Salem Oregon Real Estate Update

I got this header as part of an email today. Twitter wants to help me post listings using Tweetlister. I did not look to closely at it because I am always curios what other rainers are using and so I ask "What do you think of it". I have been tweeting for a while and have posted new listings and...

To answer some questions- This bridge was an old train crossing and was recycled into a walking/riding bridge from downtown Salem to West Salem. Jim, this is a stock photo but I thought is had good lines. It was taken prior to the bridge is being closed for repairs? I am not sure when it will be...

Today I offered to draft a Bill of Sale for a washer and dryer as they were not put in the real estate transaction paperwork. I searched online and found numerous places that want credit card numbers and personal information. I did find the one below but I am sure there are better out there.  BIL...

I really want to get into video tours but I am wondering what success agents are having with them. On lisitings? Buyer Presentations? I even saw an agent use video of a client testimonial. I like video andI like YouTube. Are clients saying they called or used you because of your video?

FHA is tighten its requirements and excluding more buyer's in hopes that new conditions can strengthen their finances. While supply and demand have never been mentioned in any federal building in the nation FHA looks to make things harder on Borrowers and Lenders. "Striking the right balance betw...

I have been tracking the sales for most of Salem and I am happy to report that SE is booming. List Price to Sales Price is a bit staggering and the top sale of 345,900 suggest the slowness of the upper end market. Courteousy of Amerititle and WVMLS.

It happens to all of us. We go out to list a property and the seller says "I think I will try it FOR SALE BY OWNER". Okay. It happened to me just recently. So I said, "I understand your decision but if you do not sell it in a month I will list it". Then I send the seller a quick email stating the...

Vote NO! Tell the State Legislature that enough is enough. Tell then to tighten their belts beacuse taxing small businesses is not answer. Taxing on Gross Income does not mean profits and it means 70 thousand lost jobs for Oregon. Think it through, but Vote!

I am selling a home with smoke detectors in the sleeping areas but the appraiser and lender came back with a condition stating a smoke detector is needed in each room of the home except the bathroom. Then it got me thinking about the kitchen. Why would you have one in the kitchen? Does anyone kno...

I know it is not professional to use four letter words but I do not like the New GFE or the new HUD1. The idea behind them is good but the implementation stinks. I know I am not the first to speak on this subject but I can't help but rehash how bad these are. When I first saw it I confused it wit...