I’d like to introduce our newest real estate agent, Davit Andghuladze. He was with another brokerage previously and is from Georgia (the country). He speaks Georgian, Russian, and English so if you know someone that needs quality representation who needs an agent that speaks Russian, Davit is that agent. He studied law at the university…
Dessert places in Salem Oregon-Where to get your sugar on No city would be complete without some love for your sweet tooth. Salem is no exception. Now, our local coffee shops all have some sweets and such there, but I’m talking about places to go that sweets are the focus and coffee is second fiddle.…
Guest post by Pam Choc Limbs from the cherry tree droop, laden with abundant fruit. Children giggle as they run between trees, trying to find just the right cherry to sneak into their mouths. The “plink, plink, plink” of cherries landing in large buckets. Families easily chatting amongst themselves and with each other, all grateful…
Within the ever swirling controversy that is the real estate industry, new seismic activity is happening. A real estate earthquake is approaching. Agent Match. What is Agent Match? Just like it sounds. A way to match an agent with a consumer. This isn’t a new concept. Realtor.com is one of the top four consumer visited websites…
Relocation Guide to Salem Oregon: Super Bounce This is a guest article by Pam Choc As a resident parent of the rainy Pacific Northwest, I am always on the lookout for indoor activities for my kids to burn off some energy. You may remember an earlier post I wrote Surviving Rainy Days with Kids. I…
Imagine an opportunity to immerse yourself in cultures from around the world without ever purchasing a plane ticket or even leaving Salem. The Salem World Beat Festival is your chance to experience a vast array of multicultural traditions, and the admission is only a suggested $5 donation. Sample Ethiopian garlic-lemon chicken and injera bread or…
The Salem market made a swift turnaround, like many areas of the country. In May, it was the best home sales (for single-family homes) for three years and it was only eclipsed by the year that there was the tax credit deadline for June. Spurred by low-interest rates, a housing price bottom, and a…
Shoes. They get worn soles, sometimes get hole infested, and sometimes turned into stink bombs beyond recovery (yeah teens, I’m talking to you). They still need a place to call home. Maybe your shoes are looking for a big deck with plenty of room for tables and a barbecue. For when…
Any of you that read local blogs know that we have a very active blogger that is a bike lover. The Breakfast on Bikes blog has great local information about everything related to the city and alternative transportation, especially bike use. Personally, I am excited that we have such local advocates for bike friendliness,…
I have been asked numerous times if Oregon, in particular Salem, is a place that atheists can live without being judged. Salem is considered to be more moderate to our more liberal leaning neighbors of Portland and Eugene. One of the nice things about Oregon is that is has a “to each his own” kind…