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I love old homes. I love the details and wondering what the owners were like 100 years ago. I like seeing the original water closet as it is reminiscent of our past and where we have come from. Salem has several designated historic districts, including one downtown. We have two residential his...
08/19/2008
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View Larger Map I just wrote a post a couple of days about about "old" Englewood. Despite the fact that Englewood is one area, there really are to vey different atmosphere's to the neighborhood. East Englewood runs from 23rd to around Park and is made up of homes built in the 1950-1970 range. V...
08/18/2008
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Everyone has their favorite sources to read. I like to read Business Week. The latest issue to hit my mailbox, left my jaw dropping. Just Charge That Mortgage by Jessica Silver-Greenberg caught my eye. Y'all know where I'm going with this right? Apparently using homes as ATM's during the boom ...
08/16/2008
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Englewood. Doesn't it seem like many towns have an Englewood neighborhood? Salem is no exception. Sandwiched between Market Street and D Street, Englewood runs from about 17th to 22nd, and East Englewood runs from 23rd to around Park. Centrally located in Salem, Englewood is actually a patchwo...
08/15/2008
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Located between Lone Oak and Sunnyside, Ironwood Estates is in a prime location in South Salem. If you find yourself driving on Whipplewood, Cherrywood, Peachwood, Wormwood...well...you get the idea, right? If you find yourself in a cluster of streets that end in wood in south Salem, then you a...
08/11/2008
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I wrote a blog about some homeowners in Yachats Oregon that tried to have an essay contest in order to "sell" their home. The advertised like crazy; it was all over the news here. Unfortunately, they did not get as many entries as they needed in order to hold the contest. So, after extending th...
08/03/2008
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National Night Out is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. My block has celebrated National Night Out for the 6 years I have lived in my current home. National Night Out was started out as a crime prevention program designed to get more people involved in their communities. It is always ...
08/02/2008
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Flow...I like flow. Living in Oregon we have large rivers that branch off into smaller rivers which branch into creeks. These branches are an important part of the flow of the water into the Columbia River and the Pacific Ocean. Flow is important. Without it, well...things flood and we have a...
07/31/2008
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When I moved to Oregon 18 years ago, I was ready to do some serious hiking. I love forests, creeks, rivers, just being outdoors. One of the first places we visited was Silver Falls State Park. Silver Falls is located in Silverton, Oregon. With 10 waterfalls within the boundaries of the park, ...
07/29/2008
Come by and see the home located at for 5120 Hill Villa Ave. With fantasic Cascade Mountain range views, this home is waiting for you to sit down on the deck and enjoy the views. The house will open for viewing from 2:00-4:00. Refreshments will be served. For information ...
07/26/2008
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