Salem Oregon Real Estate News & Listings Presented By The McLeod Grouphttp://www.amymcleod.netSun, 20 May 2012 21:09:55 GMT4783 Manning Dr NE, Salem 97305FINALLY SOMETHING DIFFERENT! Well planned one story w/Great Rm arrangement & vaulted ceilings. Wood lam floors. Large kitchen w/oversized eating area & room for crafts, sewing..you name it! There's a separate office & 4th bdrm (no closet). Nice sized master w/room for a King-size bed. Good sized yard w/ semi-covered patio. Come enjoy!]]>http://www.amymcleod.net/property/4783-Manning-Dr-NE-Salem-Oregonhttp://www.amymcleod.net/property/4783-Manning-Dr-NE-Salem-OregonSun, 20 May 2012 17:38:00 GMT4125 Cranston St SE, Salem 97317Neat as a pin! From the moment you arrive you'll see the care! Vinyl siding, vinyl windows, newer roof. Formal LR w/fireplace & berber carpet. Large dining area. Nicely organized kitchen w/gas range, microhood, & dishwasher. Large family rm opens to covered patio & fenced backyd w/large play area. Lrg laundry room w/full bath. Master w/dbl closets & large secondary rooms. Main bath is centrally located. Come enjoy this tidy one!]]>http://www.amymcleod.net/property/4125-Cranston-St-SE-Salem-Oregonhttp://www.amymcleod.net/property/4125-Cranston-St-SE-Salem-OregonFri, 18 May 2012 17:17:00 GMT2948 Vintage Ave SE, Salem 97306YOU'LL THINK YOU KNOW THIS HOUSE - But think again! Owners have made it their own w/beautiful wood lam, upgraded cpt in Formal LR/DR. Completely remodeled kitchen w/corian counters, upgraded appliances & many space utilizing systems. Updated baths. Private master w/dbl vanity & dbl closets. Very private bckyd w/composite material deck, Sun-Setter shade & impressive ldscping. All the extras: alarm system, UGS, A/C, closet organizers. Like I said, "you don't know this house!" Come & see for yourself!]]>http://www.amymcleod.net/property/2948-Vintage-Ave-SE-Salem-Oregonhttp://www.amymcleod.net/property/2948-Vintage-Ave-SE-Salem-OregonWed, 09 May 2012 17:41:00 GMT2011 Soapstone Ave SE, Salem 97306COME IN & KICK YOUR SHOES OFF! Stunning Comfort Home. Soaring 10 & 12' ceilings w/crown moulding. Brazilian cherrywd flrs. Formal DR w/dbl beamed ceiling. Custom kit w/ slab granite, SS appli, new oven & dishwshr, 5 burner gas range & tons of storage! Open to Fam Rm w/gas FP. Master suite has indirect lighting tucked up in the coved ceiling. The bath is complete w/travertine tile, jetted tub, dbl vanity & His & Her sides to the walk-in closet. 2 bdrms plus den downstairs. Prof Ldscp! Come catch your breath!]]>http://www.amymcleod.net/property/2011-Soapstone-Ave-SE-Salem-Oregonhttp://www.amymcleod.net/property/2011-Soapstone-Ave-SE-Salem-OregonThu, 26 Apr 2012 17:27:00 GMT1765 Zachris Ct NE, Keizer 97303Convenient Keizer! Clase to shopping, freeway, & city services. Large open split level home w/formal LR, nice size eating area, & oak kitchen. Newer appliances. Private deck with view of field. Large fam rm w/fireplace, bedrm & full bath downstairs. At the end of quiet cul-de-sac. Well loved -- ready for you & yours!]]>http://www.amymcleod.net/property/1765-Zachris-Ct-NE-Keizer-Oregonhttp://www.amymcleod.net/property/1765-Zachris-Ct-NE-Keizer-OregonThu, 19 Apr 2012 17:38:00 GMT5026 Elizabeth St N, Keizer 97303SWEET SPOT OF KEIZER. Quiet little mature neghborhood - yet close to every service. Classic rambler with large living area, open kitchen. FamRm w/fireplace. Nice sized bedrooms. Large private backyard, includes covered patio. Bring your hammer; this home needs cosmetic repairs. Home sold in "AS-IS" condition, but is a great opportunity in this location.]]>http://www.amymcleod.net/property/5026-Elizabeth-St-N-Keizer-Oregonhttp://www.amymcleod.net/property/5026-Elizabeth-St-N-Keizer-OregonTue, 10 Apr 2012 17:04:00 GMT520 NW Douglas St, Dallas 97338'76 Built -- Mid 2000's feel! You'll love the warmth & coziness of this "cabin-like" home in the city! Fully updated interior, including great room accented by FP w/mantle. Remodeled kitchen w/new cabinets, slate-look tiled floors & counters, & stainless steel appliances. Private master w/dbl closets & ensuite bath. Nicely sized bdrms - one with access to the main bath. Peaceful, low maintenance yard w/oversized deck & room for RV! What more could you want??]]>http://www.amymcleod.net/property/520-NW-Douglas-St-Dallas-Oregonhttp://www.amymcleod.net/property/520-NW-Douglas-St-Dallas-OregonThu, 22 Mar 2012 17:19:00 GMT1864 Brookside Av NW, Salem 97304PEACEFUL & PRETTY! Nicely updated & perfectly suited for dual living. Formal LR. Large country kitchen w/FP & built-ins. Apartment down w/ full kitchen, LR, bdrm. Separate shop & hobby sewing room. Beautiful yard backs up to park w/ covered deck. Come quick! PS! There's even HARDWOOD! Neat!]]>http://www.amymcleod.net/property/1864-Brookside-Av-NW-Salem-Oregonhttp://www.amymcleod.net/property/1864-Brookside-Av-NW-Salem-OregonWed, 21 Mar 2012 17:10:00 GMT1207 Ring St NE, Keizer 97303SIMPLE BEGINNINGS. Darling little home with covered porch in the heart of Keizer. Really open floor plan with vaulted ceilings over the living room, kitchen, & dining area. Slider leads to private backyard...ready for your rake & hoe! Nice master at the rear of the home for quiet. Walk-in closet & private bath. 2 secondary bdrms, one is quite nice as a den. Come put your decorator touches on this one!]]>http://www.amymcleod.net/property/1207-Ring-St-NE-Keizer-Oregonhttp://www.amymcleod.net/property/1207-Ring-St-NE-Keizer-OregonWed, 21 Mar 2012 17:10:00 GMT4823 Mehama Lp NE, Salem 97305EVERYTHING WORKS! Nicely maintained home w/beamed formal LR & DR. Nicely planned kitchen w/all the appliances - open to family rm w/gas FP. Opens onto a covered patio & fenced backyard - perfect for summer bar-b-ques. Main floor laundry & 1/2 bath. Large master w/vaults & private bath, accented in tile. Double closets. Home has been tastefully custom painted inside. Enjoy the benefits of cul-de-sac living with easy access to I-5 & all city services.]]>http://www.amymcleod.net/property/4823-Mehama-Lp-NE-Salem-Oregonhttp://www.amymcleod.net/property/4823-Mehama-Lp-NE-Salem-OregonWed, 14 Mar 2012 17:19:00 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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