architecture salem oregon: American Foursquare Homes in Salem Oregon - 02/25/08 01:28 PM

A box...that is what comes to my mind when I look at the American Foursquare style home. It is also known as the Prairie Box.  This was a very popular style from 1895-1930.  It was very economical to build since the lines are so simple and clean.
The American Foursquare will have some of the … (3 comments)

architecture salem oregon: Inspired by France: French Country in Salem Oregon - 02/20/08 02:08 AM
Sitting in the middle of the vineyard, I reach for my glass of excellent local Oregon Pinot Noir.  Far out in the country side, I relish the quiet solitude of the landscape...Reaching for the Brie cheese, I turn to my husband and ask for the gray poupon...well..not really, but you get the … (2 comments)

architecture salem oregon: Arts and Crafts Style in Salem Oregon - 02/16/08 01:56 PM
Many new construction homes here in Salem Oregon are referred to as Craftsman. Some have elements of the Arts and Crafts movement (AKA Craftsman), but most are not Craftsman homes.When talking about Crafstman homes, most people think of the Craftsman Bungalow, but a Craftsman doesn't have to be a bungalow and … (1 comments)

architecture salem oregon: Tudor Revival Homes in Salem Oregon - 02/13/08 12:35 PM
You can't help but think of England and Robin Hood when you see a Tudor style home.  Bows and arrows, long rustling skirts, and lavish feasts invade my imagination when I see these homes.
Based on Medieval architecture, Tudor homes have a distinct style.  The large exterior beams are false half-beams for decoration, … (1 comments)

architecture salem oregon: 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)

architecture salem oregon: Going Colonial in Salem Oregon - 12/28/07 08:33 PM
As I stated in an earlier post about one of my pet peeves in real estate, this post is dedicated to Colonial style architecture here in Salem Oregon.  Technically the homes in Salem are Colonial Revival homes since they weren't built during the 17th-19th centuries.   I always have images of carriages … (1 comments)

architecture salem oregon: Historic Salem Series-Dutch Colonials - 12/24/07 05:17 PM
I have many pet peeves, but one of them reared it's ugly head the other day. I was looking through some listings for a client that wants an older "character home."  I was reading some remarks by an agent who referred to the house as a craftsman.  It was a cabin … (2 comments)

 
Real Estate Agent: Melina Tomson, M.S. Salem Oregon Real Estate Specialist (Tomson Burnham, llc)
Melina Tomson, M.S. Salem Oregon Real Estate Specialist
Salem, OR
More about me…
Tomson Burnham, llc

Office Phone: (503) 371-6515
Email Me
For information regarding Salem Oregon Homes and Real Estate. For excellence in Real Estate and information about the Salem-Keizer real estate market.

Page copy protected against web site content infringement by Copyscape

hit counter

Links

Tags (Tag Cloud)

Archives

RSS 2.0 Feed for this blog
ATOM 1.0 Feed for this blog

Find OR real estate agents and Salem real estate here on ActiveRain.
Disclaimer: ActiveRain Corp. does not necessarily endorse the real estate agents, loan officers and brokers listed on this site. These real estate profiles, blogs and blog entries are provided here as a courtesy to our visitors to help them make an informed decision when buying or selling a house. ActiveRain Corp. takes no responsibility for the content in these profiles, that are written by the members of this community.
© 2007 ActiveRain Corp. All Rights Reserved