Category: Blog
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
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
How the Government Shutdown Affects the Real Estate Market
A government shutdown acts as a temporary hurdle for the real estate market, primarily by slowing down transactions and creating widespread uncertainty. While the core conventional market remains largely functional, federal program closures introduce immediate and significant friction. 1. Direct Mortgage Delays The most immediate challenge lies in processing delays for federally-backed loans: FHA and VA Loans: These programs continue... Read More
How’s the market in 2027?
Do you wonder what the market will be like in a year or two? You may be like so many other sellers-to-be that did not want to sell this year but chose to wait for better days with better interest rates and more choices. You may also be waiting to get ready to sell until... Read More
The Green Home Features that Buyers Most Value
Homeowners know that sustainability is more than just a buzzword in our area – it’s a way of life. As we move through 2025, buyers in the Mid-Valley are increasingly looking for homes that reflect this value, offering both environmental benefits and long-term savings. While a well-maintained home will always appeal, integrating certain “green” features... Read More
The Shift Toward Move-In Ready Homes: Why Renovation Projects Are Losing Appeal
In 2025, the fixer-upper fantasy is fading. Buyers once lured by the idea of sweat equity are increasingly opting for move-in ready homes—and the data backs it up. National real estate surveys show a 7.3% discount on fixer-uppers compared to turnkey homes, the largest gap in years. Why the Shift? Rising Construction Costs: Lumber prices... Read More