The Salem Oregon Real Estate News
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2009
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Hmmm where'd they get that number? You all know I'm a self-professed data geek, right? I recently read an article in the Portland Business Journal about the spike in foreclosures in Oregon. As I read it, I was stymied. (That's my big word for the day today, by the way. I'm a data geek remem...
07/30/2009
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You don't have to be a statistics guru to see that the volume of real estate foreclosure notices has increased in Salem Oregon. Our unemployment rate started to climb in October 2008 and that is so apparent in the notices this year. With our 12+% unemployment rate not abating anytime soon, I wo...
07/17/2009
Despite having a 12% unemployment rate, the Salem Oregon real estate markets are heading in the right direction. Inventories have decreased in all of our local cities in the second quarter. Click on the link to read about each local market. Salem Oregon Quarterly Real Estate Market Report Keize...
07/14/2009
SmartMoney wrote a brief article the other day called “10 things your real estate broker won’t tell you.” I posted my thoughts about that article, but was given a great title by Larry Morris and had to run with it... so dear news reporters...this one is for you. "I am really biased." Now, ...
07/13/2009
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"I love Laurel Springs," said one of my friends not too long ago. Me too. I recently listed a really beautiful, one level, Laurel Springs area home here in Salem Oregon. Homes don't seem to come up for sale very often in this neighborhood. With the larger sized lots, mature landscaping, and ho...
07/11/2009
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There are old home buyers and new home buyers. For old home buyers, the Court-Chemeketa Historic District here in Salem Oregon has some gorgeous homes. Located just off the downtown area, Court-Chemeketa is conviently located to coffee shops, grocery store, bistros, and has that "walkability fact...
07/05/2009
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There is a new website called Salemites.com that is a local gathering place for local folks to talk about what is happening in our area. We are fortunate to have many local bloggers giving all sorts of different persepctives on our city. This can be an invaluable tool for those of you looking t...
07/01/2009
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