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Housing Mess Creates Realistic Options for Homeowners

Real estate will remain in a dynamic, changing market.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Now that it's likely buyers are done paying premium prices for overvalued houses, sellers must adjust their approach to the market – whether it's to lower the intended sale, or to remove currently listed property from the market.

As the housing market cools, 1 in 5 sellers have dropped their asking price.

5 Kinds of Highland Ranch Homes and Why Each One Might Appeal

Many communities feature amenities that all residents can enjoy.

(SALEM, Ore.) - If you do not know about Highland Ranch, Colorado, you should take some time to learn about it. Highland Ranch is a gorgeous area with a lot going for it.

If you are house hunting, you might target this area as somewhere worth considering.

How to Avoid Moving to a High Crime Area

Do some simple research and you won't end up in a crime hotspot

(SALEM, Ore.) - If you are moving, maybe to your very first property, you have an exciting new chapter in your life ahead of you. This can be a very exciting time and one that can be a wonderful experience – as long as you move to the right area.

Many people move to their new property with high hopes for the future only to find that they have stepped into some sort of war zone because of the high levels of crime in the area.

Improving Your Life By Moving on Up to Apartment Living

Improving your life has to start somewhere, so why not with the apartment you live in?

(SALEM, Ore.) - Pouting and regretting the past is pretty pointless when you look back, so it’s a lot better to make sure that you lived to the fullest and made all the decisions that you wanted to make.

This includes picking a place to live. This is a rather important topic because the place in which you decide to live will completely shape and mold your most cherished memories and experienced.

3 Hacks for Selling Your Home Quickly in Any Market

Surprisingly, many home sellers overlook the most obvious steps.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Selling your home can be can be difficult.
Selling your home quickly, and in a tough market, can seem impossible.
Fortunately, it isn’t. You just need to know what you’re doing.

To help you with this, let’s take a look at a few hacks for selling your home quickly in any market.

Oregon`s 12 Safest Cities Announced with Baker City Named Safest

These 12 cities had fewest reports of violent crime and property crime of all cities in Oregon.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Oregon is an exciting state to call home. With vast mountains, a breathtaking coastline, impressive geographic features, diverse industry and an extensive history, there is much about the Beaver State that appeals to those who are considering a place to live on the West Coast.

However, not every part of our fair state is as idyllic as others. For those looking for a town to call "home", safety is a top priority.

Woodlark Building listed in the National Register of Historic Places

The Woodlark Building is alive and well today, offering a convenient and historic downtown address for businesses and private offices.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The Woodlark Building in Portland, Oregon is among state’s latest entries in the National Register of Historic Places.

The Woodlark Building was constructed in 1911-12 in downtown Portland, which is in Multnomah County, Oregon. The nine-story building is sited within the Portland Park Blocks. It is a unique building.