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We have had a couple of very lovely days here in Oregon.  Yesterday was up close to 80 degrees.  Last night my husband and I enjoyed an evening in downtown Salem.  We walked over the footbridge that just reopened connecting Wallace Marine Park to River Front Park.  Then we walked around the park ...
05/15/2010
Just listed a great house in West Salem. Wonderful remodeled 60's home completely redone inside and out. New siding, roof, furnace, air conditioning, hardwood flooring, remodeled kitchen, 1813 square foot shop in back that has full hook up inside and out, plus a 1/2 bath and upstairs for storage....
05/08/2010
The tax credit may be over, but there are still buyers out there.  I had one buyer not purchase a house yet and so we are still looking.  Today I got a call from an agent on one of my listings that isn't under contract.  Yes, I do believe that real estate will continue on after the tax credit has...
05/04/2010
Yesterday I helped one of my adult daughters pick out a phone at the Verizon Store.  She chose the new Droid.  I am not able to get a new phone for a few more months so I thought maybe I would find out what everyone thinks of the Droid.  It looked good to me.  Very similar to an I phone.  I am lo...
03/04/2010
Are you looking for a nice place to eat for lunch?  I would suggest Word of Mouth.  It is on 17th near State St. in Salem.  The food and service are always excellent.  I have only eaten there for lunch, but I have heard their breakfasts are awesome too.  I love to try shrimp salad in different re...
01/25/2010
  Have you heard people say that there are tax advantages to owning your home and you aren't sure what they are talking about?  Are you thinking about buying your first house and need a little more incentive to take that step?  Here are a few things that might help you. •1.     You can write off ...
01/18/2010
There are some general principles that should be followed when you are listing your home to sell.  The optimum word here is SELL.  You can list your home, but if you do not have it priced realistically and looking tip top, your house will become a wallflower on the market and sit unsold.  Conditi...
01/11/2010
I thought these tips were so well done, I wanted to share them as well.  Great suggestions to get your house sold.Everyone has heard that you only get one chance to make a first impression, well don’t spoil it before they even get into the front door. Here are 10 simple tips that are a must to im...
01/06/2010
I am never too busy for your referral, but I am also a great source for referrals of other businesses.  I am happy to refer my clients to lenders, home inspectors, home warranties, repair contractors for roofing, plumbing, electrical, heating etc. I can refer you to carpet and flooring installers...
01/06/2010
I recently sold a house to a very cute couple that were first time home buyers. They were so awesome to work with. Working with first time home buyers is such a rewarding experience and this couple was no exception. I appreciated the time Jay told me he was so glad that I was their realtor when I...
12/31/2009
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