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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
December
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December 16th, 2025 by

Homebuyer Tips for the New Year

Planning to buy or sell a home in Albany or Corvallis in 2026? Understanding the overall market trends – including whether it's a buyer's or seller's market – is one of the keys to your preparation, because it can have a significant impact on nearly every step of the process.

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Categories: Home Tips
Tags: Buy a Home, Albany, Corvallis, home projects, list your home, home tips, first home, real estate, real estate tips
Related Markets: Albany, Corvallis
November
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November 24th, 2025 by

Do you have big real estate plans in the Albany and Corvallis area to start 2026? Reviewing the data from the most recent quarter in local real estate can yield many valuable insights, which can help you plan ahead, set your goals, and develop a strategy for accomplishing them successfully. Our real estate agents are here to help, with an updated look at real estate data for Albany, Corvallis, and Lebanon.

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Categories: Home Tips
Tags: Buy a Home, list your home, selling tips, home tips, first home, real estate, real estate tips
October
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October 20th, 2025 by

Oregon Yard Tips

Preparing your yard during the fall is essential for its long-term health, and a key step in setting yourself up for a successful planting season when spring returns. As with any region with a distinct, seasonal climate, it's important to keep the local conditions in mind when working on yard maintenance in Albany and Corvallis this fall.

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Categories: Home Tips
Tags: Outdoors, Home Improvement, Cleaning, things to do, Corvallis, home projects, list your home, curb appeal, winter, willamette valley, patios, home tips, declutter, first home, real estate, real estate tips
Related Markets: Corvallis
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