Whether you are new to the Willamette Valley, or a long time resident, I think you will find my web site more than helpful. Please browse through this site and explore the Linn, Benton, and Marion Counties. Check out thecommunities of Albany, Corvallis, Lebanon, Brownsville, Scio, Philomath, Salem and Shedd. Get information about the homes and properties active on the market in these towns by searching the local Willamette Valley Multiple Listing Service by clicking on the Property Search button above or the MLS# Search button. And don't forget to check out the My Listings and Featured listings buttons.
Are you a first time home buyer,investor, need a larger or smaller home or relocating? Let me guide you in your search for your new home, investment property or bare land. Hit the Contact me button. I can help you find the perfect property.
What is bringing so many people to the Mid Willamette Valley? Oregon State University is one of Corvallis's biggest employers and home of the Oregon State Beavers. The Beavers baseball team are two time College World Series Champions and OSU's football team has made it to a Bowl game seven out of the last nine years. They won the Emerald Bowl against the Maryland Terps 21 to 14 on December 28, 2007, making it the 4th straight Bowl win for coach Mike Riley. OSU is located in beautiful downtown Corvallis, and continues to draw students, faculty and professionals from all over the world. Corvallis also employs CH2M Hill, Hewlett Packard, and Good Samaritan Hospital which draw professionals to the area. Corvallis's unique specialty shops, pubs, and eating establishments give it a distinctive atmosphere, making it a great place to buy your new home .
The City of Albany is about 10 minutes away from Corvallis and Lebanon and about 20 minutes away from Salem. Albany is known as the Tree City a name given for the many tree lined streets that grace Albany. One of Albany's favorite features is River Rhythms in the summertime, showcasing free concerts in Monteith Park along the Willamette River, located in historic downtown Albany. There are also seasonal horse drawn buggy rides with stories about the historic homes and business in Albany's downtown area. In October the haunted ghost story hay ride is a must do! Contact Albany's Chamber of Commerce for more information. Late spring and summer the people of Albany,Corvallis, and Salem, enjoy their Saturday Markets with fresh produce and products from local farms. Albany is on the I -5 corridor with close proximity to Salem, Portland, Eugene, the Oregon Coast and Mountain Resorts. Albany has affordable homes with the second lowest price per square foot in Oregon according to the National Association of Realtors. Make Albany your new home. Call me today!
If you like the mountains Sweet Home is the place for you. Green Peter, Foster Lake, and the Santiam River, are favorite fishing, camping and water skiing spots. Snow skiing is a short drive to Hoodoo Ski Bowl or drive a little farther to Willamette Pass or Bends Mount Bachelor. Sweet Home is most widely known for the Oregon Jamboree, featuring many famous country bands and singers and lasts for 3 days. There is overnight camping facilities near by. Contact Sweet Homes Chamber of Commerce for more information. Scio showcases their annual Lamb and Wool festival in the month of May. And if you like living out in the country but want the convenience of bigger towns near by then Scio's for you.
If you want a more rural feel but still close to modern conveniences Lebanonmay be the town for you. Lebanon has their annual Strawberry Festival featuring the largest strawberry shortcake, in the summertime. Festivities include a downtown parade, and carnival close by. Lowe's just built a large distribution center in Lebanon employing many local residence. Soon to be built is a new teaching hospital drawing more professionals to the area. Homes are resonably priced so give me a call on what you are looking for.
Come to the South Willamette Valley and see all that it has to offer! It's a great place to live and buy a home.
If you are wondering what the Albany, Corvallis, and other areas have to offer in the way restaurants, hotels, schools, shopping centers, etc. click on the links at the bottom of this page, featuring extensive local community information, consumer links, school information, free reports, answers to commonly asked real estate questions, and more, you'll find answers to your questions within one easy source.
If you currently own a home and are thinking of placing it on the market, this site contains information about preparing your home for sale, selecting the right real estate agent, pricing yourhomecompetitively , marketing it effectively, going through the inspection processes, and receiving a timely market evaluation. Please feel free to give me a call,e-mail me or fill out the "Contact Me" link above when you are ready to put your home on the market. I would love to meet with you and go over all the details to start marketing your home!
