Valley Brokers Blog

Completing a home improvement project yourself is a fun way to enhance your DIY skills while minimizing project costs and upgrading your home. However, there are some home projects that our real estate agents know are best left to a professional. Here are a few home improvement projects that you shouldn't DIY. 

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Known for its spectacular scenery and more than 700 wineries, it's not hard to see why the Mid-Willamette Valley is a popular wedding destination. From Albany to Corvallis, our corner of Oregon is a beautiful, romantic place to tie the knot. 

And if you're looking for just the right venue, our real estate agents are here to help. Whether you want a big wedding, small wedding, or micro-wedding, these are some of the best places to walk down the aisle in the Mid-Willamette Valley.

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A nice, new floor can change the entire look of a room, and it can also make that room more functional. Plus, if you are getting your home ready to list in Albany or Corvallis you want to ensure your floors look their best.

So what kind of flooring is best for your home? That depends on the room in question and also how you plan on using that room. Here are some common flooring options and the rooms where these options shine!

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Locally owned and operated antique shops abound all across the Mid-Willamette Valley. Whether you choose to live in Albany or Corvallis, you'll have a plethora of options to choose from in your search for one-of-a-kind treasures. 

Our real estate agents know that there are plenty of things to love about living in the Mid-Willamette Valley, and one of them is the local stores with unique shopping opportunities that you can only find here!

Let's take a look at a handful of interesting and enjoyable antiquing and thrifting spots:

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The lighting in your home greatly impacts your home's appearance, including how appealing it is to potential home buyers. The good news is, updating your home's lighting doesn't have to be a big project! Our real estate agents suggest considering these easy lighting upgrades to help your home look its best. 

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There's so much to do in the Mid-Willamette Valley, even for your pets!

Albany and Corvallis are great areas for the furry, four-legged members of your family. Wonderful amenities for dogs and cats, such as the ones listed here by our real estate agents, are just minutes away.

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Gardening season is just a couple of months away, and our real estate agents are already planning ahead. After all, bountiful harvests come from gardens with year-round maintenance and planning. If you want your garden or landscaping to really thrive in the spring, a lot of the hard work starts in the winter. By preparing now, you can also make garden maintenance much easier in the spring and summer.

Here are some tips on how to prepare your garden for spring:

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One of the great things about living in Oregon is that there's so much natural beauty to be explored, and many cities around the state aim to integrate that natural beauty into urban environments as well. Albany and Corvallis, for example, each boast robust urban forestry programs designed to protect natural resources, encourage the healthy growth of trees, and educate the community on how urban forests are maintained. 

Albany Urban Forestry Program

The Albany Urban Forestry Program is focused primarily on protecting and maintaining the trees that grow on public lands in the city, as well as all of the associated vegetation. In addition to the many day-to-day activities of the Albany Urban Forestry Program, there are special programs like NeighborWoods and the Heritage Tree Program.

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