15 Pearls of Wisdom

If you had to do one thing over again when buying a house what would it be? I participate on another forum and there is a great thread being written by consumers and agents alike about what they would do differently now that they know about home ownership and the process. I thought the information…

What is the market supposed to correct to?

With so much information flying around the media about the real estate market, it is really hard for buyers and sellers to sort through it. Recently someone asked “I hear about correction, correction, but what is it supposed to correct to?” Robert Schiller a Yale economist studied the long term impact of real estate as…

And so it goes…

The Wall Street Journal is reporting today that the rumors are confirmed, Washington Mutual (WaMu) is closing all 186 of it’s loan centers and laying of 3,000 employees. They will continue to offer loans, but intend to focus on it’s 2,500 banks and small business lending offices. They sent an email to brokers yesterday letting…

Stayton Real Estate Market Report

The first quarter has ended for the real estate market. Here is where our local markets currently stand. Market data information is from the local WVMLS. Here is what is occurring in the city of Stayton in real estate… Average Sales price: The average sales price so far this year is $236,490, up 11.36 %…

Keizer Oregon Real Estate Market Conditions

The first quarter has ended for the real estate market. Here is where our local markets currently stand. Market data information is from the local WVMLS. Here is what is occurring in the city of Keizer in real estate… Average Sales price: The average sales price so far this year is $208,763, down 3.7 %…

April 2008 Salem Oregon Market Report

The first quarter has ended for the real estate market. Here is where our local markets currently stand. Market data information is from the local WVMLS. Average Sales price: The average sales price so far this year is $214,957, down 8.3 % from last year’s $234,779. What this means for you as a seller, is…

Looking for a good home value?

Buyers of homes are constantly comparing what they see: granite vs. tile counters, large yard, fenced yard, close to park, etc. Each home is truly unique, but there are some differences even in planned subdivisions. You can walk into may new subdivisions here in Salem Oregon and pick out homes with stock plans. You would…