Congratulations to newlyweds Chris and Irene!  They just bought their first house in South Salem, Oregon!  It was a pleasure helping these two find just the right house with a large backyard. The home has been nicely updated, and has plenty of bedrooms as they plan to start a family.  It's in a great location, convenient to shopping and I5. I am so happy for them.  Out of all the homes we saw, this was by far the best deal.  Congratulations again Chris and Irene!     if you need help buying a home in or near Salem, Oregon, let's talk! 11/09/2012

South Salem Vineyard potential in Oregon.   Looking for vineyard potential land?  Check out this almost 30 acres of south facing dirt in South Salem, Oregon. Soil- Per county soil maps, the property is almost entirely of Nekia silty soil.  The majority of the land has a gentle 12-20% slope.      Property includes a pond, barn RV pad and a 4200+ sf home with dual living set up.    Email for additional information on this fine property.     11/04/2012

You know the field, green, grassy rolling hills.  You can almost see the grass blowing in the breeze.  If you are still using Windows, or perhaps you just want to tell your friends you have the Microsoft grassy field, this Salem Oregon acreage property is searching for you! You be the judge, I am sure you all have, or have access to the old grassy desktop photo.  I doubt I a can post the photo in my blog, for fear of copyright laws.  So, if you google (hah, love Google!) it, you will find the image. Then, compare to this grassy field I have listed (comes with a creek, pond, large home and barn too!) To get more details about this fine acreage home in South Salem Oregon, email Catherine Ulrey.     09/19/2012

Be the first to know about this great property with a spectacular location!  Pictures coming tomorrow, the listing is signed and ready to go!   30 Acres, HUGE house with dual living potential, horse barn paved driveway, nearby trails and just minutes to town.  What a great piece of property!  Sound like what you are looking for?  Shoot me a quick email and I will tell you more about this fine Salem Oregon Horse Property.     If you are looking for horse property in nearby towns, you can serach those too!         06/19/2012

Salem home for sale (4 Bed / 3 Bath) Extraordinary home surrounded by 1+ acre of beautifully landscaped private grounds w/ a VIEW of the South Willamette Valley. HUGE office that could be 5th bedroom. HUGE kitchen with large island. Formal & informal dining room. Great room with grand fireplace with 18 ft ceilings & floor to ceiling windows. The utility & master bath have just been completely remodeled with exquisite taste. Two wrap around decks to enjoy great summer evenings. 1600 sqft with 3 large doors and 3 10x10 paddock stalls.   Contact Todd Clark and the Friendly Home team to see this home today! Salem home for sale (4 Bed / 3 Bath) 03/16/2012

We often see tiles that are tattle tales. You know the type -- the ones that scream - "I was built in 1980 and custom!  People should love me forever"! Often the culprit can be accent tiles -- strategically placed to bring color into the room.  Now they bossily influence the decorating scheme and to home buyers shout "change me I'm dated"!   A Salem Oregon home seller had this dilemma.  Their bathroom wouldn't be attractive to home buyers because of the current tile and decorating scheme.  When buyers compare this bathroom to new construction, they would think it needed an expensive face lift.  Instead of being an positive selling point, buyers will think negatively about this room. How can you change dated tile without spending a lot of money?   Paint the tile!!     These seller didn't... 03/12/2012

Salem home for sale (3 bedroom / 2 bath) Government owned HUD owned. Great location and priced just right. Close to schools and shopping centers. This home is has vaulted ceilings, open floor plan, large kitchen, fenced yard with fire pit for outdoor entertainment. Side yard access for convenience. Open carport for easy parking with locking storage shed. HOA's are $91.66 a month.  Contact Todd Clark and the Friendly Home team to see this HUD home today! Salem home for sale (3 bedroom / 2 bath) Government owned 03/05/2012

Salem home for sale (4 bedroom / 2 bath) Government owned This room will have plenty of rooms for everyone! This is newer HUD home being built in 2000. Master bedroom has walk-in closet and vaulted ceilings in living room. This house has a large covered deck and has room for RV parking. Hurry before this government owned home is gone as this one certainly won’t last long!  Contact Todd Clark and the Friendly Home team to see this HUD home today! Salem home for sale (4 bedroom / 2 bath) Government owned 03/03/2012

Salem Government Owned Home for Sale (3 bedroom / 1 bath) This is a nice government owned HUD Home with large backyard with the possibility of RV parking. This home has a utility room and the master features large walk-in closets. If you are a first time home buyer, this is a great property for you or if you are an investor, don’t lose out on this great deal. Salem Government Owned Home for Sale (3 bedroom / 1 bath)   02/26/2012

Salem Government Owned Home for Sale (3 bedroom / 2 bath) HUD OWNED home on a huge lot. This could work as two master rooms and/or accommodate extended family. The garage has been converted and has a full kitchen. This is a government owned and sold AS-IS. If you are interested in government / HUD owned homes, call Todd Clark and the Friendly Home Team, we would love to help you find your home. Salem Government Owned Home for Sale (3 bedroom / 2 bath)   02/26/2012

Salem Government Owned Home for Sale (2 bedroom / 1 bath) Great location near Bush Park and down town. 1945 cottage with oversized single attached garage and fenced backyard. Covered deck at entry. Features include wood floors, arched doorways, vinyl windows, and gas stove. Convenient kitchen with pantry and nook. Inside utility room. Inside the McKinley School District. For more information on this home or any other Salem area home, contact Todd Clark and the Friendly Home Team today. Salem Government Owned Home for Sale (2 bedroom / 1 bath)   02/26/2012

Salem Home for Sale (7 bedroom / 3.5 bath) Gorgeous custom home with 6 bedroom & 3.5 baths. Dual living possible. Formal & informal dining, living room, family room, & bonus room. Huge Master bedroom with walk-in closet & jetted tub. Additional jetted tub in 2nd full bath. Beautiful acreage w/potential for many opportunities. Acreage has been used for Christmas Tree farm & has pasture for horses or other animals. Enjoy summer picnics by the creek & pond. Also includes a shop & old home used for additional storage. Plenty of room & driveway space for large equip or trucks. Salem Home for Sale (7 bedroom / 3.5 bath) 02/25/2012

It’s Raining, It’s Pouring! Splish-n-splash through stories, songs, and crafts while learning about water and weather. Ages 3–5. $14 members, $27 nonmembers.   A.C. Gilbert’sDiscoveryVillage 116 Marion St. NE Salem,OR97301 503-371-3631 www.acgilbert.org   A.C. Gilbert’sDiscoveryVillage, a nonprofit children's museum inSalem,Oregon, offers year-round fun with indoor & outdoor interactive exhibits. Their mission is to "inspire children of all ages to learn and grow through play." Kids and adults alike enjoy three historic houses and a 20,000-square-footOutdoorDiscoveryCenter. Families and groups are invited to enjoy a truly unique educational experience in downtownSalem’sRiverfrontPark. 02/20/2012

Yes, that's right!  An open house, with a twist! This Saturday, February 11th, at 2pm, there will be a Fashion show and open house at 8050 Heron ST NE Salem, Oregon.  This fine horse property is open for tour after the fashions presented by Whoa Horse Boutique of Salem.   Check out latest riding styles offered in the store-from show clothes, schooling wear to everyday casual wear with a horse theme.  Some items will be available for purchase on site.   Light snacks and door prizes too! After the show, tour the 3200 square foot home that has been totally remodeled.  Granite in the kitchen and all bathrooms, hand scrapped hickory floors (please take your shoes off or wear the booties provided), new carpet, paint, windows, appliances, master suite on the main level.  And then before you le... 02/09/2012

Need a handy check list to keep you on the right trail of buying horse property around Salem Oregon?   Get your FREE copy of the check list in a "trail" pdf format.  You will know just where to start and what do next to make sure your purchase of horse property goes as smoothly as possible!  You wouldn't saddle your horse AFTER the trail ride, so why would you write an offer before you ever have mortgage approval?  There are many steps involved to buying the right property, this guide will make sure you don't miss the trail head!         01/16/2012

All too often we see kitchens that lack pizzazz and feel dated.  Does this kitchen need a complete remodel?  What if a few things are changed to give it a new look?  We all know that having a fabulous kitchen helps sell homes! This kitchen island placement is awkward and small when compared to more contemporary kitchens like these: {it’s great to be home} {via House of Turquoise} Painting the walls and modifying the existing kitchen island transformed this kitchen to a showcase (white cabinets are always in style) that most people couldn’t have originally envisioned! The island was moved and extended with a butcher block top — now providing an eating bar and a contemporary look. DAA DAAH!!!! – - Wow what a difference!   Amazing improvement on a teensy budget!  Lots of DIY instructions t... 01/02/2012

I’m so excited to make this announcement! One person who hasn’t been around of as of late because she started her own blog on her website, but oh believe me she is still ready to take on the world! Well, earlier this week, my friend Mel Wagner made the jump from Coldwell Banker (The only company she has ever been with) to Knipe Realty NW. We have been talking for awhile as I’ve been sending her leads throughout 2011 (I sent her over 100 leads in 2011) and when she met with my Principal Broker Jeff Knipe, she realized why I was so happy with Jeff Knipe and Knipe Realty NW. She made the move and now will be helping us open our Salem, Oregon office. This is so exciting to me to have such a great agent in the Salem area that I can send leads to, but I’m also happy to say is also with Knipe ... 12/23/2011

During a recent home staging consultation a home seller (who had children) said "We can't live in a staged home!  Home buyers will just have to understandthat we live here". These home sellers did most of what we recommended to prepare their home for sale, but there were two huge issues not resolved which would have cost them less than $500 -- many months later, their home is still on the market. On the other hand, we have many sellers who take the "I'll do what ever it takes"approach.   When selling a home the "packaging" is so important!  Each of four these homes photographed here were owner occupied. They rented some items from our inventory of furniture and decor.  Our staging company provided them lots of tips and tricks on how to best live in a home that was for sale, making it le... 12/16/2011

New Tack store opening in Salem Oregon November 25th, Black Friday! Original blog was posted on HomesWithHorseSense Whoa Horse Boutique is offering dressage, english and jumping apparel and tack to horse owners in the greater Salem area. Products carried include Irideon, Samshield Helmets, Equissential Breeches, Kensington Turnouts, Tuffrider, SSG, FITS, bridles, halters, custom color lead ropes, whips, lunge lines, grooming supplies, saddle pads and quality consignment items.  There is also a large selection of gift items for the horse lover in your life, just in time for the holidays! The boutique is located at 189 Liberty ST NE, Suite 2B, Salem, Oregon (the Reed Opera House).  Starting Black Friday, the store will be open from 10am to 6pm 7 days a week until the end of the year.  The... 11/21/2011

Trevor Elliott CSP, GRI | RE/MAX Equity Group, Inc. | (503) 602-1039 3845 Croisan Mountain Ct S, Salem, OR Croisan Mountain Showplace with a View! 4BR/2+1BA Single Family House offered at $575,000 Year Built 2007 Sq Footage 3,290 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors Unspecified Parking Unspecified Lot Size 9,583 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION This home has it all! Come see the amazing view or entertain family and friends. see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Central A/C - Central heat - Fireplace - High/Vaulted ceiling - Walk-in closet - Hardwood floor - Tile floor - Family room - Living room - Bonus/Rec room - Office/Den - Dining room - Breakfast nook - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Stove/Oven - Microwave - Granite countertop - Stainless steel appliances - A... 11/03/2011