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May
12

Garden Tips

It's almost summertime, and our real estate agents couldn't be more excited to welcome the new season. Along with bringing warmer weather, summer is also peak gardening season in the Albany and Corvallis areas. Here's how to get your home and garden ready to enjoy all that summer has to offer! 

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August
22

Home Improvement

Labor Day Weekend may be a time to relax and take a break from work, but that doesn't mean you can't tackle some home improvement projects during your time off. In fact, this may be the best time to get started on those tasks you've been putting off for months. Here are a few DIY projects that our real estate agents suggest undertaking this upcoming long weekend. 

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May
1

Curb Appeal

Does the warmer weather have you ready to tackle some landscaping projects and make the most of your outdoor spaces?

Perhaps you're ready to spruce up your home for your own personal use, or maybe your plans involve listing your home with other Albany and Corvallis homes for sale. Whether you intend to stay in your home or sell it, our real estate agents know that it's always a smart idea to maximize your property's curb appeal. A home with high curb appeal is more appealing to potential buyers, usually has a higher value, and looks its best. Here's what you need to know about boosting your curb appeal in time for summer. 

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February
6

Spring Garden Tips

Gardening season is just a couple of months away, and our real estate agents are already planning ahead. After all, bountiful harvests come from gardens with year-round maintenance and planning. If you want your garden or landscaping to really thrive in the spring, a lot of the hard work starts in the winter. By preparing now, you can also make garden maintenance much easier in the spring and summer.

Here are some tips on how to prepare your garden for spring:

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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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