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Home Updates that Pay Off
It is important to consider how much value any update will add to your home. Big impact projects for the home are: 1. Landscaping Improving the curb appeal of your home is one of the best ways to increase its value. Landscaping is a project that you can tackle yourself to save money, although professionals... Read More
Upcoming Corvallis Events!
Here are just a few great local events that are taking place throughout January and February: January 19th – 25th Corvallis Culinary Week Enjoy a week of celebrating Corvallis’ best restaurants! Specific restaurants will offer at least one $10 chef’s specialty plate, designed to show off their culinary artist skills and incorporate locally-sourced food. Different... Read More
Thinking of Downsizing?
Join us at Stoneybrook Assisted Living at Noon on Saturday, January 11th, where Sue will lead an in-depth seminar on all things downsizing! Topics will include: Obstacles to moving Steps to take Great resources to use. Plus a delicious lunch is included, free of charge! Seating is limited— call 541-368-4401 to RSVP today! Read More
Veteran Discounts in the Mid-Willamette Valley!
Did you know that Albany hosts the largest Veteran’s Day parade West of the Mississippi? Be sure to stop by and join on on the fun! Albany Veterans Day Parade. Nov 11, 11:00 AM at Albany, Oregon, Historic Downtown Albany, Albany. Organized by Veterans ... Read More
Weeds, Wildflowers or Invasive Plants?
If you have plants popping up in your yard that you didn’t plant, your first instinct may be that it’s a weed. You very well might be right; after all, what are weeds except for unwanted plants? At the same time, it’s possible that you’ve got wildflowers growing on your property. Depending on your view... Read More
Cleaning Household Appliances
When the next bowl of chili explodes all over the inside of the microwave or you finally give in to the inch thick layer of pizza burn off inside your oven, this page of advice for cleaning household appliances will be right here waiting for you. Common Appliances and How to Clean Them For some... Read More
Making Your Home Even Smarter!
I always say my computer is the smartest person in the family. Now you can put your home in the running too with smarter technology by the day. You can already do everything from: Turning on lights Activating security systems Monitoring water leaks Locking doors Thermostatic climate control The most popular option is thermostatic climate... Read More
Can One Agent Really Help More Than Another?
If every agent were the same no matter how much training, experience or how sharp they were, you could likely do as well selling yourself, right? Turns out there are some things that show success. You are paying for the service and should get your money’s worth, right? You want these 4 attributes: – Experience:... Read More
Why Do Real Estate Agents Keep Prices So High?
I am often asked about why Realtors keep raising prices for properties when affordability is such an issue. But the reality is that it is the market that determines values and what people are willing to pay. When prices rise, it is because people are willing to spend more for the same home. Appraisers are... Read More
The Future of Zero-Energy Homes
Today there are over 6000 dwellings in the US and Canada that are considered to be zero-energy! This means a home that relies on efficiency in energy conservation while creating renewable energy to meet heating, cooling and other energy needs. It is the wave of the future and getting more and more attention. California has... Read More