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January
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January 12th, 2026 by

Winter Events

Winter is a wonderful time to explore the Oregon coast, with stunning seasonal scenery, endless natural beauty, and tons of new adventures all season long. In addition to all of the great events that you can find around Albany and Corvallis, there are plenty more exciting winter adventures to discover nearby, perfect for a weekend getaway.

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Categories: Area Information
Tags: Parks and Recreation, family fun, things to do, local businesses, Albany, Corvallis, local events, winter, events, willamette valley, local restaurants, local
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
December
3

December 3rd, 2025 by

Decorating Tips

Decorating for the holidays is one of the joys of the season around Albany and Corvallis, but it's important to remember good safety practices while you deck your home out for the season. It only takes a few extra minutes to practice good safety habits, which is time well spent if it helps protect your home and family during the holidays.

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Categories: Home Tips
Tags: Outdoors, Home Improvement, home projects, curb appeal, holidays, home tips, home decor, first home
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
November
3

November 3rd, 2025 by

Holiday Lights 2025

The holiday season is a magical time in Albany and Corvallis, with plenty of fun and festive local events to help your family celebrate the season. During this time of year, some of our favorite destinations and parks turn into winter wonderlands. Our real estate agents have more on the best light displays and events around Albany for the 2025 holiday season.

Holiday Light Displays and Events Around Albany

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Categories: Area Information
Tags: historical, local businesses, Albany, Lebanon, local events, holidays, historic, local
Related Markets: Albany, Lebanon
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