Kristi Tomlin, Realtor for HomeSmart Realty Group

10/13/2026

Some of my latest client LOVE 😍

10/12/2026

Do you love or hate a neighborhood HOA?

Most of my clients fall on one side or the other when shopping for neighborhoods and homes.

Me? I'd love an affordable, not crazy HOA myself.
How about you?

10/12/2026

An amazing opportunity for a buyer to turn back time! Rates won't be a problem with a 3% Seller credit offered to a Buyer. And, Synergy One is offering a rate buy-down! If you are not pre-approved yet...run to get this deal!

This price won't last. And, this home is completely move-in ready!

2369 Dalke Ridge Dr. NW Salem, OR 97304

09/09/2026

It's back to school week! Wishing all of our clients and their adorable families an amazing year. Taking it back to 2020 when we hosted school photos when the world and schools shut down!

We absolutely love doing life with our clients, and are rooting for you and yours this year!

We appreciate you. 🙏 🙌

08/30/2026

New Listing Alert!
OPEN TODAY 1-3PM.
Incredible West Salem home with all the buyer's TOP wish list items!
$589,900!
2369 Dalke Ridge Dr.
*peep Zillow for 3D TOUR/ FLOOR PLAN

08/28/2026

West Salem turnkey home that has it all!
Now offered and ready to go at $589,900!

07/23/2026

https://www.listreports.com/share/shareables/social?sid=Ppv9tQxUV

With finances being pinched, many buyers are looking for a "deal" in this market. Check out this list of homes valued 20% (or more) lower than median value.

If one of these homes catches your eye, shoot me a message to find out more or schedule a tour.

07/21/2026

https://www.realtor.com/research/starter-home-market-june-2026/?distinct_id=SJsUvTxgm&user_email=kristitomlin7%40gmail.com

More starter homes are available, but the entry pricepoint has had a sharp increase. One difficulty for buyers in Salem and Portland is that the $356k entry point is often far, far less of an "entry" home and more of a fixer (if it can even be found). With payments being so high, buyers in the $400-600k range are expecting perfection (aka no work or repairs needed).

On a positive note, the best neighborhoods and well-prepared homes are getting quick and competing offers.

Sellers: expect longer DOM and picky buyers (plan accordingly).

Buyers: prepare a contingency fund for repairs, consider the Rent v. Buy math, and realize that the American Dream is still the BEST way to secure your future. Even if the dream is delayed, or your starter home is not "perfect," it will build 9x more wealth than renting.

The worst of the starter home crunch appears to be behind us, but the damage runs deep. There are roughly 300,000 fewer affordable listings on the market today than before the pandemic.

07/19/2026

I just love my clients! 😊 Thank you so much for your referrals and reviews--they mean the world to me.

06/17/2026

https://www.oregonlive.com/realestate/2026/06/see-inside-an-oregon-coast-castle-for-sale-at-455m-it-comes-with-7-extra-lots-to-build-on.html

Love this gorgeous Oregon coast mansion!
Would you love to live on the Oregon coast?

The 20-acre lakefront estate in Dunes City has attracted interest from a recording artist, developers, and luxury buyers seeking privacy and legacy properties.