Mr. Seller - Step Away From the Screwdriver - 07/16/10 11:09 AM
This is great advise written by a broker in DC, but the information applies to home owners ready to sell around Salem Oregon too!  If you are simply trying to save money by doing repairs on your house yourself, please honestly evaluate your skill level before attempting the repairs.
Via Lise Howe, Assoc. Broker and Attorney Licensed in DC, MD, VA,Coldwell Banker (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Chevy Chase):
     I just got a listing under contract in Chevy Chase and I survived the house inspesction process.  Now, I can finally take a breath!  The anxiety comes because the seller in Chevy Chase enjoys being a handyman in … (2 comments)

Summer Time Treats in Salem Oregon - 07/11/10 08:56 PM
Summer Time Treats in Salem Oregon

 
I was out with a buyer last weekend and she told me about a great treasure we have right here in the rural area of Salem Oregon, Willamette Valley Fruit Co!  The store is located in the Howell Prairie area and surrounded by various crop fields.
In addition to espresso, you can grab muffins or even a sausage dog and enjoy your lunch on the picnic tables outside.  There is playground equipment for the kids to burn off a little summer time energy too.
But the best part of my discovery was the homemade fruit … (4 comments)

July 4th celebrations in Salem Oregon - 07/04/10 08:49 PM
July 4th Celebrations in Salem, Oregon
 
Like most American towns this weekend, there is a variety of activities to choose from in Salem Oregon.  And you can even enjoy them since it stopped raining a couple of days ago!
Of course there is the "staple" fireworks stand found in just about every parking lot, like this one on South Commercial in Salem.  I have to admit that since we live in the country, I do not buy fireworks.  There is way too much vegetation to catch on fire, including the horse pastures.  And speaking of the horses, I really don't think they enjoy … (2 comments)

Funny Friday - Wacky Horse Laws - Part II - 07/03/10 01:06 AM
These were posted by another equine Realtor in another state and re-blogged with permission.  They are just too funny not to share!
Via Brigita McKelvie - Lehigh Valley, PA, Residential, Rural & Horse Properties (Cindy Stys Equestrian and Country Properties, Ltd.):
Last week I posted some wacky horse laws from around the country.  I promised you more for this week.
 
Take a look at these:
 
Wacky Horse Laws - Part II

In Bismark, North Dakota, "every home within city limits must have a hitching post in the front yard."  (I'm all for that.)
 
McAlester, Oklahoma - "It's taboo for … (3 comments)

I Want To Be My Real Estate Agents Best Friend! - 07/03/10 12:34 AM
Just read this article with great tips for home sellers to get their properties sold in todays competitive real estate market.  Try some of these tips for selling your Salem Oregon Horse Property too!
Via Carra Riley CRB, CRS, GRI (Author, Speaker, Consultant, Second Homes AZ LLC):
I Want To Be My Real Estate Agents Best Friend!
Being a serious seller takes participation on the real estate agents team.
If you want the real estate agent you select to have you on the top of their mind, you need to be the most cooperative seller they have! 
Think about it... an adversarial attitude … (3 comments)

 

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