This is a series of blog posts about real estate in Salem Oregon written by Melina Tomson of Tomson Burnham, a small boutique real estate brokerage in Salem Oregon. The blog has articles about local real estate market conditions from Salem, Keizer, Independence, Monmouth, Dallas, Stayton, Aumsville and Silverton.
The blog covers topics from market conditions to happenings inside the real estate industry that might impact consumers to new technologies that are housing-related. Community information for home buyers looking to relocate to Salem is also housed in our blog as we discuss our local favorites.
Located on the southern part of Salem Oregon, Illahe Hills Estates is a wonderful option for buyers wanting that country club feel. Located off of River Rd to the south, this neighborhood has some diverse architecture located within the boundaries. If you are looking for a mid-century modern home, there is some of that architecture…
Located in south Salem Oregon, Chinook Estates is a stunning community of custom homes with often gorgeous views of the mountains and valley. Since these homes are custom-built, there is a variety of architecture from French Country, modern, Victorian, and traditional styles. Chinook was first developed in the late 1970s with construction still continuing today. Chinook Estates sits between…
Located on the southern tip of downtown Salem Oregon, the Fairmount neighborhood is a wonderful option for buyer looking for historic homes. Located between Owens and Rural streets to the North and South, and River Rd and Commercial St to the East and West, this neighborhood has some diverse architecture located within the boundaries. It…
Located close to downtown, the Bush Park neighborhood has a portion of the Historic District located within its confines. Located between Rural and Mission, and Liberty and 12th, this neighborhood has some stunning architecture located within. This neighborhood sits just south of the 90 acre Bush Pasture Park. It’s proximity to downtown, location to a…
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 historic districts Bush Park/Gaity…
I was reading a post by Nelya Calev where she questioned the term “motivated seller” in the MLS. Now I have often seen that term as well and sometimes laugh at the home that has a “motivated seller” with no price drop on the house. What’s that about? Does that mean the seller is motivated…
As the housing market started to heat up in 2004, a new subdivision was underway in West Salem: West Meadows Estates. A huge subdivision of homes located behind the new West Salem High school, this new subdivision has it all…beautiful homes, close to schools, and a nice community feel. Like most new subdivisions, West Meadows…
It all started way back… such a long, long time back… Way back in the days when money was green and interest was simple and energy clean. It began on a farm that belonged to my dad. What a wonderful farm my family had! A wonderful farm with chickens and mares where the Truffula trees…
Let’s see… Madoff swindled $50 billion from innocent people and charities A financial advisor faked his death in a plane crash CEO’s receiving bailout money were asking for large bonuses for themselves Citicorp is teetering on the edge Mass layoff’s are continuing on and on Sometimes you just can’t open the newspaper or your Google…
Home Inspections Not too long ago Jim Allhiser, a local Salem Oregon home inspector, did an inspection for a client of mine. The house was an older home and had wall heaters in the house. After you go through a few home inspections, you get to see all of the creative ways that homeowners…