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I just wanted to let all of you know about two local family events that are happening this week.Tomorrow night, Schirle elementary school is hosting a Family Bingo Night. From 7:00-8:30, they will have bingo with prizes. On Saturday February 9th, all of the Roth grocery stores are hosting a Ki...
01/31/2008
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Martin Abeshaus wrote a couple of blogs about video tours in real estate. His latest being about getting rid of the shakes. On another forum I found this home tour video and it is worth checking out.Enjoy!
01/30/2008
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Location, Location, Location... Located in a desirable neighborhood...scream the typical real estate flyers.What exactly is "location" or a "desirable" neighborhood? I like to refer to it as neighborhood health. Agents know it when we see it, but we really don't like to talk about the dynamics,...
01/30/2008
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There has been a lot of talk about expanding McNary Field for more flights in and out of Salem. Delta Airlines, just this year, began making twice-daily flights from Salem to Salt Lake City. They city council is working on having direct flights to LA now. My husband travels a lot to California f...
01/29/2008
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Family Building Blocks, a wonderful local non-profit organization is starting a new tradition here in Salem Oregon. They are planning a creative and fun wine auction that is sure to be an annual event worthy of attending. On Saturday, May 17th, 2008, over 250 wine lovers will gather at the bea...
01/26/2008
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As agents, we have all worked with other agents whose lack of service to the client was frustrating and sometimes shockingly bad. I just filed my first grievance with my state agency against another agent. I felt really bad for her buyers, since I don't think they are aware of how bad their age...
01/25/2008
I went the doctor recently for a cold. It was a pretty average cold, nothing too funky about it. I wanted to get cured."In order to cure your cold, you need to get some rest, drink plenty of fluids, and eat well," said the doctor. "You should be fine in 1-3 weeks.""No, I want you to cure it, an...
01/24/2008
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One of the most important aspects of our culture is the power of choice. We can choose any religion, express our own thoughts, choose from a multitude of occupations, and essentially how we want to live our lives.There have always been and will always be discussions about ethics. Not just in re...
01/22/2008
There are a few pockets around the country that have seller's markets or neutral markets, but for the most part, real estate markets are advantageous for buyers.What this means for sellers, is that your home has to stand out, and be the best that it can, or buyer's just move on to the 50 other ho...
01/21/2008
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The start of a year always looks at statistics and where our market is heading. Looking at different areas of Salem, today I am specifically looking at the days on the market (DOM) trending. This is broken down by the different areas as recorded in the MLS. Area2006 DOM2007 DOM TrendKeizer78813....
01/20/2008
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Neighborhood real estate at its best delivered to you by a Principal Broker licensed in the state of Oregon. Get a peek into my inner data geek with my extensive Salem Oregon real estate trending graphs, or stick around to see if my sarcastic wit rears its ugly head. Either way, read, hopefully enjoy and find it helpful, then you know the drill...call/email/tweet me for help with your real estate needs.