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Corvallis Housing Market in 2025: Progress in Rentals and Continued Need for Affordable Homes for Sale
Over the past couple years, we have been closely watching and writing about the housing supply trends in Corvallis, and the latest data confirms that we are seeing real progress in some areas. After years of very little new construction, a big increased number of new dwelling units opened in 2025, especially in affordable rental... Read More
The Wealth in Your Walls: Why ‘Right-Sizing’ is the Ultimate Retirement Bonus
For many seniors, the family home is more than just a building; it is a vault of memories and a testament to decades of hard work. However, as the years pass, large homes often transition from being a sanctuary to a source of constant maintenance and physical strain. If you find yourself spending more time... Read More
Ryan’s Investor Corner: Winning 2026 Starts Before the Next Deal
At our WVREI meeting in November, we did something simple: we went around the room and shared our favorite real estate investing books. What surprised me wasn’t which titles came up-it was why people love them. Most of the recommendations weren’t tactical “how-to” books about writing offers or analyzing cap rates. They were books about focus, habits, priorities, emotional discipline,... Read More
20 Ways to Win in 2026 – Your Ultimate Health Guide
As we move into 2026, the focus on holistic well-being continues to shape how people live, work, and even choose their homes. Here are 20 practical physical and mental health trends for the coming year. 10 Mental health practices for 2026. These strategies are powerful tools for managing the pressures of modern life and building... Read More
Holiday Decor Trends for 2025
Holiday decorating in 2025 focuses on comfort, natural materials, and simple design. Homeowners want calm spaces that still feel festive. Here are the top trends shaping this season. Natural Colors and TexturesEarth tones lead the palette this year. Think clay, moss green, warm brown, and soft wheat. Wool, linen, rattan, and raw wood add depth... Read More
Planning Ahead
Planning is essentially the art of minimizing future foolishness. Did you write down the dinner menu for the week? Congratulations, you just saved yourself a mid-Wednesday existential crisis at the grocery store. Did you allocate funds for that looming tax bill? Excellent, you get to skip the dramatic “surprise debt” scene that most people star... Read More
Top Reasons Buyers Cancel a Home Sale
Getting an offer is exciting, but an accepted contract is only the halfway mark—nearly one in four deals can still collapse before closing. Don’t let a “clean” offer turn into a costly cancellation. The majority of sales don’t collapse because of price; they collapse because of surprises. To avoid becoming a statistic, you must vet pre-approval letters and... Read More