melina tomson: The Rain Myth of the Pacific Northwest - 04/16/08 11:01 PM
As I was taking pictures of tulips the other day at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival, it got me thinking about the perception that it rains all of the time in Oregon. So I did a little research and according to WeatherBill
The 10 rainiest cities in the U.S. by amount of … (13 comments)
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melina tomson: 15 Pearls of Wisdom - 04/15/08 01:02 PM
If you had to do one thing over again when buying a house what would it be?
I participate on another forum and there is a great thread being written by consumers and agents alike about what they would do differently now that they know about home ownership and the process. I … (9 comments)
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melina tomson: When the going gets tough, the tough get creative. - 04/14/08 11:05 PM
Unless you have been living in the Batcave for the past year, you realize that the real estate market, in most cities has changed drastically. Sellers who have tried traditional means to get their homes sold have started to explore "other" options.
Here locally, in Yachats, OR we have an essay contest … (8 comments)
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melina tomson: I wonder if the buyers got what they wanted? - 04/13/08 06:52 PM
As many of you remember a couple of months ago, a buyer initiated a lawsuit against her real estate agent for fraud due to misrepresentation.On Friday the trial ended and in less than two hours the jury came back with a unanimous verdict that vindicated the real estate agent, Mike Little.Ms. … (35 comments)
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melina tomson: Do we have to have an opinion about everything? - 04/08/08 12:05 AM
Online forums are an incredible thing. The ability to harness to much opinion in one area is a fantastic opportunity to learn and grow. It is this aspect that makes AR so addictive.
Like many other real estate agents, I peruse other forums on occasion. I was recently on a forum and … (8 comments)
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melina tomson: Salem's Downtown Historic District - 04/06/08 02:33 PM
Horse drawn carriages clip-clopped, streetcars clanged, long skirts rustled.
Like many people, I find the history of people and places interesting. As much as humanity grows and changes, we also stay the same. While we have gone from horse drawn … (7 comments)
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melina tomson: Stayton Oregon Real Estate Market Condition Report - 04/03/08 11:02 PM
The first quarter has ended for the real estate market. Here is where our local markets currently stand. Market data information is from the local WVMLS.
Here is what is occurring in the city of Stayton in real estate...
Average Sales price:
The average sales price so far this year is $236,490, up 11.36 … (1 comments)
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melina tomson: Monmouth-Independence Real Estate Market Conditions - 04/03/08 05:12 PM
The first quarter has ended for the real estate market. Here is where our local markets currently stand. Market data information is from the local WVMLS.
Here is what is occurring in the cities of Monmouth-Independence area in real estate...
Average Sales price:
The average sales price so far this year … (0 comments)
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melina tomson: Silverton Oregon Real Estate Market Condition Report - 04/02/08 08:53 PM
The first quarter has ended for the real estate market. Here is where our local markets currently stand. Market data information is from the local WVMLS.Here is what is occurring in the city of Silverton in real estate...Average Sales price:The average sales price so far this year is $242,841, down 12.6 … (0 comments)
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melina tomson: Keizer Oregon Real Estate Market Conditions - 04/02/08 08:34 PM
The first quarter has ended for the real estate market. Here is where our local markets currently stand. Market data information is from the local WVMLS.
Here is what is occurring in the city of Keizer in real estate...
Average Sales price:
The average sales price so far this year is … (0 comments)
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melina tomson: 1st Quarter Market Report for the Salem Oregon Real Estate Market. - 04/02/08 12:19 PM
The first quarter has ended for the real estate market. Here is where our local markets currently stand. Market data information is from the local WVMLS.
Average Sales price:
The average sales price so far this year is $214,957, down 8.3 % from last year's $234,779. What this means for you … (0 comments)
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melina tomson: Nutty Neighbors and Disclosure...Do you? - 04/01/08 06:26 PM
There is lawsuit occurring in Maricopa county over a neighbor. A buyer purchase a home in 2005 only to find that his neighbor had some serious issues. She yelled obscenities at his daughter pretty much every day. He decided to sue the previous owner for failing to disclose the nuisance neighbor.
You … (14 comments)
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melina tomson: Salem Oregon's Capitol Mall - 03/31/08 03:56 PM
"Doesn't it rain in Oregon, like 365 days a year? Someone told me you guys only get 30 days of sun a year."
I hear this constantly from people looking to relocate to Salem, Oregon. Concerned about the massive downpour of rain that they think we get here, they don't think … (5 comments)
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melina tomson: Lessons from the bank... - 03/28/08 10:23 PM
I took my 7 year old son today to open his first savings account at the bank. He had managed to save $23.50 so far from his allowance. As I was going through the process with him, explaining how the bank knows to put the money in his account vs. another … (10 comments)
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melina tomson: A little fun, directed at ourselves. - 03/27/08 05:55 PM
Many agents on Active Rain have talked about the recent NAR campaign "It's a good time to buy." For some agents, this is not the case in their area and have expressed ambivalence about this campaign. I recently came across this video, which is a parody of the NAR campaign.
Sometimes, … (4 comments)
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melina tomson: The ripple continues - 03/26/08 05:01 PM
Recently, I received an email from a former client asking if I knew if anyone was hiring in new home construction. A friend had been layed off recently. With new home construction inventories in Salem hovering around 19 months, my suggestion was to look at commercial construction or infrastructure (ie roads, etc). I don't … (1 comments)
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melina tomson: It's Time for the Tulip Festival in Woodburn Oregon - 03/24/08 09:57 PM
It's always a sign of spring here in the Willamette Valley when the Wooden Shoe holds the annual tulip festival. The festival started on March 20th, and runs through April 20th with over 170 varieties of tulips to see. After 23 years, the tulip festival always reminds me of why our … (4 comments)
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melina tomson: Chatnika Heights Neighborhood in West Salem Oregon - 03/04/08 11:09 PM
Located on the West side of Salem (ie across the river in Polk County), Chatnika Heights is a combination of homes built in the 1960's to homes built until the past decade. As a result, a wide range of architectural styles fills this neighborhood. Tri-levels, ranches, traditional two story … (2 comments)
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melina tomson: 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 … (3 comments)
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melina tomson: 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)
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melina tomson: 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)
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melina tomson: 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 … (1 comments)
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melina tomson: Bush Park Neighborhood Salem, Oregon - 02/09/08 09:16 PM
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Located close to downtown, the Bush Park neighborhood has a portion of the Historic District located within its confines. Located between Rural and Mission, and Liberty and 12th, this neighborhood has some stunning architecture located within.This neighborhood sits just south of the 90 acre … (0 comments)
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melina tomson: The lowest equitable price?? - 11/04/07 05:10 PM
After having a very busy October, I am finally getting caught up on my reading and blogging. I have my ABR and in reading the September/October issue of The Real Estate Professional, I found something that I HAD to talk about. Bruce Benham, the CEO of Re/MAX International, writes an article called … (5 comments)
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