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March
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March 30th, 2026 by

Buying or selling a home in Albany, Corvallis , or Lebanon/Sweet Home this spring? Then planning ahead is essential. Our real estate agents have the latest data on local markets for you in our Market Update for the winter/spring of 2026.

All the data in this post is broken down by neighborhood by ZIP code to help you zoom in on the exact places where you might want to buy o...

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Categories: Home Tips
Tags: Buy a Home, Albany, Lebanon, Corvallis, selling tips, real estate, real estate tips
Related Markets: Albany, Corvallis, Lebanon
March
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March 9th, 2026 by

The Surprising Social Benefits That Come With Owning a Home | Valley Brokers

Have you been thinking of buying a home in Albany or Corvallis? In addition to the financial, personal, and family benefits of owning a home, it's well worth considering the extensive social benefits of homeownership. The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has an excellent research report titled 

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Categories: Home Tips
Tags: Buy a Home, Albany, Corvallis, home tips
Related Markets: Albany, Corvallis
February
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February 16th, 2026 by

Local Art and Culture Spotlight: Galleries, Performances, and Creative Spaces | Valley Brokers

The vibrant arts community of the Willamette Valley is always on display around Albany and Corvallis, with so many great places to appreciate art in any way you like. From galleries highlighting talented, local artists to live performances and creative spaces where you can make your own art, there are so many different ways to immerse yours...

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Categories: Area Information
Tags: things to do, Albany, Corvallis, local events, museums, galleries, events
Related Markets: Albany, Corvallis
February
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February 2nd, 2026 by

Should You Renovate Before Selling?

It's natural to want to maximize your home's appeal before listing it for sale in Albany or Corvallis, but are bigger renovations worth the cost? The latest Remodeling Impact Report from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) helps answer that question, and we'll use their data to highlight key areas of the home you might consider renovating. Our real estate agents can also provide insight into local market trends and buyer demand to help you determine whether renovating before selling in 2026 could maximize your return.

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Categories: Sell Your Home
Tags: Home Improvement, Albany, Corvallis, home projects, list your home, selling tips, home tips, real estate, real estate tips
Related Markets: Albany, Corvallis
January
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January 19th, 2026 by

Real Estate Agent 2026

No matter your real estate goals in 2026 throughout Albany and Corvallis, your real estate agent should be your greatest advocate in reaching those goals. A recent article from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)

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Categories: Home Tips
Tags: Buy a Home, Home Improvement, Albany, Corvallis, home projects, list your home, selling tips, home tips, real estate, real estate tips
Related Markets: Albany, Corvallis
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