Local Family Events - 01/31/08 03:01 PM
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 Kids … (0 comments)
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Professional Video Tours - 01/30/08 05:16 PM
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!
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Is your neighborhood healthy? - 01/30/08 10:40 AM
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, as the dreaded "steering" word … (1 comments)
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Airport Expansion for Salem - 01/29/08 11:46 AM
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 … (0 comments)
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Uncorked-Calling Wine Enthusiasts - 01/26/08 11:15 PM
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 beautiful … (0 comments)
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The essence of professional service - 01/25/08 11:50 PM
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 … (2 comments)
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A cure for the cold-hourly rates in real estate. - 01/24/08 09:20 PM
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 … (3 comments)
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The Power of Choice - 01/22/08 04:57 PM
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 … (20 comments)
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Is your agent sabotaging the sale of your home? - 01/21/08 04:20 PM
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 … (7 comments)
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Market Trends in Salem Oregon - 01/20/08 10:08 AM
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.
Keizer DOM have not climbed … (0 comments)
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Revitalizing downtown Salem - 01/19/08 01:50 PM
I grew up in Illinois not too far from Chicago, and would love to go downtown and marvel at the architecture.
I moved to Portland after college and loved the feel of the Pearl District and the energy in downtown Portland.
Salem, well, it has been lacking. The Salem downtown area is … (0 comments)
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Heading for a gentle landing of sorts... - 01/17/08 08:50 PM
Salem Oregon real estate has trucked along at a steady pace for many years. Nothing spectacular worth talking about, just an average community. We did see things go crazy here (crazy in Salemite terms) in 2005 and 2006, but not like other parts of the country. I was looking at housing … (2 comments)
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Dear NAR - 01/15/08 11:03 AM
It is really important to me as an agent that I refer clients to good people. So when a client calls and asks me for a plumber, lender, home inspector, accountant, baby sitter, etc. I make sure I refer them to someone I know is good. If it isn't someone I … (8 comments)
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And so it begins... - 01/14/08 11:50 AM
"How much do you charge to sell and buy a house?" asked the gravely voice on the other end of the phone."Tell me a little bit about your needs." I replied.The caller was a retired woman in her 70's and her husband in her 80's. The purchased a house at the … (1 comments)
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The Dog lover's guide to Salem Oregon parks - 01/13/08 01:56 PM
There are a lot of dog owners in Salem Oregon, myself being one of them. I decided to write a brief blog for those other dog lovers out there, who might be relocating to Salem or are new and maybe not sure of what is out there.
Dogs are allowed in … (0 comments)
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Going to the Cape-in Salem Oregon Architecture - 01/12/08 12:59 PM
I recently had a gentleman call me about two lots I have listed for sale for a client. There are some restrictions on the type of home that can be built. As the man was talking about what he wanted to build, I stated "that sounds like a Cape Cod style … (0 comments)
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The MLS and NAR, in the minority - 01/09/08 12:18 PM
I read Jon Zolsky's post about some of the NAR regulations and was surprised by some of the comments. Not because they were negative or rude, but because of how many MLS's require NAR membership. According to the article 82% of you have no choice. While I knew that many MLS's required … (4 comments)
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Are you a Sales Agent or a Service Agent? - 01/07/08 11:51 PM
Broker Bryant recently wrote a post about why discounter's don't sell their service. His thought was if you really can give a client good service for cheap, why not tout your good service?I am an ABM (Alternative Business Model) as defined by BB, and in no way shape or form was … (6 comments)
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Salem Oregon Real Estate Market Conditions - 01/04/08 06:53 PM
It's the start of a new year, which means that I get to spend part of January looking at statistics from the previous year. Ahh...statistics...I think I'm going to need a Starbucks run.
Knowing real estate trends is hopefully, one of the many things real estate agents bring to the profession. I … (0 comments)
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I always wanted to see Niagara Falls... - 01/03/08 06:22 PM
I have been out hunting for a house with some buyers. He and his wife have very different needs so trying to compromise has been tough.
We looked at a cape cod style home on small acreage, and there were several red flags about the property which I pointed out to … (7 comments)
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