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Tips for a First-Time Home Buyer

July 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment

If you're like most buyers for the first time you've probably listened to friends, family and colleagues, many of which can encourage you to buy a house. You can always ask yourself  if buying a home the right thing to do with the current market situation. Relax.  Having hesitations are normal. The more you know about this, the entire process becomes less scary for you.   It is not uncommon for a first home buyer to say: My Goodness, last week I called you to buy a house and … [Read more...]

Salem Oregon Homes

March 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Through careful planning and finding the right Salem Oregon homes to view should be your first priority. Use common sense, check out how nice the neighborhood is and the landscaping, decorating, and curb appeal. Remember you want to play it safe by learning and understanding the real estate market prior to diving in. After all, this is a BIG investment. Are the school systems on your list of priorities when looking to buy? Also have you even scouted out the local amenities, shops and stores? … [Read more...]

Salem Oregon Real Estate Listings

January 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Search and view Salem, Oregon real estate listings throughout the Willamette Valley here at John L. Scott Salem. Doing our part to help Oregonians gain a foothold on the home ownership ladder. Our real estate professionals would love to help you with any listing for sale or just browse our local real estate in Salem. If you are interested in receiving more information about any of the properties listed, give us a call and we will send you information immediately. … [Read more...]

How To Get Salem Oregon Real Estate You Want

January 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Increase your chances of getting your Salem Oregon Real Estate you want instead of losing it to another buyer, with this procedure. Get prequalified for a mortgage. You will be able to make a firm commitment when buying a home and makes an offer even more desirable to the seller and this step can even help you sell your house fast if the buyer of your home has been prequalified. Keep in touch with your Salem Oregon realtor to find out advice on buying your new home or any new listings … [Read more...]

Critical Steps When Buying A Home

January 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment

While your opinions on the type of home you want to own may change during the home buying process, use this easy checklist to help you prioritize and make the home buying process less time consuming. How close do you need to be to: (A) Public transportation (B) Schools (C) Airport (D) Expressways (E) Neighborhood Shopping (F) Other important parts of the community? What neighborhoods do you prefer? What school systems do you want t o be near? What architectural style(s) of home do you … [Read more...]

Where to find Condos in Salem Oregon

November 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment

In my 5 years of living in a Salem condo. I must say the best place to find condos for sale is on in the Willamette Valley Multiple listing service. Normally, you would have to go to wvmls.com to search it, but here at John L. Scott Salem Real Estate we've taken the trouble to create a custom MLS search engine just for YOU our valued readers and searchers. So over to the right you should see an "MLS search" box. Go ahead and search away. It's FREE and unlimited, and we don't even ask you … [Read more...]

How to Choose the Right Salem Oregon Realtor

November 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment

John L. Scott Salem\'s Channel - Salem Oregon Realtor As a Salem Oregon realtor we can say that the most important factor you should consider when choosing an agent is: Local Marketplace Knowledge. I can't tell you how frustrating it is to work with people who are supposed to be your expert guides and advisors only to find out after a few showings that they really don't know the area much better than you do! At John L. Scott Salem Real Estate the majority of our realtors have all lived … [Read more...]

Salem Oregon Real Estate Reasons to Buy

July 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment

1. Low interest rates: Interest rates are currently at historically low levels. This means during your loan, you pay less interest. And it also means that monthly payments will be a smaller, more manageable amounts. 2. Mortgage Interest Deduction: While this deduction may not be available for much longer, for now you can still use this great tax advantage! (Always consult with a CPA first hand) 3. Establishing Stability: Studies have shown that homeownership is not only to increase … [Read more...]

Looking for Houses in Salem Oregon

July 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Thank you for choosing John L. Scott Salem. We look forward to helping you find the home of your dreams. We offer Oregon houses for sale with a spectacular array of properties to choose from, and we want you to feel confident that you'll find just what you're looking for. Whether you are a first-time home buyer or looking for lots for sale in Oregon, John L. Scott Salem has something for everyone. For those who are first-time home buyers we want you to feel comfortable with the process … [Read more...]