Looking to appeal your property tax bill in Salem Oregon? With falling market values, many Marion County residents are appealing the assessed value of their acreage properties. According to the Marion County Assessor’s website, the deadline to file your 2010-2011 Tax Appeal is December 31st, 2010. The application isn’t long, but it must be filed…
Thinking of Selling Your Salem Oregon Horse Property in 2011?
By Catherine Ulrey on October 29th, 2010Plan on selling your Salem Oregon Horse Property next year? Here are some quick tips to help you prepare now for maximum benefits in the spring. Clean Up – Removing excessive brush or limb piles now will allow the grass to grow back in the spring to avoid bare spots. Repair Fences – If…
What secrets does your old house have?
By Catherine Ulrey on October 26th, 2010Ever wondered who has lived in your old house? Or what has happened in your Salem Oregon home decades ago? Did someone famous live in your house? Or just visit? The Mission Mill Museum is offering a 2 hour class on November 6th from 10am to noon to show you how to research your property…
Horse Video Blooper
By Catherine Ulrey on October 21st, 2010I was trying to shoot a short, 16 second introduction video but my curious 2 year old warmblood had to investigate me. She is not use to my hair down and curled, the furry collar on my vest or perhaps that I smell like perfume instead of the barn. Looking for acreage property around Salem…
Video Greeting for Salem Oregon Horse Property
By Catherine Ulrey on October 20th, 2010Just a quick note to say “Hi” in Salem Oregon from me and 2 of my horses….
Buying Acreage Foreclosures around Salem Oregon
By Catherine Ulrey on October 20th, 2010Buying Acreage Foreclosures and Horse Property near Salem Oregon Buying real estate, of any kind, can be quite the process. Buying acreage or horse property has additional points to consider. Buying foreclosed acreage can be a risk for the buyer. While there are many acreage foreclosures currently on the market around Salem Oregon that will…
Safety Reminder for Oregon Horse Owners
By Catherine Ulrey on October 20th, 2010After hearing about the loose horse on HWY 99 Friday night, I thought we should discuss safety measures to keep this from happening to our beloved equines. While I do not know why this horse was loose, we can still learn from this tragic event here in the Willamette Valley. Install a secure, perimeter fence…
Where do I start? A step by step guide to buying your first Horse Property
By Catherine Ulrey on October 13th, 2010Where do I start? A step by step guide to buying your first Horse Property You’ve browsed 17 websites trying to dig out the just the acreage listings. You’ve called 6 different real estate agents to find out how big the barn is in the add or if the land is suitable to horses, only…
Looking to Appeal Your Property Taxes in Salem Oregon?
By Catherine Ulrey on October 9th, 2010Looking to appeal your property tax bill in Salem Oregon? With falling market values, many Marion County residents are appealing the assessed value of their acreage properties. According to the Marion County Assessor’s website, the deadline to file your 2010-2011 Tax Appeal is December 31st, 2010. The application isn’t long, but it must be filed…
September 2010 Market Update for Linn County Oregon Acreage
By Catherine Ulrey on October 7th, 2010September 2010 Market Update for Linn County Oregon Acreage Sellers in Linn County Oregon saw a lengthening stay on the market before selling in September, 171 days on average, 8% longer than August. There were 10 acreage homes that closed in September, with an average sales price of $214,670. Inventory remains extremely high throughout Linn…
September 2010 Market Update for Polk County Oregon Acreage
By Catherine Ulrey on October 7th, 2010September 2010 Market Update for Polk County Oregon Acreage Polk county sellers sat on the market quite a while waiting for a buyer to come along. The average market time for the 5 units that sold in Polk county in September was a whopping 248 days. They did get 96% of their asking price though,…