About the Eugene and Springfield, Oregon Area 
Welcome to one of the most beautiful places in the world! A wealth of national ratings praise our city for its livability. But what exactly does that mean?
In Eugene it means friendly, outgoing people, and an environment with something for everyone. From the rugged outdoors, to quiet gardens, to bustling city streets; and a city that sincerely appreciates healthy lifestyles, cultural diversity, and the arts.
Here we enjoy first-rate services, and all four fabulous seasons, offering a year-round symphony for your senses, making Eugene a terrific place for visitors and residents alike - and there's much more!
History
In June of 1846, Eugene F. Skinner and his family founded a settlement on the banks of the Willamette River in Oregon's lush Willamette Valley. In those early days, some called the settlement "Skinner's Mud Hole." Did they ever lack vision! In 1851, the Territorial Legislature established Lane County, with Skinner's settlement recognized as its center. And eleven years later, in 1862, the settlement traded Skinner's last name for his first, becoming officially incorporated as Eugene, Oregon.
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We're Well-placed and Growing
In addition to being the Lane County seat, Eugene/ Springfield has grown to become Oregon's second largest metropolitan area. Nestled on the west side of the I-5 corridor, which links Canada and Mexico with every major West Coast City, Eugene is one hundred and ten miles south of Portland and one hundred and ninety-three miles north of the California border. The Pacific Ocean is only sixty miles to the west, the Cascade Mountains the same distance east.
Our neighbor to the east, just a stone's throw across I-5, is Springfield - a thriving city of 55,000 and gateway to the valley's magnificent McKenzie River.
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Eugene and Springfield are an important hub for business and industry in Oregon. The area's thriving retail, industrial, education and professional enterprises serve a metropolitan population of 220,000. We are the second largest market in Oregon, the fourth largest in the Pacific Northwest!
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Construction of new office and industrial space is steadily increasing, and there is plenty of fully improved land, ready for additional business development, in great locations throughout the metropolitan area.
Manufacturers of metals, machinery, computer software, computer chips, food products, plastics, electronic instruments, sport and pleasure boats, and timber products are among the wide range of specialty, manufacturing, and light industrial businesses that are going strong in our area. Local service organizations representing a broad spectrum of concerns are found here, along with thriving chapters of many national associations, societies and clubs.
Professional Services
Eugene and Springfield have earned a well-deserved reputation for the range and quality of professional services available here, from architects to zoologists, and everything in between. We are home to Oregon's second largest medical center (which has begun construction on a brand new, state-of-the-art hospital), and to nationally renowned consultants, physicians, surgeons, computer experts, teachers, and specialists in all facets of the law, as well as being the home of the University of Oregon. Employers such as Hyundai Semiconductor America, Symantec, Levi Strauss, and Carnival Cruise Lines have helped diversify the local economy.
Professionals will find that office space in a full range of styles is widely available, well-situated, and reasonably priced!
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First Time Buyers >The Real Bottom Line
An important part of buying a house is sitting down with your real estate agent or a mortgage lender to get a clear idea of how much you can afford. They will add up all of your monthly expenses, the mortgage payment, insurance, real estate taxes, homeowners or condo association fees--and the grand total can throw you into shock!
The important thing to remember is that the grand total isn't really the bottom line. When you add your tax savings to the equation, you may be pleasantly surprised. During the early years of your loan, almost all of the mortgage can be deducted from your state and federal income tax. The same is true of your real estate taxes. If you use part of your house as a home office, you may be able to qualify for additional tax savings. In some areas, homes with ground floor apartments are popular for offsetting part of the mortgage and offering even more tax savings.
When you make calculations about the monthly costs that include the tax savings, you may find that owning your own home is less expensive than renting a house or apartment of comparable size.
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The Spa Resort Hawaiians in Fukushima, Japan, offers an outdoor soaking tub that occupies a total area of 10,760 square feet and can accommodate 1,500 persons at one time. |
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