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Silverton on the historic map!

Check out this great little post on Silverton with some fun historic facts! We know we love our special small town but it is always fun to hear it from the outside! Enjoy! https://www.facebook.com/1706159042936842/videos/349056359177813/ "It’s “Did you know about Oregon” Friday. The name Silverton was due to the town being located on Silver Creek. 1. …

Increase in Inventory!

Is the Increase in Inventory a Bullish or Bearish Sign for Real Estate? In a recent article, National Housing Inventory Crisis Reaches Inflection Point, realtor.com reported that: New listings jumped 8% year-over-year nationally, the largest increase since 2013 Total listings in the 45 largest markets are now up 6% on average over last year This increase in housing …

New Art To Silverton

    The art in what makes us different is as beautiful as art itself. If you haven't stopped by The Silverton Tattoo Company and chatted with Luke Sims yet, you are missing out. Luke opened his shop in February of 2016 and has been making people happy ever since. Luke's art is the real deal …

Pre- Approve Your Dreams!

Pre-Approval: Your 1st Step in Buying a Home In many markets across the country, the number of buyers searching for their dream homes outnumbers the number of homes for sale. This has led to a competitive marketplace where buyers often need to stand out. One way to show you are serious about buying your dream home is …

Baby Boomers Are On The Move!

Baby Boomers are Downsizing, Are You Ready to Move? For a while now baby boomers have been blamed for a portion of the housing market’s current lack of housing inventory, but should they really be getting the blame? Here’s what some of the experts have to say on the subject: Aaron Terrazas, Senior Economist at Zillow, …

BST Goblin Walk Photo Contest!

We are so excited to have Sheldon Traver at our photo booth this year! We have had so much fun seeing all your creative costumes for our contest in the past and we can't wait to see what you will come up with this year!!! When you stop by our photo booth you will be …

Interest Rates and Inventory

2 Factors to Watch in Today’s Real Estate Market Whether Buying or Selling When it comes to buying or selling a home there are many factors you should consider. Where you want to live, why you want to buy or sell, and who will help you along your journey are just some of those factors. …

Did you know? BST Property Management!

Property Management comes to BST! Calling all landlords and renters!!! This just in!!! BST is now offering property management! We have got it all folks! You can now go directly to our website and click on our link to fill out an application to rent. Here is the link! BST Rental Application!   Here is …

Gobs of Goblins and Fun!

It's time for Goblins and Silverton's own Goblin Walk! We had so much fun last year with our photo booth and costume contest that we decided to step in up a notch this year. We will have Sheldon Traver here doing your photo booth pics and you won't want to miss the opportunity for free …

Softening Prices Are Not Falling Prices!

Are Home Prices Softening or Are They Falling? We are beginning to see reports that more housing inventory is coming to the market and that buyer demand may not be increasing at the same pace it did earlier this year. The result will be many headlines written to address the impact that these two situations …

Appreciating Home Prices!

Home Prices Have Appreciated 6.9% in 2018 Between 1987 and 1999, which is often referred to as the ‘Pre-Bubble Period,’ home prices grew at an average of 3.6% according to the Home Price Expectation Survey. Every month, the economists at CoreLogic release the results of their Home Price Insights Report, which includes the actual year-over-year change in prices across the …

Food Co-op kinda thing!

Local Farms. Sustainably Grown. Healthy Food. Accessible to All. That is the what the Silverton Food Co-op is all about. https://www.facebook.com/silvertoncoop/videos/285128578881858/ With a dream to be open by 2020 the co-op is quickly gaining momentum in our community. Being in the middle of an agricultural area like the Willamette Valley and being a community that …

“Fall” in love with a new home!

4 Reasons Why Fall Is A Great Time to Buy A Home! Here are four great reasons to consider buying a home today instead of waiting. 1. Prices Will Continue to Rise CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Insights report reveals that home prices have appreciated by 6.2% over the last 12 months. The same report predicts that prices will …

Mt. Angel Oktoberfest 2018!

It's that Oktoberfest time of year again! Time for thousands of people decked out in their lederhosen and drindl to descend on the tiny but charming town of Mt. Angel. The festivities will begin on September 13th and run through September 16th! https://youtu.be/HYMSMHGcBeM The town square will literally transform into a foot traffic only wonderland …

What’s up when price comes down?

What Does the Recent Rash of Price Reductions Mean to the Real Estate Market? Last week, in a new report from Zillow, it was revealed that there has been a rash of price reductions across the country. According to the report: There are more price cuts now than a year ago in over two-thirds of the nation’s largest …

Snack Time Recipes!

We got your back to school snack recipes covered! We all need a snack now and again but this time of year they are really important. Our kiddos returning to school need to be well equipped and have their brains well fed! Here is to a successful new school year! https://youtu.be/kLxWOlSMvFw These are fabulous, real …

Back to School Time!

School Time! Summer is coming to an end and fall is nearly here! We can feel it in the crisp morning air and earlier dusk. Our thoughts are beginning to turn to the next season and all that it may bring. Maybe you can relate to this fabulous video! https://youtu.be/R90E5S-QSWs It is time to go …

The Un- Reality Real Estate TV

5 Real Estate Reality TV Myths Explained Have you ever been flipping through the channels, only to find yourself glued to the couch in an reality HGTV binge session? We’ve all been there, watching entire seasons of “Love it or List it,” “Million Dollar Listing,” “House Hunters,” “Property Brothers,” and so many more all in one sitting. …

Fine Arts Fun!

Silverton's 2018 Fine Arts Festival is about to be underway! This fabulous event held in Coolidge Mcclaine Park is a real treat. It has grown over the years and is a true experience. So make plans to be there this weekend on Saturday August 18 and Sunday August 19th to fill your imagination and your …

Competition Is Coming!

Are You Thinking of Selling Your Home? Competition Is Coming! Beat the competition and list your home now! The number of building permits issued for single-family homes is the best indicator of how many newly built homes will rise over the next few months. According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development Residential …