects in Australia, Japan, Korea and Switzerland.

A small German company has developed LiTraCon, a translucent concrete containing glass optical fibers as thick as a human hair. To make sure each fiber makes contact with surfaces on both sides, the blocks are built in stages. A thin layer of concrete is poured into a long, narrow m old; thisprocessisrepeateduntila long beam is formed, which is then cut into short, rectangular building blocks.

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3 bedroom has great layout! Yard fenced and private for summertime bbqs. Nice garage/shop in the back. Drip system for flower beds.Newerpaint, and newervin Iwindows. MLSยน15495233

2606 Starlight, La Grande $144,296 65826 Hemlock St., Elgin $171,000

This home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms Great small acreage. 2BR/2BA, two nice outbuildwith a very spacious and open living room and ings. Large two car garage with roll up doors and kitchen. This design is great for entertaining work shop with extra storage room. Nice 24x36 uests. MLSยน1 4660937 Buildin with 12 ft. roll u door. MLSยน14073486

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607 M Ave., La Grande $175,000

Beautiful, well-maintained 4bed/2bath. Nice deck, underground sprinklers, yard andcorner lot. Bonus room and family room downstairs. All new windows. Great 0 ortunit . MLSยน15620833

1001 Division St, Elgin $180,000

This 1890 built home retains all of its original charm with 9 and 10 foot ceilings throughout.

Complete elegance with 5 bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths on a double sized corner lot. MLSยน14012346

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Remodeled 3BR/2BA, open floorplan. New Paint inside and out, new carpet,. Recent home inspection shows the amount of work that has been done tothis ro ert! MLSยน15466170

402 Scorpio, La Grande $249,000

Well cared for custom, stick built home. Large, fenced lot with established landscaping. Covered frontporch and back deck.On a quietdead end street. MLSยน14584470

69589 Myers, Summerville $249,900

2BR/2BA, just over 11 acres with barn and pasture. The home could be made into a 3 bedroom, and still have two living rooms. Private home on acrea e and not too far from town. MLSยน14369623

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Completely remodeled on the inside. Home has 1888 sq. ft. ofliving space, with 4-bd. and1ba. New F/G/A furnace, vinyl windows, wiring, plumbing and roof. Two lots for sale. MLSยน14051442

510 H Ave., La Grande $339,900

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1412 Bonneville, La Grande$360,000

One owner custombuilt home that they have loved for the past 25 years.Views, custom oak kitchen cabinets, attached garage, detached garage/shop, RV arkin . MLSยน14399008

Ene ci e ntvustombuilt, single level, 2500 sq.Great views of the city, mountains and valley from ft. ho e with shop, and barn on almost 20 acres! this 3716 sq. ft. home located on 6ac. Many up A great domestic well (40gpm), a creek below the dates including the kitchen with an inland and all of house and nice views. MLSยน15262958 the a liances sta . MLSยน14263396

69574 Lantz Lnu Cove $499,000

1612 Washington, Baker City $200,000 70222 Warnock Rd uWallowa $299,500

68633MillCreekLn,Cove$389,000 5BR/3BA, library/den, gourmet kitchen, floor-toceiling chimney,spacious master suite, nice roomy basement. Extra large shop with guest quarters.

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Nice pond at headquarters location. MLSยน14098010

Custom built home w/extras! 3BR/3.5BA. Outdoor This 6 bedroom 3 bathroom home offer lots of livliving area, exercise room, hardwood, tile floors. ing area. It is currently set up as a triplex.

Granite counters. Gorgeous views, 5 car garage Beautifully landscaped with lots of room for your with 2 RV doors, 1 1/2 acres! MLSยน14175775 arden. MLSยน15571018

This 22 acre parcel borders the Wallowa River on 107 Island Av, La Grande $170,000 the north, has water rights. 3bd. 2ba.1536 eq.ft. of THINKING OFOWNINGYOUROWN BUSINESS? living space. Out buildings include, barn, shop, This is a good investment. There is over 2000 sq. ft. to work with. MLSยน14206572 and 30 x 160 ha barn. MLSยน13164113

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280 N. DeweyAveu Union $24,000

Nice size lot in Union waiting for your homeplans.

Utilities are in the street so don't delay. Hurry before it's gone. MLS¹14389210

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1703 Chelsea, La Grande $32,000

Building lot in newer subdivision, will accept M/H or stick built homes. Pavedstreets, side walks and curbs. MLS¹12158663

Polk Ave., La Grande $27,900

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TERMS. Approx. water and sewer connection fees are $3, 175.00 plus standard tap fees.

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Lake Ave., La Grande $29,900

Lot 3S is 6000 sq ft. Come take a look. Owner will consider terms. Approx. water and sewer connection fees are $3, 380 plus standard tap fees.

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Building lot in newer subdivision, will accept M/H or stick built homes. Paved streets, side walks and curbs. MLS¹12262075

2405 Watson St u La Grande$37,000

Building lot in newer La Grande subdivision. This lot is ready to build on, and all utilities are stubbed to the property line. Curbs, and sidewalks are in lace. MLS¹15571448

2416 Starlight Dru La Grande$46,000

Newer La Grande subdivision. This flag lot is ready to build on, has a chain link fence and all utilities are stubbed to the property line. Curbs, sidewalks and drivewa are in lace.MLS¹15534397

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E. Ash, Union $29,900

Large 98ft. x120ft. building lot in Union. Low traffic located on a dead end street. Large open area to the south of this lot. City sewer is stubbed to the lot, cit water in the street. MLS¹14579945

Longview Ln ¹11, Cove $60,000

Mountain View Dr, Cove $65,000

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Building site with small creek and riparian area.

Fantastic views of mountains and the Grande Ronde Valley. Owner may carry a contract. Call Anna for details.MLS¹13103042

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2.16 acre buildable lot near Cove located in a new subdivision that could continue to grcw. Invest now and maybe build later when the time is right??

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Woodvilla Grn, Island City $75,000

Build your dream home on this 3/4 acre lot.

Located just North of the city of Union, this property has the country feel you want, but is still walkin distance to town. MLS¹14522173

3.49 acres with great views of the mountains and valley below. Subject to CC&R's of Mt. View Estates. Creek runs through property. Plenty of room for our animals. MLS¹14634435

2acre building site. Looking for that special place to build your dream home? This could be it, drive by and have a look. Located on the outskirts of beautiful Cove, Ore on MLS¹10059777

Highly visible commercial lot just off Hwy. 82 in Island City. City services available for this lot so get ready to get established and start or relocate here.

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605 Lake Ave., La Grande $89,900

70291 Hafer Ln., Cove $99,900

Igo Lane, La Grande$155,000

Jakob Street Duplex $895 mo.

104 Jefferson $700 mo

1914 2nd Street $795 mo.

31312th Street ¹32 $750 mo.

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Unbelievable views. Build your dreamhome on this Almost 10 buildable acres with unobstructed views beautiful11.25 ac. building lot. Power is already on of the Mountains and the Valley below. Off Igo the lot and has DEQ approval for septic system. Lane just minutes from town. Peaceful and quiet.

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0 Q Ave, La Grande $320,000

Streets, curbs, sidewalks are in. 4.79 Ac. Currently zoned for multiple housing, possible zone change to medium density residential or general commercial. Possible owner carr. MLS¹12223877

Kerns Loop, Cove $379,000

Great property to build your new home on with beautiful views. A total of 239 ac. approximately 33 acres of tillable ground with 2-year round springs reat for summer asture. MLS¹14685513

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Bricks are made &om clay in two ways: by pressing or by extruding. In pressing, large high-pressure presses compress clay into brick moulds, while in extruding, water is added to the clay mixture and extrudedthrough a die under extreme pressure. Bricks come in two types: face or building. Face bricks are uniform in size and color and are used for most building projects, while building bricks are slightly imperfectand off-grade and are used for less important projects.

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Whatever you select you will have to live with for a very long time. Because of this, many homeowners today rely on software to help them choose. Many programs are available that will enable you to try on diferent bricks on a home that is similar in style to yours. For more information on the software that is available, check with your builder.

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