Salem is the capital of the state of Oregon. It is located in the mid-Willamette Valley, between Portland and Eugene. Salem is also known as "Cherry City", because the local cherry growing industry. Salem has been awarded "Tree City USA" status by the National Arbor Day Foundation for 30 consecutive years for its dedication to urban forestry. Salem is also one of the largest centers of food processing in the nation.
The Salem real estate market is growing rapidly. New homes are being built in Salem at a staggering
pace. Much of this Salem real estate is built with foreign buyers in mind.
Currency exchange rates have made buying real estate in Salem and the US
in general much more favorable in the last few years.
Over the last several month real estate prices in Salem has begun to soften
a bit. The softening market has prompted some sellers to increase incentives
to sales agents and buyers, ranging from increasing sales commissions to
reducing pricing. Many believe this presents an opportunity to scoop up
hot Salem homes at reduced prices.
The reasons for the cooling market include mortgage rates than are beginning to move higher, a temporary oversupply of homes, and the property tax consequences of moving to a new home. Many experts and market watchers say the fundamentals underlying Salem's real estate market remain sound
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