What: 2008 Women’s Show

When: October 18 and 19, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Salem Conference Center
200 Commercial Street SE
Salem, OR 97301

How much: $5 admission per day, tickets available at the door

Target Audience: Women of ages 18 and up

Event Includes:
• Vendor booths geared toward women’s health, beauty, fitness, recreation, fashion and home decor
• Model Search: 3 age categories (18 and up)
• Speakers: State Representative Vicki Burger, Dr. Dawson Farr, Willamette University Coach Mark Specman, Hispanic leader and motivational speaker Patricia Marin
• 3 Fashion Shows:
o Clothing styles from several local boutiques
o Make-up application and techniques (daytime to evening wear)
o New trends in hair styles for all ages
• Wine tasting
• Financial planning seminars
• Home buyer’s education

Entertainment:

• Christian music star Andrew Carlton (both days)
• Western Mennonite Choir
• West Salem High School Choir

Sponsors:
• Today’s Hair Salon and Day Spa
• Salem Statesman Journal
• Eye Care Physicians and Surgeons

To schedule an interview or for press information, please call 503.897.3183

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Trevor Elliott CSP, GRI | RE/MAX Equity Group, Inc. | 503 602-1039 5984 Pikes Pass ST SE, Salem, OR 2007 Tour Home by John Hammer Construction! 3 Bdrm Single Family House offered at $589,900 Year Built 2007 Sq Footage 3,216 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors 3 Parking 3 Car garage Lot Size .19 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION One of a kind built with superior quality and attention to detail. This home is a rustic lodge style with hand hewn beams and railing. The warmth and character of this home greets you the moment you go through the door. The home includes formal living & dining, country feel kitchen with island, eating nook, family room, den/office, theatre/game room, master suite, 2 guest rooms and 700 sq. ft. finished walk out basement with execrise room and Game Room with game table sitting area. 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 Attic Basement Washer Dryer Laundry area - inside Balcony, Deck, or Patio Yard Jacuzzi/Whirlpool COMMUNITY FEATURES Garage parking ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Seller contact info: Trevor Elliott CSP, GRI RE/MAX Equity Group, Inc. 503 602-1039 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Oct 1, 2007, 4:10pm PDT

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Trevor Elliott CSP, GRI | RE/MAX Equity Group, Inc. | 503 602-1039 5967 Pikes Pass St SE, Salem, OR Custom Home by John Hammer Construction! www.johnhammerconst.com 4 Bdrm Single Family House offered at $525,000 Year Built 2007 Sq Footage 2,755 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors 2 Parking 3 Car garage Lot Size .19 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION This home to be built will delight your buyers. One of our buyers favorite plans. Greatroom style with master bdrm on the main level, open loft/bonus rm in upper level, & a 3 car tandem garage. All of the fine luxury amenities you have come to expect from a John Hammer Const. home including: slab granite, cherry floors & cabinets, custom built-ins, attention to detail, pre-plumbed for vacuum system, and pre-wired for security system and network. 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 Stove/Oven Microwave Granite countertop Stainless steel appliances Laundry area - inside Balcony, Deck, or Patio Yard Jacuzzi/Whirlpool COMMUNITY FEATURES Garage parking ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Seller contact info: Trevor Elliott CSP, GRI RE/MAX Equity Group, Inc. 503 602-1039 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Sep 24, 2007, 12:12pm PDT

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Trevor Elliott CSP, GRI | RE/MAX Equity Group, Inc. | telliott@equitygroup.com | 503 602-1039 1556 Brewster CT SE, Salem, OR Space Abounds! Formal Living/Dining, Family room, Kitchen with nook, Guest Suite, Spacious Master, WIC, Family Room up. 5 Bdrm Single Family House offered at $589,900 Year Built 1996 Sq Footage 4,276 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 3 full, 1 partial Floors 2 Parking 3 Car garage Lot Size .27 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Spacious yard with playstructure. Garden Shed and UGS. Large Covered Patio and Private Deck off Master Suite. 3 Car Garage in quiet cul-de-sac among large well appointed homes. 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 Laundry area - inside Balcony, Deck, or Patio Yard Jacuzzi/Whirlpool COMMUNITY FEATURES Garage parking ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Seller contact info: Trevor Elliott CSP, GRI RE/MAX Equity Group, Inc. telliott@equitygroup.com 503 602-1039 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Sep 24, 2007, 11:51am PDT

]]> http://salem.oregonblogpage.com/2007/10/05/see-my-listings/feed/ http://salem.oregonblogpage.com/2007/10/05/this-is-the-time-to-buy/ http://salem.oregonblogpage.com/2007/10/05/this-is-the-time-to-buy/#comments Fri, 05 Oct 2007 16:43:35 +0000 telliott http://salem.oregonblogpage.com/2007/10/05/this-is-the-time-to-buy/ Over the last three months the Real Estate Market has changed. Mortgages have become increasingly harder to qualify for and home prices have cooled due to the vast inventory of homes for sale. This fluctuation has caused the supply and demand curves to become unbalanced. This unbalance along with foreclosure rates have made America fear the worst. Days ago the Fed lower the discount rate making interest on new loans more affordable. The idea is to boost sales by offering loans more cheaply.

The last four years interest rates have been at historic lows and continue to stay that way. I feel there are three undeniable reasons why today is the day to buy Real Estate. First, Interest Rates are low. If you understand how our world economy works then your are smarter than most everyone. Logical Wisdom says that rates will some day rise to match inflation. Secondly, Loans may be harder to qualify for but today, yes today sellers are wising up and saying, I will carry a contract - loan that the seller gives to the borrower at set interest for say a minimum of 5 years. So even if you do not have 5% or 10% to put down the seller’s see this need and are ready to help. First time home buyers will benefit most from this because they may not have the money to put down. Lastly, with the increased amount of inventory on the market sellers are wising up to the fact that they have to be different than their neighbor. How do they do this? They sell at a better price or they make concessions for the buyer.

Buyer’s have a lot of leverage in this market. They can set the price they want. They can get concessions from the seller and if they can’t qualify for a traditional loan with money down, then they can walk down the street to the other seller and see if he takes it.

In my past two deals with buyers I have seen these advantage. Chip offered 5% less and asked for closing cost and the seller jumped at the deal. Raul offered $8,000 less and the seller jumped at that deal too. A year ago if an offer was made to the seller the seller would have laughed at us.

Beg, Borrow, or Steal a good deal because today is the day to buy a home.

I have devised an action plan if you do not know where to start.

1. Call me, Trevor Elliott 503 602-1039 and just simply tell me you are wanting to start the process.

2. Call one of my three lenders. In no particular order. Get Approved for what you can.

Dolly Davis, National City Mortgage 503 566-3035 - 26 years experience. Banker with programs that can meet or beat banks and mortgage brokers

Greg Bolton, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage 503 881-3323 - 10+ year experience. Big Bank with many programs and lot of backing.

Nathan Knottingham, Professional Mortgage Corp. 503 581-8100 - new to business. Access to many programs - Mortgage Broker

3. Call me up again and tell me what you found out and schedule out first meeting.

4. Meet with me. Based on your needs in home I will create a list of homes to look at.

5. Negotiate for the house you want. I will present the offer to the seller and we will negotiate a way for you to own the home.

6. Close on the home and move in, tell your friends why they need to buy too.

If you would like to get started with my action plan email me. telliott@equitygroup.com