Blum Real Estate

09/22/2026

3 Things You Can Actually Control About Your Mortgage Rate Right Now

You can't control where mortgage rates go, but you can control your credit, your loan, and the kind of home you buy. Working with a trusted lender can help you lock in the best rate you qualify for. And when you’re ready to make a move that fits your budget, let’s connect.

If you have any questions, or we can be of service in helping you buy or sell a home, please reach out to us!

Phone: 503-485-1900
Website: www.blumre.com

If you're trying to buy a home, affordability is probably what keeps you up at night.

09/20/2026

Selling This Fall? You Want To Get These 4 Things Right.

Selling this fall is absolutely doable. And now you know four of the biggest things to get right.

If you want to sell before the end of the year, let’s make sure you have a winning strategy from day one.

If you have any questions, or we can be of service in helping you buy or sell a home, please reach out to us!

Phone: 503-485-1900
Website: www.blumre.com

Selling your house this fall is absolutely doable. But there’s something you need to know about this time of year.

09/18/2026

Charming 1920 cottage in Salem, OR—full of character and ready for you to make it home! Enjoy historic details like a claw foot tub, hardwood floors, big windows, and beautiful moldings 🏡✨ Plus, major updates within the last 8 years: windows, furnace, water heater, AC, roof, gutters, and fence. The fenced backyard and unfinished basement add even more potential. Located near Saturday Market, downtown, YMCA, and Grant School—being sold below market value because a few projects (upstairs bathroom + back deck) are started but unfinished.

Priced at $440,000—don’t miss this opportunity! 🤝

09/17/2026

🏡 Must See!! — 4887 49th Ave NE, Salem, OR 97305 | 💰 $499,900

➡️ Jan Ree at its best! This charming single-level rancher offers 1,734 SF with a vaulted open floor plan flooded with natural light from skylights. 🤩 The updated kitchen features granite counters, a pull-out pantry, and stainless steel appliances, while LVP flooring runs throughout the home.

✅ A finished enclosed sunroom adds versatile living space, and inside laundry includes the washer and dryer. The double attached garage features stairs to a partially finished attic bonus room. New FA gas furnace and AC installed.

Outside, a beautifully landscaped fenced yard with RV pad, raised beds, garden shed, and auto sprinklers — ready to enjoy from day one.

📍 Mega Foods 0.5 mi · Safeway 0.7 mi · Denny Park 0.6 mi · I-5 1.5 mi.

☎️ Call or text The Blum Team at 503-485-1900 to schedule a tour.

09/17/2026

The Best Time To Buy a Home in 2026 Is Almost Here

If you want to buy a house this year, there’s still a way to make it happen, even with today’s rates. This fall gives you the chance to get some of the best seasonal perks the market has to offer.

Want help figuring out when those advantages typically show up in our market?

Let's have a quick conversation about how our market works and the steps you’ll need to take to get ready.

If you have any questions, or we can be of service in helping you buy or sell a home, please reach out to us!

Phone: 503-485-1900
Website: www.blumre.com

Want to buy a house this year, but not sure if the timing’s right? Seasonally, it may actually be a better time to buy than you expect.

09/16/2026

🏡 Back on the Market!! — 305 Mill Street, Silverton, OR 97381 | 💰$495,000

➡️ This 1922 Silverton home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and 1,440 SF on a .21-acre lot. 🤩 It features a covered front porch, vintage built-ins, and mature trees alongside ✅ an oversized backyard, back deck, and off-street parking.
Major updates include a metal roof, vinyl siding and windows, updated heating, plumbing, central AC, and electrical system.

📍 Old Mill Park and Silver Creek 0.3 mi · Downtown Silverton 0.5 mi · Safeway 0.7 mi · Silver Falls State Park 14 mi.

☎️ Call or text The Blum Team at 503-485-1900 to schedule a tour.

09/16/2026

🏠 OPEN HOUSE — Saturday, September 19 · 1:00–4:00 PM

🏡 3161 Elliott St NW, Salem, OR | 💰 $675,000

➡️ Come experience West Salem Hills living in person! This exceptional 2,940 SF home sits on a beautifully landscaped .23-acre corner lot — directly adjacent to the community pool and recreation hall. 🤩 The thoughtfully designed bonus space with separate entrance makes this a rare find, perfect for multi-generational living, guests, or a private home office.

✅ Premium upgrades include Anderson windows throughout, a tankless water heater, and a Generac whole-home generator. Five bedrooms, 3.5 baths, large covered deck, fully fenced backyard, and a detached 2-car garage.

📍 Safeway 0.7 mi · West Salem Park 0.7 mi · Eola Ridge Park 0.8 mi · Roth's Fresh Markets 1.5 mi.

🏠 Take the home tour first: visithome.ai/ih7QUZosJKBNxQxhWVp6MN

☎️ Call or text Gladys Blum at 503-507-6225 — or just stop by Saturday between 1:00 and 4:00!

09/15/2026

NEW GREAT PRICE!!! Easy one-level living in Bailey Ridge Estates! 🏡✨ This well-appointed home offers 3 bedrooms + a dedicated office, 2 baths, and a functional layout made for everyday ease. Enjoy an open, inviting living space that flows to your private backyard—perfect for morning coffee ☕, summer BBQs 🍔, or relaxing outdoors.

Warm, versatile, and ready for its next owners—let’s tour it together!

Now priced at $587,500!!

Contact The Blum Team at 503-485-1900 in Salem, Oregon. 🤝

09/15/2026

🏠 OPEN HOUSE — Sunday, September 20 · 1:30–4:30 PM

🏡 208 NE Alder Court, Sublimity, OR | 💰 $710,000

➡️ Come see this stunning 2021 custom home in Bella Terra Estates in person! At 2,393 SF on a quiet cul-de-sac lot, this home is loaded with custom upgrades. 🤩 The chef's kitchen features quartz counters, an island breakfast bar, gas range, and upgraded appliances — all flowing into a great room with soaring ceilings and a gas fireplace.

✅ Separate office, spacious upstairs family room, covered patio, fully fenced yard with RV parking, raised garden beds, garden shed, auto sprinklers, and an oversized garage.

📍 Sublimity Park 0.5 mi · Roth's Fresh Markets 2.0 mi · Silver Falls State Park 9 mi.

☎️ Call or text Gladys Blum at 503-507-6225 — or just stop by Sunday between 1:30 and 4:30!

09/15/2026

Still Waiting for Rates To Come Down?

When affordability is this tight, waiting for lower mortgage rates can feel like your only way in. But 41% of buyers who waited actually wish they'd bought sooner. And right now, inflation, the economy, and global events are all having an impact on rates – and could even nudge them up. So, waiting might not pay off the way you hope. You don’t have to buy now. Move only when the numbers work for you. But talk to a trusted lender first, so you know all your options.

If you have any questions, or we can be of service in helping you buy or sell a home, please reach out to us!

Phone: 503-485-1900
Website: www.blumre.com