In the Willamette Valley, there's a lot to be thankful for. At Bledsoe Santana Team Realty, LLC, we are thankful for our outstanding team and community. Our agents come from diverse backgrounds and expertise, and we believe this makes us better able to serve you, our clients. Our community is so important to us. From …
Treasure Hunt
The Willamette Valley is a precious place with lots of outdoorsy things to do, that's why it's called a wonderland. This includes one of the most treasured activities - mushroom hunting! As you may know, mushroom hunters don't usually like to reveal their secret mushroom hunting spots. However, there's lots of places everywhere you look …
Your Personal Oasis
Waterfalls are a huge part of the Willamette Valley. From Silver Falls to Shellburg, and all the gems in between, we are so thankful to be surrounded by the majestic beauty of nature. Silver Falls State Park is just a short jaunt from Silverton and the Salem area. Even though it's rainy out, it could …
Homes for Extraordinary Heroes
First Responders make all the difference in the world to our communities. We want to express gratitude to our heroes on the front lines. This includes Firefighters and EMS, Law Enforcement, Military, Health Care Professionals, and Teachers...just to name a few. That's why we wanted to also let you know about the great program Homes …
Exploring Local Farm Stands
Red Wagon Farm Local Business
Real Estate Will Lead the Economic Recovery
Real Estate Will Lead the Economic Recovery. With more U.S. states reopening for business this summer, and as people start to return to work, we can expect the economy to begin improving. Most expert forecasts indicate this economic recovery will start to happen in the second half of this year. As we get back to work …
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The Pain of Unemployment
Two crises: a healthcare and a financial crisis causing over 20 million people to instantly experience the pain of unemployment but there is some good news.
How Your Tax Refund Can Move You Toward Homeownership This Year
Move Toward Homeownership This Year! If you’re looking to buy a home in 2020, have you thought about putting your tax refund toward a down payment? Homeownership may be one step closer than you think if you spend your dollars wisely this year. Based on data released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Americans can expect an estimated average …
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Three Reasons Why Pre-Approval Is the First Step in Homebuying
Three Reasons Why Pre-Approval Is the First Step in the 2020 Homebuying Journey When the number of buyers in the housing market outnumbers the number of homes for sale, it’s called a “seller’s market.” The advantage tips toward the seller as low inventory heats up the competition among those searching for a place to call their own. This …
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The Mortgage Lending Factor: This is Not 2008 All Over Again
The Mortgage Lending Factor Mortgage Lending Factor The Mortgage Lending Factor: Some are afraid the real estate market may be looking a lot like it did prior to the housing crash in 2008. One of the factors they’re pointing at is the availability of mortgage money. Recent articles about the availability of low-down payment loans …
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Gob…Gob…Goblin Walk!
Check out what we have going on for this year's Goblin Walk! Trick or treat your way to our office at 206 Oak St. where fun lives! We will be passing out both candy and non-candy items to your little goblins! You are definitely going to want to stop in and see what is happening! …
Making Improvements for Humanity
Home improvements come with home ownership. Some of us are DIYers and some of us hire professionals but we all deal with home maintenance issues at some point. Well before you run out to an expensive retail store to get your home improvements supply, think about stopping in at your local Habitat For Humanity Restore. …
Pumpkin Recipe Extravaganza!
https://youtu.be/jpvDKeAfQ90 Pumpkin everything please! We are full into the season and if you have not had a chance to start baking yet here is some inspiration along with recipes to get you going. From sweet to savory and everything in between we dug up some of the best for you! https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/pumpkin-bars/?jwsource=cl https://youtu.be/RPGBMkN-_Ys https://youtu.be/DOGtaFC8QDw https://youtu.be/sC6xGfojY2g https://youtu.be/tkjOxKF3gOA …
Don’t Wait, Buy Now!
3 Powerful Reasons to Buy a Home Now Whether you are a first-time buyer or looking to move up to the home of your dreams, now is a great time to purchase a home. Here are three major reasons to buy today. 1. Affordability Many people focus solely on price when talking about home affordability. …
Blueberries and Ice Cream!
July is National Blueberry and National Ice Cream Month! You couldn't pick a better place than the Willamette Valley and Oregon to celebrate both of these fabulous products! Blueberries are literally everywhere in the valley and can be found in a variety of locations! You pick, we pick, farm stands and farm stores are full …
It’s Rodeo Time!
Yep, it's that time of year again! Time to pull on some boots and pick out a hat to wear to your favorite local rodeo! Known as the "Cowboy's Christmas" 4th of July is coming quick and that means rodeo, carnival, and fireworks! We love the smell of cotton candy and corn dogs in the …
Portland Proud!
Ranked 8th in the country of top places to live, Portland certainly makes a mark in the world! Yes we want to keep it weird, eat Voodoo Doughnuts and ride our bikes to work. Yes it rains 9 months of the years and you may see us wearing socks with sandals, but Portland is a …
It’s that Farmer’s Market time of year again!
The sun is out and so are the Farmer's Markets! Yay for fresh produce, funky crafts, local goods, live music and a whole lot of hometown fun! We got a great lineup of surrounding areas and what markets they have to offer. Check them out and enjoy our local communities and the sun while you …
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How bout a little Cinco De Micro?!
It is time for Salem's 8th annual Cinco De Micro Brewfest at the Salem Convention Center! This is a fabulous event supporting the Boys and Girls Clubs of Salem and Marion and Polk Counties. What better excuse to get out and try some great micro brews along with yummy food! Get your tickets soon because …
Where to find your Arbor Day trees!
It's National Arbor Day and we want to make it easy on you by giving you some hot spots to go pick out your new tree! Being blessed by living in the Willamette Valley we have so many fabulous options of what we can grow and nurture in our area! Have fun with it and …


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