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February
2

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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June
4

Summer Open House

Summer is a very busy time for real estate sales around Albany and Corvallis, so how do you make your listing stand out from the crowd? The preparation that you do before you list – including getting your home open house ready – can pay major dividends when it's time to compete for the attention of buyers. Ou...

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April
17

List Your Home

If you have real estate plans around Albany and Corvallis, then understanding the latest market trends is one way to get an edge over the competition. You may have heard that spring is a very busy time in the real estate industry, with buyers and sellers emerging in full force after the quieter winter months. A

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April
3

Real Estate Photos

If you're getting ready to list your home for sale, it's time to start thinking about preparing your home for real estate photos. These images give potential buyers a look at what your home is like while also giving you the opportunity to highlight its best features. There's an art to taking these photos, though. Consult our list of tips to learn how to set the stage for real estate photos that will draw interested buyers from all over the Albany and Corvallis areas. 

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December
20

Landscaping Projects

With the cold weather setting in around Albany and Corvallis, you may think that your landscaping projects will have to wait until next spring. Not so! 

While we can't blame you for stepping back from these tasks if you want to take a break, there are a few things that avid landscapers can do to make their properties even more beautiful during the winter months. Here are a few things our real estate agents recommend doing to take your winter landscaping to the next level. 

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