Salem Oregon Real Estate News & Listings Presented By RE/MAX Equity Grouphttp://www.amymcleod.netThu, 23 Feb 2012 06:46:42 GMT1716 Cinnamon Hill Dr, Salem 97306CLASSIC CINNAMON HILL STUNNER! Prof appearing ldscping will be the 1st thing to catch your eye. Beamed formal LR open to DR. Centrally located kitchen w/glasstop range, micro, DW, fridge, & pantry. Custom designed nook w/built-in eating. Lrg family Rm. Lrg vaulted master retreat w/fireplace. Lrg walk-in closet & private bath. 3 add'l bdrms, all w/walk-in closets. Private, serene yard w/covered deck perfect for entertaining. Water feature, raised beds & RV area. All in this quiet neighborhood!]]>http://www.amymcleod.net/property/1716-Cinnamon-Hill-Dr-Salem-Oregonhttp://www.amymcleod.net/property/1716-Cinnamon-Hill-Dr-Salem-OregonSun, 19 Feb 2012 18:14:08 GMT942 Chickadee Ct, Salem 97301Great starter home. Living room with lots of windows, vaulted ceilings, large U shaped kitchen with a wall of cabinets, dining area and family room with fireplace. Covered patio with hot tub area and 220 power.]]>http://www.amymcleod.net/property/942-Chickadee-Ct-Salem-Oregonhttp://www.amymcleod.net/property/942-Chickadee-Ct-Salem-OregonThu, 16 Feb 2012 18:07:59 GMT1825 Macaw St, Salem 97304Contemporary Classic! Soaring vaults, formal LR. Open kitchen w/nook. Wood lam floors, pantry & full complement of appliances. Extra living in the professionally finished sunroom - just off FR. Great backyd w/multilevel deck. There's newer vinyl wdws, UGS, A/C & a garden shed. It's one sweet deal!]]>http://www.amymcleod.net/property/1825-Macaw-St-Salem-Oregonhttp://www.amymcleod.net/property/1825-Macaw-St-Salem-OregonThu, 05 Jan 2012 18:11:46 GMT4458 Iberis St, Salem 97305SWEET HOME - SWEET SHOP! Corner lot w/room to do what you want! Home offers formal LR w/neutral cpt. Country kitchen w/Euro style cab's, incl pantry & large eating area. There's an upper bonus rm that could be used as a 4th bdrm. Updated main bath. Covered deck w/ access to large RV parking area. 24x30 shop w/ 12' doors & power. It's not often you find this nice of a home w/shop in the city! Make it yours!]]>http://www.amymcleod.net/property/4458-Iberis-St-Salem-Oregonhttp://www.amymcleod.net/property/4458-Iberis-St-Salem-OregonSun, 18 Dec 2011 18:06:17 GMT662 Fanny Ct, Salem 97301GET YOUR FANNY TO EASY STREET! Nice home on quiet cul-de-sac. Great bones, but needs a home decorator. Large spaces in formal LR, FR & kitchen that opens to oversized eating area. Master w/private bath & dual closets. French door openes to maintenance free yard & grand deck, ready for a party of any size! RV parking. Bring your decorator ideas & make this home your own!]]>http://www.amymcleod.net/property/662-Fanny-Ct-Salem-Oregonhttp://www.amymcleod.net/property/662-Fanny-Ct-Salem-OregonFri, 25 Nov 2011 18:13:24 GMT1825 4th St, Salem 97301DARLING HOME OF YESTERYEAR! All the charm is here from hdwd floors in the main floor, to dining room arches & built in hutches. You'll fall in love. Updated kitchen w/oak cabs & sunny nook. Main floor bdrm or den. Updated bath w/tile tub surround. Two lrg bdrms upstairs & loads of under eave storage. Lrg backyard w/alley access to covered RV parking. Full unfinished basement w/laundry facilities, fruit cellar & loads of potential! Step back in time with this classic!]]>http://www.amymcleod.net/property/1825-4th-St-Salem-Oregonhttp://www.amymcleod.net/property/1825-4th-St-Salem-OregonThu, 24 Nov 2011 18:16:24 GMT1939 Woodhaven St, Salem 97304Stunning 1 owner home. Beautiful formal areas w/ pillars, plant shelves, & tile floor accents. Nicely organized kitchen with sunny nook that opens on to newer "Duradeck." Low maintenance yard. Private master. Oversized garage. A simply delightful home!]]>http://www.amymcleod.net/property/1939-Woodhaven-St-Salem-Oregonhttp://www.amymcleod.net/property/1939-Woodhaven-St-Salem-OregonWed, 23 Nov 2011 18:12:46 GMT7481 Pudding Creek Dr, Salem 97317WANDER ON IN PARDNER! Ranchette w/lots of space. Formal LR/DR. Spacious FR w/vaulted, beamed ceilings. Brick FP w/gas insert, open to large kitchen & nook. There's loads of room for loads of laundry w/extra storage & deep sink. Master is private & has dbl closets & private bath. The main bath is perfect of a $.05 bath on Friday nite in the clawfoot tub! Outside there's a barn w/30x30 - 3 stall section & 60x21 shop/hay storage. Bring your paint brush & make this home your own!]]>http://www.amymcleod.net/property/7481-Pudding-Creek-Dr-Salem-Oregonhttp://www.amymcleod.net/property/7481-Pudding-Creek-Dr-Salem-OregonSun, 30 Oct 2011 17:16:47 GMT1110 5th St, Salem 97301CENTRAL SALEM COMFORT. Lets start with the grand front porch - suitable for wooden swings. Then there's the formal LR/DR accented w/original hdwd flrs & traditional FP w/built-ins. Enjoy this large oversized kit w/island & sunny nook. The master retreat is private & makes use of the entire upstairs. The bsmnt is finished & offers the potential as income space - w/separate entrance. Finally enjoy the peaceful & serene backyard - just what you'd expect in Central Salem!]]>http://www.amymcleod.net/property/1110-5th-St-Salem-Oregonhttp://www.amymcleod.net/property/1110-5th-St-Salem-OregonWed, 12 Oct 2011 17:12:22 GMT1865 Chukar Pl, Salem 97304Private & Peaceful West Salem location. Stunning w/spacious living rm, gas fireplace, formal dining, open kitchen & oversized bonus rm. Enjoy wood floors and a contemporary kitchen w/stainless steel appliances. Wonderful and private master suite. Owner will make this sale possible w/low down & low closing costs upon approval. Make this home your own!]]>http://www.amymcleod.net/property/1865-Chukar-Pl-Salem-Oregonhttp://www.amymcleod.net/property/1865-Chukar-Pl-Salem-OregonFri, 30 Sep 2011 17:14:18 GMTShould I Buy a Home Now?I'm often asked if this is a good time to buy a home. Some clients are concerned that home prices may fall further than they have already. They are assuming that the best course of action is to wait for the bottom in the market and then buy. The problem with this approach is that you don't know where the bottom is until you see it in the rear view mirror, meaning until you've missed it!

Home prices are one factor in determining your cost of ownership, but so are interest rates and financing availability. Even though interest rates have gone up in the last six months, they are still near historic lows. Since your monthly mortgage payment is a combination of paying down your principal and paying the interest owed, if home prices come down a little further but interest rates up, it could cost you even more to service a mortgage on an identical home!

While a home is a major investment, it is also the center of your personal life. It's important to live in a home that reflects your taste and values, yet is within your financial "comfort zone." To that end, it may be more important to lock in today's relatively low interest rates and low home prices, rather than to hope for a further break in prices in the future.

Please give me a call if I can be of any assistance in determining how much home you can afford in today's market.

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